Surprise Surprise! I bet y'all thought it was over! Never that. For the final installment of Grammy Month, I humbly present the sample for Danny's "Charm". Produced by Danny!, "Charm" contains a sample of Michael Jackson's "Everybody's Somebody's Fool".

Now, I know you're saying to yourself, "I don't remember nobody named Danny! being nominated for no Grammy"! Well see, that's where you're wrong............kinda. See, out of all of the thousands of albmus sumbited to NARAS (The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.) for Grammy considerations, Danny! made the short list (about 20 to 50 eligible artists/songwriters per category) for several categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and Best Urban/Alternative Performance. Unfortunately, once the members of NARAS voted on the top 5 for each category, Danny! didn't make the cut. Nevertheless, he's still dope! Plus he's still going to the Grammy's!

Describing himself as "A Tribe Called Quest on acid, or EPMD on LSD", Danny! is one of the reasons why I haven't given up on South Carolina Hip Hop. (You'll meet the other reason next month) I guess I'm biased because I'm not really into the crunk/snap type music mostly coming out of the south, but from the first time I heard "Strange Fruit" I was hooked. I hate to say it but he really reminds me of Kanye (in a good way). The reason why I say "hate" is because everytime someone hears somthing new, they're quick to put it in a box. But, the soul samples, lyrical delivery (without making up words like Kanye), and overall sound definitely makes Kanye pop to mind.

Back to the sample, check for "Charm" on Danny's 3rd album aptly titled "Charm". It's one of the best songs on a dope album that you should check out.

Check for Danny! online at:

http://www.dannyswain.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mcdanny