ALI SHAH UNLEASHES NEW BILINGUAL SINGLE "BURN BLUE"
ALI SHAH UNLEASHES NEW BILINGUAL SINGLE "BURN BLUE"
The Track Blends Pakistani Music With Western Pop Influences, Leading Up to His Next Project, Boy Blues, Set to Release This Fall.
Los Angeles, CA (August 15, 2025) – Today, rising Queer South-Asian pop artist Ali Shah releases “Burn Blue,” the second single from his sophomore project Boy Blues, set to release later this year. Co-written and produced by Ali and Mingxuan Gao, the bilingual track (English/Urdu) explores commitment through a Queer lens, weaving infectious electronic beats that blend traditional Pakistani music with the artist's Western pop roots.
"This song is about finally feeling sure about your future with a romantic partner, and the rush of emotions that follows commitment," Shah shares. "Being able to communicate that in both English and Urdu/Hindi for the first time is my favorite part of this track."
Boy Blues is the next evolution of the Ali Shah universe. His last EP, The Talking Stage, explored infatuation, romantic confusion, and longing through the lens of someone entering love. Now, Boy Blues dives into the complexity that comes afterward, the intensity of desire, the emotional whiplash of modern queer relationships, and the push-pull of vulnerability and control. The project reflects a wider emotional range, showing Shah experimenting more boldly with tone, production, and perspective. The project's first single, “LEAD BY EXAMPLE,” was spotlighted in Out magazine and Queerty.
Throughout Pride Month 2025, Shah has garnered multiple industry accolades with his single “Girl” included on The Recording Academy’s 2025 Pride Playlist and his recognition as one of INTO’s 25 under 25 honorees as an intersectional trailblazer in pop music, demonstrating the early signs of an artist on the rise.
About Ali Shah:
Ali Shah is a rising independent synth-pop artist from Toronto, Canada, recognized as one of this year's INTO 25 under 25 honorees. Raised in a creative household by his father, singer Zubin Shah, and his mother, Pakistani actress Nargis, Ali has been surrounded by music all his life. His honest storytelling and unique point of view set him apart from other pop artists, deliberately avoiding the polished facade often associated with mainstream pop. Ali describes his music as an autobiographical diary, a snapshot of each era of his life, told through shimmery synth-pop textures, dreamy vocals, and nostalgic 80s pop influences. Beyond the music, Ali is an advocate for greater representation in pop, using his voice to spotlight perspectives that often go unheard in the genre. He hopes to inspire others to embrace their identities and share their stories through music.
Keep Up With Ali Shah:
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