When Khia “K-Swift” Edgerton died after a swimming pool accident last July 21, the significance of her passing undoubtedly escaped many music fans. Despite being a member of the vaunted Violator All-Star DJs crew and one of the leading voices of the oft-hyped B-more club scene, most of them were probably more familiar with the people she influenced — Diplo, Blaqstarr and M.I.A. among them — than the Club Queen herself.
Next month, Baltimore imprint Unruly Records hopes to rectify that with K-Swift‘s Greatest Hits. M.I.A. will handle the hosting honors alongside recent Interscope signee Rye Rye and Blaqstarr. It’s scheduled for release on December 9, will be distributed by Koch Records and features tracks from B-more stars Blaqstarr, Rod Lee, Samir and others.
Here’s a bit of info on K-Swift from the press release:
Khia Edgerton departed this life on July 20th, 2008. As a celebrated disc jockey, entertainer, and producer Swift was influential in the Baltimore radio scene. She produced and co-hosted shows including the Neke at Night Show and the Big Phat Morning Show on Baltimore’s own WERQ. Known as “The Club Queen K-Swift” She pumped out volumes of club tracks and Dj’ed at various local parties and with major celebrities. In the late 90’s, Khia flew under the wings of Shawn Caesar and Scottie B at Unruly Productions and became a client signing to Unruly Records. Within four years K-Swift released a series of 14 “Jump Off” edition CDs through Unruly Records, making her the face of Baltimore Club music. She was also the CEO of Club Queen Entertainment and Next Level a management company responsible for the signing of Young Leek to Def Jam Records. Swift was a member of the biggest DJ squads in the country: the “Violator All Star DJ’s,” as well as the all female squad “Murda Mamis.” Her memory will never be forgotten for becoming the face of the Baltimore club scene and expanding that culture throughout the world.
Here’s the track listing:
- 1. “Intro”
- 2. Rod Lee, “Hold Up”
- 3. Slice, “Hold Up” (remix)
- 4. Just K, “Alright”
- 5. Blaqstarr, “Hey Muthafuckas”
- 6. Blaqstarr, “Bloka Bloka”
- 7. Rod Lee, “Murder”
- 8. Blaqstarr, “Superstar”
- 9. Tigga, “Slob On My Knob”
- 10. Mike Mumbles, “All My Divas”
- 11. Blaqstarr, “Keep Fuckin’ Around” (remix)
- 12. Rod Lee, “Bernie Mac Joint”
- 13. Griff, “Live In The Club”
- 14. Porkchop, “Ain’t None Of Y’all Safe”
- 15. Blaqstarr, “Put Ya Handz Up”
- 16. “Interlude (a moment with squirrel)
- 17. Griff, “Pork And Swift”
- 18. Blaqstarr, “Get Your Handz Up”
- 19. Mike Mumbles, “Fight A Nigga Or 2”
- 20. Johnny Blaze, “Peanut Butter And Jelly Time”
- 21. Blaqstarr, “Rider Girl”
- 22. Manny, “Represent”
- 23. Samir, “Eamon Joint”
- 24. Nek, “Shorty”
- 25. Class, “Next To You”
- 26. Blaqstarr, “Tote It”
- 26. Blaqstarr, “I Told Ya”
- 27. Eric B, “Bust My Gun”
- 28. Mottz, “Back Of Da AC”
- 29. Samir, “Tote Em Up”
- 30. Slice Asses, “Wigglin”
- 31. Griff, “Don’t Make Me”
- 32. Say Wut, “Say Wut Theme Pt. 2”
- 33. King Tutt, “Shake My Ass” (remix)
- 34. Eric B, “Weak Ass Bitch”
- 35. Rod Lee, “Ridaz”
- 36. Griff, “Too Many People”
- 37. “Outro”
