Shelby Ruger, a Dominican and Black artist, wrote her debut single Deserve It at 14. Influenced by Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, and The Weeknd, her tracks Blue Moons and Heartbreaker stand out, with Heartbreaker hitting 6M+ views on Instagram in 2024. She’s opened for The Philharmonic on the NPR Tiny Desk Tour, collaborated with Yung Romo Beatz & Xris Keys, and played major venues like House of Blues. Through her music and KYP ("Know Your Power"), she inspires others to embrace their true selves.
true selves.