Shy Carter
Shy Carter
Shy Carter is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his work on songs such as Charlie Puth's "One Call Away" and Kane Brown's "Heaven".[1][2]
On Fujii Kaze's third album Prema, he participated as a co-writer of the English lyrics, and on some tracks also contributed background vocals. He also joined Fujii Kaze's stage at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as a chorus member.[3][4][5]
Biography
Raised in Memphis, he developed a cross-genre musical style shaped by gospel, soul, R&B, hip-hop, and country. In 2011, he moved to Nashville and expanded his career as a songwriter, producer, and artist.[6][7]
As a songwriter, he has been involved in songs such as Charlie Puth's "One Call Away", Rob Thomas's "Someday", Sugarland's "Stuck Like Glue", Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's "Speak to a Girl", Billy Currington's "It Don't Hurt Like It Used To", Keith Urban's "Never Comin' Down", and Kane Brown's "Heaven".[8][9]
In 2020, he signed with Warner Music Nashville. As an artist, he has also released works including the EP The Rest of Us.[10][11]
Relationship with Fujii Kaze
Participation in Prema
On Fujii Kaze's third album Prema, Shy Carter participated in writing the English lyrics for multiple songs. Public credits list him among the lyricists for "Casket Girl", "I Need U Back", "Love Like This", "You", and "Okay, Goodbye".[12][13]
In Apple Music's description of Prema, Fujii Kaze says of "You" that writing the lyrics together with Shy Carter was "a truly beautiful experience".[14]
Public credits also confirm his participation as a background vocalist on tracks such as "I Need U Back" and "Okay, Goodbye". The full credits for Prema indicate that Shy Carter contributed background vocals on multiple tracks.[15][16]
Coachella 2026
In April 2026, Shy Carter joined Fujii Kaze's band for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival under the credit Cho. (chorus). Natalie reported that he accompanied Fujii Kaze alongside ARIWA, Ayatake Ezaki, TAIKING, Osami Kobayashi, and Nobuhide Saji.[17]
Billboard JAPAN's on-site live report also introduced him as one of the chorus members alongside ARIWA, while noting that he was also a co-writer on Prema.[18]
References
- ↑ "Shy Carter Official Website". Shy Carter Official Website. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Signs With Warner Music Nashville". MusicRow. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Prema - Fujii Kaze". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Release "Prema" by Fujii Kaze". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "藤井風「コーチェラ」バンドメンバーにSuchmos・TAIKING、WONK江﨑文武ら". 音楽ナタリー. 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Rips Down Walls". BMI. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Is Nashville Really A 10-Year Town?". GRAMMY.com. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Official Website". Shy Carter Official Website. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Signs With Warner Music Nashville". MusicRow. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Signs With Warner Music Nashville". MusicRow. 2020-01-13. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Shy Carter Shares 'The Rest Of Us' EP, Out Now". Warner Records Nashville. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Release "Prema" by Fujii Kaze". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "CHART insight - Love Like This / 藤井風". Billboard JAPAN. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Prema - Fujii Kaze". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "I Need U Back – Song by Fujii Kaze". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "Release "Prema" by 藤井風". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "藤井風「コーチェラ」バンドメンバーにSuchmos・TAIKING、WONK江﨑文武ら". 音楽ナタリー. 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
- ↑ "＜ライブレポート＞藤井 風、ジャパニーズ・ヴァイブスでコーチェラを席巻 大舞台でも揺るがぬハイヤーセルフの精神". Billboard JAPAN. 2026-04-12. Retrieved 2026-04-21.