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Chase Shakur

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Chase Shakur, an innovative force in the realm of contemporary R&B, is rapidly making his mark with an audacious goal to alter the sonic landscape of the genre. Born in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Shakur combines a rich tapestry of Southern musical traditions including hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B. Through his creative genius, he not only celebrates but also expands the profound musical heritage of Black culture.

As of today, Shakur's music has amassed over 157.6 million streams on Spotify, painting a picture of a deeply resonant artist whose work is connecting on a global scale. His most popular track, "Too Far Close," released in 2022, is a testament to his broad appeal, having achieved more than 30.4 million streams on Spotify alone. This track reflects Shakur’s ability to blend emotive songwriting with captivating melodies, thus delivering a sound that is both innovative and deeply evocative.

"Too Far Close" is part of Shakur's critically acclaimed 2022 release, “It’ll Be Fine.” This project set the groundwork for his ambitious new endeavor, "it’s not you, it’s me." This latter work moves beyond mere music—it's a vibrant canvas on which Shakur explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and personal growth. Through this project, listeners navigate the complex aftermath of a toxic relationship, witnessing Shakur's journey to overcome personal challenges and emerge stronger.

Facing significant personal hurdles early in his career, Shakur made the bold decision to leave school and pursue music full-time. This choice, however, meant he was no longer welcome at his childhood home, leading to a period where he couch-surfed and frequented various studios to hone his craft. These circumstances, though tough, were instrumental in forming valuable collaborations with producers and songwriters. These connections eventually led to the formation of Forever N September, a collective that has played a crucial role in shaping his distinctive sound.

The collective’s synergy is palpable in "it’s not you, it’s me." The project stands out not only for its sonic innovation but also for how it captures Shakur’s introspection and artistic evolution. This album serves as a diary of his emotional landscapes, marking significant points in his career and personal life, showing a relentless pursuit of his music revolution.

Chase Shakur’s work is both a nod to the past and a bold step into the future. His ability to intersect different genres into a coherent and appealing form reimagines what R&B can be. As an artist, he stands out for his deep understanding of musicality and culture, his commitment to authentic expression, and his unyielding courage to tackle personal and societal challenges through his art.

In summary, Chase Shakur is not just crafting songs but weaving a new tapestry of R&B that insists on recognition. With each track and every new project, he invites listeners into a world where music is not just heard but felt, experienced, and pondered—prompting a profound appreciation for the power of art and its impact on personal and collective healing. Chase Shakur is more than an artist; he is a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern R&B.

