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Zuba | |
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| Birth name | Zaa'Hir Qualik Reid |
| Also known as | Zuba |
| Born | August 23, 2009 Newcastle, Delaware, U.S. |
| Origin | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Genres | rnb ∙ rap ∙ hip hip |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, football player |
| Years active | 2021--present |
Zaa'Hir Qualik Reid (born August 23, 2009), known professionally as Zuba, is an independent American rapper/singer from Delaware, New Castle.[1] continuing his music career, he has made an outstanding performance with his latest song, "Slow Down". He is an upcoming independent singer/rapper, with musical desires.
Early life
[edit]Zaa'Hir Qualik Reid was born on August 23, 2009, in the New Castle[2] area on the North Side of Delaware for about 2-3 years. His elementary year he attended New Castle Elementary School in Delaware. He lived most of his life in Wilmington, Delaware. From a young age, demonstrated a keen interest in music and sports, showing an aptitude for both rapping/singing, and sports. He grew interest in a basketball team called the: "Bombs", at an local "Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware". Later into his life, he grew interest in football at the age of 12. Zaa'Hir joined his first football organization called: "302 City Raptors".
He grew up with a great deal of responsibility at home, as an older brother of 7 siblings. His family, recognizing his natural talent, encouraged his musical pursuits and provided him with the resources to develop his skills.
Career
[edit]Early career and rise to popularity 2021-2022
[edit]In 2021, early November[3], Zuba soon created an YouTube account. Zaa'Hir went under the name of "Lil Zuba", starting his music career as an independent songwriter. In 2022, late September,[4] "Lil Zuba" released his first song "Ride With Me", distributed by DistroKid. Furthermore, when the song was released and displayed throughout his social media, Zaa'Hir has gotten much love and support from family, friends and others[5]. During the same year[6] Zaa'Hir released a track on October 10: "No Discussion". During the same year[7] a couple days later, October 26, "When I'm Down" was released.
Zuba soon revealed he does not go to an paid recording studio, but records on a mobile workstation app called: "BandLab". He uses an external Apple earbuds with an internal mic located on it. While Zaa'Hir was on his upcoming rise of the year 2022 he did not receive much fame or popularity, but reached an good amount of number for an upcoming artist of around 480-300 views, and plays.
Late 2022, Zaa'Hir soon ended his musical career to build the center of attention on his football career.
2023-2024: Comeback. A new start
[edit]June of 2024, he created a story on his Instagram, announcing that he was making a return on his musical career as a independent songwriter[8], while football was on pause[9]
He took out the "Lil" in his last rapper name: "Lil Zuba" and soon enough came up with "Zuba". Due to his popularity from the early start of his musical career, he alarmed his fans of a upcoming track: "Slow Down", which is an rnb, rap and hip hop song. This track was songwriting by Zuba and instrumental was produced by Stoic", who is a beat creator/producer.
A week into his announcement, he premiered "Slow Down" on YouTube of June 16, 2024. He noted that he still used BandLab to create this song. This track was distributed by UnitedMasters and produced on all platforms.
Furthermore he spread the news of his new song on all of his social platforms he had connects to. This track has around an estimate of 160 views and plays on YouTube with an estimate of 2,000 views on Tiktok. Zuba is currently not in a label, nor group, but is an independent rapper/singer. He then later announced he was making another track a month later: as of July 17, 2024.
Personal life
[edit]Zuba is a Christian. He has no children.
As of, July 17, 2024 Zuba, lives in Elkton, Maryland and attends Delaware State University/University of the State of Delaware/DSU, where he will be getting his education and will be continuing his football career at. He is an older brother of 7 siblings and lives with his mother. In 2022 he father was accused of first[10] and second[11] -- degree murder. Zuba's father trial was counted as an mistrial[12], due to an corruption. Tahesha Brown is Identified as Zuba's mother. His mother is doing perfectly fine and is healthy in great conditions.
Zuba's uncle[13] sadly passed away in Wilmington, Delaware due to fatal gunshot wounds while sitting in a car out front of his home.
Discography
[edit]- Ride With Me (2022)
- No Discussion (2022)
- When I'm Down (2022)
- Slow Down (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ born
- ^ born
- ^ Nov 17, 2021
- ^ Sep 21, 2022
- ^ Strangers
- ^ 2022
- ^ 2022
- ^ Musician who professionally composes musical compositions or writes lyrics for songs, or both. The writer of the music for a song
- ^ Not in session
- ^ Since the act was premeditated, the penalty is severe. Those convicted of first degree murder face two possible penalties: Life in prison with the possibility of parole. Life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- ^ Second-degree murder generally occurs when one person kills another without premeditation. They usually must have a general intent to cause harm to another. This mental state is "malice aforethought." It also covers murders resulting from someone's actions that were recklessly indifferent to human life.
- ^ A trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings.
- ^ AJ, Reid
External links
[edit]Category:Singer-songwriters Category:Rappers Category:2009 Category:Living people Category:2009 births Category:African-American male rappers Category:African-American male singers Category:African-American singer-songwriters Category:African-American singers Category:American male rappers Category:American male singers Category:American songwriters Category:American male songwriters Category:Singers from Delaware Category:Rappers from Delaware Category:Songwriters from Delaware Category:American hip-hop singers Category:Christians from Delaware Category:African-American Christians Category:Music