Poe Swayzie is a recording artist from New London, CT with a knack for catchy hooks as well as complex rhythms and word play. Although his primary focus is Hip-Hop he is never bound to it as his track record shows he is well versed in a variety of genres including Pop, Rock, and R&B.
Born Kighl Dozier on the US Navy Base in Groton, CT. He was destined for great things having lived in Italy and VA at an early age it was these places that helped him to realize his love for entertainment by dancing and singing for family and friends. “Family is by far my greatest inspiration, I grew up around some of the greatest musicians I know,” says Poe of his inspirations. “It was a mixture of the soul and disco along with the hip-hop of the 90′s” he says, “I grew up with it and that has influenced my sound and image.”
Timeless… Smooth… Artistic…
These are a few words to describe his music, all three of which you can hear on his debut mixtape release Poe Swayzie vs The World featuring much of the collaboration work with his close friend and producer Porter. Poe is currently in the studio working on a few projects including a collaboration mixtape called “Sheet Music” with fellow New London artist Camacho.
“Life is about experiences, I want to be able represent my hometown on the international level so that I can bring back that love and give others the opportunity to experience what I have” – Poe Swayzie
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