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Hamnawa Select is a periodical collection of our favorite Pakistani music. The playlist for September has rock, electro pop, acoustic, and hip hop. Tru…
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This is such a great song. Introspective, yet invigorating. With every recording, JJ47 and Jokhay appear more grounded in their craft. Talha Anjum puts…
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If you needed proof that joyousness alone could be a diss track, Meesha delivers. The lyrics are self-deprecatory confrontation. The production – a for…
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from watching Star Rapper is that our collective judgment of artists seems to be based less in technical, specific at…
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The Young Stunners – Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus – have done a song for Pepsi. The cola brand’s generous marketing budget has pushed the song everywhe…
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JJ47’s reputation is of a rapper’s rapper. His songs rely heavily on his lyrical prowess – his words are often direct social commentaries. JJ reference…
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Hamnawa Select is a periodical collection of our favorite Pakistani music. The playlist for August has hip hop, qawwali and vocal pop. The strength and…
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We take a close look at the hit web series. If you are confused by the multiple flash backs and flash forwards, we’ve got you covered. Follow the arrow…
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Nearly two decades ago we laughed bemused when Ahmed Butt rapped on some hard rock. Now Rap Demon is living up to his stage name on this Lollywood-styl…
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For those interested in the Young Stunners Universe of hip hop, this song is a solid addition to its canon. The speed at which producer Umair has grown…
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Towers have released what appears to be the canonical recorded version of their song Andhere Mein. I’ve linked to previous recordings of this song: wha…
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Risham Faiz Bhutta – also known as RFB – exudes a contagious energy in her performances. I included this particular recording on Hamnawa Select June ‘2…
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