Daily Times

In a remarkable achievement, Talha Anjum, the talented rapper and singer from Pakistan, has topped Spotify’s 2024 list of the most-streamed local artists in Pakistan, surpassing Atif Aslam, who had held the crown for three years in a row. This year’s list also highlighted Umair, who secured second place, while Atif Aslam came in third. The increase in local music consumption is reflected in Spotify’s report, which shows a 54 percent rise in Pakistani listeners tuning in to homegrown music. Notably, the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, known for his soulful qawwali performances, also made it into the top five, marking a historic moment for Pakistani music. “Jhol,” a song by Mannu and Annural Khalid, became the most-streamed local track of 2024, while Anuv Jain’s “Husn” topped the global charts. The top albums list also witnessed a diverse mix of genres, with Umair’s “Rockstar without a Guitar” leading the pack, followed by Talha Anjum’s “Open Letter” and Imran Khan’s “Unforgettable.”