Pakistani Music Trends: Hits That Dominated 2024

2024 has given us some significant hits in music, and Talha Anjum became the top of the list.

Talha Anjum has a youth fan following and is known for his unique song lyrics and rapping.

He is one of the emerging artists in the Pakistani music industry and is now leading the charts. He has given rise to hip-hop and contemporary music genres in the Pakistani industry and has gained popularity amongst Pakistani audiences. 

Spotify 2024 Roundup:

The year-end report of Spotify’s top hits includes Talha Anjum and features other Young artists and tracks that have ruled 2024, from Playlists to viral reels. 

These young artists have undoubtedly given new insight into the Pakistani music industry by introducing them to different genres, such as hip-hop, pop, and traditional music.

Let us share with you the top local artists and top local music trends that dominated 2024. 

Top 3 local artists and local tracks of 2024

1. Talha Anjum
2. Umair
3. Atıf Aslam

While these 3 rule the list, other artists have given us songs that made us listen to them on a loop, like Maanu and Annural Khalid. “Jhol” tops the list ( we can’t get enough of this song), as do Hassan Raheem Wishes and Tu hai Kahan by AUR. 

The list goes like this:

1. Jhol by Maanu and Annural Khalid
2. Wishes by Hassan Raheem
3. Tu hai Kahan by AUR

While artists like Talha Anjum, Hassan Raheem, Abdul Hanan, and AUR lead the list, Annural Khalid is known to be the first female artist to be featured on Spotify RADAR this year, 2024, and the most streamed local female Artist in Pakistan. 

Most streamed local songs in Pakistan in 2024

Following the Jhol, Wishes, and Tu hai Kahan, Anuv Jain’s “Husn” and “Jo Tum Mere Ho” are also listed as Pakistan’s most streamed local songs.

Here’s the complete list of popular music tracks:

1. “Jhol” – Maanu ft. Annural Khalid
2. “Wishes” – Hasan Raheem, Umair, and Talwiinder
3. “Tu Hai Kahan” – AUR
4. “Sadqay” – Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, and Nehaal Naseem
5. “Tera Mera Hai Pyar” – Ahmed Jahanzeb
6. “Bikhra” – Abdul Hannan and Rovalio
7. “Long Time No See” – Taimour Baig, Raffey Anwar, and AUR
8. “Come Through” – Umair, Abdullah Maharvi, and Talha Anjum
9. “Shikayat” – AUR
10. “Iraaday” – Abdul Hannan and Rovalio

Final words

It’s incredible to see how Pakistani music trends are evolving, with these young artists creating new genres for Pakistani audiences to enjoy and vibe through. 

And let’s be honest — we’ve all had at least one of these tracks on repeat!

So, which song from this list is your favorite? Or did we miss one you can’t stop listening to? Share your favorite one in the comments below.