Shay Lia is a woman of the world. A prolific creator born in France and raised in Djibouti. She is a modern visionary; referential and adaptive, who can thoughtfully blend new and old cultural context with contemporary collective emotion, creating sounds that resonate globally, both with key collaborators and with fans in the UK, US, France, Nigeria, Japan and Korea. The independent singer-songwriter’s intentional, soulful offerings smoothly pack multiple genres and effervescent movement into a concise, sonic + visual narrative of the artist’s self-discovery and impressive repertoire. She aims to capture the truth of her experience with sophisticated composition through rich collaborations with artists such as Kaytranada, Busy P, GuiltyBeatz, Adekunle Gold, Karriem Riggins deepening her global appeal. Versatility played a key role in Shay Lia’s 2020 EP release, “Solaris”. Nominated for a Juno Award, “Solaris” deepened Shay’s connection with audiences around the world, landing featured coverage in Vogue, Elle, Paper, Schon, Essence and more - solidifying her as a stylish, acclaimed visionary in her own right. Shay received critical acclaim and accolades for her 2019, 7-track debut project, “Dangerous” including a Polaris Prize nomination,, #1 on the iTunes Canada charts and #2 iTunes South Africa chart. “Dangerous” also received the coveted nod of approval from Michelle Obama who included her 2019 single ‘Good Together’ in Volume 1 of The Michelle Obama Playlist on Spotify.
