"Pakistani music industry is on fire!"
Afusic has returned with a brand new single, ‘Kanwal’, featuring Hasan Raheem, quickly drawing attention across South Asian music circles.
Produced by AliSoomroMusic, the track showcases a looping guitar line supported by afrobeat-inspired drums and trap-influenced hi-hats.
Afusic contributes verses filled with themes of romance, supported by a distinct vibrato that has become his vocal signature.
Hasan’s section of the track provides variation, introducing triplet flows midway that lean closer to rap than contemporary R&B.
The accompanying music video immerses viewers in low-lit cityscapes, drawing from film noir aesthetics while maintaining a modern South Asian context.
Neon alleyways and moody framing dominate the visuals, creating an atmospheric setting that reflects the layered soundscape of the track.
The latest single demonstrates how Pakistani independent musicians are moving beyond underground scenes, gaining significant international traction through digital platforms.
On social media, fans expressed praise and admiration for the music video as well as the vocals.
A person wrote: “When Afusic sings and Hassan brings the attitude, you know it’s gonna be a banger.”
Another wrote: “The visuals, the vibe, the tension. This feels like a mini movie!”
One commented: “Dude, the Pakistani music industry is on fire!”
Hasan Raheem has been steadily building his new album, releasing ‘MEMORIES’ in April 2025, followed by ‘EXES’ in August.
‘EXES’ brought together Hasan and Young Stunners, accompanied by a music video that immediately gained widespread appreciation online.
His new release was produced by Abdullah Kasumbi under Hasan Raheem Studios and FT.WA Studio.
Afusic and Hasan both represent a generation of Pakistani musicians who are successfully navigating global platforms through streaming exposure.
Hasan Raheem was one of the first Pakistani names spotlighted by Spotify’s Radar programme back in early 2022.
Afusic received the same recognition in 2025 after his viral single ‘Pal Pal’ established him as an emerging powerhouse.
That track has now surpassed 73 million streams on Spotify.
The official video for ‘Pal Pal’, featuring model and actor Sania Iqbal, accumulated 256 million views within six months.
‘Pal Pal’ dominated the UK Official Asian Music Chart for 11 weeks, holding the number one position consistently throughout.
Fans described the project as ground-breaking, with one comment calling it the best Pakistani music video produced to date.
As if now, netizens are already calling the new release ‘Kanwal’ another banger, with many admitting to having it on loop.
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