Cubanbrown’s Genre-Bending EP Champions Toronto Desi Hiphop and Deep Cultural Connection

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Toronto-based singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer Cubanbrown has never been interested in fitting into molds—and his new EP, Ready for Change, is proof. Led by the lush, groove-soaked single Deep Pyar, the project offers a powerful blend of Toronto hiphop, Desi influences, and multilingual lyricism that reflects the lived experience of the city’s South Asian diaspora. It's at once intimate and expansive, a sonic love letter to identity, community, and evolution.

Throughout Ready for Change, Cubanbrown captures the many layers of the city he calls home: the shifting sounds of Toronto hiphop, the voices of the South Asian underground, the diasporic heartbeat that pulses through subway cars, hookah lounges, and late-night studio sessions. The EP is built on four languages—English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Haryanvi—and touches on themes of connection, authenticity, romance, and self-love. “Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world, and this is sonically reflected in this project,” Cubanbrown explains. “It’s beats inspired by Toronto hiphop, meeting multilingual songwriting that represents South Asians here.”

The lead single, Deep Pyar, is a masterclass in fusion. Produced by Toronto’s Hunnabeats, the track sets a dreamy, underwater tone from the first few seconds—bass-heavy but delicate, grounded but gliding. Over this smooth foundation, Cubanbrown delivers romantic, emotionally rich bars about a love that’s deeper than the ocean. “It’s about expressing the weight of true love,” he says. “Not lust, but the real deal – that ‘Deep Pyar.’”

Lyrically, the track is filled with warmth and clever turns. “Your love is so deep, deeper than a river or a sea,” he raps, setting the tone for a chorus that hits both emotionally and melodically. The line “Next to you honey isn’t sweet, cuz you’re my favorite treat” brings playful charm, while the multilingual flow of English and Urdu adds texture and meaning. Brij Beniwal’s feature brings a layer of buttery Haryanvi melodies that stretch the track’s emotional reach across continents. By the time the Jersey club kicks lift the final chorus, the song has fully bloomed—intimate, global, unforgettable.

But Deep Pyar is just one piece of the puzzle. Across the EP, Cubanbrown invites listeners into a broader movement that’s as much about collaboration as it is about personal storytelling. From Roze’s effortless Punjabi bars on Szns, to Zora Grewal’s infectious energy on IGDTA (I Gotta Do This Again), each track becomes a conversation—a bridge between cultures, genres, and generations. “These collaborations are a reflection of the life I’ve been living and the music I’ve been making,” says Cubanbrown. “It’s my journey to connect more deeply with my South Asian roots while staying true to the Toronto sound.”

Ready for Change is rooted in lived experience—songs sparked during nights in Barcelona, on long drives down Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway, or while sitting in the studio with French producer Arthur “Kasurlaprod.” The beats feel international, the emotions unmistakably local. What Cubanbrown captures is more than a vibe—it’s a moment of cultural shift.

“This EP is literally where I’m at in life and my career – Ready for Change,” he says. “It’s about choosing love over fear, authenticity over validation, and celebrating who we really are. It starts with gratitude and loving yourself.”

And that’s the power of Ready for Change: it’s not just about blending sounds—it’s about uniting worlds. Cubanbrown isn’t just making music; he’s shaping a new narrative for what Desi hiphop can sound like in one of the most diverse cities on earth. With vulnerability, swagger, and a global ear, he’s creating a lane all his own.

With Ready for Change, Cubanbrown announces more than a new release. He signals the rise of Toronto’s Desi hiphop movement—and his place at the front of it.