With hard work comes milestones, 7th Ward 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.
We have invited the artist for an interview.
RapCastle: How did you come up with a stage name?
7th Ward Shorty: Basically I’ve always wanted to remain authentic, real , down to earth. So, I felt it to be necessary to keep the name everyone has also referred to me by.
RapCastle: How would you describe the music that you typically create?
7th Ward Shorty: Mind altering, mood altering, trustworthy, meaningful, heartfelt, conscious, just to name a few.
RapCastle: What’s the coolest, most important show you’ve played to date?
7th Ward Shorty: Super Sunday in New Orleans was probably the coolest but the most important one was Exxpose your beauty fashion show.
RapCastle: Who would you most like to collaborate with?
7th Ward Shorty: Drake
RapCastle: Who do people say you sound like?
7th Ward Shorty: People do not compare me to any artist in the past or present. I’m in my own lane by developing my own style.
RapCastle: What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?
7th Ward Shorty: I was sentenced to 10 years in prison for which I done 9 of the 10 for armed robbery. I learned from this and I am a better person from the experiences.
RapCastle: What is the most useless talent you have?
7th Ward Shorty: I have the ability to name every plant known to man in English and Latin I know the entire botanicle system of nomenclature
RapCastle: What would you have done differently if you knew then what you know now?
7th Ward Shorty: I would’ve listened more to teachers, my parents, my peers that were behind me. I would have not committed any crime at all.
RapCastle: What’s your best advice for handling criticism?
7th Ward Shorty: Hear it, filter it, and keep it pushing.
RapCastle: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received about your music?
7th Ward Shorty: I’ve had many folks that would meet me and tell me that certain songs they’ve heard by me made them cry.
RapCastle: What is your favorite song to perform?
7th Ward Shorty: Star.
RapCastle: What’s your latest release?
7th Ward Shorty: My latest release is “Believe” feat. The Game.
