1. Shygirl rose to prominence after working with close collaborator and friend Sega Bodega, as well as other well-known experimental producers Arca and Sophie, and gaining attention from the likes of Rihanna, who has used various Nuxxe tracks for her Fenty Beauty commercials and fashion shows.
Shygirl has released various singles since 2016, and three EPs titled Cruel Practice, Alias and Club Shy.
Shygirl was born in South London and grew up around Blackheath.
Shygirl describes herself as a "total homebody" and "delving into fantasy and reading constantly" growing up.
Shygirl went on to study practical photography at the University of Bristol, travelling back to London on the weekends for parties.
Shygirl released her first single "Want More", produced by Sega Bodega in 2016.
In 2018, Shygirl quit her day job at a modelling agency to pursue her music career.
In May 2018, Shygirl released her debut EP, Cruel Practice, on Nuxxe.
Shygirl featured on Arca's song "Watch" on her 2020 album, Kick I The pair had previously collaborated on the song "Unconditional", with all of the proceeds from that single going towards Black Lives Matter and Inquest UK.
In June 2021, Shygirl released a performance film titled "Blu".
Shygirl released the song as a single the next day.
In September 2022, Shygirl released her debut studio album titled Nymph.
On 15 September 2023, Shygirl was the opening act for the Sugababes' One Night Only concert at The O2 Arena.
Shygirl appeared as opener across North America from September 15 to October 23,2024 as part of the Sweat Tour with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.
Shygirl has listed Mariah Carey, Aphex Twin, Madonna, Rihanna, Bjork, and Roisin Murphy as her biggest musical influences.