Don't Be Shy (Tiësto and Karol G song)
2021 single by Tiësto and Karol G
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"Don't Be Shy" is a song by Dutch DJ Tiësto and Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was released on 12 August 2021 via Atlantic Records as the second single from Tiësto's seventh studio album Drive.[2] It also marks Karol G's English language debut.[3]
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| Single by Tiësto and Karol G | ||||
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| Released | 12 August 2021 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:20 | |||
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Critical reception
Nancy Gomez of EDM Tunes wrote that the track "comes with an energizing and joyful vibe to bring the madness to the dancefloor or any virtual event."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Christian Breslauer, who filmed the music videos for "The Business", "Industry Baby" and "Streets". It starts with an outdoor shot of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet at the Night, then followed up by the Night at the Museum-inspired music video, comedian Blake Webber plays a museum janitor, and Karol G dances with a group of dancers in different scenes in a museum.[5]
Part two of the music video was released on 4 September 2021.[6]
Controversies
Copyright lawsuit
Karol G and Tiësto were sued by Cuban-American musician René Lorente, who claimed that their 2021 song "Don't Be Shy" infringed on the copyright of his 1998 track "Algo Diferente". Lorente alleged that both songs had significant similarities in melody, rhythm, harmony, and structure. According to the lawsuit filed in the District Court of Puerto Rico, Lorente sought $3 million in damages, citing mental anguish, humiliation and harm to his reputation.[7]
In July 2025, a federal judge in Miami dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that Lorente's expert witness was unqualified, as their analysis was based on "instinct" rather than solid evidence. Additionally, the defendants denied having access to "Algo Diferente" and the judge determined there was insufficient evidence that Karol G or Tiësto knew of Lorente's song, a key requirement for proving copyright infringement.[8]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Teemu Brunila – producer, keyboard, programming, writer
- Tiësto – producer, writer
- Dave Kutch – masterer
- Rob Kinelski – mixer
- Karol G – writer
- Jonas David Kröper – writer
- Yoshi Breen – writer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[78] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[79] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[80] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[81] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[82] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[83] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[84] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[85] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[86] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[87] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 12 August 2021 | Atlantic | [88] | |
| Russia | 25 August 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Sony Music | [89] |
| Italy | 27 August 2021 | Warner | [90] |