Spotify Pakistan ranked Talha Anjum as the country’s most-streamed artist for the past five years, his dominance reflecting a larger shift in Pakistan’s music landscape, where independent hip-hop has moved into the mainstream.

Just yesterday, Spotify Pakistan released the list of top artists in an Instagram post, showing Talha Anjum at the top, followed by Atif Aslam, Umair, Hasan Raheem, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Talhah Yunus, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Abdul Hannan, Maanu, and Asim Azhar.

As one half of the Young Stunners, alongside Talhah Yunus, Anjum has consistently delivered music that blends both sharp lyricism with themes of identity, ambition and social commentary. Over the years, he has delivered several standout tracks including Gumaan, Afsanay, Baaz, Downers at Dusk, and Laam. He also released his single 2AM in London this year.

The music-streaming platform released a rewind of the last five years, including a large artist community engagement for Pakistani musicians as well as streams of over 140 artists in the past year.

The statistics reveal that mainstream pop figures like Atif Aslam and musical icons including Nusrat and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan continued to command massive audiences, while Anjum represented a newer wave that thrives on digital platforms and youth-driven culture.

The platform also unveiled the top Pakistani tracks of the past five years, highlighting major hits including Jhol, Pal Pal, Wishes, Bikhra, Maand, Tu hai kahan, Iraaday, Kahani Suno, Nahi Milta, and Pasoori, all of which have played a key role in shaping Pakistan’s recent music landscape and global streaming presence.