“I always knew I get paid to be me eventually…”

Bobby Brugal, also known as Cashtro Crosby, is a Pittsburgh-born, Ottawa-based artist, host, and creative entrepreneur whose career spans music, culture, and live entertainment across North America.

Born in January 1989 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brugal’s journey has taken him from his roots in Pittsburgh to establishing a cross-border presence in Canada. Now based in Ottawa, with influence shaped by time in Montreal and New York City, his identity—often described as “Pittsburgh to Parliament”—reflects a blend of American grit and Canadian opportunity.

Emerging in the late 2000s under the name Cashtro Crosby, he built a strong independent foundation through projects like The Crosby Show, Crosbyfication, Rasta Monsta, and No Kids, No Felonies. His early momentum led to performances alongside major artists including Action Bronson, Jadakiss, French Montana, Big Sean, Wale, Curren$y, and Joe Budden, with shows across Canada and the U.S., including SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Cashtro Crosby’s catalog has accumulated over 1 million streams across platforms, establishing a loyal base and a respected name in the independent hip-hop space.

In his current evolution as Bobby Brugal, he has expanded beyond music into a multi-dimensional brand. Over the past two years, he has become a key live personality as a host for the Ottawa BlackJacks, bringing energy and cultural presence to professional sports entertainment.

He is also the founder of PVSTLIFE Products, a clothing brand that reflects his lifestyle, mindset, and creative vision—bridging music, fashion, and identity.

Musically, Brugal continues to build momentum with releases including Super Sonics and Uncle Snooky’s Laundromat, with standout records like “Heat in the Kitchen” gaining traction and contributing to the growth of his streaming presence.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with producers and creatives including Skindeep (a longtime collaborator since Rasta Monsta), AllThingsHip (Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail), 80Rock, MessemUpBeats, City Fidelia, DJ Mes, and Matte Glamour, each contributing to the evolution of his sound.

From stages to arenas, studios to branding, Bobby Brugal represents a new-era independent artist—one who doesn’t just create music, but builds culture, community, and longevity around it.