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Young Stunners

Young Stunners (YS) are a Pakistani hip-hop duet formed in Karachi in 2012 by Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus and with the music production mostly done by Jokhay and Umair.[1] The trio is formally composed of Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus and Jokhay.

Young Stunners [Ys]
OriginKarachi, Pakistan
GenresDesi hip hop
Years active2012–present
MembersTalha Anjum
Jokhay
Talha Yunus
Websitestunnervision.store

Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus and Jokhay rose to fame on YouTube after releasing their first song "Burger-e-Karachi". Some of their major hits to date include: the collaborative 2021 PSL anthem Groove Mera,[2] their performance at the 2021 Pakistan Day Parade[3] and their music video "Afsanay".[4][5][6]

They are often credited for introducing Urdu rap into the mainstream Pakistani music scene.[7][8]

Associated Acts

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Since their success over the years, the Trio has collaborated with a number of Pakistani artists including; Asim Azhar, Bohemia, Rap Demon, Raamis, Aima Baig, Naseebo Lal, JJ47, Hasan Raheem, and Faisal Kapadia and Indian artists including Seedhe Maut, KRSNA (rapper) among others.

History

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The group consists of Talha Anjum, Jokhay, and Talhah Yunus.[9][10][11] Both were born and raised in Karachi. The trio got their education at the Army Public School, Saddar and have been best friends since the age of 16.[12] The group was formed on 2 July 2012 and started releasing music in the same year.[13] Their debut singles "Burger-e-Karachi", a satirical take at the westernised and out-of-touch urban elites of Karachi, and "Maila Majnu" were some of songs that were widely popular.[14][15][16] In 2017, they released their debut album "Rebirth".

In July 2020, they collaborated with Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, and Raamis on the track "Tum Tum".[17] In September 2021, they released the track "Why Not" as part of a promotional campaign for Pepsi.[7] In March 2022, they collaborated with Faisal Kapadia on the final track of Coke Studio (Season 14) titled "Phir Milenge".[18][19]

Members

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Talha Anjum

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Talha Anjum
Birth nameTalha Anjum Rasheed
Born (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 28)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2012–present

Talha Anjum was born on 3 October 1996 in Karachi, Pakistan and attended the Army Public School there. He has two brothers. Talha began his career doing rap battles in school times. Talha Anjum used local issues and references to gain audience relevancy. There stands no doubt about his poetry's energizing thrill. He's the perfect fit for any genre or category and he's been proving it lately. He realised his potential and together with Talha Yunus, he formed the music duo known today as Young Stunners.

Talhah Yunus

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Talhah Yunus
Born (1996-10-21) 21 October 1996 (age 28)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2012–present

Talhah Yunus was born on 21 October 1996 in Karachi. Talhah Yunus would also release diss tracks and soon their first single "Burger-e-Karachi" made charts. He also has a standalone mixtape as a solo artist named "6IX".

Discography

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Albums

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Year Album Track Artist(s)

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2017 Rebirth Real Talk Young Stunners - Talha Anjum & Talhah Yunus [20][21]
I Don't Know
No Hook Ups
Karachi Lingo
Right Now
Rooh - Remix
Po Po
Dear Zainab
32 Bore
Class
Jhoolay Laal
Next Level
Uber
Naya Pakistan
Asli Hai

Singles and collaborations

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Year Track Artist(s) Producer(s) Note(s) Ref.
2019 Shaking My Head Young Stunners Jokhay Promotional track for Furor
2020 Purpose Rap Young Stunners
Stunner Flow Rap Demon & Young Stunners Webster
Quarantine Young Stunners & KR$NA Jokhay
Jalega Young Stunners
Cali 2 Karachi Young Stunners ft. J.Hind
Tum Tum Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Young Stunners & Raamis Qasim Azhar [17]
Karachi Chal Young Stunners ft. YAS Momin
Gumaan Young Stunners Jokhay [22]
12 Bajay Young Stunners & Rap Demon Rovalio
Bulleya Qasim Azhar ft. Young Stunners, Raamis & Fadia Shaboroz
Hatto Bacho Young Stunners Jokhay Promotional track for Garena Free Fire
Don't Mind Young Stunners & Rap Demon Umair
2021 Laga Reh Young Stunners Jokhay
Woh Banda Nai
Groove Mera Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig & Young Stunners Bilal Haider 2021 PSL anthem [2]
Yaad Asim Azhar ft. Young Stunners Nafeel Ali [23][24]
Afsanay Young Stunners Jokhay [25][26]
Azaad Hain Promotional track for Furor
Why Not Meri Jaan Ali Hamza Productions
Stunner Young Stunners & Aima Baig Jokhay & Umair Promotional track for Infinix
2022 Why Young Stunners Jokhay [27]
Phir Milenge Faisal Kapadia & Young Stunners Xulfi & Abdullah Siddiqui From Coke Studio (Season 14) [28]
Aazma Le Young Stunners ft. Bilal Ali Jokhay
Dil Fatah Karain Soch the Band, Young Stunners & Karakoram Soundtrack of Team Muhafiz animated series
The Blazin Song Young Stunners Talha Dar & Aqeel Sarfaraz Promotional track for Knorr
Next11 Young Stunners, Talal Qureshi & Justin Bibis Talal Qureshi 2022 Pakistan Junior League Anthem
2023 Benz Young Stunners Jokhay
Talk To Me
Two Tone Young Stunners Umair

