{{Short description|Canadian singer and songwriter (born 2001)}} {{Infobox person | image = Preston_Pablo.jpg | image_upright = | alt = | caption = Preston Pablo 2023 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|4|30}} | birth_place = Timmins, Ontario, Canada | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer * songwriter}} | years_active = 2020–present | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | label = Universal Music Canada, Universal Music Group }} }}
'''Preston Pablo''' (born April 30, 2001) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Timmins, Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chubak |first1=Lydia |title=Two Timmins area singers release songs |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/two-timmins-area-singers-release-songs/ |website=CTV News |date=9 March 2022 |publisher=Bell Media |access-date=16 November 2022}}</ref> He is most noted as a three-time Juno Award nominee at the Juno Awards of 2023, winning the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award,<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/music/junos/junos-2023-full-list-of-winners-1.6772299 "Junos 2023: full list of winners"]. CBC Music, March 11, 2023.</ref> and receiving nods for Single of the Year for "Flowers Need Rain", and the Fan Choice Award.<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/music/junos/news/here-are-all-the-2023-juno-nominees-1.6724343 "Here are all the 2023 Juno nominees"]. CBC Music, January 31, 2023.</ref>
== Early life == Preston Pablo was born on the 30th of April, 2001{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} in Timmins, Ontario to parents of Filipino and Ukrainian ancestry. He was introduced to drums at age 13 and learned to play the guitar at home.<ref name=calvi>{{cite web |last1=Leon |first1=Calvi |title=Young Timmins hitmaker recalls music path ahead of Rum Runners show |url=https://lfpress.com/entertainment/local-arts/young-timmins-hitmaker-recalls-music-path-ahead-of-rum-runners-show |website=London Free Press |publisher=Postmedia Network Inc |access-date=16 November 2022}}</ref> He wrote songs in his teens and released music in high school. At age 17, he made his solo debut "OMO" on various online platforms.
== Career == Montreal-based producers Banx & Ranx discovered Preston through social media and signed him to their label 31 East under Universal Music Canada.<ref name=calvi/> In January 2022, he released his first single, "Don't Break (My Soul)" under Universal Music Canada.
In April 2022, he released the single "Flowers Need Rain".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Jeromme |title=What's Going On: MØ, Trixie Mattel, Preston Pablo, Ike Rhein, Jamie Ray |url=https://biffbampop.com/2022/04/17/whats-going-on-mo-trixie-mattel-preston-pablo-ike-rhein-jamie-ray/ |website=BifBamPop |date=17 April 2022 |access-date=16 November 2022}}</ref> The platinum-selling single reached a Top 5 spot at Top 40 radio in Canada and Top 10 at Hot AC and Mainstream AC.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} He then released "Love You Bad" in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkinson |first1=Kane |title=Rising Pop Star Artist Preston Pablo Returns With Brand New Single "Love You Bad" |url=https://dustyorgan.com/2022/10/21/rising-pop-artist-preston-pablo-returns-with-brand-new-single-love-you-bad/ |website=Dusty Organ |date=21 October 2022 |access-date=16 November 2022}}</ref>
In January 2023, he released the single "Ay Ay Ay".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otero |first=Nicole |date=2023-01-18 |title=Preston Pablo - AY AY AY |url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2023/01/music/tracks-preston-pablo-ay-ay-ay/ |access-date=2023-03-21 |website=EUPHORIA. |language=en-US}}</ref> He also participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.<ref>Brent Furdyk, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230302170512/https://etcanada.com/news/972900/feel-out-loud-alessia-cara-serena-ryder-more-canadian-artists-collaborate-on-new-single-promoting-youth-mental-health-initiative/ "Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative"]. ''Entertainment Tonight Canada'', March 2, 2023.</ref>
In February 2023, he featured on Lili-Ann De Francesco's song "IDC (Reprise)". In March 2023, he featured on Ikky's song "Ain't No Sunshine" along with Himmat Sandhu.<ref name="outnowmagazine.com">{{cite web | url=https://outnowmagazine.com/preston-pablo-for-keeps/ | title=Preston Pablo is Taking over the Pop Music Scene with New Single 'For Keeps' | date=14 May 2023 }}</ref>
In April 2023, he opened for SonReal's western Canadian dates.<ref>London Music Hall, [https://stayhappening.com/e/sonreal-nobodys-happy-all-the-time-tour-w-sol-andamp-preston-pablo-march-23rd-E2ISV21FHEY "SonReal - Nobody's Happy All The Time Tour w/Sol & Preston Pablo"], March 23, 2023.</ref>
In May 2023, he released the single "For Keeps".<ref name="outnowmagazine.com"/>
In August 2023, Pablo featured on Karan Aujla's Punjabi pop song "Admirin' You", produced by Pablo's close friend Ikky. This song is a single from Aujla's studio album, ''Makin' Memories''.
In September 2023, Pablo released his single "Believe".
In December 2023, he released his latest single, "Dance Alone".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Preston Pablo Has Canada's Hot New Radio Hit {{!}} Billboard Canada |url=https://ca.billboard.com/preston-pablo-has-canada-s-hot-new-radio-hit |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=ca.billboard.com |language=en}}</ref> In April 2024, he released a remixed afrobeats version of his single "Dance Alone" featuring Qing Madi and Nonso Amadi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PRESTON PABLO ENLISTS QING MADI AND NONSO AMADI FOR HIS REMIX OF "DANCE ALONE" – Press Releases – Universal Music Canada |url=https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/preston-pablo-releases-afro-beats-remix-of-dance-alone-with-qing-madi-and-nonso-amadi/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=www.universalmusic.ca}}</ref>
In March 2024, Pablo supported Jon Vinyl on The Heartbreak Hill Tour.
