Pakistani artists Hasan Raheem and Afusic have teamed up for a new single, Kanwal, accompanied by a stylish music video that has already crossed 200,000 views on YouTube within a day of release.
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The track, produced by AliSoomroMusic, blends a guitar loop with afrobeat-inspired drum patterns and trap hi-hats. Afusic delivers lyrics steeped in romance, enhanced by his signature vibrato, while Hasan Raheem switches up the mood with triplet rap flows, adding a fresh layer of R&B and hip-hop energy.
The music video sets the song against an urban, neon-lit backdrop, with visuals leaning toward film-noir aesthetics. The moody shots of alleyways and atmospheric lighting create a cinematic vibe rarely seen in South Asian music productions.
Both artists have carved strong digital paths in recent years. Hasan was an early inclusion in Spotify’s Radar program in 2022, while Afusic broke out with his viral hit Pal Pal in 2025, which earned 73 million Spotify streams and dominated the UK Official Asian Music Chart for 11 weeks.
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With Kanwal, the duo’s collaboration underscores the rise of Pakistan’s indie music scene, showing how young artists are pushing boundaries, landing global playlist placements, and reaching international audiences through viral momentum.
