Club Shy is the sixth EP by British rapper and singer Shygirl, released on 9 February 2024 through Because Music. Shygirl adds her own textures to dance hits from the 1990s and 2000s on the EP, Dance Shy. She discusses flawless escape and the reason she's "finally having fun" with Thomas Hobbs.[1]
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| Released | 9 February 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 15:32 | |||
| Label | Because Music | |||
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The EP is supported by the singles "Thicc" featuring Cosha, "F@k€" featuring Kingdom, "Tell Me" featuring Boys Noize, and "Mr Useless" featuring SG Lewis.
A remix EP titled Club Shy RMX was released on 7 June 2024, it includes the single "Encore" featuring Danny L Harle.
Background and release
editFollowing Club Shy's 2022 opening at London's Metropolis nightclub, there was a PinkPantheress-hosted LA night and Club Shy Brazil, which included special sets by VTSS, LSDXOXO, and guest Charli XCX. Later, Shygirl hosted Club Shy events in New York's storied Webster Hall and Chicago's Club Shy.[2]
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100[3] |
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| Source | Rating |
| DIY |   [4] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10[5] |
| Pitchfork | 7.5/10[6] |
| Under the Radar | 7.5/10[7] |
The EP was met with positive reviews, highlighting its energetic and nostalgic approach to electronic music. According to MuuMuse, the EP is a "sultry, sweaty" collection of tracks that are essential for any club setting. The review praises Shygirl's ability to blend '90s and '00s club influences with modern electronic sounds, resulting in a no-filler, high-energy set perfect for the dance floor. Each track showcases different elements of club music, from the hypnotic beats of 4eva to the catchy and playful mr useless.[6]
Mixmag featured an in-depth interview with Shygirl, where they discussed the creative process behind Club Shy. The publication commended the EP for its dynamic production and Shygirl's distinctive vocal style. They also highlighted how Club Shy reflects her growth as an artist and her ability to push boundaries in dance music.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "4eva" (featuring Empress Of and Kingdom) | Empress Of, Jarina De Marco, Blane Muise | Shygirl, Kingdom | 2:20 |
| 2. | "F@k€" (featuring Kingdom) | Girl Unit, Kingdom, Blane Muise | Shygirl, Kingdom, Girl Unit | 1:47 |
| 3. | "Mute" (featuring Lolo Zouaï) | Big Ever, Lolo Zouaï, Oscar Scheller, Muise | Shygirl, Oscar Scheller, Big Ever | 2:28 |
| 4. | "Tell Me" (featuring Boys Noize) | Boys Noize, Sega Bodega, Muise | Shygirl, Boys Noize, Sega Bodega | 2:43 |
| 5. | "Mr Useless" (with SG Lewis) | SG Lewis, Muise | Shygirl, SG Lewis | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Thicc" (featuring Cosha) | Karma Kid, Cosha, Sega Bodega, Muise | Shygirl, Karma Kid, Sega Bodega, Mark Ralph | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 15:32 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "4eva" (extended; featuring Empress Of and Kingdom) | 3:19 |
| 2. | "F@k€" (extended; featuring Kingdom) | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Mute" (extended; featuring Lolo Zouaï) | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Tell Me" (extended; featuring Boys Noize) | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Mr Useless" (extended; featuring SG Lewis) | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Thicc" (extended; featuring Cosha) | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 21:65 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "4eva" (X-Coast Remix; featuring Empress Of & Kingdom) | 4:50 |
| 2. | "F@k€" (VTSS Remix; featuring Kingdom) | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Mute" (Logic1000 Remix; featuring Lolo Zouaï) | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Tell Me" (K Edit; featuring Boys Noize) | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Mr Useless" (MK Remix; featuring SG Lewis) | 2:50 |
| 6. | "Thicc" (Fedde Le Grand Remix; featuring Cosha) | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Encore" (featuring Danny L Harle) | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 24:53 | |
References
edit- ^ "Feel the euphoria_ Why Shygirl is reshaping classic club sounds - Features - Mixmag". 14 February 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Shygirl - Club Shy. Shygirl". 29 March 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Club Shy by Shygirl Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Otis (20 June 2024). "Shygirl – Club Shy". DIY. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Foulds, Callum (9 February 2024). "On Club Shy, Shygirl inhales countless more references and exhales the potential brilliance dance music can have". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (13 February 2024). "Shygirl: Club Shy EP Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Verity, Alfie (22 February 2024). "Shygirl Club Shy EP". Under the Radar. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Feel the euphoria_ Why Shygirl is reshaping classic club sounds - Features". Mixmag. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.