Despite her outward demeanor, FKA Twigs—real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett—is one of the most assured and spirited musicians working today.
According to the Guardian, she is actually “living in a constant state of shyness,” but her outspoken creative character conceals this fact.
Despite being relatively new to the music industry, Barnett already has a solid reputation for being unwavering in her creative principles.
She has been likened to performers like Kanye West, Frank Ocean, and James Blake, who are all regarded in high regard. She has earned it, too.
How did FKA Twigs become famous?
She worked with him to help her self-released her debut album, EP1, in 2012. Within two years of the album’s release, Barnett was a finalist in the renowned BBC “Sound of” competition, which Sam Smith won in 2014.
She quickly attained the level of fame that called for a name change.
Did FKA Twigs grow up poor?
Yes, Twigs remembers struggling with poverty when she was younger.