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Canada Ruth B is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful pop music and storytelling, establishing a global audience through viral success and critical acclaim.
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Request A ShowCollaboration on the song "28" in 2023, showcasing Ruth B.'s continued musical partnerships with other artists.
Ruth B. joined forces with Stem for Ad Council's She Can STEM Campaign, focusing on engaging fans through impactful artist and brand partnerships.
Ruth B.'s livestream concert performance helped generate $160,000 for MusiCares, supporting musicians and music industry personnel impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a BMI songwriter, Ruth B. captivated audiences at the Alliance for Women in Media Gracie Awards luncheon with a stirring performance.
Ruth B. is signed to Columbia Records, which released her debut EP 'The Intro' and her debut album 'Safe Haven'.
Ruth B.'s second album, 'Moments in Between', was released under Reb Music Productions and Downtown Records.
Ruth B.'s song "Shadows" appeared in the second season of the Netflix series 'Dear White People'. Her original song "Paper Airplanes" was also featured as the leading original song for the Tyler Perry Netflix film, 'A Jazzman's Blues' soundtrack.
Ruth Berhe, known professionally as Ruth B, was born on July 2, 1995, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Her parents emigrated from Ethiopia in the 1980s, and she is fluent in Amharic. Growing up, she described herself as an introvert, working part-time at a local Reitmans clothing store. Her career began in early 2013 by posting short singing videos on Vine. In November 2014, a six-second Vine she posted, inspired by the TV series “Once Upon a Time,” quickly gained popularity with over 84,000 likes in a week. This unexpected success led her to develop the Vine into a full song, titled “Lost Boy,” which she released on YouTube in January 2015. The song became a significant turning point, contributing to her global recognition.
Following the viral success of “Lost Boy,” Ruth B released her debut extended play, “The Intro,” in November 2015. This was followed by her debut album, “Safe Haven,” in May 2017. “Safe Haven” has accumulated over 2.5 billion global streams. The album also featured the track “Dandelions,” which later became a sleeper hit in 2022 due to its resurgence on TikTok, garnering over 2 billion streams on Spotify alone and charting internationally in countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Germany. Her YouTube channel has surpassed 900 million views as of April 2025.
Ruth B’s career progression includes multiple awards and nominations. She won Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2017 Juno Awards, where she was also nominated for Juno Fan Choice Award and Songwriter of the Year. In 2018, she received three nominations at the Juno Awards, including Artist of the Year. Beyond her commercial success, Ruth B has contributed to various projects, such as performing the theme song for the CBC Kids television series “Addison” in 2018 and releasing the song “If I Have a Son” in 2020 in response to the George Floyd murder. Her artistry is characterized by storytelling, drawing inspiration from musical influences like Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, Carole King, and Adele.
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