Genres

: dark r&b

Total plays

302.7 million
Updated on 2025-07-08

Social media links

Monthly listeners

1,192,277

Followers

263,772

Top Cities

  1. United States
    24,273 listeners
  2. United States
    18,486 listeners
  3. Australia
    15,276 listeners
  4. Canada
    15,745 listeners
  5. United States
    15,168 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Too Far Close
Too Far Close
49,285,875 2:59 2022-04-22
too far close
too far close
49,285,875 3:00 2022-06-24
i don't wanna fall in love, it's too late now
i don't wanna fall in love, it's too late now
41,468,828 0:55 2022-06-24
honda civic '98
honda civic '98
34,911,318 3:08 2022-06-24
you need an angel
you need an angel
24,753,094 2:09 2022-06-24
sink or swim
sink or swim
11,149,052 3:12 2023-04-07
WANT ME
WANT ME
10,344,489 3:11 2021-09-01
nite
nite
8,461,425 2:24 2023-09-01
pray slow
pray slow
6,818,991 2:58 2021-07-21
x's n o's
x's n o's
6,204,088 2:26 2023-05-19
comes with the damage
comes with the damage
4,532,942 2:37 2021-12-16
FOCUS ON ME
FOCUS ON ME
3,809,729 2:35 2024-12-16
what u need (angelica's place)
what u need (angelica's place)
3,461,343 2:56 2022-06-24
MHMM
MHMM
3,199,621 4:18 2025-02-07
LIMERENCE
LIMERENCE
3,032,332 2:27 2024-09-20
143
143
2,758,859 2:12 2023-06-16
cascade road
cascade road
2,643,170 2:00 2023-06-16
exit 65
exit 65
2,598,183 1:38 2023-09-01
slide
slide
2,253,100 3:49 2023-06-16
you're so lovely
you're so lovely
2,249,759 2:57 2023-09-01
LUV IN DA 6 (with Smino)
LUV IN DA 6 (with Smino)
2,060,980 3:04 2025-02-07
2ofUs
2ofUs
1,987,212 3:20 2024-11-15
hold you down, when it rains
hold you down, when it rains
1,853,285 2:49 2022-06-24
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
1,834,735 3:11 2024-03-08
YOLANDA
YOLANDA
1,738,972 2:52 2024-03-08
FOCUS ON ME
FOCUS ON ME
1,722,677 2:35 2024-12-16
ysl
ysl
1,528,956 2:17 2023-06-16
no more cryin'
no more cryin'
1,331,848 3:10 2023-06-16
PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS (feat. Destin Laurel)
PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS (feat. Destin Laurel)
1,118,018 2:46 2024-08-16
FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN (with TyFontaine)
FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN (with TyFontaine)
1,024,196 1:49 2025-01-24
Crocodile Tears (feat. Chase Shakur)
Crocodile Tears (feat. Chase Shakur)
982,620 3:14 2024-11-01
no savin'
no savin'
979,871 4:32 2023-06-16
i know you've been lonely
i know you've been lonely
971,672 3:16 2023-06-16
FACE IT
FACE IT
903,571 2:43 2025-02-07
RATHER YOU THAN ME/FLIP A CHECK (feat. Chase Shakur)
RATHER YOU THAN ME/FLIP A CHECK (feat. Chase Shakur)
715,031 4:17 2023-11-03
UNDERCOVER ANGEL
UNDERCOVER ANGEL
597,509 2:45 2025-02-07
WHIP APPEAL 06
WHIP APPEAL 06
593,904 3:04 2020-12-14
CANT SAY
CANT SAY
591,260 5:13 2021-09-15
Foreigner - Remix
Foreigner - Remix
578,201 3:53 2023-11-23
LUV LANGUAGE
LUV LANGUAGE
552,429 2:54 2025-02-07
No Call, No Show
No Call, No Show
548,194 3:07 2020-09-09
Melt Down
Melt Down
546,868 2:23 2018-11-08
Language
Language
515,949 2:42 2021-05-27
Push Me Away
Push Me Away
439,550 1:59 2019-11-29
CAN'T BLOCK DA SUN
CAN'T BLOCK DA SUN
373,789 2:52 2025-02-07
Speed
Speed
368,471 3:14 2020-08-28
Damage!
Damage!
345,694 3:04 2020-11-11
SAYTHATYOUWILL
SAYTHATYOUWILL
331,322 2:18 2025-02-07
WANT U
WANT U
321,471 3:04 2025-02-07
A SONG FOR HER
A SONG FOR HER
320,505 5:14 2025-02-07
MASHUP
MASHUP
297,743 2:40 2024-09-20
But I'll Do It Again
But I'll Do It Again
275,275 2:41 2020-02-14
SEX N SADE
SEX N SADE
229,470 3:18 2025-02-07
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
177,743 1:09 2025-02-07
2ofUs
2ofUs
153,846 3:20 2024-11-15
MHMM - ATL Remix
MHMM - ATL Remix
123,262 4:00 2025-05-09
DRE'S JOINT
DRE'S JOINT
117,596 0:44 2025-02-07
FOCUS ON ME - ATL Remix
FOCUS ON ME - ATL Remix
68,914 3:08 2025-05-09
Olivias Riddim
Olivias Riddim
54,439 2:14 2023-07-30
Contained
Contained
32,647 2:55 2020-06-19
MHMM - Sped Up
MHMM - Sped Up
28,849 3:46 2025-05-09
FOCUS ON ME - Slowed
FOCUS ON ME - Slowed
27,041 3:14 2025-05-09
Fever Dream
Fever Dream
26,323 2:32 2021-01-15
CANT SAY (SLOWED)
CANT SAY (SLOWED)
22,004 5:44 2021-10-20
FOCUS ON ME - Sped Up
FOCUS ON ME - Sped Up
19,509 2:14 2025-05-09
sentimental
sentimental
17,570 3:01 2021-06-18
MHMM - Slowed
MHMM - Slowed
13,359 5:19 2025-05-09
One Day
One Day
9,798 4:27 2018-12-07
i'll always be there for you
i'll always be there for you
4,019 0:27 2023-06-16

