Join us as Gino D sits down with Swayyvo, a talented hip-hop artist from Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose unique sound is reshaping the local music landscape.
Swayyvo merges elements of jazz, neo-soul, and 90s hip-hop to create a distinctive musical style that resonates with listeners.
In this interview, Swayyvo shares his journey into music, discussing the pivotal moments and influences that have shaped his career. He opens up about his creative process, and how the vibrant Chattanooga music scene has impacted his work.
You’ll also hear about his collaborations with major brands like the NBA and NFL, and his thoughts on the importance of live performance and audience connection. Swayyvo is also one of our Rising Star Performers this year at our Running of the Chihuahuas event coming up on Saturday, May 3rd.
And speaking of events… here’s the link to Swayyvo’s Aux Wars event taking place on April 25th!
Learn more about Swayyvo and follow him on INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / TIKTOK / SOUNDCLOUD / SPOTIFY
And please subscribe to The Proximity Playlist and support local music in the Chattanooga area!
Also if YOU are a local musician and you would like to be featured on The Proximity Playlist, please send your music and information to Gino D at gino@wdodradio.com
The Proximity Playlist is a local Chattanooga podcast dedicated to shining a spotlight on the vibrant music scene of Chattanooga and its surrounding areas. Each episode invites listeners on a journey through the heart and soul of the local music community, featuring talented musicians and bands who call this region home.
Through in-depth interviews, captivating storytelling, and plenty of tunes of all genres, Gino D helps tell the stories of the up and coming artists from Chattanooga.
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Please subscribe to The Proximity Playlist, support local music in the Chattanooga area, and make sure to follow along!
If you are a local musician and you would like to be featured on The Proximity Playlist… please send mp3 or wav files of your songs as well as any and all social media and video links you’d like to share, to Gino D at gino@wdodradio.com
Submissions DO NOT have to be clean edits, however if selected you will need to provide a clean version for radio airplay.
If you get selected for a spot, Gino D will be in contact with further instruction. All genres of music are welcome, but please understand Hits 96 is a Top 40 radio station so we are looking for music that will appease a mainstream audience. Any further questions, please do not hesitate to send them to Gino D. Thank you!