FKA twigs

Name: FKA twigs (Tahliah Debrett Barnett)
Date of Birth: January 16, 1988
City: Cheltenham
Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Art Pop, Electronic, R&B, Experimental
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, director

Bio:
Born Tahliah Debrett Barnett on January 16, 1988, in Cheltenham, England, FKA twigs is a visionary artist whose music blends art pop, electronic, and R&B into a haunting, otherworldly sound. Raised in Gloucestershire, she moved to London at 17 to pursue dance, later channeling her creativity into music with her 2012 debut EP EP1. Her 2014 album LP1 earned a Mercury Prize nomination, with tracks like “Two Weeks” showcasing her ethereal voice and glitchy beats. Magdalene (2019), inspired by Mary Magdalene, explored heartbreak and resilience, earning critical acclaim. Collaborating with artists like The Weeknd and Future, and directing her own visually stunning videos, twigs pushes boundaries in sound and art. With 1.9 million Instagram followers and streams soaring on Spotify and Apple Music, her music—raw, intimate, and innovative—resonates globally, making her a trailblazer in experimental music.