Music Video « YELELE »
4.08.2023
Music Video « I’m Dazed »
12.08.2022
PRESS RELEASE - DANIELLE SWAGGER_I’M DAZED
The ”I’m Dazed” Official Music Video premiering on YouTube this Friday 12 August 2022, is taken from Danielle Swagger’s first solo album, Are You Ready? (2021) produced by Stanrecords Production. “I’m Dazed” narrates a story of the girl child who has experienced uninvited trauma even though her strength continues to liberate her from being a victim of her past. It is a song about being unapologetic about who we are in present day and excelling never the less the unforeseen circumstances of life, we do what we have to, we are our thoughts, therefore actions speak louder. It raises awareness for women, who have been a victim of molestation/rape, violence and abuse. “Through our experiences we learn by being scarred”, I presume. I’m dazed means being stuck in a trance of knowing and not understanding, it is a form of confusion. When one has been a victim of trauma, they have to re-invent themselves accepting these terrible events are a part of life, they are expected to continue to live, grow and dream but is it all so easy, as it is said.
The “I’m Dazed” music video is directed by Christophe Durand and shot by Colors Island production in Reunion Island; at a land mark called “The Plain Of Sands”, a volcanic desert, 2350m above sea level, covered with melted lava giving away Lunar or Martian mineral landscape vibes. The atmosphere of the scenes in the music video include imagery of mystic and cold thoughts, a cryptomeria forest and an underground setting where it gets personal. “When one is trying to heal, they are only at war with themselves”. With this song I hope I get to motivate other women who find themselves under these circumstances. It is a voice to help victims take a stand for themselves, to know that we do believe them and to denounce this sort of behavior which is common amongst familial households.
(Campaign We Say No to Abuse, Rape, Molestation and Defilement)
For men, women and children.
The ”I’m Dazed” Official Music Video premiering on YouTube this Friday 12 August 2022, is taken from Danielle Swagger’s first solo album, Are You Ready? (2021) produced by Stanrecords Production. “I’m Dazed” narrates a story of the girl child who has experienced uninvited trauma even though her strength continues to liberate her from being a victim of her past. It is a song about being unapologetic about who we are in present day and excelling never the less the unforeseen circumstances of life, we do what we have to, we are our thoughts, therefore actions speak louder. It raises awareness for women, who have been a victim of molestation/rape, violence and abuse. “Through our experiences we learn by being scarred”, I presume. I’m dazed means being stuck in a trance of knowing and not understanding, it is a form of confusion. When one has been a victim of trauma, they have to re-invent themselves accepting these terrible events are a part of life, they are expected to continue to live, grow and dream but is it all so easy, as it is said.
The “I’m Dazed” music video is directed by Christophe Durand and shot by Colors Island production in Reunion Island; at a land mark called “The Plain Of Sands”, a volcanic desert, 2350m above sea level, covered with melted lava giving away Lunar or Martian mineral landscape vibes. The atmosphere of the scenes in the music video include imagery of mystic and cold thoughts, a cryptomeria forest and an underground setting where it gets personal. “When one is trying to heal, they are only at war with themselves”. With this song I hope I get to motivate other women who find themselves under these circumstances. It is a voice to help victims take a stand for themselves, to know that we do believe them and to denounce this sort of behavior which is common amongst familial households.
(Campaign We Say No to Abuse, Rape, Molestation and Defilement)
For men, women and children.
La vie est Belle - Album Are You Ready
🎥 Colors Island Production
Taken off the Motswana rappers solo album “Are You Ready? ”, Boitumelo Nothando Ben Alias Danielle Swagger from Botswana currently based in Reunion Island (France) has just released fresh visuals for the single, “La vie est belle” meaning “beautiful life” inserves a different taste from her usual robust raps. The track was released 15/01/2021, produced by Stanrecords and visuals delivered by Color Island Productions based in Reunion Island.
In the track Danielle Swagger, describes the environment she lives in and how the scenery is breathtaking. In French there is a saying “ la plus belle vie c’est simple ” meaning .... the most beautiful things in life are simple. It collaborates lifestyle, character, friendship, elevation, getting money, respect and a little nasty to conclude the mission and lifestyle of the artist.
