New York, NY- 11/16/2008- Pop Star M.I.A, teams up with Baltimore record label, Unruly Records, to celebrate the music legacy of the late DJ K-Swift. Unruly Records, President & CEO, Shawn Caesar confirmed speculation today that his label will be releasing an LP, entitled K-Swifts Greatest Hits come this December through the Unruly/ Koch imprint. The compilation highlights thirty-six of Swift's most revered club tracks from over the past seven years before her untimely death this past July. The CD is scheduled to hit stores on December 9th, 2008 and will be sold for the first time ever nationally at F.Y.E, BEST BUY, TARGET and DTLR stores. The compilation is hosted by M.I.A in conjunction with Baltimore's own BlaqStarr, Rye-Rye, and also includes production by Say Wut. Both Shawn Caesar & partner Scottie B say "We are happy to have such an eclectic and versatile artist such as M.I.A to host this album. Swift and M.I.A share similarities that go deep into the appreciation of club music and the movement that Swift personified for that club sound." Caesar further went on to say "Unruly records will continue to promote K-Swifts legacy and prays that the memory of her will remain in the heart and minds of the people that knew her well." Unruly Records is also working closely with the family to launch a non-profit organization in honor of Swifts community service efforts within the Baltimore community and with national philanthropic organizations. In related news, on October 20th, friends and family members gathered at a ribbon cutting ceremony at WERQ for the dedication of a mixing booth named in honor of the late Club Queens honor.
About K-Swift
Khia Edgerton departed this life on July 20th, 2008. As a celebrated disc jockey, entertainer, and producer Swift was influential in the Baltimore radio scene. She produced and co-hosted shows including the Neke at Night Show and the Big Phat Morning Show on Baltimore's own WERQ. Known as "The Club Queen K-Swift" She pumped out volumes of club tracks and Dj'ed at various local parties and with major celebrities. In the late 90's, Khia flew under the wings of Shawn Caesar and Scottie B at Unruly Productions and became a client signing to Unruly Records. Within four years K-Swift released a series of 14 "Jump Off" edition CDs through Unruly Records, making her the face of Baltimore Club music. She was also the CEO of Club Queen Entertainment and Next Level a management company responsible for the signing of Young Leek to Def Jam Records. Swift was a member of the biggest DJ squads in the country: the "Violator All Star DJ's," as well as the all female squad "Murda Mamis." Her memory will never be forgotten for becoming the face of the Baltimore club scene and expanding that culture throughout the world.
About UnRuly
Since 1994 Unruly Records, owned and operated by Baltimore's legendary DJ's Scottie B. and Shawn Caesar, has been hailed as the home of Baltimore Club. Signing a deal with Koch Entertainment & Distribution this past fall, the label has plans to release material from the late DJ K-Swift and music from a talented roster of artists and disc jockeys. Unruly Records is the home of some notable and respected DJ's and producers from Maryland, D.C., Virginia and Atlanta such as: "The Club Queen" K-Swift, Pepsi DJ Quicksilva, DJ Jay Claxton, King-Tutt, Say-Wut, DJ Class, Chavy Boys of London, DJ Will Roc and of course DJ Scottie B. Unruly artists have been featured on MTV, BET, Allhiphop.com, XXL, XLR8R, FADAR, VIBE and SPIN Magazines. The label has earned the title of "The face" of club music.
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