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Also known as Daniel Keith Swain

Daniel Swain (born August 18, 1983), known mononymously as Danny!, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and composer.

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Daniel Swain, better known by his mononymous stage name Danny!, is an American rap performer and record producer from Columbia, South Carolina. Danny! is a former student of the Savannah College of Art & Design. He often wears an oxford shirt and pinstriped necktie, and has gained notoriety for prank-calling celebrities. In 2012 Danny! rose to prominence shortly following the proclamation by The Roots drummer Questlove that there was strong interest <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Danny%21">

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Instance of
human
Given name
Keith
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Killeen
Occupation
voice actor
Languages spoken
American English
Hair colour
black hair
Instrument
voice
Official website
www.dannyswain.com
Image
Danny Drake Atlanta Concert.jpg
Residence
Atlanta
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date of birth
1983-08-18
social media followers
4276
Commons category
Danny!
start of work period
2004-00-00
pseudonym
Danny!
birth name
Daniel Keith Swain
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Encyclopedic overview

13 sections
Contents
  • Early life
  • Career
  • 2004–2006: Early beginnings, ''Charm'' and instrumental albums
  • 2007–2011: MTV, ''And I Love H.E.R.'' and Interscope era
  • 2012–present: Breakthrough, music licensing and ''The Book of Daniel''
  • Discography
  • Studio albums
  • Instrumental albums
  • Production credits
  • Film and television placements/credits
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Daniel Swain (born August 18, 1983), known mononymously as Danny!, is an American rapper, record producer, singer, and composer.

Swain rose to prominence after his debut performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he premiered his song "Evil". After joining Okayplayer Records, Swain released his album Payback, cited by AllMusic as one of the best hip-hop releases of the year. In 2013, Ebony magazine listed Swain among other rising artists in its "Leaders of the New School" piece, calling Swain one of a handful of "innovators".

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