Valley Hip Hop Artist, Bubba Swompz, to Release Album
Valley hip hop artist, Bubba Swompz, has been getting noticed in the hip hop game recently. Bubba is releasing his first album called “Valley Born & Bred” next week to much fanfare. He is also releasing his sure to be hit single “Valley Born & Bred” tomorrow to all the major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and more! I was able to have a sit down Q&A session with Bubba about his new record release, and I’ve included some the Q&A below.
Q: Your given name is Brian Swonk, so what was the genesis of the name Bubba Swompz?
A: I have a younger sister, and she started calling me Bubba when she started talking. It stuck with me; my family and friends started calling me Bubba too. Swompz came recently. When I started rapping a few years ago, my friends said I had to get a name to go with Bubba like Bubba Sparxx. I grew up next to a swamp, so one of my friends said, “How about Bubba Swompz?” I liked it, and I went with it. So, here we are!
Q: How did you get into the rap game?
A: I’ve always been interested in rap or hip hop music. I’ve been listening to it as long as I can remember. I’d turn on BET and watch it all day. I’d also listen to 99JAMZ as much as possible. I started doing my own stuff a few years ago. I’d sing at friends’ birthday parties and stuff like that, and I’d do a little gig here and there when I was off work from my day job as a mechanic. My friends and family have encouraged me for a while to make an album, so that’s what I did.
Q: What artists have influenced your musical style?
A: I love rap, but I have listened to different kinds of music as long as I can remember. I listen to country, rock, blues, and more in addition to rap. I love to listen to Snoop and Dre. As a white rapper, Enimem has been an influence too. I love country singers like Merle Haggard and Hank, Jr. as well. Kid Rock has been a big influence. I like to listen to bluesman like Muddy Waters, R.L. Burnside, and Junior Kimbrough too. It’s an interesting mix of artists that I’ve drawn inspiration from over the years.
Q: Can you tell us about your debut album “Valley Born & Bred”?
A. Yes, I’m so excited to release this record to the great people of The Valley and the world! I’ve been working on it for a long time. I’m proud to have grown up in The Valley. It’s part of who I am; you can take me out of The Valley, but you can’t take The Valley out of me. So, I wanted to put together an album that highlighted my roots and upbringing in The Valley. It’s a bit of nostalgia about my childhood and the things that I and other country folks experienced as kids. It’s a Valleyan and country folks anthem; they’ll be able to identify with all the songs.
Q: What’s next for you Bubba?
A: I’m looking forward to this album release. I hope it goes well. Everyone share on social media. Sharing is caring! Follow me on Spotify and other streaming platforms. I’m open for bookings. Contact me directly, I don’t have an agent or handlers. I’m just looking forward to getting my name and my work out there for the world to see and hear. Also, I’d like to thank my record label, Strong River Valley (SRV) Records; they’ve done a great job producing and promoting my album. Stretch, I appreciate you and the SRVO for doing this Q&A for me. I love you and the SRVO, and thank you so much.
Bubba is doing great things, and I think he’ll be a household name before long. The SRVO is pleased to introduce him to The Valley and the world.