Pakistani hip-hop artist Talha Anjum has been ranked as the country’s most-streamed artist for the fifth consecutive year, according to Spotify Pakistan’s recently published five-year “Wrapped” review. The platform announced the results via an Instagram post, highlighting long-term streaming trends across the country’s music industry.
The latest ranking places Anjum at the top of the list, followed by Atif Aslam, Umair, Hasan Raheem, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Talha Yunus, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Abdul Hannan, Maanu and Asim Azhar. The list reflects a mix of contemporary pop artists, hip-hop performers, and established classical and playback singers.
Spotify Pakistan Top Artists (Five-Year Summary)
| Rank | Artist |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talha Anjum |
| 2 | Atif Aslam |
| 3 | Umair |
| 4 | Hasan Raheem |
| 5 | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| 6 | Talha Yunus |
| 7 | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan |
| 8 | Abdul Hannan |
| 9 | Maanu |
| 10 | Asim Azhar |
Talha Anjum, a member of the hip-hop duo Young Stunners alongside Talha Yunus, has played a significant role in popularising independent rap music in Pakistan. His work is noted for its lyrical focus on identity, ambition and social realities. Among his widely recognised tracks are “Gumaan”, “Afsanay”, “Baaz”, “Downers at Dusk” and “Laam”. In the current year, he also released a single titled “2AM in London”.
Spotify Pakistan’s five-year analysis further indicates that more than 140 Pakistani artists experienced substantial streaming activity over the past year alone, reflecting a broad and increasingly active digital audience base for local music.
The rankings also underline the continued popularity of established figures. Atif Aslam remains one of the most prominent contemporary pop vocalists in the country, while Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan continue to command significant posthumous and ongoing streaming engagement, respectively, representing Pakistan’s classical and Sufi music traditions.
In addition to artist rankings, Spotify also published a list of the most-streamed songs over the five-year period. These include “Jhol”, “Pal Pal”, “Wishes”, “Bikhra”, “Munda”, “Tu Hai Kahan”, “Iraday”, “Kahani Suno”, “Nahi Milta” and “Pasoori”. The selection illustrates a blend of mainstream pop, indie, and fusion tracks that have contributed to shaping Pakistan’s contemporary music landscape on global streaming platforms.
Overall, the data reflects a diversified music ecosystem in Pakistan, where digital streaming continues to influence listening patterns and elevate both emerging and established artists across multiple genres.