In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Hailey Houston and her brand new single titled “Smoke Up A Dubb”.
Rising Canadian talent Hailey Houston is lighting up the airwaves with her brand-new single “Smoke Up a Dubb”—a bold, bass-driven Pop Hip Hop/Rap anthem that blends infectious energy with lyrical bite. Hailing from Kitchener, Ontario—affectionately known as KDUBBS—Hailey is fast becoming a name to watch in the music world, and this track is her most electric statement yet.
Crafted entirely in her home studio on Bandlab, “Smoke Up a Dubb” is a burst of creative spontaneity born from a smoke session with her friend Lisa. What started as laughs, cupcakes, and carefree vibes quickly turned into a track brimming with attitude and swagger. “It was just a vibe,” Hailey shares. “One moment we’re joking about buttercups, the next I’m penning this hook that felt like it had to exist.”
And exist it does—with a punchy baseline, head-turning FX, and a hook that latches onto your brain and refuses to let go. It’s playful, it’s fierce, and it’s 100% Hailey. Like the rest of her upcoming album Motel, “Smoke Up a Dubb” showcases her signature style: emotionally unfiltered, energetically charged, and unapologetically real.
Houston’s entry into music in 2022 came from a place of profound grief and transformation. During the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hailey endured unimaginable personal losses—becoming a widow three times, losing her best friend, her sister, and the devastating separation from her two daughters. Music became her sanctuary, and from that pain, a fierce creative voice emerged.
With vocal stylings that echo the soul of Amy Winehouse, the range of Mariah Carey, and the commanding presence of Beyoncé, Hailey Houston delivers a sound that’s both timeless and trendsetting. Her blend of Jazz, Blues, Pop, Alternative, and Hip Hop sets her apart in a crowded field of imitators. But what truly defines Hailey is her truth—raw, lived-in, and fearless.
“Smoke Up a Dubb” is more than a track—it’s a celebration of presence, of being bold enough to laugh, dance, and take up space in a world that’s tried to shrink you. It dares the listener to catch up, to memorize every lyric, to move like nobody’s watching—and to own their story like Hailey owns hers.
Listen below: