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Björk Guðmundsdóttir OTF (/bjɜːrk/ BYURK, Icelandic: [pjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtouhtɪr̥] ⓘ; born 21 November 1965) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. She is known for her unique vocal delivery and range, avant-garde visual expression and fasion, and sonically diverse style across a nearly half-century long career, with musical influences including the electronic, pop, experimental, trip hop, classical, and avant-garde genres.
After growing up and first starting her musical career in the largest Icelandic city of Reykjavík, Björk would first see stardom as a member of the Sugarcubes, a rock band that would achieve moderate commercial success overseas. After the band's dissolution near the end of 1992, Björk would embark on a solo career, releasing her first studio album Debut (1994) with varying usage of non-rock genres. Her sophomore album Post (1995) would project her into new commercial heights, as well as set the stage for the more experimental style heard in the critically acclaimed albums Homogenic (1997) and Vespertine (2001).
Near the peak of her musical experimentation was the almost entirely a cappella album Medúlla (2004), after which she would release the commercially successful and world music-influenced album Volta (2007) and the the multimedia-experimenting Biophilia (2011). Her next albums, Vulnicura (2015), Utopia (2017), and Fossora (2022) were additionally praised primarily for their lyrical content.
Selling over 15 million albums worldwide, Björk is one of the most influential figures in Icelandic history, and has become known for her internationally successful singles "Venus as a Boy", "Play Dead", "Army of Me", "Hyperballad", and her cover of "It's Oh So Quiet". Her music videos have additionally received acclaim for their common incorporation of surrealism.
Parentage
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Recognized content
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"All Is Full of Love"- "Cocoon"
- Debut (Björk album)
- Homogenic
- "Isobel (song)"
- "Mutual Core"
- "Oceania"
- Post (Björk album)
- Stormy Weather (AT&T album)
- Surrounded (Björk album)
- Vespertine
- "Who Is It (Björk song)"
Background (Nymph)
editOn 20 November 2020, Shygirl would release her second extended play, Alias, via the Because Music label. Featuring additional production by Kai Whiston, Sophie, and Sega Bodega, Alias would be critically praised by outlets such as Pitchfork and NME and received a column in Vogue.[1][2][3] After pursuing other projects such as a performance film titled "Blu",[4] a remix EP, and being featured on a remix of Lady Gaga and Blackpink's "Sour Candy" on Lady Gaga's Dawn of Chromatica remix album,[5] Nymph would have its writing process commence in late September 2021 and end in December of the same year.[6]
Composition
editLyrically, the majority of the album deals with sex and romance. Shygirl has stated that sentimental themes are present in tracks such as "Woe", where she attempts to recognize that her occasional displeasure towards her fanbase would not have been shared in their shoes.[7]
Critical reception (KLK)
edit"KLK" was generally well-received by critics. Writing for NME, Dhruva Balram found it to be a "hyperkinetic, club-ready track"
hyperkinetic, club-ready track – NME[8]
caustic reggaeton [...] are in a state of constant collapse and regeneration – Exclaim![9]
she and co-producer Cardopusher add extra ballast to a pounding reggaetón production with the growl of the furruco bass drum, a Venezuelan folk instrument that Ghersi learned at school – Pitchfork[10]
Other collaborations land less evenly. Avant-flamenco star Rosalía appears on KLK but adds little to the mix other than a Spanish voice in a reggaetónera’s clothing. – The Guardian[11]
- ^ Bardhan, Ashley. "Shygirl - Alias EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Jolley, Ben (25 November 2020). "Shygirl – 'Alias' review: futuristic club-rap bangers from underground queen's fantasy universe". NME. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Hess, Liam (2 December 2020). "The Many Faces of Shygirl, London's Most Stylish Breakout Rapper". Vogue. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Brady, Keegan (29 June 2021). "The U.K. Rapper Shygirl Makes Futuristic Club Anthems for Whatever Comes Next". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ Curto, Justin (3 September 2021). "Get in Girls, We're Going Back to Chromatica". Vulture. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ Ewens, Hannah. "Shygirl is hungry for everything". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Jade (3 October 2022). "Shygirl Discovers Her Ultimate Fantasy on 'Nymph'". Paper Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Balram, Dhruva (24 June 2020). "Arca – 'KiCk i' review: a new high watermark for the wildly innovative producer's experimental pop". NME. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Bell, Kaelen (22 June 2020). "Arca's Stunning 'KiCk i' Is a Fully Realized Vision of the Future". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on 24 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Ravens, Chal (30 June 2020). "Arca: KiCk i Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Twells, John (25 June 2020). "Arca: KiCk i review – joyful sonic vision of what pop could be". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2024.