SHAB's "One Suitcase" is a Journey Through Sound, Strength, and Self-Discovery

SHAB is back with her second album! And this album isn't going to be like other pop albums! Instead, this one is a deeply personal reflection of her own life's journey.

SHAB’s second album, “One Suitcase,” was released on February 12th, 2025. This is a 21-track album, that channels her experiences of fleeing Iran and building a brand new life in the United States. In this album, SHAB talks about the transformation a person goes through during a physical or emotional journey. It serves as a voice to all those people who have endured a similar fate as SHAB, herself. However, if you think SHAB is just reminiscing about her life in this album, then you are wrong! She is also utilizing her platform to bring about a positive change in the society. As she is a Choose Love ambassador, who stands by the cause of supporting refugees, she has promised to donate all profits made from the album to support the cause.

Music That Transcends Borders

When it comes to music, “One Suitcase” is a combination of pop, dance, and other global influences. This blend gives each and every song its own unique voice and energy. The main track of the album, “Afterglow,” is a pop song with dreamy and mellow music. It brings the feeling of being in love to the listeners. SHAB’s vocals smoothly carry delicate vulnerability in the lyrics. However, on the other hand, “Swerve” is a track that delivers a dose of modern pop with SHAB’s strong vocal delivery. This song serves as a dance-pop anthem, that delivers a message of confidence and independence.

Some of the tracks have a deeper meaning. They explore the themes of self-discovery and renewal. “Alchemy” is a track that presents SHAB’s own evolution. The song “Alive” has modern disco vibes with bold lyrics. “Exotica” is a sensual song that has Middle Eastern musical vibes to it. In addition to this, the song “Santa Maria” has Latin beats and vibes. It celebrates passion and bold living. The song “Nostalgic” isn’t your cliche song on heartbreak. It switches sides by transforming anguish into empowerment.

The title tune, “One Suitcase,” is a deeply emotional and personal song. It is about leaving everything familiar and entering a world of uncertainty. It is a powerful moment in the album. It acts as an anchor to all the other themes in a single, emotional song.

A Star on the Rise

SHAB’s rise in the pop music industry has not been ordinary. She has her own devoted global fanbase. She also has over 25 million views on YouTube and 13 million streams on Spotify. She got a chance to break into the Top 40 because of her collaboration with hip-hop star Fat Jon on “Voodoo.” This is proof that she is a rising star in the pop world.

Onstage SHAB is equally unstoppable, as her music career. After a global tour in 2022, she opened for JLS on an 18-date arena tour in the year 2023. There she performed in front of thousands, including two sold-out shows at The O2 in London. With this new album, “One Suitcase,” SHAB proves again that she is not like other pop stars. She is here to stay and shine.

"SHAB is setting the stage on fire while breaking barriers!"

More Than Music

The thing that makes SHAB different from others isn’t just her music. It is actually her purpose. She doesn’t only make music to top the charts. She also uses it to advocate for refugees, women’s rights, and communities that are displaced like her. Her decision to donate the earnings of the album shows that she doesn’t view music as just entertainment. Instead, she feels that it should have a purpose and also an impact.

“One Suitcase” is an album about starting fresh, facing the unknown, and finding courage through reinvention. SHAB’s story demonstrates that there is always a way forward, no matter where you come from. If you need a reminder that we all have the ability to determine our own path, then give this album a listen.