Her delivery, tone and presence are undeniably super special...”

— New York's KT Media

Short Bio

Shy Amos, known as ShySpeaks, is an American hip-hop and spoken word artivist, speaker, host, and entrepreneur. With her soulful voice and thought-provoking lyrics, she captivates audiences from San Francisco to the UK. A proud Dallas native, Shy discovered her passion for performance early on, transforming heartfelt poetry into melodic compositions.

Since releasing her debut EP, Addicted (2011), while earning a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Shy has pushed boundaries by blending hip-hop with themes of hope and social impact. Some of her career highlights include:

  • Features on Grammy and Dove Award-winning albums
  • Sharing stages with Rapsody, Ludacris, SWV, Kierra Sheard, Jeezy, Tye Tribbett, and Bun B.
  • Multiple recognitions as “Spoken Word Artist of the Year”
  • Awardee: Outstanding Performance in Art & Culture from the City of Dallas; She Is Awardee for Art & Fashion by 97.9 The Beat (Radio One)

As the Founder of CivilizedX, Shy bridges culture and community empowerment through curated events. She is also dedicated to uplifting fellow creatives with initiatives like the Minding My Creative Business and her latest venture, Savant Sync, which helps creative-based businesses streamline their operations. Shy emphasizes, "I'm on a mission to reinfuse positivity and spirituality into culture through the arts and the power of my voice." Join the exclusive #TeamShySpeaks community to stay updated on her inspiring projects and be part of the movement. 

ShySpeaks — By the Numbers

3M+
Streams
Across Platforms
200K+
Combined
Social Following
63
Countries
Reached
20+
States
Performed In
1,625+
Paid Shows
as of 06/2026
5
Mini Tours
Completed
20+
Press & Media
Publications
15+
Years
In The Industry

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