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International Pop Star Shab has just released her upbeat, sensual single of the season, \u2018<\/em>Sexual<\/em>\u2019<\/em>. 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.<\/p>\n

With Millions of YouTube views and fans worldwide, new track \u2018Sexual\u2019 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\u2019s versatility as she has just come off her trending ballad \u2018Serenity\u2019.<\/p>\n

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, \u2018I\u2019m Outta Lockdown Tour.\u2019 Opening on the 30th October, the month-long tour will voyage all around UK, visiting the likes of Cardiff\u2019s St. David\u2019s Hall, Manchester\u2019s Bridgewater Hall and London\u2019s Eventim Apollo.<\/p>\n

Surrey Rocks caught up with the singing sensation to find out more about the tour, single, album, inspirations and upbringing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI 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,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy 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!\u201d<\/p>\n

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EUPHORIA COMING SOON<\/p>\n

Shab\u2019s debut album, \u2018Infinite Love\u2019, was met by immediate critical acclaim when it was released in February 2021, with her unique electronic dance sound typified as \u201can energising global pop that is both effortless and memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her second album is near completion and it will undoubtedly be another hit.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have the new album \u2018Euphoria\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

You guys will love the track \u2018Voodoo\u2019 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 \u2018Sexual\u2019 you are in for a treat with this one too!\u201d<\/p>\n

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 \u2018dance.\u2019<\/p>\n

And why?<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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!\u201d<\/p>\n

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HOW HER PAST HAS SHAPED HER<\/p>\n

It hasn\u2019t all been plain sailing for Shab though. She escaped Iran aged 9 after her family claimed refugee status in Europe first, then the US.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt 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\u2019s 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 \u2013 \u2018we need a better life, we need to leave Iran and go somewhere else.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

The government at the time were doing nothing and it was so frustrating.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until her brothers were kidnapped during the Shaw Revolution that the family were finally able to leave Iran as refugees upon their return.<\/p>\n

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!)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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SHAB MUSIC IMPRESSARIO<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusic 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,\u201d she revealed.<\/p>\n

Here are just some of Shab\u2019s latest reviews:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf 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.<\/em>\u201d – <\/em>Wonderland<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cWith a huge legion of fans, Shab\u00a0has continued to make a name for herself on the international music scene.\u201d<\/em> – <\/em>METAL Magazine <\/em><\/p>\n

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A star across three continents, Shab first gained attention late 2020 as a \u201cbreakout star of the global pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

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, \u2018Infinite Love\u2019, was met by immediate critical acclaim, with her unique electronic dance sound typified as \u201can energising global pop that is both effortless and memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also has a passion for meditation, mindfulness and yoga – truly a living example of beauty \u2013 both inside and out. A pleasure to meet and interview, a rare gem. Shab ended the interview adding about her upcoming tour:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so thrilled to be performing with Anastacia, her voice is so incredible. I\u2019m excited to get up there and entertain her fans with my upbeat tracks,\u201d she enthused.<\/p>\n

We are definitely convinced this will be the case, Shab Rocks!<\/p>\n

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ANASTACIA FEATURING SHAB TOUR DATES:<\/p>\n

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30\/10\/22 \u2014 Basingstoke \u2014 The Anvil<\/p>\n

31\/10\/22 \u2014 Brighton \u2014 Brighton Dome<\/p>\n

1\/11\/22 \u2014 Birmingham \u2014 Symphony Hall<\/p>\n

3\/11\/22 \u2014 Ipswich \u2014 Regent Theatre<\/p>\n

4\/11\/22 \u2014 Manchester \u2014 Bridgewater Hall<\/p>\n

6\/11\/22 \u2014 Cardiff \u2014 St. David\u2019s Hall<\/p>\n

8\/11\/22 \u2014 London \u2014 Eventim Apollo<\/p>\n

9\/11\/22 \u2014 Bath \u2014 The Forum<\/p>\n

10\/11\/22 \u2014 Oxford \u2014 New Theatre<\/p>\n

12\/11\/22 \u2014 Stoke-on-Trent \u2014 Victoria Hall<\/p>\n

13\/11\/22 \u2014 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne \u2014 O2 City Hall<\/p>\n

15\/11\/22 \u2014 Glasgow \u2014 Royal Concert Hall<\/p>\n

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