Nelly Furtado is one of the greatest artists to come out of BC. Her career began in Victoria where she was born and raised. Her career really took off right as it began with her first album release called “Woah, Nelly!”. The album had 2 top ten singles which is a pretty good start to what became an amazing career. Furtado continued to release music and she really became royalty not just in Canadian lore but all over the world. Nelly Furtado’s latest album “7” came after a 7 year break from the singer songwriter. Now thinking about it, maybe that’s why the album is titled “7”. This is also her 7th studio album so there is a lot of meaning behind the title.   

The album spans over 14 songs. Furtado actually recorded over 100 songs in a year and a half which is just insane. So on this album she had to choose 14 out of 100 songs. Furtado actually has ADHD so it was very hard for her to pick and organise her songs on this album. The album itself is very different from what we are used to from Furtado. The album really shows her being comfortable with her identity and just her being very vulnerable. 

While “7″ may not have been the commercial success that Furtado’s past albums have been, it serves as a compelling chapter in Furtado’s career. It is not what she used to be, she is no longer the same person anymore, people grow and evolve. This is a statement of where she is now. It shows that she is still unafraid to evolve, blend genres, and make music with purpose. As an artist who has always navigated the space between pop and many other genres, Furtado with “7″ reminds listeners that longevity in music isn’t just about big hits. It’s about staying true and growing. In the end, “7” is more than just a title, it marks a milestone of reinvention and reaffirmation. Nelly Furtado is back, not as the same person though more evolved and ready for this next stage of her story.