Ray Swoope is a Chicago wordsmith and self-described "scholar with the knowledge of God, who be on street sh!@". His style of vivid storytelling, as well as his inapt ability to connect with the listener while expressing his view of life's triumphs and tragedies, is reminiscent of such prolific rhyme writers as Nas, Raekwon, Jadakiss, or even Ghostface. ... more