Live performances

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Year Event Note Ref.
2020 Hum Style Awards Performed at the 2020 Hum Style Awards [29]
Coke Fest - 2020 Performance at Coke Fest 2020 [30][31]
2021 Pakistan Day parade Performed a song "Jaag Raha Ha Pakistan" also associated with Mehak Ali and more [32][33]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b "Aima Baig, Young Stunners and Naseebo Lal join forces for PSL anthem | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Young Stunners to feature in Pakistan Day Prade | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  4. ^ Iftikhar, Sania (28 March 2021). "AFSANAY by Young Stunners is a magical rap winning hearts already". Trendinginsocial! Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology & Sports News. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  5. ^ "A Tale of Two Talhas". 10 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Afsanay by Young Stunners trends on YouTube". Something Haute. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  7. ^ a b "How Young Stunners Became Game Changers in Pakistani Music". ARY NEWS. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  8. ^ Khan, Sheheryar (7 March 2022). "A New Generation of Pakistani Musicians Rises". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Beat that! Pakistani rap rises: a tale of three Talhas". The Express Tribune. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Young Stunners' fans are competing with Geo TV for YouTube rankings". Images. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Young Stunners - Artists - Pakistan Day Special - Coke Studio Pakistan". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Someone Vandalised Young Stunners' Mural & People Are Furious!". Diva Magazine. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Straight outta Karachi: Urdu duo Young Stunners are back to revitalise Pakistan's rap scene". The National. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  14. ^ "The Secret Super Star of Karachi - TheNews Weekly Magazine". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Atif Aslam, Young Stunners rule Spotify charts | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Young Stunners to Feature in Coke Studio on Pakistan Day Special". SAMAA. 19 March 2021.
  17. ^ a b "'Tum Tum': Asim Azhar's new song video is out". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  18. ^ "'Phir Milenge': Coke Studio Season 14 Comes To A Close With The 'Best Song Yet'". The Friday Times - Naya Daur. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  19. ^ "'Coke Studio' and Spotify team up for the final song of Season 14 'Phir Milenge'". Daily Times. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Young Stunners' new Album ReBirth is a must listen | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  21. ^ "Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus ReBirth is now out". Patari.pk. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  22. ^ "New Songs by Young Stunners (GUMAAN) Trends on YouTube and its must listen". Samaa. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  23. ^ "Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners release a New Song "Yaad"". Runway Pakistan. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  24. ^ "Asim Azhar collaborates with Young Stunners for breakup song 'Yaad'". Something Haute. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  25. ^ "Afsanay by Young Stunners trends on YouTube". Something Haute. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  26. ^ Stunners, Young (26 December 2020). "AFSANAY Lyrics - Talhah Yunus, Talha Anjum | Jokhey". SnoopLyrics. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  27. ^ Young Stunners (Ft. Talha Anjum & Talhah Yunus) – Why, retrieved 31 January 2022
  28. ^ Images Staff (22 March 2022). "Coke Studio closes the curtains on season 14 with 'Phir Milenge' by Faisal Kapadia and Young Stunners". Images. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  29. ^ YOUNG STUNNERS | Hum Style Awards 20 | FULL LIVE PERFORMANCE, retrieved 5 May 2021
  30. ^ "Young Stunners - Cokefest Brings Pakistan's First Digital Music Festival". 19 November 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  31. ^ Young Stunners | Coke Fest 2020 | Artist Reveal | Young Stunners, 23 November 2020, retrieved 5 May 2021
  32. ^ "Young Stunners to feature Pakistan Day Parade - SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  33. ^ Jaag Raha Hai Pakistan | Pakistan Day | 23rd March 2021 | Young Stunners | ISPR, 25 March 2021, retrieved 5 May 2021


 

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