Ruben Young is a Canadian R&B/soul singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is best known for his debut EP Dreamstate, which features the online hit, "Rachel Green" with American rapper Hodgy from Odd Future, his collaborations with Grammy nominee Lord Quest, Terrell Morris and JUNO winning rapper/producer Classified.
Recently named Apple Music's New Artist of the Week in Canada, Young's independent releases (through his own label, Young + Lucky) have earned him over five million streams, and a place on stages such as Ones To Watch, and as direct support for international artists such as touring with pop-star Kiesza in 2019, Akon, The Chainsmokers, Jarreau Vandal, Nelly, Phony Ppl, Classified (rapper), Jocelyn Alice, and more.
From features on Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1 Extra, CBC Music, to steady rotation on Stingray and Canadian radio, and performing at premier showcases such as School Night (Toronto) and NXNE, Ruben's sound continues to grow - establishing him as one of the top rising soul artists out of Canada.
Ruben is also known as an emerging topline songwriter, having written "Psycho" and "Dear Dad" on "Dirty Pretty Things" the debut album by Canadian pop-star, Delaney Jane, and "Take Me Over" by Shaun Frank.