From the studio
Welcome, Niiko.
A new chapter with Niiko. The original announcement introduced the collaboration with Paris Richards on “Many Opps”, scheduled for February 6, 2026.
News & milestones
From the archive.
The stories and milestones from the original Dub J website. Chart positions below reflect the historical dates stated in the archive.
On May 23, 2022 Dub J & Paris Richards album "Queen of the 6ix" charted to #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop. The album debuted at #2 Hip Hop a week earlier. Apple also recognized the album as their #1 Top Hip Hop Album. This is Dub J's 1st #1 charting album.
On April 29, 2022 "I Got You" w/ Paris Richards & Jully Black charted #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop and #3 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres. This is Dub J's 7th #1 charting single release.
On March 3, 2022 "Time" w/ JRDN charted #1 on iTunes Top 100 R&B and #74 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres. This is Dub J's 6th #1 charting single release and first time charting an R&B record.
On December 15, 2021 "Pressure" w/ Dutchess charted #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop and #11 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres. This is Dub J's 5th straight #1 charting single release.
On November 25, 2021 "Look At Me" w/ Paris Richards charted #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop and #9 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres. This is Dub J's 4th straight #1 charting single release.
On Oct 19, 2021 "Ay Ya ya" charted to #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop and to #9 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres chart. This is Dub J's 2nd #1 record with Tara Lord and a first for Yung Tory.
On August 18, 2021 "Praying Remix" charted to #1 on iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop and to #11 on iTunes Top 100 All Genres chart. This is a huge accomplishment and the first time charting for Tara Lord and Roney. We are proud of this accomplishment.
Wish I Could is now available everywhere that streams! Dub J unifies a Toronto A-List roster of JRDN, Maestro Fresh Wes, JD Era, Bizz Loc, Turk, Roney and Jelleestone on a new single speaking out against the rising gun violence in Toronto. “The multigenerational component combined with the life experiences and knowledge that these artists bring to this song is very powerful. I truly believe this is the most important Canadian hip hop record ever made” – Dub J To learn more about the making of this classic record make sure to check out "The Making of Wish I Could" .