International Pop Star Shab has just released her upbeat, sensual single of the season, ‘Sexual’. The track highlights desire, passion and empowerment with each beat to an addictive rhythm promising to ignite any dancefloor. You may well have heard and been a fan of Shab without realising. So many cool, breakout, tracks played in clubs around the world come from this feminine powerhouse.
With Millions of YouTube views and fans worldwide, new track ‘Sexual’ is steered by Grammy-winning producer Damon Sharpe, who is known for producing for Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez. This ecclectic dance number showcases Shab’s versatility as she has just come off her trending ballad ‘Serenity’.
This month she will be arriving in the UK (following her Europe leg), supporting the one and only, global-pop sensation Anastacia on her latest, ‘I’m Outta Lockdown Tour.’ Opening on the 30th October, the month-long tour will voyage all around UK, visiting the likes of Cardiff’s St. David’s Hall, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and London’s Eventim Apollo.
Surrey Rocks caught up with the singing sensation to find out more about the tour, single, album, inspirations and upbringing.
“I am absolutely thrilled to embark on my first European tour together with the one and only Anastacia. While it is somewhat humbling to be opening on tour for such an accomplished and iconic artist, I hope to both entertain her loyal fans while at the same time introducing my own music to a new audience,” she said.
“My followers should know that we have been diligently putting our love, sweat and tears in hard work for the past couple of months towards sharing our passion, energy and love on stage with you guys!”
EUPHORIA COMING SOON
Shab’s debut album, ‘Infinite Love’, was met by immediate critical acclaim when it was released in February 2021, with her unique electronic dance sound typified as “an energising global pop that is both effortless and memorable.”
Her second album is near completion and it will undoubtedly be another hit.
“We have the new album ‘Euphoria’ almost ready to go, it will be finished and ready for release in the Spring of next year. And until then, there is a great selection of singles to be released to keep everyone entertained.
You guys will love the track ‘Voodoo’ it has more of a hip-hop vibe (huge budget video with Fat Joe) and we are releasing that soon, it will be great. Having just finished filming the video for ‘Sexual’ you are in for a treat with this one too!”
When quizzed on her favourite genre of music, as Shab sings across all of them including dance, pop, EDM, hip-hop, love ballads, and even jazz, her response was resoundingly ‘dance.’
And why?
“The thing is dance is so upbeat and energetic, you can clean the house to it, you can cook to it, it makes everyone happy. I just love it!”
HOW HER PAST HAS SHAPED HER
It hasn’t all been plain sailing for Shab though. She escaped Iran aged 9 after her family claimed refugee status in Europe first, then the US.
She talks very openly and candidly about her upbringing and how her experiences have shaped her as an artist, giving her the will to succeed and make the most of her life and the opportunities she has been presented by living in the Western World. However she does constantly think about her country and her people, knowing that things could have turned out a lot differently.
“It saddens me for the people of Iran. Not a lot has changed there since I left, unfortunately. I remember being young, I was only 5 or 6 years old at the time and I recall I said to my mum; we are kids, why do we have to wear a hijab? It’s so hot, we have to walk to school for miles, why do we have to do this? I also remember constantly saying to my mother – ‘we need a better life, we need to leave Iran and go somewhere else.’”
The government at the time were doing nothing and it was so frustrating.
It wasn’t until her brothers were kidnapped during the Shaw Revolution that the family were finally able to leave Iran as refugees upon their return.
They lived in Germany for 3 and a half years before finally relocating to the US when she was 14. Shab has lived here for 27 years now. Washington DC to be exact. She loves her new life in the US, calls DC home and is thankful for all she has; her amazing career, 2 beautiful children and a partner (they are not married, yet, Shab reveals!)
She is so happy she was able to get out but still sad about all the troubles in Iran and thinks about her extended family who live there under the oppressive regime.
SHAB MUSIC IMPRESSARIO
Shab is known for her combination of urban tilting songs, delivering a kaleidoscope of sound that goes hand-in-hand with her introspective and powerful lyrics partnered with her distinct yet unpredictable vocals, ultimately achieving a cultural ubiquity that few artists could hope to reach.
“Music is just so transformative and inspiring. I really hope my music makes a difference. I am planning a lot of giveaways with the new album Euphoric coming out next year as I love to give back,” she revealed.
Here are just some of Shab’s latest reviews:
“If you are in search of a track as gloriously sun-soaked as the day we are currently experiencing, rising artist Shab has just the thing for you.” – Wonderland
“With a huge legion of fans, Shab has continued to make a name for herself on the international music scene.” – METAL Magazine
A star across three continents, Shab first gained attention late 2020 as a “breakout star of the global pandemic.”
She has registered three consecutive Number Two hits on the British commercial pop charts with her first three English language singles released during the 2020-21 lockdown. Her February 2021 debut album, ‘Infinite Love’, was met by immediate critical acclaim, with her unique electronic dance sound typified as “an energising global pop that is both effortless and memorable.”
She also has a passion for meditation, mindfulness and yoga – truly a living example of beauty – both inside and out. A pleasure to meet and interview, a rare gem. Shab ended the interview adding about her upcoming tour:
“I’m so thrilled to be performing with Anastacia, her voice is so incredible. I’m excited to get up there and entertain her fans with my upbeat tracks,” she enthused.
We are definitely convinced this will be the case, Shab Rocks!
ANASTACIA FEATURING SHAB TOUR DATES:
30/10/22 — Basingstoke — The Anvil
31/10/22 — Brighton — Brighton Dome
1/11/22 — Birmingham — Symphony Hall
3/11/22 — Ipswich — Regent Theatre
4/11/22 — Manchester — Bridgewater Hall
6/11/22 — Cardiff — St. David’s Hall
8/11/22 — London — Eventim Apollo
9/11/22 — Bath — The Forum
10/11/22 — Oxford — New Theatre
12/11/22 — Stoke-on-Trent — Victoria Hall
13/11/22 — Newcastle-Upon-Tyne — O2 City Hall
15/11/22 — Glasgow — Royal Concert Hall
