Club Shy Miami Got Everyone Primed for Shygirl's New Release

Last Thursday, Club Shy heralded the end of February in Miami. Basking in Floyd's crimson glow, an eclectic crowd gathered to thaw out and dance under the lounge's disco ball. It helped usher in the release of Shygirl's Club Shy Room 2, rounding out an international takeover that brought dancers to clubs all over the world, from Melbourne to Mexico City.

The meticulous rollout for Club Shy Room 2 unfurled over the past two months, culminating in a Boiler Room featuring Shygirl's recent collaborator Yseult and Baby Morocco. In the hours leading up to the Boiler Room, live streams for every event allowed viewers to tune in from any location to take part in the 24-hour rave. Shygirl curated each event. She carefully selected DJs who not only understood her desire to cultivate unforgettable club experiences but represented their respective cities while incubating the cutting edge of sound.

Club Shy Room 2 dropped during Miami's takeover of the global event. It was only fitting for Miami to be included in Shygirl's lineup. Miami's Nick León coproduced "True Religion" on Club Shy Room 2, and Miami has long carved out an international position in the electronic music scene. DJs from all over the world make their U.S. debuts right here.

Under chandeliers and low ceilings, Floyd was one of several venues over 24 hours to hold space for the global phenomenon that is Club Shy. White votives atop floating shelves and wall mirrors lent themselves to a seductive Lynchian feel for the event's Miami edition. Inside the sultry confines, time suspended itself while Miss Purple Shampoo made their Floyd debut.
Miss Purple Shampoo warmed up the decks with the first set. It was a masterclass in funky disco fundamentals that prepared dancers to boogie all night. As they laid an immaculate foundation, the crowd on the dance floor quickly grew. It's always a blessing to be in the presence of an opening DJ who knows how to set the tone for a party. They beamed the crowd with a radiant smile while heating up the floor, taking us on a satiating journey through the decades that started with Donna Summer and "Technologic" and ended with Gwen Stefani, MIA, and Lorde.

The club was surging by the time 1-800-Lolita prepared to make their Floyd debut. Their first takeover was magical to experience, beginning with a hypnotic intro that interspersed plenty of Jersey club flair. Charging rhythms pushed 1-800-Lolita's set forward as the crowd screamed with delight, clinging to subtle distortion that paved the way to heart-pounding baile funk. By the time a ridiculously sexy remix of "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart played, everyone had their hands in the air.

Le Poodle was the third Floyd debut of the evening. She expertly wielded the bass, using it to tie her mix together. Sexy synth stabs acted like a penetrating light in the darkness, contrasted by light, airy, and slightly nostalgic moments. Louder, bigger, more resounding sounds were followed by well-timed, softer landings that seemed to creep into your mind out of nowhere, signaling that Le Poodle was truly in control.
Berrakka continued fleshing out the bouncy, aggressive energy Le Poodle invoked, using sophisticated drum patterns to carve out percussive heaters. It was raw bliss on high, demonstrating Berrakka's ability to push darker textures to new places. She played a remix of Doechii's "Nissan Altima" that drove the frenetic sea of dancers into overdrive. Later, a rework of Krezus' "Vai Me Bota" imbued her set with propulsive phonk vibrancy at the right moment.

It can be challenging to close a club, but this task is never daunting for a true professional like Pressure Point. The revered Miami mainstay plunged into the headstrong energy that boldly underlined and tied together the evening's sets. He guided the remaining devoted crowd of dancers across various musical switchbacks, shifting into a slower, more atmospheric focus. R&B slow burns gradually softened the mood. Languid beats heightened a dream-like overlay that permeated the room, producing a fulfilling aural nightcap.

Shygirl wasn't in Miami, but her presence was expertly woven into sets throughout the night. (Miss Purple Shampoo played a glossy edit of "Tell Me" that felt like a love letter to Shygirl and Miami.) A camera was tucked away to the side of the room to capture the livestream, but nobody was thrown off by the perpetual presence of the lens. As the event drew to a close, it became resoundingly clear that Shygirl had accomplished some important goals. She merged the virtual realm with the real world without compromising her vision and further cemented herself as one of the top artists to watch in 2025. The rest of the world is officially primed for Club Shy.