In May 2024, Pablo released another remix of "Dance Alone" featuring Juliana.
In February 2026, Pablo released his latest single, "Cause I Do".
==Discography== ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+List of extended plays, with selected details ! Title ! Details |- ! scope="row"| ''She Tried It''<br>{{small|(with Pablø)}} | * Released: October 23, 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/she-tried-it-single/1536766751|title=She Tried It - Single by Preston Pablo & pablø|website=Apple Music|access-date=February 2, 2024}}</ref> * Label: SauceOnly * Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Dance Alone'' | * Released: January 31, 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dance-alone-ep/1727178931|title=Dance Alone - EP by Preston Pablo|website=Apple Music|access-date=February 2, 2024}}</ref> * Label: Universal Music Group * Format: Digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Anywhere but Here'' | * Released: October 25, 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/anywhere-but-here-ep/1767638928|title=Anywhere But Here - EP by Preston Pablo|website=Apple Music|access-date=October 12, 2024}}</ref> * Label: 31 East Inc., Universal Music Canada * Format: Digital download |}
===Charted singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of charted singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| CAN<br /><ref>Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100: * "Flowers Need Rain": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2022-08-27/|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of August 27, 2022|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 27, 2023}} * "For Keeps": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2023-09-02/|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 2, 2023|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 29, 2023}} * "Dance Alone": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2024-03-30/|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 30, 2024|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 26, 2024}} * "Cause I Do": {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2026-05-23/|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 23, 2026|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 20, 2026}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| SUR<br><ref>{{cite web |date=October 30, 2024 |title=Top 40 – 31 okt 7 nov 2024 |trans-title=Top 40 – October 31 to November 7, 2024 |url=https://nationaletop40.sr/top40-31-okt-tot-7-nov-2024/ |access-date=October 30, 2024 |publisher=Nationale Top 40 Suriname|language=nl}}</ref> ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| TUR<br>Int.<br>Air.<br><ref>{{Cite tweet|user=RadiomonitorTR|number=1771101007378042983|date=22 March 2024 |title= Radiomonitor Türkiye Uluslararası Listesi Dinlenme Adedi bazında...!! 12. Hafta Top10 |trans-title= Radiomonitor Turkey's International Chart based on number of listens...!!! Week 12 Top10 |access-date=29 May 2024 |link=https://x.com/RadiomonitorTR/status/1771101007378042983 |language=tr}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| "Flowers Need Rain"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Banx & Ranx)</span> | 2022 | 9 || — || — | * MC: 4× Platinum<ref name="MC">{{cite certification|region=Canada|artist=Preston Pablo|access-date=November 25, 2023}}</ref> | rowspan="2"| ''Dance Alone'' |- ! scope="row"| "For Keeps" | rowspan="3" | 2023 | 59 || — || — | |- ! scope="row" | "Admirin' You"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Karan Aujla and Ikky)</span> | 29 || — || — | * MC: Gold<ref name="MC"/> | ''Making Memories'' |- ! scope="row" | "Dance Alone" | 67 || 10 || 4 | * MC: Gold<ref name="MC" /> | ''Dance Alone'' and ''Anywhere but Here'' |- ! scope="row" | "Cause I Do" | 2026 | 88 || — || — | | {{Non-album single}} |- | colspan="7" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" |+ List of awards and nominations for Preston Pablo ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Result |- ! rowspan="5" |2023 | rowspan="3" |Juno Awards |Breakthrough Artist |Himself | {{won}} |- |Juno Award for Single of the Year |''Flowers Need Rain'' | {{nom}} |- |Juno Fan Choice Award |Himself | {{nom}} |- |rowspan="2"|SOCAN Awards |No. 1 Song Award |''Flowers Need Rain'' | {{won}} |- |Anglophone Popular Music Award |''Flowers Need Rain'' | {{won}} |- ! rowspan="2" |2025 | rowspan="2" |Juno Awards |TikTok Juno Fan Choice | |Nominated |- |Pop Album of the Year |''Anywhere But Here'' |Nominated |}
===Listicles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;" |+Name of publisher, name of listicle, year(s) listed, and placement result |- ! scope="col" | Publisher ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Listicle ! scope="col" | Placement ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" |''Forbes'' |2023 |30 Under 30 Local: Toronto |{{won|Placed}} |<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Yvonne Lau |date=August 9, 2023 |title= 30 Under 30 Local 2023: Toronto |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesunder30team/2023/08/09/30-under-30-local-2023-toronto/ |access-date=August 22, 2023 |magazine=Forbes |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[https://macleans.ca/culture/preston-pablo-is-the-canadian-rb-crooner-on-everyones-spotify-playlist/ Preston Pablo is the Canadian R&B crooner on everyone's Spotify playlist] *[https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/preston-pablo-hypes-taco-bell-s-messy-together-campaign-1.19556341 Preston Pablo Hypes Taco Bell's 'Messy Together' Campaign] *[https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2023/03/16/new-noise-preston-pablo/ New Noise: Preston Pablo. The Canadian frontrunner talks 2022, his signature sound, and what's to come] * {{IMDb name|nm14327413}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pablo, Preston}} Category:21st-century Canadian male singers Category:21st-century Canadian singers Category:Canadian pop singers Category:Canadian people of Filipino descent Category:Canadian people of Ukrainian descent Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Timmins Category:Singers from Ontario Category:Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year winners Category:2001 births