Shubh Hits The Top 25 On The Billboard Canadian Albums Chart With 'Sicario'
The Punjabi Canadian artist, who had a hit last year with "King Shit," is back with a new full-length. Meanwhile, on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, Vancouver singer Yung Kai makes his chart debut with "Blue."
Punjabi-Canadian artist Shubh hits the Billboard Canadian Albums chart this week with Sicario.
The second full-length release from the Brampton rapper and singer arrives at No. 24 on the chart. His previous album, 2023's Still Rollin, peaked at No. 16 on the chart.
Shubh is one of the major figures in Canada's Punjabi Wave, having collaborated with popular producer Ikky as well as notching several hits on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Last year's single "King Shit" hit No. 13 on that chart, Shubh's highest placement yet.
Shubh has a lot of momentum starting off what could be a major year. He was also named the global ambassador for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's Digital Climate Library, and his two music videos from the album both have over a million views on YouTube.
On the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, another Canada-based musician makes a debut this week. Vancouver's Yung Kai arrives on the chart with "Blue" at No. 97, making him a first-timer on the Canadian Hot 100.
Like many rising names, the viral singer got his start sharing cover performances on TikTok, where he's made some recent appearances with fellow Canadian social media sensation bbno$.
He's branched out into original material, with "Blue" marking his third release. The laid-back song features a breezy guitar line and sweet vocals, inspired by the Chinese drama When I Fly Towards You.
There's not much movement at the top of both charts, with SZA holding fast atop the Albums chart and Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga standing tall at No. 1 on the Canadian Hot 100. Bad Bunny's "DTMF" climbs 22-16 on the Canadian Hot 100, and could be a contender for a top 10 hit, while he holds the No. 2 position on the Albums chart.
With just two more shows left to go on their farewell tour, Sum 41's greatest hits album All The Good Sh** has risen from No. 98 to No. 91.
The Weeknd is the only Canadian artist in the top half of the Canadian Hot 100 this week, with "Timeless" dropping 18-19 and "Dancing In the Flames" rising 37-33. Devon Cole's "I Got You" stays steady at No. 57. Cameron Whitcomb's "Quitter" drops 55-62, though his "Medusa" rises 64-63. Tate McRae's "It's Ok I'm Ok" falls one spot to No. 64, as does Karan Aujla's "Wavy" at No. 79. Partynextdoor's "Make It to the Morning" rises 80-72 and Billie Du Page's "Fake Friends" drops 73-77.
With The Weeknd's new album Hurry Up Tomorrow coming out this week, there could be some new contenders for the top of the charts soon.
Check out the full charts here.