New releases

WONDERLOVE (SKATE PACK)
WONDERLOVE (SKATE PACK)
2025-05-09
[Def Jam Recordings]
WONDERLOVE
WONDERLOVE
2025-02-07
[Def Jam Recordings]
WONDERLOVE
WONDERLOVE
2025-02-07
[Def Jam Recordings]
FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN
FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN
2025-01-24
[Def Jam Recordings]
FOCUS ON ME
FOCUS ON ME
2024-12-16
[Def Jam Recordings]
FOCUS ON ME
FOCUS ON ME
2024-12-16
[Def Jam Recordings]
2ofUs
2ofUs
2024-11-15
[Def Jam Recordings]
2ofUs
2ofUs
2024-11-15
[Def Jam Recordings]
Crocodile Tears (feat. Chase Shakur)
Crocodile Tears (feat. Chase Shakur)
2024-11-01
[Trane of Thought Records under exclusive license to UnitedMasters LLC]
LIMERENCE
LIMERENCE
2024-09-20
[Def Jam Recordings]
LIMERENCE
LIMERENCE
2024-09-20
[Def Jam Recordings]
PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS
PASSENGER SEAT PRINCESS
2024-08-16
[Def Jam Recordings]
THE STUNT-MAN PACK
THE STUNT-MAN PACK
2024-03-08
[Def Jam Recordings]
THE STUNT-MAN PACK
THE STUNT-MAN PACK
2024-03-08
[Def Jam Recordings]
Foreigner (Remix)
Foreigner (Remix)
2023-11-23
[Universal Music Canada]
it's not you, it's me... it's love
it's not you, it's me... it's love
2023-09-01
[Def Jam Recordings]
it's not you, it's me... it's love
it's not you, it's me... it's love
2023-09-01
[Def Jam Recordings]
it's not you, it's me
it's not you, it's me
2023-06-16
[Def Jam Recordings]
it's not you, it's me
it's not you, it's me
2023-06-16
[Def Jam Recordings]
x's n o's
x's n o's
2023-05-19
[Def Jam Recordings]
x's n o's
x's n o's
2023-05-19
[Def Jam Recordings]
sink or swim
sink or swim
2023-04-07
[Def Jam Recordings]
sink or swim
sink or swim
2023-04-07
[Def Jam Recordings]
It'll Be Fine
It'll Be Fine
2022-06-24
[Forever N September]
Too Far Close
Too Far Close
2022-04-22
[Chase Shakur]
comes with the damage
comes with the damage
2021-12-16
[Forever N September]
WANT ME
WANT ME
2021-09-01
[Forever N September]
pray slow
pray slow
2021-07-21
[Forever N September]
Language
Language
2021-05-27
[Forever N September]
WHIP APPEAL 06
WHIP APPEAL 06
2020-12-14
[G91 Sound]
Damage!
Damage!
2020-11-11
[Forever N September]
No Call, No Show
No Call, No Show
2020-09-09
[Forever N September]
Speed
Speed
2020-08-28
[Forever N September]
But I'll Do It Again
But I'll Do It Again
2020-02-14
[Forever N September]
Push Me Away
Push Me Away
2019-11-29
[Forever N September]
Melt Down
Melt Down
2018-11-08
[Forever N September]