Stephen (musician)

Stephen Michael Swartz (born December 13, 1991)[2] 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".[3][4][5] He collaborated with Pell and Caleborate in the song "In the Morning".

Stephen
Birth nameStephen Michael Swartz
Born (1991-12-13) December 13, 1991
Vienna, Virginia, U.S.[1]
GenresElectronic, alternative, experimental, hip hop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, drums, synthesizer, guitar, piano
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websitesincerelystephen.com

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[6][7]
  • Label: Halfway House Records
2020 Akrasia[8]
  • Released: August 21, 2020[9]
  • Label: Heroic Music Group

Extended plays
Year Details
2017 Crossfire: The Series
  • Released: March 29, 2017[10]
  • Label: Halfway House Records
2019 It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear
  • Released: March 13, 2019[11]
  • Independently released[12]

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. Engel, Lauren (March 18, 2018). "Stephen Interview – writing a 'hit song', religion, Lyme disease, dropping out of college". Sidewalk Talk. Retrieved July 7, 2022 – via YouTube.
  2. O'Connor, Roisin (14 April 2016). "Stephen unveils powerful video for 'Crossfire' - premiere". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  3. Rishty, David (10 November 2015). "Adele's 'Hello' Receives Rock Interpretation from Newcomer Stephen Swartz". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. Middleton, Ryan (8 December 2015). "Stephen Releases New Song 'Crossfire' Ahead Of Debut Album". Music Times. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  5. Bennett, Kim Taylor (7 December 2015). "Stephen Keeps Dropping The Hits - Here's Newie "Crossfire"". Noisey. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  6. Leight, Elias (24 May 2016). "Stephen Dishes on New Album and the Importance of Self-Love". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  7. "Sincerely by Stephen on iTunes". iTunes. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-28.
  8. Contant, Steph (May 2020). "Stephen Returns With Moving Lead Single 'I Never Stay In Love' [Interview]". Fuxwithit. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  9. "Akrasia by Stephen on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  10. "Crossfire: The Series by Stephen". Soundcloud. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
  11. "It's Too Much Love to Know My Dear [Explicit] by Stephen on Amazon Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2019-03-21.
  12. Murray, Robin (13 March 2019). "LA Polymath Stephen Shares New Project 'It's Too Much Love To Know My Dear'". Clash. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
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