Musicians that should be in your playlist on loop

Up and coming musical talent that is taking Pakistan By Storm

Hassan Raheem

Hassan Raheem is a man of many talents he is a doctor recently having graduated from medical college, he is also a videographer with him starting out on youtube posting vlogs, but what he has garnered most attention and fame for is his music. Hassan Raheem blasted onto the scene with songs like Joona and Aisey Kaisey, which were bangers not just because they cashed in on the modernization of the love song genre but also because of the music videos he chose to post them with. Here a man was dancing and singing in public roads and super markets in Karachi. The videos had an underlying message to them that you can listen and jam out to music no matter where you are. This really resonated with people and since then he has not slowed down coming out with hit after hit. His most recent accolade is his collaboration with coke studio, releasing another hit i.e. Peechei Hatt. Part of Hassan’s appeal is also in the fact that you really don’t know what to expect from a new song before you hear it. He has perfected the art of making each piece of work sound completely unique. If you have not heard a song of his yet you should really consider it ASAP or risk becoming a social outcast considering the rate at which he is growing.

Shae Gil

Shae Gill entered stardom almost overnight.  She was a hostelite that used to post small snippets of her singing songs on Instagram for fun. Until one fateful day when coke studio slid into her dm’s and asked her to collaborate with them. In probably one of the greatest musical debuts of Pakistani history she released Pasoori with the brilliant Ali Sethi, and the rest as they say was history. The song was a hit in every way having worldwide views, and even being featured in a Miss Marvel episode. She has said in interviews that she did not expect the song to blow up the way it did, however considering this is just the start of her mainstream music career everyone is on the edge of their seats to see what she has in store next.

Bayaan

Pakistan’s rock bands have often added a soofi touch to their music, making it their most defining feature. Bayaan is a band that is re-writing this trope for a generation the same way Noori did a generation before. They have slowed down the pace of their music made it less about angst and rebellion and more about emotions we feel on a daily basis. They have also not strayed too far from Pakistani musical culture covering songs like Aaj Bazaar Mein, but adding a new age twist to them. The funny thing is that their journey all started with a little show called Battle Of The Bands. Usually contestants on such shows (the ones that do not win) end up going into obscurity never to be seen again. However, Bayaan through the competition generated an extremely loyal fan following that refused to let them stop making music. This band if any out of this list is probably the most likely to to define our generation and we are all for it.

Maanu

Maanu has a history with music he started out as a DJ trying to make a few extra bucks on the side but he knew that music is something he always wanted to do. He would go to open mics and rap and sing to sometimes a handful of people. This was until the day he found his true calling, rap music. Maanu completely turned the scene around with hit after hit like CGPA and Rambo. His music is not for everyone it appeals to a very specific community of persons however, the beat and execution of his lyrics is something anyone can get behind. He also makes music that makes you feel something, if you listen to melancholic and you don’t then you should genuinely listen to it again because sooner or later you relate to his lyrics.

Faris Shafi

Faris Shafi is the brother of Meesha Shafi, and you would think in the shadow of such a giant beautiful tree not even a seedling could grow. Faris however, proves this analogy wrong he has shown to the world that much like his sister he too can do anything. His music is angst incarnate, think slim shady if he was born on the streets of Karachi. The man has a way of making music that makes you laugh, angry and hyped at the same time. Honestly, some of the best Pakistani music you can have on your playlist for your next work out. He releases music sparingly however, you should keep your nose up for when he does because it will be nothing if not worth it.

Pakistani music is evolving gone and this does not mean that bangers like Nach Panjaban or Aaj Kiss Gali Ja Rahai Ho have no place in the music world it simply means that, the voice of a generation is coming out in full force. It is beautiful and these artists represent that voice. You should completely open up your streaming app and play a song and you will exactly get what the above statement means.