Robin Miriam Carlsson, known professionally as Robyn, was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 12, 1979. Discovered at age 13 during a school workshop by singer Meja, she signed with Ricochet Records (later BMG) in 1993 and released her debut single 'You've Got That Somethin'' in 1994 at age 15. Her 1995 album Robyn Is Here included U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles 'Do You Know (What It Takes)' and 'Show Me Love'. Subsequent Swedish releases were My Truth (1999) and Don't Stop the Music (2002). In 2005, Robyn founded her own label, Konichiwa Records, and released the self-titled album Robyn, which topped the Swedish charts and won three Swedish Grammis Awards, including Best Album. The 2010 Body Talk trilogy of mini-albums brought international attention with singles like 'Dancing on My Own' and 'With Every Heartbeat'. Her music blends pop, electropop, R&B, and electronic elements. Robyn performs as a DJ and is recognized for her energetic live shows, earning a Swedish Grammis for Best Live Act in 2009. She has supported tours like Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour and collaborated with artists including Röyksopp.