PREMIERE: Sev7en Taylor Snatches Wigs on Debut Album 'Boys Just Wanna Have Fun.'

It's finally here! After teasing us with several fire singles and EPs, Sev7en Taylor's (fka T.Taylor) debut album, 'Boys Just Wanna Have Fun.' is here. 🙌🏽 And I must say it was well worth the wait. From club bangers and chill joints to flossy and trap-like tracks, 'Boys Just Wanna Have Fun.' finds Sev7en Taylor a lil' more introspective than usual. But, don't let the name change and introspection fool you because he's still slaying heauxs with signature wit and flow.Peep the stream below. But, before you catch the wave, catch Sev7en Taylors third Hype Off Life interview to get the rundown on the name change, Lil' Kim inspiration and tips on dealing with bum b*tches and f*ck boys.   

What inspired your name change? What does Sev7en Taylor stand for?

What Inspired the name change was metamorphosis. I've currently been growing and learning so much about myself. I'm in a different place as an artist. Music moves me in a different way and I love it.Seven is a holy number; it means completion in the bible and as artist we all strive for completion in our work. In my early rap days I didn't think much with my artist name; I loved " T.Taylor".He's still here. He's still spitting and giving the kids what they want. I'm just all about graduation. I'm gearing up for my new projects and you'll see what I'm talking about soon.I do love the love I got from the moment I decided to change my name. I love everyone that's supporting me. It means the world.  

No limits. But how would you best describe your style?

My style is always graduating and changing. I really don't exist in this dimension. I'm from out of space and shit.  

Aside from Lil’ Kim, who are your fav baddies from the 90s?

FOXXXXXY BROWWWWWWN. BOOOGIE NIGGA. She actually acknowledged two interviews I did mentioning her and she DM'd me back. I love foxy. We really need to appreciate Foxy more. She was ( still is) a monster in her prime and I still want another album.Of course - Jay-Z / Biggie / Nas / DMX / MOBB DEEP / Roxanne Shante ( which I love her new biopic and her second studio album 'The Bitch Is Back' SLAPS. She was talking that shit I like) Missy and the list goes on. People inspire me and I see pieces of me in them. I met Prodigy a year (or so) back and gave him an autographed copy of my first novel. He was super nice and actually was interested in what I had to say. It's like he seen greatness awaiting me; I was so shocked when he left the physical world. He had so much more to give us. I was gonna rap for him but I felt like that was so expected so I played it cute and just walked away.  

Speaking of Lil’ Kim, what’s your fav track off her game-changing debut, ‘Hardcore?’

Queen Bitch / Not Tonight / Drugs ( which I freestyled over on my first mixtape). Dreams is my shit as well. The album was a classic from the start. It makes me miss Biggie more. I know he was so instrumental to her and just being real with her and making her push her pen but she's still doing the damn thing!  

You serve a lot of attitude on your tracks, IG, Twitter, real life… everywhere. Where do you draw your confidence from?

I was raised by a Queen ( my mommy) I was raised by someone that installed in us we can do or be anything. I'm not myself when I rap it's like I black out and go into another world. The style, swag, aggression and deep flow just comes. I'm very confident because I'm gonna win regardless."Can't" isn't in my vocabulary. I see what was done before me and I know what's gonna be accomplished after me. I'm opening doors for the next person just like Cakes DA Kila and many other artists opened the door for me. And I thank them for it. I appreciate it. Ya'll gave me space to do me better. I have a mission. I'm gonna change rap. Invest now companies ( haha)  

Listening to your music and our past interviews, I can tell you’ve been through a lot in life. What have you learned through all the trials and tribulations?

You know- I had so many nights I cried. I cried for people that probably didn't even care about me. The last quarter of last year I literally was like what the fuck? I remember going to the studio and just needing to get it out. I don't know what it was but I just needed to let it out. I have to tell and remind myself that I only really care sometimes. I told myself I'm not hurting no more. I'm not giving anyone the energy to play me or use me. Sometimes I reflect upon rap and I be inspired then some days I don't. I love the craft. I love what I do. It's just sometimes what comes with it. Just having all the weight on my shoulders and looking for balance. Balance in self and art. Pushing myself to get out and explore the unknown. There's something in me that just won't let me blow my candles out. It's like " Fight, you gonna WIN." God - I testify that he has me and I'm gonna continue to succeed. I love hard and I'll continue to do that as well. I want my own family and husband one day. So I'm just killing everything I touch. I'm that next big deal.  

How does Hip Hop culture guide your life?

Spiritually. The culture is beautifully imperfect. We all have our times to add and contribute to it. The feeling to be the " new" boy or girl is serious. You have this big weight on your shoulders. I get messages from upcoming artists inspired by me and I just tell them always to do you. We all have a place in Hip-Hop.  

Your fanbase has been growing at an amazing rate! What do you attribute your success to?

Ya'll sharing ya'll platforms with the kid. People connecting with my music and me. God just allowing me to have a space to rap and say what bothers me/ what triggers me and so on. I appreciate all the love. I really do!  

How do you push past the haters and otherwise bummy b*tches?

The crazy thing is most people that hate on me. Soon or later hit me for a collab or bump my shit and send me vids ( haaha) Wish them well and do them. I don't worry about them. I really don't pay attention to the negative people.Love is powerful. I focus on that. My verse on " Let's Talk " xxPJR's single was my response to all my haters.  

What was your mindset going into ‘Boys Just Wanna Have Fun.’ What message do you want to get across?

To tell stories. I was struggling with depression and heartbreak in the first half of recording it. Rap has always been visual stories for me. I wanted to put a piece of art in the world that will help open doors. On my debut album I'm not proving I can rap anymore, ya'll know the kid gets busy. I'm proving my artistic side and how I pick production. How I can push my pen and allow my most darkest thoughts be written and recorded. With not one fuck in the air/ I don't care who's listening. " Boys Just Wanna Have Fun" will be a classic in due time. It's three years of all the shit I been through up until this point. I'm finally throwing dirt on the funerals of that bull shit. It's personal, creative and an instant classic. I'm so happy to finally able to share it. GOD IS FOREVER GOOD. OUT NOW ON ITUNES+ GOOGLE PLAY+ EVERYWHERE! Go get a listen and support the kid. It's more than a rap project.  

How will you know you’ve made it?

When I'm able to make the ones I love dreams come true. Connects and comma's all up in my bank account. But honestly, It's a feeling that I feel here and there. Peace and confirmation. I just want to be able to give my siblings the life they desire and help my friends with their careers. Help my mom and allow her to enjoy her life. Just provide my family with less stress. We don't got to stress ends. We can come back to this in a year or two.  

Random: Have you seen “Paris Is Burning?” Sh*t is fire!

HELL- YEAH. That movie changed my life and changed everything I thought about " Ballroom culture". BLACK GAY CULTURE IS BLACK HISTORY. I had to say it for the niggas in the back. Stop trying to silence us.Thank you for this interview. You're so talented and May God continue to bless you and this dope platform.- Sev7en Taylor signing out. XO  Download: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1367551260?ls=1&app=itunes