Spotify Pakistan has unveiled its latest Global Impact list showcasing the top 30 Pakistani tracks making waves internationally in the past six months, announced a press release issued by the company on Friday. Musician Talha Anjum topped the list with his distinct hip-hop hits.
The ranking celebrates artists whose tracks were in heavy rotation outside their home countries. Talha Anjum dominated the genre with a whopping 17 songs in the top 30.
Hip-hop made up over 60% of the top 30 tracks, showcasing how Pakistan’s music scene is making a powerful impact worldwide.
The list also featured major contributions from artists like Shamoon Ismail, Jokhay, JJ47 and superdupersultan, cementing the genre’s influence beyond borders.
Spotify’s Senior Editor for Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, Rutaba Yaqub, said, “It’s incredible to see Pakistani music transcend borders and reach new audiences,” as per the press statement.
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“The dominance of Pakistani hip-hop tracks on the Global Impact List speaks to the genre’s power in storytelling and its growing fan base locally and worldwide. With our handmade curated playlists like A.S.L.I, Desi Hip Hop and nayi bars supporting local talent, we’re excited to see where the next wave of Pakistani artists will go.”
In 2023, Talha Anjum, along with Atif Aslam were the most-streamed Pakistani artists according to Spotify Wrapped.
The popularity of hip-hop in Pakistan has been on a steep rise with its annual consumption growing by over 180%, added the press statement.
2024 Global Impact List Pakistan
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘love lost’
- Bilal Saeed, Talha Anjum - ‘BTDT’ (Been There Done That)
- Jevin Gill, Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘REGRETS’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘smile’
- JANI, Talha Anjum, superdupersultan - ‘Since Tum’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘Heartbreak Kid’
- Zeeshan Ali - ‘Sajna da Dil Torya’
- Rahul Sathu, Talha Anjum - ‘Channa Ve’
- AUR, Taimour Baig - ‘Raastah’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘Departure Lane’
- Shani Arshad - ‘Kaffara’ (Original Score)
- Shamoon Ismail, Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘MUNDE BUSY’
- Ali & Shjr, Ali Raza, Shajjar Hussain - ‘Laykin’
- Shamoon Ismail, Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘fifty enemies’
- Kaifi Khalil, Zack Knight - ‘INTENTIONS’
- Savage, Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘KATTAR KARACHI’
- Farhan Saeed, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - ‘Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai’ - Extended Version
- Abdul Hannan - ‘Khushnaseebi’
- JJ47, Jokhay, Talha Anjum - ‘Moonlight’
- Maanu - ‘Saamnay’
- Atif Aslam, Mithoon, VIBIE - ‘Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein’ - Lofi Flip \ From ‘Zeher’
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - ‘Sunn Mere Dil’ (Original Score)
- Naveed Nashad, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - ‘Ishaq Rangtaari’
- Nizam Torwali, Noorima Rehan, Zeb Bangash - ‘Mehmaan’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘SHOTS FIRED’
- Nimit, Salem Sandhu, Taimour Baig - ‘Unkahi’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘Loneliness’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘Back For More’
- Talha Anjum, Umair - ‘Incurable Sadness’
- JJ47, Jokhay, Talha Anjum - ‘Rainy Nights’
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