Yashal Shahid announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Ambassador
The “Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay” OST singer has battled her way to become a rising sensation amongst the youngsters redefining the local music scene Commanding a deep, mystical voice, Yashal Shahid is carrying forward the baton for female musicians across Pakistan as Spotify’s EQUAL Ambassador for the month of August 2023. In line with…
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Fresh Finds Pakistan: Spotify’s Signature Program Celebrates two years
“Beqadra” by Nehaal Naseem, “Sukoon” by Hassan & Roshaan and Shae Gill, and “Kismat” by HASHAM and Rovalio soared to the top three spots captivating listeners far beyond Pakistan and emerging as the most exported songs from Fresh Finds Two years ago, Spotify introduced Fresh Finds Pakistan, a revolutionary program that not only nurtured emerging…
Almost a Quarter of All Streams on Spotify Pakistan Are Hip-Hop
Young Stunners, Rap Demon, superdupersultan and Eva B continue to dominate the local hip-hop scene with their powerful compositions and trendy beats as the latest cache of Spotify data reveals fresh trends In a grand tribute to the monumental cultural phenomenon that is hip-hop, Spotify is excited to announce the launch of the “Hip-Hop Turns…
Spotify celebrates this Independence Day by paying tribute to the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
The audio streaming platform is introducing an upgraded version of a playlist dedicated to the Sufi music maestro who continues to inspire and entertain generation after generation nearly two decades after his passing, and is fondly remembered by fans As Pakistan celebrates this Independence Day with zeal and fervor, Spotify is honoring “Shehnshah-e-Qawwali” and the…
Spotify Brings AI DJ to Users in Pakistan
Supporting a core vision of customizing listenership experiences for audiences across 50 markets including Pakistan DJ is an entirely new way to enjoy personalized music with AI-Powered commentary Spotify is taking personalization to a whole new level with AI DJ available right in their pockets. DJ is a unique offering that gives users an insanely…
“Nahin Milta” by Bayaan becomes the Top Pakistani Song on Spotify
Highlighting inner turmoil and frustrations, and echoing that occasional feeling of loneliness and isolation, “Nahin Milta” by Pakistani alt-rock band Bayaan is resonating strongly with audiences catapulting the tale-of-life song to No.1 in Daily Top Songs in Pakistan, No. 5 in Weekly Top Pakistani songs and No.18 on Spotify Charts this week. In the last…
From “Trust Issues” to Global Stardom: Annural Khalid is Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for July 2023
Although her first album is expected to come out later this year, Annural Khalid is already a well-known name in the local music scene From humble beginnings, Annural Khalid has risen through the ranks to become Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the month of July 2023 owing to her soulful compositions and heart-touching voice. As…
Celebrating South Asian Music: Spotify reveals how ‘Desi Music’ is captivating listeners across the globe
Ali Sethi and Irfan Junejo share their favourite South Asian tracks on Spotify’s Spotlight From July 18 to August 17, South Asians celebrate their culture, heritage, and traditions in month-long festivities regarded as ‘South Asian Heritage Month’. And once again, Spotify is honoring one of the strongest cultural elements of the region; music, in its…
Aima Baig shines at Spotify’s Times Square billboard as the latest EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador
A soulful and charming voice that has become a household name in the country, Aima Baig featured as EQUAL Pakistan’s Ambassador for the month of June, and like other EQUAL Ambassadors before her, Aima is also shining bright on Spotify’s digital billboard in Times Square, NYC. Her track “Aey Zindagi” has been highlighted on Spotify’s…
The Muse and the Mood are Mellow on Spotify Pakistan
On this World Music Day, Spotify reveals some easy listening trends observed via user generated playlists While the world celebrates the day that is set aside for honoring music, Spotify reveals that love, romance, and heart are some of the themes that listeners are enjoying the most on Spotify. Pulling away gently at the chords…