Sway Calloway on SiriusXM

Who is Sway Calloway?

Sway Calloway has been hosting Sway in the Morning on SiriusXM’s Shade 45 (Ch. 45) since the summer of 2011. A staple of the music-news arena and an icon of Hip-Hop music culture for more than a decade, Calloway can claim giving Tupac and Eminem their first airplay in the mid-‘90s on his local radio show. He continues to give his followers, or “citizens,” a first look at today’s hottest and upcoming talent.
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Get a taste of Sway's style with video clips of his diverse guests who talk about music and culture, including Will Smith on Social Media freedom, Buckshot on record contracts, Lil. Tjay’s top 5 NYC MCs, and Marlon Craft on Hip Hop culture.
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Shade 45

Completely uncensored hip-hop radio created by Eminem. No filters, no restrictions. On-air hosts and mixers who say and play whatever they want. Shade 45... the hype is real.
Stream on the SXM App or listen on channel 45.

Sway’s Universe

A wide array of lifestyle radio created by Sway Calloway and Friends. Serving you great music, politics, Hollywood, and motivating energy. Hello Citizens!
Stream on the SXM App or listen on channel 720.

Memorable Studio Moments

Shia LaBeouf Freestyles 5 Fingers of Death with Oswin Benjamin

Fri Nov 11 19:36:20 UTC 2016 YouTube.com

Shia LaBeouf is outrapping some full-time rappers! Who knew? This major Hollywood actor came by Sway in the Morning just to casually kill our 5 Fingers of Death.

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Sway Calloway

Sway Calloway is a pivotal part of the MTV News team and icon of hip-hop culture. From giving Eminem and Tupac their first airplay on his local show in the mid 90s to providing TV viewers a first look at today’s hottest celebrities, he has been a staple of the music-news arena for more than a decade.

Also appears on Shade 45

Gray Rizzy

Gray Rizzy found his calling growing up in hip-hop’s birthplace, the South Bronx. Always one to link the right people together, and being a natural conversationalist with access to notable contacts, Rizzy is in his element hosting events—so it’s easy to see how the stage was set for on-air radio.

Known for his engaging and hold-no-punch interview style, Rizzy has sat down with the music industry’s top heavyweights, such as Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, De La Soul, DJ Khaled, and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. He’s also been at the forefront in supporting and breaking its new stars, including Fetty Wap, Schoolboy Q, Tory Lanez, Young M.A, Nick Grant, Young Dolph, Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Ferg, Oswin Benjamin, and more.

In addition to covering overnights on Shade 45, Gray Rizzy spins hip-hop hits in the afternoons on Hip-Hop Nation, getting you familiar with trends driving the culture, featuring in-depth interviews, and updating YOU on what’s moving the needle.

Also appears on Hip-Hop Nation , Shade 45

Rude Jude

Jude Angelini (aka Rude Jude), a loud-mouth a**hole, made a name for himself on the white trash circus The Jenny Jones Show. In 2001, Angelini left Detroit for Hollywood, ending up broke, washing dishes and eating rice and ketchup. Eminem saved him with a job on Shade 45. Thanks for nothing, Em.

Also appears on Shade 45

Lord Sear

Harlem native Lord Sear is a man of many talents and a legend in the world of hip-hop. He started as a tour DJ and has traveled the world with none other than Eminem. He has done skits for Big Pun, the X-Ecutioners, and the Beastie Boys, and was a voice on Grand Theft Auto 3 and The Slim Shady Show DVD. Not only does he DJ and rap, but he is a video game expert and food connoisseur. Most recently, Sear was featured in the Netflix documentary Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives.

Also appears on Shade 45