Shelailai's Debut EP “Butterfly Effect” Sets Genre-Fusion into Motion

Vancouver isn’t cemented in the tomb-filled credentials of West Coast rap, but the bright talent Shelailai has the generational talent to change that. An artist with vision, cadence and articulation, she fits in with legacy greats. This is quite the feat for the creative who admittedly began during the boredom of Covid, kicked off her rhyme-slaying with a burn of her friend. But, despite this unintentional pivot, she’s always been a creative with a knack for storytelling. Brought up on movies, anime, high school musicals, and an appreciation for the written word, it's not a surprise that Shelailai has such an innate gift for storytelling. A wordsmith and world builder, her lyrics lean poetic, light and punchy, whatever the tempo. 

On her debut EP, Butterfly Effect, Shelailai continues her nascent pattern of fusion sounds, bridging R&B, house, funk, and hip-hop in a charisma-laden collage. She brings a breezy vibe that gives you immediate energy. As already stated, Shelailai is a capable lyricist, and can throttle up and throttle down her vocals, punctuating and emphasizing with melody, stating grievances and love-inklings, or saturating a track with curious emotion. It’s hard not to be pulled into her wondrous wake. Nothing about this young talent feels captive to trends or obviousness; Shelailai has already pounced on her own sound and we can’t wait for the butterfly effect it generates, rippling like a beautiful cresting moment into the zeitgeist. 

Related Articles

WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]

WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]

September 17, 2025 "We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
rap
Asia Holiday’s “Sweet Tea” is a Feel-Good Anthem

Asia Holiday’s “Sweet Tea” is a Feel-Good Anthem

September 14, 2025 Both an actress and a musician, Asia has a passion for performing that is clear through her sound, or what she fittingly describes as “theme songs that boost your confidence.”
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
R&B
Longtime Fortnite Fan d4vd Scores a Victory Royale in "Locked & Loaded"

Longtime Fortnite Fan d4vd Scores a Victory Royale in "Locked & Loaded"

September 4, 2025 "Fortnite has been such a big part of my life and it’s what led me to make music in the first place."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
R&B