Biography
Born in DR Congo and raised in Wolverhampton, CLAVIS 7EVEN is a rapper, singer-songwriter and producer who explores Hip-Hop, R&B and Afrobeats combining inventive raps with suede and mellow vocals. Influenced by Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Labrinth, Stormzy and Wretch 32, Clavis’ music depicts emotional complexities and displays vulnerability through authentic narratives. The honesty found in his lyrics is introspective, thought-provoking and resonates with oneself’s innermost side.
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Being raised in church and by two pastoral parents, contributed to the artist he is today. Singing in the choir sparked his interest in music, leading him to play the drums and the bass guitar. Clavis grew up developing a love for art and creativity; his enthusiasm for acting and music theatre provoked him to study literature and poetry that he would use later to master the craft of songwriting. Throughout his early years, Clavis experienced a harsh reality and was surrounded by gang violence. His passion for music is what guided him to create music that would inspire his community.
After releasing his afro-influenced EP Care Package, Clavis established himself within the scene when his mixtape 7's Deadly Sins showcased his clever wordplay and creative storytelling. He gained recognition among the main British broadcasting channels; BBC Radio London, hosted on Raffaella Coleman’s show and Theo Johnson’s BBC Music Introducing platform, which announced him as Artist of the Month.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.