Shy FX

Real Name:
Andre Williams
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Shy FX crashed the British pop charts in mid-1994 with "Original Nuttah", one of the most infectious Ragga-Jungle anthems of all time and quickly became one of Jungle's most respected producers. Born in London, Andre Williams debuted on S.O.U.R. Records (Sound Of The Underground) with two singles, "Gangsta Kid" and "Sound Of The Beast", in 1994. His third for the label, "Original Nuttah," perfectly epitomized Jungle's growing Ragga-Ruffneck style, with a light-speed rhythm track and rude-boy scatting from UK Apachi. Almost immediately after its release, the single ignited dance clubs, flew out of the stores, and eventually made the British charts.

Shy FX started his own Ebony Recordings label soon after, releasing more classic Jungle tunes like "The Message" and "Wolf". His 1997 "Bambaata" was hailed as tune of the year. Shy started a couple of offshoots such as Ivory (catering for no-nonsense rollers) and Naughty But Nice (for the funkier end of his productions).

But this is his collaborative work with T.Power that had so far the biggest impact, mixing their highly credible brand of drum and bass with a strong pop sensibility, with "Shake Ur Body" in 2001 – released on EMI subsidiary Positiva – that made him a household name. It was followed by an album on FFRR "Set It Off" the following year. Shy FX decide to fold all his label to concentrate on a new Digital Soundboy venture in 2005, releasing so far a Shy FX and T Power album "Diary Of A Digital Soundboy", as well a providing a choice platform for promising young artists such as Benny Page and Visionary.

Grandson of Count Shelly.
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Albums

AVCD-11333 Just An Example — Shy FX Shy FX Just An Example (Album) SOUR, SOUR AVCD-11333 Japan 1995 Sell This Version
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EBRLP 001 The Formula — Shy FX Shy FX The Formula (Comp) Ebony Recordings EBRLP 001 UK 1996 Sell This Version
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190296909573 Raggamuffin SoundTape — Shy FX Shy FX Raggamuffin SoundTape(15xFile, MP3, Album, 320) Cult.ure 190296909573 UK 2019
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190296831027 Raggamuffin Reloaded — Shy FX Shy FX Raggamuffin Reloaded(8xFile, WAV, MiniAlbum) Cult.ure 190296831027 UK 2020
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Singles & EPs

PTD01 Jungle Love — Shy FX Shy FX Jungle Love(12") Permission To Dance PTD01 UK 1993 Sell This Version
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SOUR 008CDX Original Nuttah — Shy FX UK Apachi with Shy FX UK Apachi with Shy FX - Original Nuttah (Single, Maxi) SOUR SOUR 008CDX UK 1994 Sell This Version
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SOUR 004 Gangsta Kid EP — Shy FX Shy-FX* & Gunsmoke & Jr Dan Shy-FX* & Gunsmoke & Jr Dan - Gangsta Kid EP (EP) SOUR SOUR 004 UK 1994 Sell This Version
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Sour 005 Sound Of The Beast EP — Shy FX Shy F.X.* Sound Of The Beast EP (EP) SOUR Sour 005 UK 1994 Sell This Version
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none DJ Nut Nut / Shy FX DJ Nut Nut / Shy FX - Special Dedication (V.I.P. Mix) / Untitled(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1994 Sell This Version
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none Assassinz — Shy FX Venom* & Shy FX Venom* & Shy FX - Assassinz(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1994 Sell This Version
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SIM 002 Nasty / Nuh Ease Up — Shy FX Shy FX Nasty / Nuh Ease Up Simple Tings SIM 002 UK 1995 Sell This Version
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EBR 001 Funkindemup — Shy FX Shy FX Funkindemup Ebony Recordings EBR 001 UK 1995 Sell This Version
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SOUR 0018 Simple 'Tings — Shy FX Shy FX Simple 'Tings (Single) SOUR SOUR 0018 UK 1995 Sell This Version
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SOUR 012 Gangsta Kid II (The Final Chapter) — Shy FX Shy FX & Gunsmoke Shy FX & Gunsmoke - Gangsta Kid II (The Final Chapter) SOUR SOUR 012 UK 1994 Sell This Version
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ST 001 Who Run ‘Tings? / Dubplate — Shy FX Shy FX Who Run ‘Tings? / Dubplate Simple Tings ST 001 UK 1995 Sell This Version
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0630 11955-2 This Style — Shy FX Shy FX This Style (Maxi) SOUR 0630 11955-2 Germany 1995 Sell This Version
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none We Must Unite / The Shit  — Shy FX DJ Hype, L Double & Shy FX DJ Hype, L Double & Shy FX - We Must Unite / The Shit (Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1995 Sell This Version
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none Shy FX / Benny Blanco Shy FX / Benny Blanco - Funkin Dem Up (VIP Mix) / Remember Me? (From The Bronx)(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1995 Sell This Version
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none Jah Jah / Gangsta II (L Double Mix) — Shy FX Sky Joose / Shy FX Sky Joose / Shy FX - Jah Jah / Gangsta II (L Double Mix)(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1995 Sell This Version
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SOUR 19 T-Power / Shy FX — Shy FX T.Power, Shy FX T.Power, Shy FX - T-Power / Shy FX(Cass, Single, Promo) Mute Song SOUR 19 UK 1995 Sell This Version
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none Gangsta II / Who Run Tings — Shy FX Shy FX Gangsta II / Who Run Tings(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1995 Sell This Version
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none The Lighter (V.I.P Mix) / The Shit — Shy FX Sound Of The Future // L.Double* / Shy FX Sound Of The Future // L.Double* / Shy FX - The Lighter (V.I.P Mix) / The Shit(Acetate, 10") Not On Label none UK 1995 Sell This Version
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EBR004 Funkindemup (Remixes) — Shy FX Shy FX Funkindemup (Remixes) Ebony Recordings EBR004 UK 1996 Sell This Version
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SOUR 030 My Way / Nasty (T Power Remix) — Shy FX Shy FX My Way / Nasty (T Power Remix) SOUR SOUR 030 UK 1996 Sell This Version
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EBR8 The Message / Nasty — Shy FX Shy FX The Message / Nasty Ebony Recordings EBR8 UK 1996 Sell This Version

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Wheelup

July 29, 2020
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Shy FX, an original pioneer of the ragga jungle sound who went on to become a flexible and very highly accomplished producer. One of the few artists who have been smashing underground dance floors and the charts simultaneously since the very start with an original identifiable sound and still going strong. So many classics under his belt. As far as longevity, successful crossover appeal and keeping the ravers happy Shy FX is up there with the very best of them, an absolute legend.

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