Awthentic Records Presents: JSWISS Vinyl Release Show
ft Ben Williams (bass)
Marcus Machado (guitar)
Joe Blaxx (drums)
Paul Bloom (keys)
Special Guest Amma Whatt (vocals)

When JSWISS is on the mic you can count on three things: inspiring messages, sharp wordplay, and an energy that moves the crowd. To his many acquired fans, he also brings a fresh and much needed, variant perspective to the current hip hop landscape. His brand of hip-hop, reflective of his vast musical influences and life experiences is infused with a heavy dose of what he calls “awthenticity.” As SWISS, who grew up in the quaint New York suburb of Dobbs Ferry, explains it, “How I live my life and in my music, I strive to be the greatest me, I can be. Not anyone else. So I seek to encourage others through my music to be ‘authentic’ and leave people in ‘awe’ of how true to yourself you are. That’s being AWTHENTIC.”

On his latest, JSWISS stretches beyond the old adage of “A penny for your thoughts” to suggest, Every Word Is A Dollar, the title of his new full-length project and strongest to date. The stunning project shows SWISS at the peak of his game - an astute storyteller and an accomplished performer spewing messages of inspiration and hope while at the same time shining light on injustice and more.

JSWISS, a seasoned performer with hundreds of shows under his belt, is capturing a burgeoning audience worldwide. His must-see, live shows where he’s routinely backed up by a live band of top-notch instrumentalists, have graced the notable and legendary stages of the Apollo Theater, Blue Note Jazz Club, Preservation Hall, The Bitter End, SOBs, Rockwood Music Hall and more. Even the landmark and world renowned New York Botanical Gardens welcomed JSWISS as the first ever hip-hop artist to perform there in its storied history. He’s also shared the stage and opened for many popular artists including, the “GOD” MC Rakim, 2Chainz and Big K.R.I.T. to name a few.

JSWISS, has received acclaim from an array of music authorities such as The Source, Complex Magazine, Hip Hop DX, Ambrosia For Heads, Soultracks, Weekly Rap Gods, and RESPECT Magazine. The talented MC is also a favorite collaborator of standout bands and musicians at the intersection of hip-hop, soul and jazz, including Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, Ben Williams, Marcus Machado, Daru Jones, Daniel Crawford, Chris Dave, Amina Figarova, Tomás Doncker, Camille Gainer Jones, and more.