ABOUT SHAB
WHO IS SHAB?
SHAB is a singer-songwriter who turned escape into empowerment.
Born in Tehran during revolution, raised across Europe as a refugee, she rebuilt her life in America and transformed that journey into music.
Her sound blends Middle Eastern roots with Western pop, creating anthems of resilience, identity, and freedom.
EARLY LIFE
Born in Tehran and forced to flee Iran as a child, SHAB spent her formative years navigating life across Europe. The experience of rebuilding identity in unfamiliar places, learning new languages, adapting to new cultures, deeply informs her music.
"Music became the language I could speak when words weren't enough," she says.
MUSIC CAREER
After emigrating to the United States in 2020, SHAB released her debut album One Suitcase in 2021. The title reflects both her literal journey, arriving in America with one suitcase, and the metaphorical shedding of everything that no longer served her.
Her 2025 double album One Suitcase expands that story: a chronicle of her flight from fundamentalist oppression, adaptation to the liberties and sensibilities of the West, and the ongoing journey to define freedom and identity on her own terms.
Tracks like "VooDoo" and remixes by Damon Sharpe showcase her dance-pop crossover appeal, while deeper cuts reveal vulnerability and introspection.
CHOOSE LOVE
As a former refugee, SHAB proudly aligned herself as a global ambassador for the UK charity “Choose Love,” an organization to support displaced people affected by conflict, disaster and climate emergencies.
As part of her charitable work, SHAB donated all profits from her sophomore album “One Suitcase” to the charity.
BEYOND MUSIC
SHAB's creative vision extends beyond music.
Her latest single "Perfume" is out now.
She also founded DropTrou, a fashion brand creating bold jumpsuits that blend style with self-expression.
