The debate never ends; “who are the greats in hip-hop?” New Orleans rapper 7th Ward Shorty has worked his way into the conversation.
Euell Devalle Sylvester, a product of the city that brought one of hip-hop’s goats, Mr. “Fire Man” Lil Wayne, is on the come up to becoming a goat himself. His young years in New Orleans, Louisiana was always around music. In fact, his art and creativity were as a result of his passion and enthusiasm for music. In his earlier years, Shorty was already a problem on the mic as a gospel rapper. His talent and gift of rhyming and melody was certain. All that was left, was for time to grow it into what he is today, and sure enough he’s on his way to fulling the shoes of a legend in the music industry.
What sets Shorty apart from the flow of rappers fighting for a spot in the rap game, is the creativity behind his lyricism. His unapologetic flow and compelling vocals are a work of art only he can produce. He music sounds like a blend of emotion and euphoria, meshing at just the right dosage to create music that is timeless in it’s sound and resonates when heard. It doesn’t come and go; it lingers and keeps on repeat in the mind. That is the sign of true talent, to create music that is evergreen, lasting no matter how far ahead time spans. 7th Ward Shorty has transformed his delivery and cadence into a fire that engulfs every beat that he touches. He is an inextinguishable flame burning his path to a seat at the top of hip-hops ladder. This was proven with the release of his debut album “Blue City,” which captured the ears and attention of listeners worldwide with the level of writing and composition to his tracks.
Shorty soon rose to critical acclaim, working with major artists and continuing to rack up his achievements and accolades. His hit single “You Ain’t Taking Nothing” featuring Gun Play, has amassed over 5 million streams worldwide. Since growing his buzz and fanbase, Shorty went on to release his second album “Stress” in 2019, which catapulted his musical career even closer to stardom. But, Shorty has an unparalleled work ethic, not letting off the gas even when he’s winning and enjoying the fruits of his labour and lyrical genius. In 2020, he kept the heat coming with the release of his third album “Big Shorty,” and while its predecessors were gems, Shorty has clearly risen the bar to his lyricism and flow yet again for his new album.
With hard work comes milestones, and Shorty has grown to the point of success, cultivating a following on social media and top streaming platforms. Shorty has begun building an empire to rival music industry’s business heads with the creation of his own independent record label “Clear Bizness Entertainment” alongside business partner Greg Pulver, and Rahsaan Buggage. Shorty continues to influence and captivate music lovers, elevating no matter how far he has already risen. His consistency and dedication to always evolve and sharpen his craft, are traits that only the greats in hip-hop hold. His name is sure to be known in hip-hops debate of the greatest to ever do it.