As 2024 comes to a close, Spotify finally revealed Wrapped 2024, highlighting the music that the world and Pakistan listened to.
This years’ Wrapped celebrates the artists, songs and trends that made 2024 a record breaking year.
This year, rapper, singer and lyricist Talha Anjum has made history by becoming the most streamed local artist in Pakistan for 2024, surpassing Atif Aslam, who held the top spot for three consecutive years.
Talha Anjum has become a leading figure in Pakistan’s hip-hop scene, starting with just a phone and his passion for rap, he quickly rose from the underground to mainstream success.
Young Stunners, a duo featuring Talha Anjum and Talha Yonus, made history by becoming the first Pakistani artist to perform at the prestigious Billboard event in Melbourne, Australia.
Rising star Umair is in second place and the legendary Atif Aslam is in third. The iconic Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and dynamic Talhah Yunus complete the top five local artists in Paksitan.
Other prominent names included Abdul Hannan, AUR Band, Hasan Raheem and Maanu, highlighting the diverse talent in Pakistan’s music scene.
When it comes to the most streamed international artist of 2024 in Pakistan, Indian singer Arijit Singh is still the most streamed international artists, followed by Pritam, Karan Aujla, Shubh, and Sidhu MooseWala. Talha Anjum, Umair, and Atif Aslam also made the list, ranking sixth, ninth, and tenth.
Spotify named Annural Khalid, the first female artist featured on its RADAR this year, as Pakistan’s top female artist of 2024, marking her as a leader in the music industry.
Spotify’s Pakka Hit Hai (Top Artist 2024) are given below:
1. Kaun Talha by Talha Anjum
2. COME THROUGH by Umair, Adullah Maharvi and Talha Anjum
3. Dil Diya Gallan
4. Mere Rashke Qamar by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
5. SHIKWA by Talha Anjum and Jokhay