For over a decade, Shub (formerly known as DJ Shub) has been at the forefront of amovement that reshaped the landscape of Indigenous electronic music. A trailblazerwhocoined the powwow-step genre and a former member of the JUNO-winning A TribeCalled Red, Shub has spent years blending the ancient rhythms of powwow music withthe pulse of modern beats, scratching, and bass-heavy production.With a new nameand vision, Shub has stepped beyond the DJ booth, emerging as a composer,storyteller, and artist dedicated to expanding the read of Indigenous music on a globalscale.WithHeritage, a two-part body of work and the most ambitious project of his career,Shub is making a statement not just about where he's been, but about whereIndigenous music is headed. Whether through groundbreaking new music, creativecollaborations, or advocating for the identity of his community, Shub's presence in theindustry is a force of innovation, culture, and identity.“Heritageis about bridginggenerations,” Shub explains.“It’s about taking what our ancestors passed down andmaking sure it continues to evolve. Our culture isn’t stuck in the past,it’salive, it’spowerful, and it belongs on the biggest stages in the world.”Heritage (Part One)arrived as a stripped-down, raw statement of identity, shiftingaway from overt political messaging in favor of hard-hitting, celebratory rhythms thatexpanded Shub's sonic palette into hip-hop, '90s-era IDM, dub-infused trip-hop, andthe heavy bass of drill. "My previous album War Club was like a weapon," Shub says."Heritageis more about where I come from, bringing my culture forward, introducing itto new spaces, and showcasing who I am."Heritage (Part Two)is the direct continuation of that vision, completing what Part Onebegan. What started as a single album became something larger than expected: "Inthe beginning there was never a plan for a Part Two," Shub reflects. "Realizing theproject needed to be split was the first real tough decision, but it ended up letting themusic breathe and tell the full story instead of cramming everything into one release.The concepts and inspirations stayed the same the whole time, but the overall feelingbecame more complete once both records existed."Where Part One laid the foundation, Part Two brings the full spectrum of Shub's soundinto focus: electronic, hip-hop, and the powwow energy he grew up with, all coexistingwithout being confined to a single genre. "I wanted to make something that could livein a club, at a festival, or in someone's headphones and still feel authentic to who Iam," he says. "This album is about movement and growth. It's not trying to be onegenre, it's just the sound of where I'm at right now."Central to Part Two are the collaborations, a bucket list brought to life, featuring artistsincluding DJ Paul, Natasha Fisher, and more to be announced. "Hearing these artistsstep onto these tracks and take them somewhere I never could have on my own... thatwas the most rewarding part of making this record."Taken together, the two parts ofHeritageform a complete autobiography, one that,through the diverse backgrounds of its featured artists, becomes a celebration of unityacross cultures and generations. "It's about cultures coming together through my music," Shub says. "If you can forget about everything else for a moment, take it in,and just feel free, that's the real beauty."Shub's decision to drop "DJ" from his name reflects this same expansive evolution.When he first emerged in the turntablism and battle DJ scene, the moniker was abadge of honor. But as his sound grew, so did his artistry, from turntablist to producerand creator of cinematic sonic landscapes that fuse tradition with innovation. His logoechoes this transformation, honoring his Mohawk heritage with a Thunderbird designsymbolizing strength, protection, and evolution.Shub made his name after joining the JUNO-winning Indigenous electronic group ATribe Called Red, playing a key role in defining powwow-step and producing thebreakout track "Electric Pow Wow Drum" in 2013, a song that fused explosive EDMenergy with the Indigenous rhythms he grew up with, amassing over 30 million globalstreams. After leaving the group, he released the PowWowStep EP in 2016, featuringthe thunderous single "Indomitable," which Sacha Baron Cohen later used as thetheme for his Showtime series Who Is America? — a show that earned three Emmynominations and one Golden Globe nomination. In 2018, Shub composed thesoundtrack for The Grizzlies, a Canadian sports drama about a lacrosse team formedto address a youth suicide crisis in Kugluktuk, Nunavut, winning Best Original Song atthe Canadian Screen Awards for the title track.His trademark sound was forged in Fort Erie, on the border between Ontario andBuffalo, New York, where Shub grew up as a Mohawk and a member of the turtle clanof the Six Nations of the Grand River. He came of age at socials, communal gatheringsalive with the sounds and rituals of Indigenous culture, alongside his dad's DoobieBrothers records and his mom's Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and Michael Jackson.When he discovered electronic music, he realized that the typical tempo of a dubsteptrack, 140 BPM, mirrored that of the grass dance songs he'd heard at thosegatherings. By combining the two, powwow-step was born. Before that, Shub hadalready built a reputation as a battle DJ, competing at the DMC World Championshipsand the Red Bull Thre3style DJ Competition. Several well-received singles and EPsfollowed, leading to his acclaimed 2020 debut album War Club. In 2022, Shub won theJUNO Award for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year and performed on the livebroadcast a milestone moment that reflected both his artistic growth and his growingrole as an ambassador for Indigenous music on a national stage.It's modern, it's raw, it's deeply rooted, and withHeritage Part OneandPart Two, it'sunmistakably Shub.

Handsome Tiger has graced the stage alongside a diverse array of artists, including EarthGang, DJ Shub, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Ky-Mani Marley, Sister Nancy, The Librarian, DJ MADD, TMSV, Madam X, D Double E, Lady Chann, Hypho, Distinct Motive, and Lighta! Sound.   ( Bio Producer / DJ + Sound Design ) Handsome Tiger, an Anishinaabe Métis and North African music producer/DJ from Turtle Island, calls Vancouver, BC, home. His unique productions seamlessly blend traditional sounds from his cultural heritage with other Indigenous influences, creating a contemporary fusion within the electronic bass music scene. In addition to his work as a performer and DJ, he is also involved in composing and sound design for film and private commissions. In 2020, Handsome Tiger embarked on a collaboration with Nagamo Publishing, a curated music database featuring original compositions by Indigenous composers. This partnership has provided him with access to traditional Indigenous vocal and drum sounds, enriching his music production across various platforms.