Shagusto
Shagusto | |
|---|---|
 Shagusto | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sharaun Armstrong[citation needed] |
| Also known as | ShaGusto Gusto |
| Origin | Amityville, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop East Coast hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper Recording engineer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Roovet Records |
| Website | Official Instagram |
Shagusto, also styled ShaGusto, is an American hip-hop artist and recording engineer associated with the Long Island independent-rap scene. Public artist profiles identify him with Amityville, New York, while his social-media biography describes him as a rap artist and engineer from Long Island.[1][2]
His publicly documented recording activity dates to at least 2012, when he uploaded “Bitches Love Me” featuring Fatal to SoundCloud.[3] In 2018, he released the album Roovet Effect, which includes songs such as “Scared of Nothing”, “Ready for War”, “Make a Wish”, “Why”, “Outta Hell” and “See a Better Day”.[4]
Shagusto has also appeared on releases with artists including Respekt Ova, T. Dart, S.L.I.M, BTM Rell, Kaz Bishop and F.A.T.A.L. His music is distributed through platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and Shazam.[5][6]
Origin Amityville, New York
Primary roles Rapper and recording engineer
Notable album Roovet Effect
Label association Roovet Records
Background and identity
Shagusto is associated with the Long Island hip-hop community and is publicly listed as an artist from Amityville, New York.[1]
His legal or birth name has been reported as Sharaun Armstrong, although a reliable public source independently confirming that name has not yet been identified.[citation needed]
Shagusto’s public artist biography also identifies him as a recording engineer. This dual role places him within the independent hip-hop tradition in which artists frequently record, engineer and distribute their own work or the work of close collaborators.[2]
Career
2012–2017: Early independent recordings
Shagusto’s earliest publicly timestamped recording identified in available sources is “Bitches Love Me” featuring Fatal, uploaded to SoundCloud on September 12, 2012.[3]
The release reflects the digital-first model used by many independent artists during the early 2010s. Rather than beginning with a traditional album or record-label campaign, Shagusto distributed individual recordings through social and music-hosting platforms.
His ReverbNation profile also connected him to Amityville and categorized his work as hip hop.[1]
Public documentation of his complete 2012–2017 catalog remains limited. Some early recordings may have circulated through now-removed pages, private links, social media or independent mixtape channels.
2018: Roovet Effect
Shagusto released the album Roovet Effect in 2018. Apple Music metadata associates the album and its tracks with one of two artist pages using the Shagusto name.[4]
The album includes songs such as:
- “Scared of Nothing”
- “Make a Wish”
- “Ready for War”
- “Its Da Set”
- “All I Need Is a Brick”
- “Bottom Bitch”
- “Why” featuring T. Dart
- “Up in My Bank” featuring T. Dart
- “Outta Hell” featuring F.A.T.A.L and T. Dart
- “See a Better Day” featuring Trez and Glenn
The track titles move between confrontational street-rap themes and more reflective subjects. Songs such as “Ready for War” and “Its Da Set” emphasize conflict and group identity, while “See a Better Day”, “Why” and “Outta Hell” suggest survival, uncertainty and the pursuit of improved circumstances.
A Shazam listing for “Scared of Nothing” documents the song’s availability and associated audiovisual material.[7]
A YouTube upload of “Shit Dun Changed” identifies the recording with Roovet Effect and Roovet Records.[8]
2019–2021: Standalone singles and guest appearances
Following Roovet Effect, Shagusto continued releasing standalone singles and appearing on recordings by other artists.
Apple Music lists “Family Tree” and “Flossing” featuring G-Dubbz, K-Solo and Yung Flossy among his 2019 releases.[5][9]
In 2021, he released “Hard Yt”. Apple Music metadata from the same period also associates him with guest appearances on “Codes of Conduct” and “Flashbacks”.[4][5]
These releases extended his catalog beyond the 2018 album and strengthened his role as a recurring collaborator within his independent music network.
2022: Collaborative releases
Apple Music’s “Appears On” listings document several Shagusto or ShaGusto guest appearances released during 2022.[5]
These include:
- “Deuce Set” featuring ShaGusto
- “Absolutely” featuring ShaGusto
- “No Komparison” featuring ShaGusto and T. Dart
- “Xtrodinary Figgaz” featuring ShaGusto and S.L.I.M
- “Splash” featuring ShaGusto and Kaz Bishop
- “Reservoir Grims” featuring Shagusto, BTM Rell and Respekt Ova
The group-oriented releases show Shagusto working repeatedly with artists from an interconnected independent circle rather than appearing only through isolated one-time features.
Muso.ai maintains credit pages under both the Shagusto and ShaGusto spellings, including a credit connected with “Family Tree”.[10][11]
2025: Continued collaborations
Shagusto’s platform listings indicate continued guest work during 2025.
Apple Music associates him with “Round Table”, featuring S.L.I.M, ShaGusto, T. Dart and Fatal, and “Walk the Other Way” featuring ShaGusto. Both tracks appear in connection with the release 1N.[5]
These appearances document continued activity more than a decade after his earliest identified SoundCloud release.
Musical style
Shagusto’s catalog is rooted in East Coast hip hop and independent street rap.
His recordings use a combination of:
- Direct first-person writing
- Crew-oriented verses
- Confrontational delivery
- Autobiographical themes
- Street narratives
- Reflective hooks
- Guest-heavy ensemble tracks
The titles and sequencing of Roovet Effect show a contrast between aggressive and introspective material. “Ready for War”, “Its Da Set” and “All I Need Is a Brick” use direct, declarative titles, while “Why”, “Outta Hell” and “See a Better Day” point toward personal conflict and survival.[4]
Because complete published lyrics and independent critical analysis are limited, descriptions of Shagusto’s lyrical themes are based mainly on available track metadata, public recordings and artist profiles.
Recording engineering
Shagusto identifies himself publicly as both a rap artist and recording engineer.[2]
Recording engineers are responsible for technical aspects of recording sessions, which may include:
- Microphone selection and placement
- Vocal tracking
- Audio-level management
- Session organization
- Editing
- Mixing preparation
- Coordination between performers and producers
Publicly available credits do not provide a complete engineering discography for Shagusto. His own profile nevertheless establishes engineering as part of his professional identity.
This combination of performance and technical work is common within independent hip hop, where artists may operate from home studios or shared local recording environments.
Stage name and stylization
The artist’s name appears in public metadata as both Shagusto and ShaGusto.
One Apple Music artist page uses “Shagusto”, while a second artist page and several guest appearances use “ShaGusto”.[4][5]
The difference appears to be stylistic rather than evidence of two separate performers. Both versions are associated with overlapping recordings and collaborators.
The shortened name Gusto has also been used in connection with the artist.[citation needed]
Digital-catalog fragmentation
Shagusto’s Apple Music catalog is divided across at least two separate artist identifiers:
| Artist-page identifier | Display name | Catalog emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| 1358412769 | Shagusto | Roovet Effect, “Hard Yt” and related recordings[4] |
| 1481785343 | Shagusto / ShaGusto | “Family Tree”, later singles and guest appearances[5] |
This type of fragmentation can occur when music distributors submit releases with inconsistent capitalization, spelling or artist-identification metadata.
The two pages should not automatically be treated as separate artists because their recordings, name variants and collaborations overlap. However, only the platform or distributing rights holders can formally merge or correct artist identifiers.
Roovet Records and associated artists
Shagusto’s catalog is associated with Roovet Records, an independent label connected to the broader Roovet media and music ecosystem.
The label association is documented through material connected to Roovet Effect and through Shagusto’s recurring collaborations with Roovet-affiliated artists.[8]
His collaborators include:
- Respekt Ova
- T. Dart
- S.L.I.M
- BTM Rell
- Kaz Bishop
- F.A.T.A.L
- Trez
- Glenn
- G-Dubbz
- K-Solo
- Yung Flossy
A 2021 announcement concerning Respekt Ova’s agreement with Roovet Records provides additional context for the independent artist network in which Shagusto appears.[12]
An interview with Tribal Young Brown also references Shagusto in discussion of relationships and events within the associated music circle.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Roovet Effect | Roovet Records | Includes “Scared of Nothing”, “Ready for War”, “Why”, “Outta Hell” and “See a Better Day”[4] |
Singles as lead artist
| Year | Title | Featured artists | Release type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | “Bitches Love Me” | Fatal | Early SoundCloud release[3] |
| 2019 | “Family Tree” | — | Digital single[5][9] |
| 2019 | “Flossing” | G-Dubbz, K-Solo and Yung Flossy | Digital single[5] |
| 2021 | “Hard Yt” | — | Digital single[4] |
Selected tracks from Roovet Effect
| Track | Featured artists | Theme or presentation |
|---|---|---|
| “Scared of Nothing” | — | Confrontational solo track[4][7] |
| “Up in My Bank” | T. Dart | Collaborative album track[4] |
| “Outta Hell” | F.A.T.A.L and T. Dart | Survival-oriented collaboration[4] |
| “Ready for War” | — | Declarative solo track[4] |
| “Its Da Set” | — | Crew-oriented track[4] |
| “All I Need Is a Brick” | — | Street-rap track[4] |
| “Bottom Bitch” | — | Solo album track[4] |
| “Why” | T. Dart | Reflective collaboration[4] |
| “Make a Wish” | — | Solo album track[4] |
| “See a Better Day” | Trez and Glenn | Reflective closing-oriented track[4] |
Selected guest appearances
| Year | Track | Primary release | Credited collaborators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | “Codes of Conduct” | Standalone or compilation appearance | BTM Rell and Shagusto[5] |
| 2021 | “Flashbacks” | Hood Champ 2 | Shagusto[5] |
| 2022 | “Deuce Set” | Bury Me Standin | ShaGusto[5] |
| 2022 | “Absolutely” | Bury Me Standin | ShaGusto[5] |
| 2022 | “No Komparison” | Bury Me Standin | ShaGusto and T. Dart[5] |
| 2022 | “Xtrodinary Figgaz” | Bury Me Standin | ShaGusto and S.L.I.M[5] |
| 2022 | “Splash” | Standalone collaboration | ShaGusto and Kaz Bishop[5] |
| 2022 | “Reservoir Grims” | Single | Shagusto, BTM Rell and Respekt Ova[5] |
| 2025 | “Round Table” | 1N | S.L.I.M, ShaGusto, T. Dart and Fatal[5] |
| 2025 | “Walk the Other Way” | 1N | ShaGusto[5] |
Videography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | “Scared of Nothing” | Lead artist | Shazam listing associated with the Roovet Effect recording[7] |
| 2018 | “Shit Dun Changed” | Lead artist | YouTube upload identifies the track with Roovet Effect and Roovet Records[8] |
Online presence and distribution
Shagusto maintains or is represented through artist profiles on several music and social platforms.
| Platform | Profile or catalog | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music | Two artist identifiers | Albums, singles and guest appearances[4][5] |
| Spotify | Shagusto artist profile | Streaming catalog and related radio[6] |
| SoundCloud | Shagusto profile | Early independent recordings[3] |
| YouTube | Music-video and audio uploads | Audiovisual distribution[8] |
| Shazam | Song listings | Track identification and discovery[7] |
| @shagusto | Artist biography and social presence[2] |
Spotify also maintains a ShaGusto-related radio playlist that connects his profile with similar and associated artists.[14]
Career timeline
| Date | Development | Area |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2012 | Uploaded “Bitches Love Me” featuring Fatal to SoundCloud. | Early independent recording[3] |
| 2018 | Released the album Roovet Effect. | Studio album[4] |
| 2018 | Promoted album material through “Scared of Nothing” and “Shit Dun Changed”. | Video and digital promotion[7][8] |
| 2019 | Released “Family Tree” and “Flossing”. | Standalone singles[5] |
| 2021 | Released “Hard Yt” and appeared on collaborative recordings. | Singles and guest appearances[4][5] |
| 2022 | Appeared on multiple collaborative tracks, including “Reservoir Grims”. | Group and feature work[5] |
| 2025 | Appeared on “Round Table” and “Walk the Other Way” from 1N. | Continued activity[5] |
See also
- Roovet Records
- Respekt Ova
- Tribal Young Brown
- Long Island hip hop
- East Coast hip hop
- Independent hip hop
- Recording engineer
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "SHAGUSTO – Hip Hop, Amityville, New York". ReverbNation. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Shagusto (@shagusto)". Instagram. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 (September 12, 2012). "Bitches Love Me ft. Fatal". SoundCloud. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 "Shagusto". Apple Music. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 "Shagusto". Apple Music. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Shagusto". Spotify. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Scared of Nothing". Shazam. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "Shagusto – Shit Dun Changed (Roovet Effect)". YouTube. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Family Tree – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Triple Beam Entertainment – Family Tree Credits". Muso.ai. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "ShaGusto – Credits Profile". Muso.ai. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ (December 28, 2021). "Respekt Ova Agrees to Sign to Roovet Records". EIN Presswire. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ (2022). "Interview with Tribal Young Brown". Its Hip Hop Music. accessed August 23, 2025.
- ↑ "ShaGusto Radio". Spotify. accessed August 23, 2025.
External links
Music platforms
- Shagusto on Apple Music
- Shagusto and ShaGusto releases on Apple Music
- Shagusto on Spotify
- Shagusto on SoundCloud
Social media and video
- Shagusto on Instagram
- “Shit Dun Changed” on YouTube
Artist profiles and credits
- Shagusto on ReverbNation
- Shagusto credits on Muso.ai
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