Press

  • HIPHOPCANADA

    SHAKIRA

    Shubz is back with a perfect new single to ring in the summer season. The budding Ottawa talent recently dropped off hisZURI Beats-produced “Shakira,” which is available now on digital streaming platforms.

  • HIPHOPCANADA

    PRETEND

    Earlier this year, budding Canadian artist Shubz released his fifth official single since making his debut in 2022. The BabyGotBeatz-produced “Pretend” has pulled in over 83K streams on just Spotify alone since premiering on January 26, 2024, and the accompanying music video—shot in Miami by SIP Entertainment—has over 86K views.

  • COMPLEX

    DEEP ENDS

    Rapping over a ponderous beat, Ottawa’s Shubz tackles his falling out with a once close friend who got too comfortable with him. The raps are fierce and direct showing that Shubz certainly does not pull his punches back.

  • COMPLEX

    GOLD ROSES

    Shubz’s latest release sees the Ottawa rapper at his most optimistic. The shiny, soulful beat amplifies Shubz’s bright mood and hopeful lyrics.

  • HIPHOPCANADA

    DON'T LET ME GO

    The latest offering—”Don’t Let Me Go” produced byMutoBeats—sees Shubz traversing across Morocco, Africa with a lady, while visiting cultural landmarks. Shubz then embarks on a solo mission, four-wheeling, smoking shisha with friends, and is even seen walking a camel across the Sahara desert.

  • HIPHOPCANADA

    GONE

    After a three-year hiatus from releasing music, Canadian artistShubzmakes an impressive return with his newMutoBeats-powered single, “Gone.” The song sees Shubz touching on his ambitions, while also reflecting on things he dealt with during his break from the scene.

  • FACES MAGAZINE

    Shubz interviews with Ottawa's Faces Magazine to discuss his most recent projects and his release plan for the years to come!

  • HIPHOPCANADA

    DEEP ENDS

    Budding Canadian talent Shubz is back with his new single, “Deep Ends.”

    With “Deep Ends,” produced by ProdByLxcid, Shubz describes his personal journey with influential lyrics relating to events in his past.

  • SHIFTER MAGAZINE

    DON'T LET ME GO

    Ever since the world saw artists such as French Montana film his breakout hit “Unforgettable” in Uganda, travelling for the sake of music videos has become widespread. Ottawa-Toronto recording artist Shubz has joined in on this practice. While visiting Morocco, he filmed the visuals for his second single “Don’t Let Me Go”.

  • CBC MUSIC

    DON'T LET ME GO

    With a sound that blends genres and defies expectations, Shubz is a true musical innovator that has a way of capturing you heart and soul with his music. He captures visuals across international borders which amplify his projects to new creative heights.

  • CROXXINGS

    DON'T LET ME GO

    Shubz is an enigma in the Hip-Hop world, seeming to come out of nowhere just this year. Born and raised in Canada, Shubz mentions that his goal is to “tell stories and move people”. His tracks so far have just been about everyday life, but it’s clear this artist sees the beauty in even these smallest things. His first track ever, “Gone”, released in June of this year and was a fantastic way for this rapper to come onto the scene.

  • BLUE RHYMEZ ENTERTAINMENT

    DEEP ENDS

    Shubz knows how to pull in the listener and then take him for a ride he can’t get off. The rich hook very elegantly and promptly takes hold of your ears, then transcends to your body and you just might find your head moving from left to right or your right hand moving up and down. There is a major commercial potential inDeep Endsand nobody can take that away from Shubz.

  • LIONS GROUND ENTERTAINMENT

    GOLD ROSES

    The vocals are distinctive, conveying confidence and conviction. The lyrics are clever and deep, thought-provoking and inspiring, with a punchy and meaningful message that truly stands out. The instrumental accompaniments are imaginative and creative, providing a balanced and compelling sound that engages the listener from start to finish.

  • ENLIVEDUFER

    GOLD ROSES

    Né Shubham Nayyar, Shubz est entré sur la scène musicale en 2022 en tant qu'artiste renommé publiant des vidéoclips scéniques accompagnés d'un son unique et unique en son genre. Shubz est né et a grandi à Ottawa au Canada, une ville contrairement à Toronto, qui compte de nombreux artistes de niveau industriel. 

  • LIONS GROUND ENTERTAINMENT

    PRETEND

    Released on January 26, 2024, and accompanied by a music video shot in Miami, the song reflects on the importance of prioritizing meaningful relationships. Heathcliff, a curator from The Lions Ground Entertainment Group, praised the track for its engaging melody, expressive vocals, and high-quality production.