South African artist Ijay Swanepoel known as Stephen Gawking suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Rather than be discouraged by the challenges of this disorder, he uses his talent as The Nuclear Lyricist to release music to inspire as symbol of hope to those disabled, different, oppressed, bullied, and everyone in-between. “There are so many people and things that are causing division in this world, I want Stephen Gawking to be the opposite of that and bring people of all cultures, backgrounds, etc. together.” To date Stephen Gawking has collaborated with amazing artists to deliver songs that inspire, inclusive of Bobby Johnson, Loufi, Gazelle, Hemelbesem, Vicus, Eduan Music, This Is Kat, Kulax Nthoethata, Ifani, Daniel Wesley Africa, Auctavia, Aewon Wolf, Nathan Blur & Kharmatronix Stephen Gawking is inspired by artists like Jack Parow, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Nasty C, Drake, Yelawolf, Eminem, Black Coffee, Black Eyed Peas, Coolio, JR, Kid Cudi, Fort Minor, Diddy, JAY-Z, Journey, Kansas, Tinie Tempah, Kenny Rogers, Kanye West, Coldplay & The Chainsmokers - Listen to the Tribute Playlist Songs That Inspire Stephen Gawking The Nuclear Lyricist