Phoenix Rapper NUBS of Odd Squad Family Shares New Video For “Wayne Gretzky” Featuring King Dayo

Phoenix-based rapper NUBS, one-third of the hip-hop group Odd Squad Family alongside A-Factor and Snowman, has shared his new single and video “Wayne Gretzky”, off his debut solo album ABLED.

NUBS, which is an acronym for Normally Underestimated By Sight, was born with a rare condition, leaving him without arms or legs. His experience growing up without limbs lead to enduring bullying and teasing. Instead of submitting to the pressure and letting life get him down, NUBS resorted to music. “Using my emotions as a compass I navigated into a whole new realm of singing, and songwriting. For years I have let my experiences drive the inspiration for my music, but with this album, I focused more on the feelings of my life and let those drive me to make this body of work,” he shares.

The new focus single continues his journey of self-acceptance and confidence, drawing from the Great One as a source of inspiration to pass onto his fans. He explains, “The day I made this song I was going through some internal struggles, and doubt, and at some point in my wallowing I opened my phone and started reading my social media comments: “You literally saved my life”, “You make my day every time I see your videos”, “Please never stop”, “My kids get bullied, so I showed them your song ‘Bully’ and now they look up to you so much”. These comments were the inspiration for this song. It reminds me every day to never let your moments slip away, own them, and go for what you want!”

His unwavering delivery and expressive lyricism gives the song its punch, rounded out by King Dayo’s guest verse. With its accompanying music video, the pair perform from a mansion in the desert, bringing along the Odd Squad crew.

Reflecting on the album as a whole, NUBS comments, “ABLED is such a package full of meaning. Not only does it describe me in one word people might not use for me at first glance, but it sets the tone right away for what you are about to witness when seeing me.”

Continuing, he shares, “My whole life I have been looked at as “disabled” or “handicapped” but I was raised to believe that with hard work I can do anything. With this being my debut solo album, I wanted to name it something that not only described me, but also inspires people just based on what it could mean to them. No matter how different or alike you might be to others, everyone can relate to feeling like they aren’t good enough, or able to be successful. This whole album is here to remind you that you are good enough, and that you are ABLED!”

Watch “Wayne Gretzky” below: