Demetrius Lee Stewart (born June 21, 1981), better known by his stage name Shawty Redd,[2] is an American record producer[3] and rapper.
He is cited as one of the pioneers of the production style which would become synonymous with the trap subgenre.
[4] Shawty Redd is known for his traditional trap style and ominous, horror-influenced melodies and chord progressions.
A good example of this is his production on Trap House and Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101.
He can also compose melodic instrumentals similar to his work on Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction".