Str8 Bars

by SHAI SEVIN

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SEVIN's work originated in his time hosting 'The Jump Off', where SHAI would host brand new Rap Battlers and show off the best and brightest the industry had to offer.

"I was upstairs just chilling with a friend and the DJ dropped Drake's '0 to 100'. The simplicity of the beat and space it had just gassed me up, and I was in awe, still not knowing who’s beat it was. I like, and will always like, the idea of 'less is more'. And the beat just gave me those vibes, space to breathe. And the bars just came to me real quick in one sitting."

This piece is SEVIN's throwback to that night, a calm and relaxing vibe laying underneath a gritty rap line, calling out the worst that society has to offer and pulling from personal experiences. Halfway through the song, the beat takes a sharp left turn. SEVIN's verses are an honest insight into his life, a rare and raw insight into the heart of an artist.

'Str8 Bars' is specifically dedicated to SHAI winning his personal battle with alcohol. The song celebrates one consecutive year of sobriety for SHAI SEVIN, following two decades of battling with alcohol. 'Str8 Bars' marks a clear new era in SHAI's life without forgetting where he came from, paying homage to his upbringing and how he got to where he is now.

If you're looking for a rap song from a promising new talent that's willing to put who they are on the line for their art, 'Str8 Bars' by SHAI SEVIN is a chance to peer into the soul of an artist trying to find their way in this tricky industry.

lyrics

Intro

See I just jumped on the bandwagon
Shai Sevin
What we tell dem

I don’t play no games when it comes to this rap shit
Put in practice
PRS got me a Comfier mattress
These dons sleeping wrong these days
Saying that their doe thick
But waking up like actors
You claim your cake is grown up
But this month you dunce breddas
Never hit da quota
Wearing suits tryna tell me ur a broker
In honest truth ya just a little bit broke bruh
But money isn’t everything
But showing it off with brand names
That’s just anything
Well have you got food on ya plate?
Food in da fridge dat food dat ain’t Yay?
I guess not ur just stuck in rut
Keeping up appearances
Is cuttin u up
I forgive you
But I ain’t forgetful
When I asked for a twos and you was bunnin it up
(Yah)
Now you need a helping hand
Here’s a two
I’m be the 1 to pick another Ace up
Ya money tight better loosen up ya lace ups
But these ain’t J’s these are Shais keep your pace up
(Tum Koh Kyah Hain Tumarah Kyah Kaam Hain?)
A Paki got Hispanic connects ask my Padre
I kept it real Hush Hush in Fiveways
With a backpack full of raps and a whole heap of highgrade
And when money got made
I split it my way
See these so called some friends
They move sideways
Talking your personal business
To gain more interest
Cos their life is quite lame
And i really gotta mention no names
Cause really tho I ain’t really gotta give you no real fame x 2

Shai Sevin
7th AVNU
Whoopsie
Haha

Beat Switch

Who woulda thought I woulda been court
Cos I move like a Ninja never been caught
Course
Through friends and couple mentors
That had to get judged over small talk
Ha
Get your mind right before the lime-light
Cos when the time's right
You could be a rabbit looking at lights
When the time's flys
You over blink
Over things
That never had life and start ring
My phone
Like we cool again
Don’t you know famalam I’m such a hooligan
I’m like what who and who again?
I bun up ya bludclart
Like mi did fi dem
So pussy
Beg you chill out and cool nuh
I don't wanna switch up the mood now
See I’ve had a few Maggies
And when I get aggie
I move like a Yardie half Paki just @ me

credits

released April 8, 2022
Vocal - Shai Sevin
Mix - Shai Sevin
Master - Hezekiah Thuo

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about

SHAI SEVIN London, UK

Shai Sevin’s talents are multi-faceted. At once an artist, producer, songwriter and engineer, his creative output is an all-encompassing homage to hip-hop.