Talha Anjum Crowned Spotify’s ‘Mr Most Streamed’ of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Spotify has pulled back the curtain on its much-anticipated Wrapped statistics, painting a vivid picture of the year’s musical landscape both in Pakistan and around the globe. And in a defining moment for the local music scene, rapper Talha Anjum has officially clinched the title of Pakistan’s most-streamed artist of the year.

Anjum’s musical hustle, coupled with his lyrical finesse, has clearly resonated with fans. After a three-year reign by Atif Aslam, Anjum has now risen to the top, cementing his place as a modern icon of Pakistani music. True to his self-proclaimed moniker, ‘Mr Most Streamed,’ the rapper has made 2024 his year.

Joining him at the pinnacle are Umair, the breakout sensation who takes the second spot, and the evergreen Atif Aslam, rounding out the top three. Legends like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Talhah Yunus complete Pakistan’s top five most-streamed artists, a testament to the nation’s deep and diverse musical roots.

Other names lighting up the charts include Abdul Hannan, AUR, Hasan Raheem, and Maanu, each carving out their unique space in listeners’ hearts and playlists.

Pakistan’s Global Playlist

On the international front, familiar faces continue to dominate. Arijit Singh maintains his firm grip as the most-streamed international artist in Pakistan, followed by Pritam, Karan Aujla, Shubh, and Sidhu Moose Wala. But local talent made its presence felt on the global stage too, with Talha Anjum, Umair, and Atif Aslam securing spots among the top ten international artists streamed in Pakistan.

Annural Khalid, who made history earlier this year as the first Pakistani woman featured on Spotify’s RADAR, capped off a stellar year as the country’s top female artist of 2024. Her trailblazing journey reflects the growing influence of women in Pakistan’s music scene.

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Songs That Defined 2024

Topping the list of most-streamed tracks by Pakistani artists is Jhol, the entrancing duet by Maanu and Annural Khalid. Hot on its heels are Wishes by Hasan Raheem, Umair, and Talwiinder, and Tu Hai Kahan by AUR. Emerging artists like Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, and Nehaal Naseem also made their mark with Sadqay, while Abdul Hannan and Rovalio’s chart-toppers Bikhra and Iraaday remained crowd favorites.

For international tracks, Anuv Jain’s heartfelt ballad Husn claimed the top spot in Pakistan, followed by Jhol and Jain’s equally evocative Jo Tum Mere Ho.

Albums That Stole the Spotlight

When it comes to full-length releases, Umair’s ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR emerged as the album of the year, a testament to his genre-defying creativity. Talha Anjum’s Open Letter and Imran Khan’s Unforgettable followed closely, proving their enduring appeal. Timeless works like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Reformed and Asim Azhar’s BEMATLAB also held their own, reaffirming the depth of Pakistan’s musical heritage.

The Rise of Pakistani Hip-Hop

Pakistani hip-hop has witnessed an unprecedented surge in popularity, thanks in part to Spotify’s relaunch of the A.S.L.I playlist. With an 80% increase in monthly listeners, the genre’s explosive growth is a reflection of its powerful storytelling and infectious energy.

As the year ends, the 2024 Wrapped data isn’t just a recap of streams and stats — it’s a love letter to the artists and fans shaping the future of music in Pakistan. Whether through lyrical mastery, genre experimentation, or timeless anthems, Pakistani music is thriving, and the world is listening.

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Find the complete list below:

Most-streamed local artists in Pakistan

Talha Anjum
Umair
Atif Aslam
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Talhah Yunus
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
AUR
Hasan Raheem
Abdul Hannan
Maanu

Most-streamed local songs in Pakistan

‘Jhol’ by Maanu, Annural Khalid
‘Wishes’ by Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder
‘Tu hai kahan’ by AUR
‘Sadqay’ by Aashir Wajahat, NAYEL, Nehaal Naseem
‘Tera Mera Hai Pyar’ by Ahmed Jahanzeb
‘Bikhra’ by Abdul Hannan, Rovalio
‘Long time no see’ by Taimour Baig, Raffey Anwar, AUR
‘COME THROUGH’ by Umair, Abdullah Maharvi, Talha Anjum
‘Shikayat’ by AUR
‘Iraaday’ by Abdul Hannan, Rovalio

Most-Streamed Songs in Pakistan

‘Husn’ by Anuv Jain
‘Jhol’ by Maanu, Annural Khalid
‘Jo Tum Mere Ho’ by Anuv Jain
‘Ishq’ by Faheem Abdullah, Rauhan Malik, Amir Ameer
‘Wishes’ by Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder
‘Tu hai kahan’ by AUR
‘Pehle Bhi Main’ by Vishal Mishra, Raj Shekhar
‘King Shit’ by Shubh
‘One Love’ by Shubh
‘9:45’ by Prabh Singh, Jay Trak, Rooh Sandhu

Most-Streamed Local Albums in Pakistan

ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR by Umair
Open Letter by Talha Anjum
Unforgettable by Imran Khan
Reformed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
BEMATLAB by Asim Azhar
Most-Streamed Albums in Pakistan
Making Memories by Karan Aujla, Ikky
Still Rollin by Shubh
Moosetape by Sidhu Moose Wala
Ghost by Diljit Dosanjh

ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR by Umair

Spotify has also shared its top music for the year, defined by age brackets, exclusively with Images, alongside its top songs in the A.S.L.I playlist. Here is the data: