Washington D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy is back in the game with newest album Don’t Feed the Sharks, an 18-track album featuring Glizzy Gang and other notable rappers. This album is his first tape since the release of Young Jefe 3 in 2020. Glizzy has released over ten mixtapes over the past decade, along with his 2018 debut studio album titled Fully Loaded. This project featured guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Gunna, Rick Ross, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, peaking at #35 on US Billboard 200. Though Don’t Feed the Sharks doesn’t have as big of features as previous projects, it’s still impressive and the collaborators certainly bring the heat.
Don’t Feed the Sharks by Shy Glizzy
Shy Glizzy’s newest album Don’t Feed the Sharks includes features from all members of DMV based Glizzy Gang. The album also has features from Pressa, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and fellow DC rapper No Savage. The project captures Shy Glizzy and his gang’s upbeat songs and hard beats, with songs speaking about heartbreak, the rap game, life of the streets, and trappin’ at a young age.
There are also a few sentimental tracks on the album such as “Mad Bitches,” “Trackhawk,” “Champagne Dreamin,” and “Money On My Head.” The features on the album come together in a cohesive and harmonic way, especially on the track “Sincerely Gang,” which includes all of the Glizzy Gang members. The songs on the album flow well together and highlight Shy Glizzy’s voice and impactful lyrics.
Shy Glizzy “Don’t Feed the Sharks” Campaign / Competition
Shy Glizzy opened up a competition for young entrepreneurs to receive $10,000 if they win his entrepreneurial pitch competition. The requirements include answering some questions in video format. A couple questions include, “how does your business support your community?” and, “how would this grant support your business?” If you’re located in the rapper’s home city of DC, you may even get some extra brownie points.
About Shy Glizzy
Marquis Amonte King, better known as Shy Glizzy, is an American rapper from Southeast Washington, D.C. Glizzy had a rough upbringing, with his father passing away when he was only two, along with many arrests for robbery and petty larceny in his young childhood years. He quickly got his nickname “shy” during his early childhood. Glizzy is Muslim and studied the Quran as a teenager. He would also read biographies and the daily newspaper before he started to write raps. Glizzy incorporates his childhood struggles into his lyrics and songs.
In 2011, Shy Glizzy released his debut project No Brainer. He then released his second mixtape, Streets Hottest Youngin, later that year. Complex featured his third mixtape Law on its list of “10 New DMV Rappers To Watch Out For.” In the following years, he released many other mixtapes, with guest appearances such as Migos, Starlitto, Kevin Gates, and Yo Gotti. Additionally, Glizzy accompanied Gunna on his “Drip or Drown 2” tour in 2019.
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