Shystie

Shystie is a trailblazing UK grime MC and rapper who burst onto London's underground scene in the early 2000s. Born Chanelle Scott Calum in Hackney, she became one of the first prominent female voices in grime, blending razor-sharp lyricism with her signature East London swagger. After gaining buzz through pirate radio sets and freestyle battles, she dropped her cult-classic debut album *Diamond in the Dirt* (2004), cementing her status alongside peers like Kano and Dizzee Rascal.

Never one to slow down, Shystie’s kept her fire burning with recent bangers like the bass-heavy *Wake Up* EP (2022) and gritty street anthem *Bluka* (2023), proving she’s still a force in UK rap. Beyond music, she’s flexed her acting chops on shows like *Top Boy* and champions emerging artists through her platform. Whether she’s dropping remixes or raw freestyles, Shystie’s kept it 100% authentic to her roots while evolving with the scene she helped shape.