Stephen (musician)

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Stephen
Birth nameStephen Swartz
Born (1991-12-13) December 13, 1991 (age 29)
US
GenresElectronic, alternative, experimental, hip hop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, drums, synthesizer, guitar, piano
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websitesincerelystephen.com

Stephen Swartz (born December 13, 1991), known professionally as Stephen,[1] is an American electronic music artist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He is known for his song "Crossfire" and his cover of Adele's song "Hello".[2][3][4] He collaborated with Pell and Caleborate in the song "In the Morning".

Stephen's debut album, Sincerely, was released on May 10, 2016. His sophomore album, Akrasia, was released on August 21, 2020.

Discography[]

Albums[]

Year Details
2016 Sincerely
  • Released: May 10, 2016[5][6]
  • Label: Halfway House Records
2020 Akrasia[7]
  • Released: August 21, 2020[8]
  • Label: Heroic

Extended plays[]

Year Details
2017 Crossfire: The Series
  • Released: March 29, 2017[9]
  • Label: Halfway House Records
2019 It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear
  • Released: March 13, 2019[10]
  • Independently released[11]

Singles[]

Year Title Album
2012 Bullet Train
(featuring Joni Fatora)
Non-album singles
Survivor
(featuring Chloe Angelides)
2015 Remembering Myself Sincerely
Fly Down
Hello Non-album single
Crossfire Sincerely
2016 Sincerely
Crossfire, Part II
(featuring Talib Kweli and KillaGraham)
Crossfire: The Series
2017 Crossfire, Part III
(featuring Saba, Ravyn Lenae, The O'My's, J.P. Floyd, Nikko Washington, & Aisha Yousaf)
2018 Play Me Like a Violin Non-album singles
Stay
(featuring Lindsey Cook)
Man That I'll Miss
2020 I Never Stay in Love Akrasia
Tracer
Stray Nights
Delilah
2021 Terrified of Loving You
(with Harrisun and Taylor Ravenna)
Non-album single

References[]

  1. ^ O'Connor, Roisin (14 April 2016). "Stephen unveils powerful video for 'Crossfire' - premiere". The Independent. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ Rishty, David (10 November 2015). "Adele's 'Hello' Receives Rock Interpretation from Newcomer Stephen Swartz". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  3. ^ Middleton, Ryan (8 December 2015). "Stephen Releases New Song 'Crossfire' Ahead Of Debut Album". Music Times. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. ^ Bennett, Kim Taylor (7 December 2015). "Stephen Keeps Dropping The Hits - Here's Newie "Crossfire"". Noisey. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  5. ^ Leight, Elias (24 May 2016). "Stephen Dishes on New Album and the Importance of Self-Love". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Sincerely by Stephen on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  7. ^ Contant, Steph. "Stephen Returns With Moving Lead Single 'I Never Stay In Love' [Interview]". Fuxwithit. Retrieved 2020-05-05.}}
  8. ^ "Akrasia by Stephen on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  9. ^ "Crossfire: The Series by Stephen". Soundcloud. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
  10. ^ "It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear [Explicit] by Stephen on Amazon Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
  11. ^ Murray, Robin. "LA Polymath Stephen Shares New Project 'It's Too Much Love To Know My Dear'". Clash. Retrieved 21 March 2019.

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