Sevyn Streeter on ‘Girl Disrupted’ Album, ‘Sweet & Street’ Style, Colorism & State of Today’s R&B: Exclusive

It’s almost surreal that Sevyn Streeter is finally releasing her debut studio album Girl Disrupted after two decades of songwriting and performing. And its release happened to coincide with her 31st birthday on Friday (July 7).

In an exclusive interview with Billboard Style, the singer exclaims, “I keep forgetting that it’s my actual birthday! I’m so caught up in album [promo] that I have to remind myself.”

According to Sevyn — who has found previous Billboard Hot 100 success with 2013’s “It Won’t Stop” — Girl Disrupted is a “perfect marriage” that celebrates life and music. The singer opens up the LP with a monologue at the beginning of “Livin,” bringing up a previous battle with depression and how her recording journey was disrupted by “probably the most craziest shit I ever went through.” Simply put, Girl Disrupted is a triumphant rebirth.

When listening to the album, expect to hear Sevyn’s signature, self-described sound of “sweet and street” (emphasizing her pun at the end). That’s also how she views her personal fashion sense. “There’s something a little girly and a little sweet about my style,” says the fan of “really cute, sexy dresses that hug my body” and “cute little sandals.” That side is mixed with her affinity for men’s apparel and streetwear, particularly sports jerseys.

Ricki Brazil, Ashton Michael and Tlasza were name-dropped as some of the fashion killa’s favorite designers; she wore a red, high-slit gown from the latter during her appearance at ASCAP’s 2017 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in June. For Sevyn’s “street” persona, classic sneakers from Reebok, Nike and Adidas paired with denim or sweatsuits does the job.

As far as the tracks from Girl Disrupted best resembling this style: The singer believes “Present Situation” — a banger produced by superduo The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, featuring a “crazy electric guitar and Aaliyah spewing drums” — is ….

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