Tommy’s Diner in Saint Marie, La réunion is the location of where the shooting took place. The scenery of the music video directed by Christophe Durand, is placed in a 60’s style where many images of American icons; marylin manroe, James Deen, Malon Bando just to name a few can be seen in the background.
The 60’s were a decade of change for women therefore merging the idea of the song with the artists outfits which were inspired by the Booty bap look, designed by Poupou pidou, others by Lycée Ambroise Vollard while sponsors Beauté Institut and Véronique Roset (Make Up Artist) .
These brilliant works are the first of it’s kind for a female rapper coming from Botswana. Danielle Swagger would like to urge her fans to strongly rally behind her, first solo album Title : Are You Ready Released on the 5 March 2021 available in all biggest platforms .
🎥 Colors Island Production
Taken off the Motswana rappers solo album “Are You Ready? ”, Boitumelo Nothando Ben Alias Danielle Swagger from Botswana currently based in Reunion Island (France) has just released fresh visuals for the single, “La vie est belle” meaning “beautiful life” inserves a different taste from her usual robust raps. The track was released 15/01/2021, produced by Stanrecords and visuals delivered by Color Island Productions based in Reunion Island.
In the track Danielle Swagger, describes the environment she lives in and how the scenery is breathtaking. In French there is a saying “ la plus belle vie c’est simple ” meaning .... the most beautiful things in life are simple. It collaborates lifestyle, character, friendship, elevation, getting money, respect and a little nasty to conclude the mission and lifestyle of the artist.
Tommy’s Diner in Saint Marie, La réunion is the location of where the shooting took place. The scenery of the music video directed by Christophe Durand, is placed in a 60’s style where many images of American icons; marylin manroe, James Deen, Malon Bando just to name a few can be seen in the background.
The 60’s were a decade of change for women therefore merging the idea of the song with the artists outfits which were inspired by the Booty bap look, designed by Poupou pidou, others by Lycée Ambroise Vollard while sponsors Beauté Institut and Véronique Roset (Make Up Artist) .
These brilliant works are the first of it’s kind for a female rapper coming from Botswana. Danielle Swagger would like to urge her fans to strongly rally behind her, first solo album Title : Are You Ready Released on the 5 March 2021 available in all biggest platforms .
Shackles Music Video Project
🎥 Rudy Zopire
Shackles is a song produced/mixed & mastered by Stanley Pivotho from France, written & composed by Danielle Swagger from Botswana .It was inspired by the current situations happening in the United States; involving the killing of one African American George Floyd by a police officer of the law. It is not the first time we have heard about such misconduct and brutality, therefore the #BlackLivesMatterMovement was triggered into protesting for one of their own. Unfortunately, I cannot be formally present but I can be one of the voices that screams for change because Black lives doesn’t mean one race, it means we are one & we are equal. This is why I titled my song “Shackles”. In it you will hear the live protests that were broadcasted by 7 news, that actually took place in Australia less than a week ago. I am really happy that I get to make a project that will touch lives and at least change a few mindsets.
I’m Woke [2019]
🎥 Lapso Filmaker
One of Botswana’s top aspiring female rappers “Danielle Swagger” is set to release the much anticipated video to her hit single “I’m Woke” shot on International sands, Reunion Island. The video portrays some of the popular tourist attraction geographical sites on the Island; pointe au sel, Saint-Leu ; Grand Anse ; Manapany and Cascade Langevin . This is set to introduce the rapper to her fan base visually and to grow her brand as a professional artist.
Danielle Swagger released her solo Single " I’m Woke" earlier this year in April 2019. The song was a collaboration between Botswana and Reunion Island ( French territoires in Indian ocean) .
"I'm Woke" was motivated by HonestBeatz production; it portrays the rappers determination, battles and how she is overcoming circumstlances. It was recorded, mixed & mastered by Joël Agapé ( UMC Records ) in La Réunion (France). The team and brand sponsors who worked on the “I’m Woke” project were Christophe Durand (Manager), Lapso Filmaker, Lionel Ghighi Reunion Drone , Simone and Cerise Beauté.