Swervy

Shin Yu-bin (Korean: 신유빈; born December 25, 2001), known professionally as Swervy (Korean: 스월비), is a South Korean rapper and songwriter. In 2021, she became the first female musician to win Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards with "Mama Lisa".

Swervy 스월비
Background information
Birth name	Shin Yu-bin
Born	(2001-12-25) December 25, 2001 (age 22)
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2017-present
Labels	Hi-Lite Records

Early life

Shin Yu-bin was studying in Russia when she was 12. She realized her talent in rapping when she sang along to Young Money's songs in the school festival. She then decided to be a rapper.^[1] She became interested in Korean hip hop after Swings called out fellow rappers on the beat of "Control". She took rap lessons from rapper JJK.^[2] She was influenced by Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and Panic! at the Disco.^[3] As "swerve" means "to avoid", she adopted the stage name "Swervy" because she wanted to live without doing what she did not want to do.^[4]

Career

In 2017, Swervy released her debut single "Yaya" with rapper Eco Yard. In 2019, she signed to Hi-Lite Records.^[5] In 2020, she released her debut studio album Undercover Angel, which received critical acclaim.^[6] In 2021, she became the first female musician to win Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards with "Mama Lisa".^[7]

Philanthropy

In 2022, Swervy donated 100 thousand masks to three children's centers.^[8]

Discography

Studio album

Title	Details	Peak chart position
		KOR [9]
Undercover Angel	Released: May 24, 2020 Label: Hi-Lite Records Format: CD, digital download	34

Filmography

TV

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2018	Show Me the Money 777	Contestant	[10]
2020	Show Me the Money 8		[11]

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Nominee	Category	Result	Ref.
Korean Music Awards	2021	"Mama Lisa"	Best Rap Song	Won	[12]
Korean Hip-hop Awards		Herself	New Artist of the Year	Nominated	[13]

References

1. Jang, Jun-hwan (February 1, 2021). "스월비 인터뷰" [Swervy interview]. Izm (in Korean).
2. "제이제이케이(JJK) - 15년을 써내려온 비공식적 기록" [JJK- an informal record of 15 years]. Rhythmer (in Korean). October 6, 2022.
3. "스월비 - 선할 수 있는 기회는 모두에게 평등하게 있다" [Swervy - Everyone equally has the chance to be kind]. Rhythmer (in Korean). April 1, 2021.
4. "스월비(Swervy) ⭐최초 인터뷰⭐ 직접 밝히는 계약썰& 할랕 첫 여성멤버! "제일 잘해주는 오빠는?"" [Swervy ⭐First interview⭐ She shares the story of the record deal & first female member of Hi-Lite! "Who is the nicest to you?"]. Glance TV (in Korean). March 8, 2019.
5. Kim, Hyeon-sik (February 25, 2019). "하이라이트레코즈, 래퍼 스월비 영입" [Hi-Lite Records, signs rapper Swervy]. No Cut News (in Korean).
6. "2020 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2020 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 6, 2021.
7. Kim, Su-min (May 18, 2022). "스월비, 'POWERED'의 다섯 번째 호스트" [Swervy, becomes the fifth host of 'Powered']. NBN TV (in Korean).
8. Oh, Ji-won (January 25, 2022). "래퍼 스월비, 지역아동센터에 마스크 10만장 기부" [Rapper Swervy, donates 100 thousand masks to local children's center]. YTN (in Korean).
9. "Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 21". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
10. "[ENG sub] Show Me The Money777 [2회] ′그들만의 박 터지는 대결′ 스월비vs박단vs이동민 @파이트머니 쟁탈전 180914 EP.2" [[ENG sub] Show Me The Money777 [Episode 2] ′Their own fierce battle′ Swervy vs Park Dan vs Lee Dong-min @Fight Money Battle 180914 EP.2]. Mnet TV (in Korean). September 15, 2018.
11. "[ENG sub] Show Me The Money8 [1회] 대세 여성 래퍼들의 등장 스월비 & 윤훼이 @1차 예선 190726 EP.1" [[ENG sub] Show Me The Money 8 [Episode 1] Popular female rappers appear Swervy & Yunhway @First round 190726 EP.1]. Mnet TV (in Korean). July 27, 2019.
12. "스월비(Swervy) 'Mama Lisa'". Korean Music Awards.
13. "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.

External links

• Swervy on Instagram