Gurshan Ridley
Gurshan Ridley is a Canadian pop artist known for his unique sound blending pop, R&B, and hip-hop. With a passion for music from a young age.
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Midnight Rush Midnight Rush
Break up, cuz Im bored Break up, cuz Im bored
Should've Known Better Should've Known Better
Ghostin Ghostin
Invented u Invented u
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Gurshan Ridley (born July 22, 2005) is a Canadian pop artist known for his genre-blending sound and advocacy for mental health. Inspired by pop, R&B, and hip-hop artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift, Ridley has developed a unique musical style that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Canadian roots: Ridley was born and raised in Canada, developing a passion for music at an early age.
Record deal: On October 25, 2020, he signed with Young United Records, officially beginning his professional music career.
Musical influences: Ridley credits artists like Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj for shaping his sound.
Mental health advocacy: Open about his struggles with anxiety and depression, Ridley uses his platform to raise awareness and inspire others.
Album Discography
Ridleys discography showcases his evolution as an artist:
Romance (2021): His debut album introduced his signature sound through catchy pop tracks and emotive melodies.
Thank U, Karma (2022): This album achieved significant success, with all 12 tracks charting on the SoundClick Hot 100.
BLUEPRINT (2023): A breakthrough record, with all 16 tracks charting on SoundClick and over 286,000 streams in its first week.
Dangerous Fantasy (2024): Featured new pop elements while maintaining his distinct style, debuting at #1 on top album charts.
Reputation (2025): His fifth studio album, created in just two weeks, is widely regarded as his most successful and record-breaking release. All 12 tracks charted on the SoundClick Hot 100, with the album holding the #1 position for four consecutive months and remaining on the top album charts for eight consecutive months. Within the first four months, Reputation surpassed 306,000 streams across all major platforms, including Audiomack, SoundCloud, YouTube, Audius, and SoundClick. The album established new records for underground artists in Toronto and solidified Ridleys place in the global pop landscape.
Key Career Highlights
Chart domination: From Thank U, Karma to Reputation, Ridley has consistently charted all songs on his albums, with Reputation breaking multiple SoundClick records.
Streaming milestones: Reputation amassed over 306,000 streams within four months across platforms, including a record-breaking day-one performance on Audiomack.
Recognition: Ridley was honored with the Icon Award and Topping Artist title by Young United for his achievements.
Live performances: Known for captivating live audio performances, including special renditions from his Reputation album.
Legacy
Gurshan Ridleys career is defined by innovation, resilience, and record-breaking success. With Reputation, he demonstrated that an underground artist from Toronto could achieve global recognition while reshaping expectations for pop and instrumental music. His music continues to inspire fans worldwide, combining emotive storytelling with a bold, genre-blending sound.
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