Who is the best current singer in Pakistan?

[Sher Khan]

I feel like singing and music has lost its charm over the years in Pakistan. Even the okay singers like atif aslam and ali zafar are now focussed on movie OSTs and not on producing original music.

Who in your view (from those still alive) can be considered the best singer in ?

For me personally, I’d go with Abrar Ul Haq. He is immensely talented and his songs like “nach punjaban” “kinnay kinnay jaana billo de ghar” symbolise Pakistani culture and provide nostalgia.

Who in your view (from those still alive) can be considered the best singer in Pakistan?

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

Sajjad Ali.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Only 90s kids will remember this song. This song is worth listening ' BILLO De Ghar"

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We started the global Punjabi song trend and we should be proud of it: Abrar ul Haq

When Abrar ul Haq burst onto the nation's TV screens with Billo De Ghar in 1995, he became an instant household name with his innovative twist on Punjabi music. Appearing as a guest on Mind Na Karna, Abrar pointed out how his songs had inspired Indian musicians.

“The songs I had made fifteen to twenty years ago - there were no such songs in India at the time,” explained the singer. “Then Sikh musicians started using the same style and made songs like FIR. Pakistani musicians should take pride that we started that trend.”

To Abrar, having had a global impact on the music industry is a huge compliment. The singer, who has also dabbled in politics and is no stranger to using political satire in his music, noted that he was among the first to use rap in Punjabi songs. With social media now having the power to open doors that were previously closed off to mere mortals, Abrar is hopeful of the promising opportunities in store for upcoming talent.

“Social media is so important now,” remarked Abrar. “Just imagine, you have a whole TV in your hands.”

Casting his mind back to the origins of his career, Abrar pointed to the radical shift in the landscape across the world with the rise of smartphones.

“Back when I started making music, there used to be long lines of people standing outside the doors of producers hoping to get the chance to just say one line in a show,” he said. “Now, if you are creative and can make good content, you have a very good chance of making a name for yourself.”

However, Abrar astutely laid bare the condescending nature of veteran musicians sneering down upon artists at the beginning of their career. Once again thinking back to his own debut, Abrar recollected, “When I was new to the industry, people used to blame me for ruining music. But this is a cycle that repeats itself. The people who were new then look down upon the people who are new now, but that’s wrong. Everyone should respect all musicians."

Abrar added that one of his aims has been to motivate the younger generation with his work. “I have always tried to inspire the youth,” he said. “But at the end of the day, music is all about having fun.”

SOURCE: The Express Tribune

 

[ExpressPacer]

Only 90s kids will remember this song. This song is worth listening ' BILLO De Ghar"

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We started the global Punjabi song trend and we should be proud of it: Abrar ul Haq

When Abrar ul Haq burst onto the nation's TV screens with Billo De Ghar in 1995, he became an instant household name with his innovative twist on Punjabi music. Appearing as a guest on Mind Na Karna, Abrar pointed out how his songs had inspired Indian musicians.

“The songs I had made fifteen to twenty years ago - there were no such songs in India at the time,” explained the singer. “Then Sikh musicians started using the same style and made songs like FIR. Pakistani musicians should take pride that we started that trend.”

To Abrar, having had a global impact on the music industry is a huge compliment. The singer, who has also dabbled in politics and is no stranger to using political satire in his music, noted that he was among the first to use rap in Punjabi songs. With social media now having the power to open doors that were previously closed off to mere mortals, Abrar is hopeful of the promising opportunities in store for upcoming talent.

“Social media is so important now,” remarked Abrar. “Just imagine, you have a whole TV in your hands.”

Casting his mind back to the origins of his career, Abrar pointed to the radical shift in the landscape across the world with the rise of smartphones.

“Back when I started making music, there used to be long lines of people standing outside the doors of producers hoping to get the chance to just say one line in a show,” he said. “Now, if you are creative and can make good content, you have a very good chance of making a name for yourself.”

However, Abrar astutely laid bare the condescending nature of veteran musicians sneering down upon artists at the beginning of their career. Once again thinking back to his own debut, Abrar recollected, “When I was new to the industry, people used to blame me for ruining music. But this is a cycle that repeats itself. The people who were new then look down upon the people who are new now, but that’s wrong. Everyone should respect all musicians."

Abrar added that one of his aims has been to motivate the younger generation with his work. “I have always tried to inspire the youth,” he said. “But at the end of the day, music is all about having fun.”

SOURCE: The Express Tribune

Not everything is a competition.

I understand why Abrar is highlighting this though. The amount of songs Indian have stolen from the poor guy is insane. But I guess that’s just considered normal in their country considering this happens to every Pakistani singer.

I really question the average Indians moral compass considering their sophisticated scamming operations that even have targets and KPIs.

 

[ExpressPacer]

On the subject of the best singer in Pakistan, I think, it can easily be said it is still Atif Aslam but Rahat Fateh Ali would be a close second.

Pakistan is lucky to have incredible singers coming in the new generation as well. Some great rock bands like Bayaan, Kashmir and Auj are incredible too.

To add a bit of versatility, Pakistani rappers like Young Stunners and Faris Shafi are probably the best in South Asia.

Unfortunately, Indian singers have really gone down. Arijit was amazing but he’s sung far too many songs now in the same tone to have any uniqueness. I don’t know how much this forum appreciates rap and hip hop but KR$NA from India is a great rapper and probably the only musician from India that is on my playlists these days.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Atif Aslam and Asim Azhar