"Pray hard and work harder."
Talha Anjum has cemented his position as Pakistan’s most-streamed artist on Spotify for the second consecutive year.
The rapper secured an impressive 370 million streams in 2025, according to Spotify’s annual Wrapped event, reaffirming his dominance in the Urdu rap scene.
In an Instagram post celebrating the achievement, Anjum expressed gratitude to fans, saying the top spot “wasn’t a surprise.”
He attributed it to hard work, loyal supporters, and his team.
The rapper didn’t hold back while addressing his critics either, calling out “the media and the industry” for trying to tarnish his reputation.
Anjum claimed he faced boycotts, bans, petty disses, legal notices, sham news articles, and false narratives, all aimed at seeing him fail.
“Despite all of their little schemes, Urdu rap remains on top, exactly where it was a year back.”
He ended the post with a confident message to detractors: “Pray hard and work harder. See you all back here next year.”
Anjum’s success this year was fueled by his latest album, My Terrible Mind, which amassed almost 84 million streams on Spotify alone.
His most popular single, ‘Departure Lane’, racked up 46 million streams from 7.5 million listeners, averaging roughly six plays per listener.
The rapper’s year was not without controversy, however, most notably during his November 2025 concert in Kathmandu.
A fan handed him an Indian flag, which Anjum draped over his shoulders—a gesture he described as a sign of respect and love in a now-deleted post on X.
While Indian users represented the largest national demographic among his listeners, the public reaction in Pakistan was mixed.
He later issued an unconditional apology to Pakistani fans, following intense questioning on television by anchor Nadia Khan.
Despite these challenges, Anjum’s fanbase continues to grow.
His loyal listeners have supported his music through controversies.
The rapper’s ability to maintain the top spot against established stars, including Atif Aslam, underscores his unique appeal in Pakistan’s music industry.
Fans have praised his openness, saying that his transparency about criticism, controversy, and creative drive makes him relatable to the public.
Spotify’s statistics for 2025 show that Urdu rap is thriving, with Talha Anjum serving as a key figure in bringing the genre into mainstream recognition.
His message to haters and supporters alike is clear: hard work, authenticity, and persistence continue to define his meteoric rise in Pakistan’s music scene.
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