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Lyldoll performing in Edmonton in 2011
Background information
Birth name Shiloh Reann Hoganson
Born (1993-04-25) April 25, 1993 (age 32)
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2006–present
Labels

Shiloh Reann Hoganson (born April 25, 1993), known by her stage name Lyldoll, is a talented Canadian singer and songwriter. She was previously known as Shiloh. Lyldoll has performed with popular bands like Stereos and Hedley. She has also helped write hit songs for other artists, including "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" for Carly Rae Jepsen. Lyldoll is known for her strong singing voice.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Shiloh Reann Hoganson was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia. She grew up in different places, including Saskatchewan and Edmonton, Alberta. Shiloh has a diverse background, with Irish, Swedish, Ojibwe, Cree, and Métis family roots.

From a young age, Shiloh loved music. She was inspired by the famous singer Michael Jackson. She started entering singing contests when she was only 7 years old. In 2006, when she was 13, she won a radio contest in Edmonton, which helped kickstart her journey in music.

Music Career Highlights

First Album: Picture Imperfect (2008–2010)

After her early success, Shiloh traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia. There, she worked with a team called Hipjoint Productions. They helped her create songs for her first album.

In 2008, Shiloh signed with Universal Music Canada. Her first album, Picture Imperfect, was released on August 18, 2009. One of the most popular songs from this album was "Operator (A Girl Like Me)". This song became a big hit in Canada. Shiloh also appeared on TV shows like MuchOnDemand and The Zone to perform her music and talk about her career. She was nominated for awards at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards. In 2009, she performed a special tribute to Michael Jackson by singing his song Man in the Mirror. Her final song released under the name Shiloh was "Can't Hold On" in 2010.

New Beginnings: 1993 (2016–2019)

After some time away from music, Shiloh felt inspired to create again. In 2016, she started working on a new album. She also changed her stage name to Doll, and later to Lyldoll.

In 2018, Lyldoll released her first single from the new album, called "SWM". She then released another single, "New Love", in November 2019, which also had a music video. Her album, titled 1993, was released on November 15, 2019.

Recent Music: Girl Gxd and Collaborations (2021–Present)

Lyldoll continued to release new music. On May 31, 2021, she released a single called "Rainbow". This song was a preview for her third studio album, Girl Gxd, which was released on October 1, 2021.

Lyldoll has also collaborated with other artists. In April 2022, she worked with YouTuber Jayniac Jr. (Darron Bailey Jr.) on his EP "Unborn", which included new versions of her song "Operator". In April 2024, one of these "Operator" covers was remastered and included on Jayniac Jr.'s album, Delranoir.

Lyldoll's Music Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
Picture Imperfect 9
1993
  • Released: November 15, 2019
  • Label: Another Mother Music
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
GIRL GXD
  • Released: October 1, 2021
  • Label: Another Mother Music
  • Format: Digital download, LP

Lyldoll's Singles

  • 2006: "All I Want"
  • 2008: "Operator (A Girl Like Me)"
  • 2009: "Goodbye, You Suck", "Alright", "I Remember"
  • 2010: "Can't Hold On"
  • 2018: "Stealin'", "SWM"
  • 2019: "New Love”, "Pillz”, "Higher”
  • 2021: “Rainbow”, “Girl Gxd”, “Pieces”, “Demonz”

Awards and Nominations

Lyldoll has been recognized for her music with several award nominations:

Year Nominated Work Award Category Result
2009 Operator (A Girl Like Me) MuchMusic Video Awards Pop Video of the Year Nominated
Goodbye, You Suck UR Fave: New Artist Nominated
2010 Juno Award New Artist Nominated
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