The Skunk-Boy Project
The Skunk-Boy Project is the solo project of Nathaniel Swettenham, a United Kingdom-based artist. He starts writing songs in 2010 after rescuing his brother’s ukulele from a dusty corner, and his work combines folk, acoustic pop and electronic elements with hip hop and rap.
Style and subject matter
His songs use ukulele and piano alongside lyrics centred on everyday and personal themes. The material mentioned in the biography includes songs about life, dreams, God, time, morals, revision notes, love, pain, hard work, cannabis, and a small environmentally friendly character called Mr Bell the Bogey Bug. One song, 4th On My List Of Loveable Evil Dictators, is described as an anti-love song written about an ex-girlfriend. His performances are noted for strong vocals and a shift from gentle acoustic passages into sudden rap or hip hop sections.
Release and reception
The project releases a self-titled EP in physical and digital form in 2012. The music is described as combining strands of hip hop, indie and R&B with witty lyrics and melodic songwriting. Another description of the live act says that, on stage, Swettenham performs with only his ukulele and voice and has a strong presence.
Beliefs and influences
Swettenham is a member of The Vineyard Church, and his Christian belief is central to his life. His listed influences include The Beatles, Randy Newman, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Vampire Weekend, Bombay Bicycle Club, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, and Belle & Sebastian.
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