Spotify features Sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square
Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen has been proudly featured by Spotify on a digital billboard at Times Square, New York, as not only the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador of August, but also as the EQUAL Global ambassador marking a significant moment for South Asian representation on the global stage.
Editor
BLACKPINK teams up with Spotify to celebrate debut anniversary
This August, BLACKPINK fever will be in your area as the iconic global artist celebrates their 8th anniversary. Comprised of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ and LISA, BLACKPINK has dominated global charts with their mega hit songs, capturing the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Mehfooz
Spotify features Tharparkar artist Mai Dhai on Times Square as the EQUAL PK ambassador for June 2024
Following the features of Pakistani music legends like Nadia Hassan as ambassadors of EQUAL Pakistan, Spotify has announced another legendary woman artist, Mai Dhai, a distinguished regional classical singer, as the EQUAL Pakistan ambassador of the month for June. Hailing from Tharparkar, Sindh, Mai Dhai has earned the distinction of not just being the first regional artist to be selected as the ambassador for the signature program for women artists, but is also the first EQUAL PK ambassador for the year 2024 to be featured on the iconic Times Square, New York billboard.
Spotify Pakistan Celebrates World Music Day
On this World Music Day, Spotify is revealing listening data from January to June 2024, showcasing local trends and gravitation towards global music, and treating its fans with a data trove that reveals fascinating insights into the music tastes of Pakistanis. Among the top global most-streamed artists from Pakistani users on Spotify, familiar names like Arijit Singh and Pritam lead the charts, showcasing the country’s affinity for Indian music. Shubh, Sidhu Moose Wala and Karan Aujla complete the list of top five most streamed international artists from Pakistan. These artists highlight cross-border musical preferences and Spotify’s role in promoting cultural exchange.
Sameen Khawaja and REHMA featured as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors
The amplification of women artists from the local music scene continues as Spotify announced Sameen Khawaja and REHMA as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors for April and May respectively. As part of Spotify’s ongoing program that brings to light some of the most aspiring female voices from the country, REHMA’s song, “HYPNOTIC”, will be prominently featured on the EQUAL Pakistan playlist throughout this month.
Spotify reunites with Coke Studio to continue elevating local artists
Two of Pakistan’s most influential music powerhouses, Spotify and Coke Studio Pakistan, have teamed up for the second consecutive season to celebrate local music, talent and culture. On 14 April, Coke Studio Pakistan kicked off Season 15 with another star-studded line-up producing some sensational tracks, and Spotify is ready to offer fans an immersive audio journey with new releases and special curated playlists on the Coke Studio in-app destination, a signature highlight of this partnership on Spotify.
Spotify celebrates a decade of bringing K-Pop to the world
Spotify celebrated the anniversary of its global K-Pop flagship playlist, K-Pop ON! , dedicated to giving listeners a platform to discover and tune in to the best from the genre. To commemorate this milestone, the world’s most popular audio streaming platform launched a special series of Spotify Singles as part of “My first K-POP Crush campaign”, headlined by ENHYPEN, SHOWNU X HYUNGWON (of MONSTA X), and STAYC.
Spotify launches daylist in Pakistan
Spotify’s personalized listening experiences continue as it launches daylist, your day in a playlist, to music lovers in Pakistan.
Spotify reveals Ramadan 2023 streaming insights in Pakistan
With the auspicious month of Ramadan around the corner, Spotify has revealed some compelling insights into the streaming habits of its listeners in Pakistan during the Holy month of 2023.
Spotify Fresh Finds artist Aashir Wajahat hits #1 on Spotify Pakistan’s Weekly Charts with ‘Sadqay’
Depicting the continuous emergence of fresh voices on the musical scene, Spotify revealed that Aashir Wajahat, the multitalented singer and composer as well as the Fresh Finds Pakistan artist for February, achieved a significant milestone with his latest track ‘Sadqay,’ claiming the coveted #1 position on Spotify Pakistan’s Weekly Charts.