Nay Nay

Nay Nay

Nay Nay at Shaggfest in 2015.
Background information
Birth name Nathan Swihart
Born (1994-10-19) October 19, 1994
Origin Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2011–present
Associated acts
Website www.naynaymusic.com

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

List of mixtapes and album details
Title Mixtape details
Before The Fame
  • Released: February 12, 2012
  • Formats: Digital download
Long Road Home[18]
  • Released: February 25, 2013
  • Formats: Digital download
Funk Volume Presents: Nay Nay
  • Released: March 19, 2014
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
"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

Albums by Nay Nay
Year Album title Release details
2015 Lost In Space

Extended Plays

EPs by Nay Nay
Year Album title Release details
2016 Undefined (with Bryan Mahon)

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "Lost In Space Album Review". The Dominion Collective. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Waters, Jerry. "He may look like an average white kid, but his raps are amazing". Lockerdome.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Nay Nay - Nicotine x Lost In Space". Atrilli. Atrilli. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ Bloom, Kyle (August 26, 2016). "Live Music Friday: Nay Nay and Bryan Mahon". WAVY-TV. The Hampton Roads Show. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  7. ↑ Mercer, Terrell. "Virginia Beach: Arts Out Loud: Sounds Geek 2 Me". Best Events. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Shaggfest 2016". Songkick. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  9. ↑ Rubright, Taylor. "Up & Coming Artist: Nay Nay". Sounds Purple. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "Shaggfest". Shaggfest.com. WNVZ. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "Funk Volume Presents: Nay Nay". Datpiff. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  12. ↑ Smotherman, Joshua. "Interview with Nay Nay - Undefined". Middle Tennessee Music. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  13. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Joe. "The Dominion Collective Interview". The Dominion Collective. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  14. ↑ 13 News Now. "Shaggfest Preview". 13 News Now. WVEC. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  15. ↑ Moore, Alyson. "This Ukulele Rap Calls Out Basically Everyone That Uses Social Media". LockerDome. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  16. ↑ Bianca, Marquita. "Undefined Bryan & Nay Nay". Marquitabianca.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  17. ↑ Williams, Anika (May 25, 2016). "Shaggfest Unites Local and National Hip-Hop Acts". Mace & Crown. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  18. ↑ Calhoun, Becca. "Nay Nay & Bryan Mahon". Grizzly Ground. Retrieved 28 August 2016.

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