The global pop star sensation, SHAB, is back with her radiant new single ‘Afterglow’ set for release on the 28th of June. This release not only adds another gem to her glittering discography but also heralds the announcement of her forthcoming second album, ‘One Suitcase’, released late August. The title of this album symbolises all she carried when she arrived in New York as a 14-year-old girl and refugee. This announcement comes ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20th, underscoring her powerful narrative of resilience and hope.

As radiant and alluring as ever, ‘Afterglow’ is SHAB’s sun-soaked single of love, celebrating it in all its glory. The track features her beautiful, soft melodies that confess her everlasting love and passion, while the production has been amplified to new heights. Written by Damon Sharpe, SHAB, and JHart, ‘Afterglow’ flows with SHAB’s iconic blend of pop, Persian, Latin, and dance-inducing knockouts featuring seriously grooving basslines and infectious rhythms. This release truly raises the bar for SHAB, both musically and visually, setting the stage for an exciting new era.

2023 was a landmark year for SHAB, cementing her status as a formidable force in pop. Her collaboration with the legendary hip-hop artist Fat Joe on the hit single ‘VOODOO’ became a sensation, breaking into the Top 40 on both the Rhythmic and Pop Music charts. The track, a brilliant blend of her debut single ‘Spell On Me’ and Fat Joe’s iconic ‘Lean Back’, dominated the charts and became the most Shazamed song on Apple Music shortly after its release. This achievement was preceded by the release of her Latin-flavoured single ‘DOLCE VITA’ and her superpower-charged anthem to individual female empowerment, ‘INDESTRUCTIBLE’, both of which rapidly gained currency on the European club scene. With ‘Afterglow’, SHAB is set to continue this streak, making 2024 her year.

A rising star across three continents, SHAB’s sophomore album ‘One Suitcase’ is a profound reflection of her incredible journey. A refugee from the fundamentalist revolution in Iran who first came to America by herself at age 14, learning English while working three jobs. She has become a leading entertainment industry voice for women’s rights in Iran and in bold defiance of what she has labelled ‘the gangster regime’ in Teheran. SHAB arrived in America as a teenager, travelling alone with a single suitcase and speaking only Farsi and German. Yet she not only graduated from university but also briefly attended law school before leaving to pursue writing and performing music full-time.

SHAB first gained attention in the Western Hemisphere in late 2020, when her earliest releases earned her the label of a “breakout star of the global pandemic.” During the lockdown, SHAB scored an impressive four consecutive #2 hits on the Music Week British Commercial Pop Charts and has continued this on as ‘INDESTRUCTIBLE’ reached #2 as SHAB’s fifth track. SHAB’s debut album, ‘INFINITE LOVE’, received immediate critical acclaim, with critics describing her unique electronic dance sound as “energising global pop that is both effortless and memorable.”

These remarkable achievements, combined with over 25 million YouTube views, 13 million Spotify streams, and a rapidly growing global fanbase, attest to her talent and skill to consistently create chart-topping hits. She has seen coverage in Wonderland, Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Big Issue, HotPress, METAL Magazine, and on the cover of Marie Claire.

SHAB has also shone brightly on the live stage, beginning with her first international performances as the opening act for Anastacia on her 25-date European tour. She followed this her first-ever arena tour, opening for the legacy British boy band JLS, including two sold-out performances at The O2 in London.

As we celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20th, SHAB’s story of resilience and triumph serves as a powerful reminder that the potential to conquer life’s greatest hurdles lies within us all. With ‘Afterglow’ and ‘One Suitcase’, SHAB is not only continuing her meteoric rise but also using her platform to inspire and uplift.