Nay Nay
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Nay Nay at Shaggfest in 2015. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Nathan Swihart |
Born | October 19, 1994 |
Origin | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2011–present |
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Website |
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Nathan Swihart (born October 19, 1994), better known by his stage name Nay Nay, is an American rapper and songwriter from Virginia Beach, Virginia.[1][2] He has released three official mixtapes and one album, as well as an EP with Bryan Mahon. His debut album, "Lost In Space" was released on February 3, 2015, and received positive reviews from critics.[3][4][5]
On August 26, 2016, Nay Nay made his television debut on WAVY-TV's The Hampton Roads Show, performing two original songs alongside Bryan Mahon and Eric Stanley (violinist).[6]
Career
2013-present: Mixtapes and album
Nay Nay developed a following by performing frequently at venues in the city of Virginia Beach,[7] along with opening for acts such as 50 Cent, Trey Songz, Diplo,[8] Pusha T,[9] and Travis Scott.[10] He became known for collaborating with former Funk Volume artists Hopsin, SwizZz, DJ Hoppa, and Kato.[11]
Nay Nay is also one-half of the rapper-singer duo Nay Nay & Bryan Mahon, which was formed during the summer of 2014. The two have developed a unique style that bridges the gap between genres.[12] They were noticed by local radio station host Shaggy in January 2015, and were placed on the list of acts to perform at the annual music festival Shaggfest in both 2015[13] and 2016.[14] After releasing their single "Living in the Image",[15] the duo released their debut EP titled "Undefined" on August 5, 2016.[16]
Personal life
After graduating from Floyd E. Kellam High School, Swihart attended Old Dominion University.[17]
Discography
Mixtapes
Title | Mixtape details |
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Before The Fame |
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Long Road Home[18] |
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Funk Volume Presents: Nay Nay |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
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US | US R&B |
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"Dedicated"(with SwizZz) | 2015 | — | — | — | "Funk Volume Presents: Nay Nay" | |||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Studio albums
Year | Album title | Release details |
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2015 | Lost In Space |
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Extended Plays
Year | Album title | Release details |
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2016 | Undefined (with Bryan Mahon) |
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References
- ↑ Holtzclaw, Mike (May 19, 2016). "Shaggfest has lots of top acts -- and a secret special guest". Daily Press. Newport News, VA: Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ↑ Nay Nay (performer) (July 7, 2016). Alisha Ebrahimji Shaggfest Interview with Shaggy, Nay Nay, & More! (Shockwave Flash video). 13 News Now. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "Lost In Space Album Review". The Dominion Collective. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ Waters, Jerry. "He may look like an average white kid, but his raps are amazing". Lockerdome.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ↑ "Nay Nay - Nicotine x Lost In Space". Atrilli. Atrilli. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bloom, Kyle (August 26, 2016). "Live Music Friday: Nay Nay and Bryan Mahon". WAVY-TV. The Hampton Roads Show. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ↑ Mercer, Terrell. "Virginia Beach: Arts Out Loud: Sounds Geek 2 Me". Best Events. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ "Shaggfest 2016". Songkick. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ Rubright, Taylor. "Up & Coming Artist: Nay Nay". Sounds Purple. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ↑ "Shaggfest". Shaggfest.com. WNVZ. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ "Funk Volume Presents: Nay Nay". Datpiff. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ↑ Smotherman, Joshua. "Interview with Nay Nay - Undefined". Middle Tennessee Music. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ↑ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "The Dominion Collective Interview". The Dominion Collective. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ 13 News Now. "Shaggfest Preview". 13 News Now. WVEC. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ↑ Moore, Alyson. "This Ukulele Rap Calls Out Basically Everyone That Uses Social Media". LockerDome. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ Bianca, Marquita. "Undefined Bryan & Nay Nay". Marquitabianca.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ↑ Williams, Anika (May 25, 2016). "Shaggfest Unites Local and National Hip-Hop Acts". Mace & Crown. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ↑ Calhoun, Becca. "Nay Nay & Bryan Mahon". Grizzly Ground. Retrieved 28 August 2016.