Whats up World, this is Sway! Hopefully most of you are familiar with MTV News hip-hop icon, Sway Calloway. For those of you who aren't, I hope you read something today that will inspire you. While Sway is no Kurt Loder or John Norris (other MTV News legends), he is a true staple and a majestic part of the MTV family. He can be found on Total Request Live, the VMA's, Direct Effect, the Wake Up Show, and of course, MTV News. His kind, welcoming words to his audience are mostly what have appealed to me. He starts off every news cast with a very excited, "WHATS UP WORLD, THIS IS SWAY." As a teenager growing up in Oakland, CA, Sway probably never imagined that one day he would be a larger than life TV personality saying hello to millions across the world every hour on the hour on MTV News. For those of you that only know Sway as an MTV news reporter, you are in for a shocking surprise. Not only is he one of the most fascinating interviewers I have ever witnessed (second only to MTV VJ Jesse), but he has also topped the Billboard charts with fellow rapper DJ King Tech. His 1999 album, This or That, reached all the way to #30 on Billboards R&B/Hip Hop Album charts. But, for a real treat, see if you can locate his 1990 album Concrete Jungle. If you aren't inspired yet, then it is important to note that Sway has also made quite a presence in the political world as well. He has reported from both the DNC and the RNC as well as headed up the Choose or Lose Campaign in 2004 (an effort to get young people to the polls). And, if this still hasn't sparked your interested, then please just take a long hard look at the photo of Sway posted above. His debonair good looks and long luscious locks all wrapped up in various types of hats and bandanas are enough to make any girl melt. So, please do a little research, watch some of his videos/shows/interviews, familiarize yourself with Sway and you will surely fall in love. Just see, from these videos below, how he has provided inspiration to young aspiring reporters everywhere.
wow sway has really put on weight these days!
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