Singer Sevyn Streeter is excited for people to continue to recognize her as a popular songwriter, as revealed in the new Netflix docuseries Hitmakers . Streeter and the cast of the series spoke with Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum about showcasing their songwriting skills on the docuseries. Why Sevyn Streeter never puts her pen down Streeter said that songwriting is just one part of her artistic journey. “I love my artistry. I love being a solo artist. I got a project that’s on the way [that] I’m very excited about. But at the same time, I say that my artistry for me, not for everyone, but my artistry, I don’t think it would exist in the same way if I were not a songwriter,” she told us. “It keeps me sharp. It keeps me current. It keeps me not having to be at the mercy of people saying, ‘Oh, well, you know, seven needs a record.’ No, I don’t need you to write me anything. I can write it myself. And I think that that is something that I encourage all creatives to...