In fact, we’re planning to bring RADAR Fest to Pakistan, which would be a first for the RADAR program around the globe. Our commitment is to ensure Pakistani music is heard around the world, creating new fans, listeners, and opportunities. Khan FM:You can expect the discovery of new music and artists through music programs as well as partnerships such as Coke Studio and more. Through Spotify, we offer artists from across Pakistan the tools and resources they need to find growth as well as tracking success.ĭAWN: What can we expect from Spotify in Pakistan in terms of artist promotions and discovery in the future? Before Spotify, the only way for artists to release their music was through untraceable CDs and cassettes. Khan FM: In Pakistan, piracy has always been the biggest competitor for any artist. Please highlight how exactly this is being done. A good example would be the influencer/artist Dino who champions both elements in creativity.ĭAWN: There has been a lot of discussion around piracy that Spotify has considerably curtailed, especially in the music industry. It’s not just about established musicians we’re here for everyone, including influencers who explore music as their next venture. Hosting a Masterclass for influencers transitioning into music careers was a strategic decision rooted in our commitment to creators in Pakistan. Khan FM: Spotify for Artists is an exclusive dashboard that we offer with the objective of empowering artists of all levels, providing them education and tools to enhance their careers. In the past, seasons 12 and 13 combined garnered around 14 million streams, while Season 14’s collaboration with Spotify, we witnessed an astonishing surge to approximately 390 million streams for the season.ĭAWN: Spotify recently hosted a Spotify for Artists Masterclass for influencers transitioning into music careers. Lastly, even well-known programs such as Coke Studio benefit from Spotify’s reach. We saw a 4.5% increase in monthly listeners while his daily stream count increased by 11.73%. Outside of music programs, we do our best to keep the legacy of music legends alive, such as the great Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, whose music we celebrated around Pakistan’s Independence Day. ![]() Natasha Humera Ejaz was next on the list with a 274% increase in streams, followed by Shae Gill, who saw her streams go up by 242%. Hadiqa Kiani, for example, has witnessed a 387% growth in streaming numbers, and Aima Baig’s listeners grew by 53.99%. We have our signature program for women artists, EQUAL Pakistan, where artists have seen surges in streams since we launched that program almost 2 years ago. Our first RADAR Artist, Hasan Raheem, saw a 17% increase in streams, and Maanu, who was the artist in the previous quarter, witnessed a staggering 181% growth, which shows that more people are paying attention to their music as well as the RADAR Pakistan initiative.ĭAWN: Does Spotify have any other programs that support artists? Through RADAR, we produce quarterly mini-documentaries showcasing artists’ journeys, allowing fans to connect more intimately with their favorite musicians. ![]() Taha G is another example who was elevated through our RADAR program, seeing up to a 20% increase in listeners leading up to being signed by SONY Music for his latest single “Aankhon Mein Aansu.”įor context, RADAR is the only music initiative geared towards emerging artists in Pakistan, allowing listeners to Meet The Future in music and discover artists unlike ever before. This, combined with his album being featured at Times Square, New York, USA, makes him the only Pakistani Artist to receive the big three - something only Spotify can make happen. For instance, as part of the promotions, he also became the first Pakistani artist to be featured on the LED screens at Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys, the official FC Barcelona Stadium in Spain. This is the first time we supported an album launch, and we went all out. Khan FM: I’ll start with the most recent initiative where we launched Talal Qureshi’s album Turbo. From groundbreaking album launches to artist support programs and combating piracy, Spotify’s influence in the country is nothing short of transformative.ĭAWN: Can you tell us how exactly Spotify influences the artists’ careers in Pakistan? Our conversation with Khan FM, the Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh at Spotify, sheds light on how the streaming giant has been shaping the careers of Pakistani artists. Dawn gets candid as we delve deep into Spotify’s impact on the music scene in Pakistan, as the global streaming service is redefining traditional norms in the country. Music is a language that is spoken and understood around the world.
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