“Shy Guy” is a breakout hit by Jamaican singer Diana King, released in 1995 as the lead single from her debut album Tougher Than Love. The song blends reggae, dancehall, R&B, and pop into an infectious, upbeat track that showcases King’s distinctive vocal style—soulful, gritty, and full of personality.
The song is about a woman who falls for a quiet, reserved man, rejecting flashy types in favor of someone more genuine. The chorus — “I’m in love with a shy guy” — is catchy and confident, celebrating an unexpected kind of attraction.
“Shy Guy” gained major visibility after being featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 film Bad Boys starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. That exposure helped the song become an international hit, charting in the Top 10 across Europe, hitting number 1 on Eurochart Hot 100, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., and going No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
Two music videos were filmed for “Shy Guy: one for the Tougher Than Love album; the second one, directed by Michael Bay,with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for the Bad Boys soundtrack (scroll down for video).