Beyond the pen and pad — Brownsville, Brooklyn rapstress Steph G (@stephg) influences women listeners alike to live in their truth. As she illustrates how she’s in a different lane than her rap peers, Steph G simultaneously composes fun-spirited bangers with resonating bars, catchy hooks, and an infectious energy that gets fans moving and grooving. The themes in Steph G’s music are rooted in confidence, authenticity, determination, and boldness.
Throughout her discography, the rapper has a strong presence — symbolically declaring that nothing can bring her down. Sonically, Steph G merges her influences from the New York culture with hard-hitting genres like drill, trap, and more. From a lyrical perspective, Steph G holds nothing back while addressing haters, putting people in their place, exhibiting her it-girl status, and sharing personal anecdotes.
Where It All Began
Growing up, Steph G always felt like she was destined to be a star. Her infatuation with music was propelled by her exposure to the hip-hop culture while residing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. However, entering the studio was the real driving force for Steph G’s rapping career.
“I didn’t know what it would be, but it just started off with me playing around, going to the studio, and taking it as a hobby,” she states. “I was always captivated by music, but I didn’t see myself in the studio being the person recording, etc. So, I think it’s just that I wanted more for myself.”
Steph G is inspired by music greats like Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Michael Jackson, and Aaliyah.
The “WYA” hitmaker prefers a peaceful space, dimmed lights, fun activities, and Casamigos to get into her creative zone fully. When she’s in the booth, the femcee strives to create records that put listeners in a great mood and encourage them to be themselves.
“I want people who listen to my music to have a good time. If you’re having a bad day, listen to Steph G,” she continues.
Steph G’s “Feelin’ Myself” serves as an empowerment anthem that seemingly reminds others that she’s THAT GIRL. Exuding a strong sense of self-love and assertiveness, the femcee’s energetic, fun, bass-heavy drill offering gives ladies worldwide leeway to flaunt what they have. Once the beat sounds off, Steph G wastes no time addressing the phonies and jealous/envious women, rhyming, “Killin’ you h*es but got nothing to prove/I’m the one/Why you look so confused/You know my body/You heard bout the moves.”
As the song continues, Steph G delivers a catchy, flex-worthy chorus, which implies that she loves the skin she’s in. Elsewhere, Steph G details the consequences of bad-mouthing her. Then, she describes why certain women try to give her a bad rep. “All of my b***hes got motion and rizz/I know you mad ’cause you know I’m the s**t,” Steph G delivers.
The “Feelin’ Myself” music video was shot in an Airbnb and a studio in Brooklyn. Steph G’s favorite scene was when she was trying on multiple outfits because it organically happened.
If Steph G had to pick one lyric as an Instagram caption, she’d choose: “As soon as I walked in the room, the pressure was felt.”
“I feel like the pressure is felt when I walk in the room,” she explains. “And I want all the ladies to feel like that. Like you’re that girl.”
Similarly, “That’s Crazy” highlights Steph G being unapologetically herself. As she calls out people who switched up on her, the rapper continues to hustle hard and raise the bar. Over the menacing, 808-ridden trap offering, she expresses her disbelief.
“I be movin tact I’m like the Navy/They throwin’ shade behind my back, and that’s crazy.”
Following this, Steph G explains why people have hidden animosity toward her. She raps “They hate me ’cause I leveled up, and that’s crazy.” In Steph G’s opinion, this line speaks volumes because people don’t know how to accept someone’s “level up” stage.
In some parts of “That’s Crazy,” Steph G also refers to herself as Miss Independent, questioning the need for a romantic partner.
Lyrics like “Gotta a lot of dollars I know what to do with everyone/I’m like f**k I need you for/If I got more/How can you do more?” brings the narrative home.
In the “That’s Crazy” music video, Steph G enjoyed the Lambo scene.
“It was 20-30 of us on there, but we were just so turnt. We were just getting lit,” she details.
What’s Next?
Moving forward, Steph G intends to drop more projects that coincide with her dominating presence in the hip-hop realm. But, for now, she leaves aspiring rappers with a sweet piece of advice.
