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A.K.-S.W.I.F.T.

Real Name:
Burnell Keith Herring, Jr.
Profile:
Vocalist from Chicago.
Asiatic Knowledge Swinging With Incredible Force Totally

Imagine Freestyle-Rap, poetry, and Dee-Jaying, Combine it with a background in classical music including the Viola, Violin, Cello, and Contra Bass, in enrollment in his school's Concert Orchestra, A.K.-S.W.I.F.T. was promoted to the Symphony Orchestra within six months, which got him 1st and 2nd chair honors, participated in three state competition's, and has over one hundred school concerts during his academic career.

In 1983 (years after his introduction to the Hip-Hop Culture) A.K. got involved with a Frankfurt based Breakdance group called "Floor Masters", learned the art of Dee-jayng, and continued to perfect his rapping and writing skills.
After coming a long way, this Ex-Army Infantry soldier, began a score of releases, beginning in the year 1991. He was pretty succesful as a member of Magic Affair. After receiving the German ECHO Award in 1995, A.K. left Magic Affair to start a solo career.

In 1997 A.K. released his first solo song "Light In Me" feat. Mike Marshall. In 1998 A.K. teamed up with Rico Sparx, Alley Cat, and Greg MCcoy, and together produced the single "The Professional". At that time A.K. was opening for Usher recieving rave reviews for his performance in various newspapers and magazines. In 1999 A.K. released another single with Booya-Music titled "It's On"(feat. Craig Smart & Mazaya) which reached #75 on the German charts. The next single "Do you wanna die" should be released mid-May 2000, but this never happened.

In the beginning of 2001, A.K. signed a deal with "In-Motion AG" record label "Bookmark" , and had completed a project together with "S. Oliver" and the "BBL Allstars" (Basketball Bundesliga) with the song "You Know The Names". Then a long break again.
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Discography

Releases:
Underground Prophet (Maxi, Single) (2 versions)   ZYX Records ... 1991
Da Partyboom (CD, Maxi)   Orbit Records 1997
In The Game (Maxi) (2 versions)   Booya Music 1997
Light In Me (Maxi) (2 versions)   MCA Music Entertainment GmbH ... 1997
The Professional (Maxi) (2 versions)   King Size Records 1998
It's On (Maxi) (2 versions)   Booya Music 1999
You Spin Me Round (CD, Maxi)   Coconut 1999
Do You Wanna Die? (12")   Universal Records, Universal Records 2000
You Know The Names (CD, Maxi)   Bookmark 2001
Appears On:
Los Hijos Del Sol Present An Ibiza Mix Numero 7 (12") Underground Prophet (W... ZYX Records 1991
Kickin Jazz Vol. II (EP) (2 versions) Evolution Of A Mind Flow Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) ... 1993
Omen III (Maxi, Single) (8 versions)   EMI Electrola ... 1993
Dance Mania (CD) Omen III (Single Version) Oy EMI Finland Ab 1994
Dance Max 12 (2xCD, Comp) Omen III (Maxi Version... Electrola 1994
Fire (Maxi) (2 versions)   EMI Electrola ... 1994
For Your Love (CD, Maxi) For Your Love (Radio E... 4th Dimension 1994
Give Me All Your Love (Maxi, Single) (4 versions)   EMI Electrola ... 1994
In The Middle Of The Night (Maxi) (2 versions)   EMI Electrola ... 1994
It's A Love Thing (Maxi) (3 versions) It's A Love Thing (Hou... EastWest Records GmbH 1994
Move The House 11 (2xCD, Comp) Omen III (Single Version) EVA 1994
Now Dance 5 (CD, Comp) Omen III EVA 1994
Omen (The Story Continues...) (Album) (2 versions) In The Middle Of The N... CDL - Cologne Dance Label 1994
Promo Mix 104 (12", Promo) Omen III (D.J.Pierre Mix) Media Records 1994
Promo Mix 108 (12", Promo) Give Me All Your Love ... Media Records 1994
Dance Contact 2 (Cass, Comp, Mixed) Give Me All Your Love BMG Ariola 1995
Kickin Jazz Vol. III (LP) Evolution Of A Mind Flow Dragnet Records, Dragnet Records 1995
Dance Box 3 (3xCD, Comp) In The Middle Of The N... EVA 1996
Good Times (12", Promo)   CDL - Cologne Dance Label 1996
Good Times (CD, Maxi)   CDL - Cologne Dance Label 1996
Shake Dat Azz (Maxi) (2 versions)   Maad Records 1996
Bravo Hits 16 (2xCD) Da Party Boom (Single ... EMI Electrola 1997
Da Party Boom (12", Maxi, Promo)   Orbit Records 1997
General Population (CD, Album)   Maad Records 1997
Canyons (CD, Album) Coast Guard Man (The T... Strahlomat 2000
Omen III (Maxi) (3 versions)   EAMS ... 2000
Rotlicht (CD, Album) Oh No Noizmakers Entertainment GmbH 2004
Time For Truth (CD, Album) Sunburn, One Nation Lightyears Music Ltd. 2005
Chicago Underworld Vol. 3 (CD, Album) The Struggle Gravel Records 2008
Omen III (The New Mixes) (Maxi) (2 versions)   Balloon Records 2008
Stigmata (Of Love) (CD, Maxi)   Nosferatu 2008
Kickin The Floor x-10-tion (12", EP) Evolution Of A Mind Fl... Loose Ends Records  
Tracks Appear On:
2 Twelvehundred (2xLP, Promo) Light In Me MCA Records 1997
Best Of Black '97 - The Finest Black Music Of The Year (2xCD, Comp) Light In Me Polystar Records 1997
Bravo Hits 17 (Comp) (2 versions) Light In Me Warner Special Marketing GmbH ... 1997
Bravo: The Hits '97 (2xCD, Comp) Light In Me EMI Electrola GmbH 1997
Chart Hits Vol. 6 1997 (CD, Comp) Light In Me Mr Music (Germany) 1997
Dance Max 22 (2xCD, Comp) Light In Me (Extended ... EMI Electrola 1997
Dance Max 23 (2xCD, Comp) In The Game (Radio Mix) EMI Electrola 1997
Dance Now! 97-4 (2xCD, Comp) In The Game (Radio Mix) Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) 1997
Just The Best Vol. 12 (2xCD, Comp) Light In Me (Radio Mix) Polystar Records 1997
Maxi Dance Sensation 27 (2xCD, Comp) In The Game (Radio Mix) Ariola, BMG 1997
Maximum Dance Volume 11/97 (CD) In The Game Mr Music (Germany) 1997
Maximum Dance Volume 6/97 (CD) Light In Me Mr Music (Germany) 1997
Rapper's Paradise IV (2xCD) In The Game Universal Music (Germany) 1997
Ronny's Pop Show 30 - 40 Ausserirdisch Gute Hits (2xCD, Comp) In The Game (Radio Mix) Sony Music Media 1997
Tamagotchi Smash Hits! (2xCD, Comp) In The Game EMI Electrola 1997
Viva Dance Vol. 9 (2xCD, Comp) In The Game (Radio Mix) EMI Electrola 1997
Chartmix 1 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) In The Game Polystar Records 1998
Universal Sounds 01/2000 (2xCD, Comp, Promo) Do U Wanna Die? Universal Records 2000
Clubinferno Vol. 5 (2xCD, Comp) You Know The Names (Or... Sunnyside Up 2001
Chicago Underworld Vol. 3 (CD, Album) The Struggle Gravel Records 2008
Unofficial Releases:
Deep 49 - Deep Summermix (CD, Comp, Mixed, Unofficial) Light In Me Deep Dance 1997
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