Robyn facts for kids
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- Singer
- songwriter
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- Electropop
- synth-pop
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Robin Miriam Carlsson (born June 12, 1979), known by her stage name Robyn, is a famous singer, songwriter, and record producer from Sweden. She became known worldwide in the 1990s with her hit songs "Do You Know (What It Takes)" and "Show Me Love".
After releasing her first album, Robyn Is Here, she released two more albums in Sweden, My Truth (1999) and Don't Stop the Music (2002). She made a big comeback with her 2005 album, Robyn, which earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
In 2010, she released a series of mini-albums called Body Talk. This series included her most famous song, "Dancing On My Own". This song was a huge hit and introduced her music to a new generation of fans. She later released her eighth album, Honey, in 2018.
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Music Career
1989–1993: How It All Started
Robyn's career began when she was very young. In 1989, she was the voice of a character named Miranda in the animated movie The Journey to Melonia. When she was 12, she recorded the theme song for a Swedish TV show.
A Swedish pop singer named Meja discovered Robyn during a music workshop at her school. Meja was so impressed that she helped Robyn get a record deal. At age 14, Robyn signed with Ricochet Records Sweden. She started working with famous producers like Max Martin and Denniz Pop.
1994–2004: Pop Music Success
Robyn released her first single in Sweden at age 15. Her big break in her home country came with the song "Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)". These songs were on her first album, Robyn Is Here, released in 1995.
In 1997, she became a star in the United States. Her songs "Show Me Love" and "Do You Know (What It Takes)" were both top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Show Me Love" was even featured in the movie ... Åmål.
In 1999, Robyn released her second album, My Truth, in Sweden. It was a very personal album and became a big success there. However, it was not released in the U.S. because her record label felt some of the lyrics were too personal.
In 2002, she released her third album, Don't Stop the Music, in Sweden. The title track and the song "Keep This Fire Burning" were popular in Europe.
2004–2009: A New Direction
Robyn wanted more artistic control over her music. In 2005, she left her record label, Jive Records, and started her own called Konichiwa Records. This allowed her to make the kind of music she truly wanted to create.
Her first album on her own label was Robyn, released in 2005. It went straight to number one in Sweden. The album had a new electropop sound and was praised by critics. It won three Swedish Grammy Awards.
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The album was later released in the United Kingdom. It included the song "With Every Heartbeat", which became a number-one hit in the UK. This success helped her sign a new international deal with Universal Music Group.
In 2008, she toured with Madonna in Europe. This brought her music to an even larger audience.
2010–2016: The Body Talk Era
In 2010, Robyn did something unusual. She released three mini-albums in one year, which were all part of the Body Talk series. The first album, Body Talk Pt. 1, featured the single "Dancing On My Own". The song became a worldwide hit and is one of her most beloved tracks.
The second album, Body Talk Pt. 2, included a duet with rapper Snoop Dogg. The final part combined songs from the first two albums with new tracks. The Body Talk series was a huge success and earned her three Grammy nominations.
After the Body Talk project, Robyn took some time to work on other things. She collaborated with the group Röyksopp on an EP called Do It Again in 2014. She also worked with her longtime friend Christian Falk on an EP called Love Is Free, released in 2015.
2017–Present: Honey and Recent Work
In 2017, fans got a taste of new music when a song called "Honey" was featured in the TV show Girls. Robyn later released the full song.
In 2018, she released her eighth album, Honey. The album was highly praised by critics and fans. It featured a more experimental and emotional sound. She toured across North America and Europe in 2019 to support the album.
In recent years, Robyn has collaborated with other artists. She was featured on tracks by SG Lewis, Jónsi, and the band Smile. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Dancing On My Own" as one of the greatest songs of all time.
In February 2025, Robyn performed at the 50th-anniversary concert for the TV show Saturday Night Live. She sang "Dancing On My Own" and performed a duet with David Byrne.
Artistry and Music Style
Robyn is known for her unique soprano voice. Her music is often described as electropop with smart and emotional lyrics. Many of her songs are about love and heartbreak but have an upbeat, danceable feel. This style has led to her songs being called "sad bangers."
Early in her career, her music was more in the R&B style. When she started her own record label, she began to experiment more with electronic and synth-pop sounds.
Robyn is very involved in the creation of her music, from writing the lyrics to the technical production. She often works closely with her collaborators to create songs that are both personal and relatable.
Personal Life
Robyn's parents were involved in theatre, which influenced her creative style from a young age. She grew up in an environment where dressing up and expressing oneself was normal.
She was in a long-term relationship with Olof Inger. Later, she began dating videographer Max Vitali, who has directed many of her music videos. In 2023, Robyn shared that she had a son, born in April 2022.
Legacy and Influence
Robyn is seen as a pioneer in pop music. By starting her own record label, she showed other artists that it was possible to have creative control and be successful. Her mix of indie and pop sounds helped shape the music of the 2000s and 2010s.
Many artists, including Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Taylor Swift, have named Robyn as an influence. Her ability to write sad yet danceable songs has made her a beloved figure in pop music and an icon for many fans.
Publications like The Guardian and Rolling Stone have called her one of the most influential pop artists of her generation.
Discography
- Robyn Is Here (1995)
- My Truth (1999)
- Don't Stop the Music (2002)
- Robyn (2005)
- Body Talk (2010)
- Honey (2018)
Awards and nominations
See also
In Spanish: Robyn para niños
- Popular music in Sweden
