Independent Artist SHAB Breaks Barriers With Empowering 'Dance Til You’re Free' Video

Rising international superstar SHAB is taking her empowering anthem "Dance Til You’re Free" to the next level with the release of its official music video, now available on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Fresh off her first U.S. national radio Top 40 hit, SHAB continues to prove she’s not just a voice to watch, but a force for change. Combining sleek visuals with deeply personal storytelling, SHAB's latest project serves as both a pop spectacle and a message of resilience, freedom, and unity.

For SHAB, "Dance Til You’re Free" isn’t just another single. It’s rooted in her lived experience. Growing up in Iran under restrictive conditions, she and her sisters often turned to dancing in secret as an escape from fear.

“This song is deeply personal,” she told The Blast exclusively. “'Dance Til You’re Free' is about reclaiming joy, expressing yourself, and finding freedom even in the hardest moments. That memory is at the heart of this song. It’s a celebration of resilience, hope, and the power of music and movement to heal and liberate.”

Directed with striking symbolism, the music video mirrors that journey. It begins with SHAB seated under a single light, a quiet nod to isolation and inner strength. As the beat swells, the scene erupts into color and movement, with dancers dressed in white representing peace and purity.

“The opening with a single light represents isolation and reflection,” SHAB said. “From that small space of solitude, the video blossoms into color, movement, and community, symbolizing breaking free from limitations and stepping into empowerment.”

The choreography, carefully designed in collaboration with her team, brings that empowerment to life. “I wanted the choreography to both entertain and empower,” SHAB told The Blast. “Every movement had to tell a story and feel authentic. We laughed, experimented, and refined until it felt emotionally powerful. My goal was for viewers to feel that energy themselves, to move, celebrate, and be inspired.”

SHAB’s rise to the Top 40 is particularly meaningful because she’s done it independently. “It was surreal and incredibly validating,” she admitted. “As an independent artist, every milestone feels hard-earned, and reaching the Top 40 was a reminder that dedication and authenticity truly matter.”

The independence comes with challenges as she manages her own business, marketing, and creative direction, but she embraces the freedom it gives her. “I get to make music that fully represents me, take risks, and tell my story my way,” she said.

Beyond the music, SHAB is equally passionate about using her platform for advocacy. A former refugee herself, she is a dedicated ambassador for Choose Love, donating all proceeds from her album "One Suitcase "to support displaced people around the world.

“My experiences as a refugee and my advocacy work are inseparable from my music,” she explained. “I hope the music connects emotionally, showing that refugees are people with hopes, stories, and talents that deserve to be recognized, supported, and celebrated. I want fans to understand the resilience and humanity of refugees. Fleeing danger doesn’t diminish anyone’s dreams or creativity. It fuels them.”

Her advocacy extends especially to women’s rights, a theme that permeates both the song and video. “Music can be a universal language of empathy and empowerment, and I hope my work encourages understanding, resilience, and change. I hope listeners, especially women, feel empowered to be themselves without apology,” SHAB said. “Life is too short to be silent or confined. We all deserve to shine, dance, and live without fear.”

For SHAB, the mission is clear. She wants to leave fans with a sense of joy and liberation. “I hope they feel joy, courage, and strength,” she said. “That even in tough times, it’s possible to rise above and dance, both literally and metaphorically, until you feel free.”

With over 25 million YouTube views, 13 million Spotify streams, and recent tours across Europe and the U.K., SHAB is quickly becoming a global icon. And with "Dance Til You’re Free," she proves she’s not just delivering music, but she’s delivering a movement.