Talhah Yunus drops 'Shikwa': A dark, honest album that hits right in the feels

Talhah Yunus from Young Stunners just dropped his solo album Shikwa (Side A), and trust me, this one's different. It’s not just rap; it’s poetry with pain, style with struggle. It feels like he’s sitting under a flickering streetlight in Karachi, cigarette in hand, telling his story, and you can't help but listen.

From the first track, Yunus sets the tone: moody, intense, raw. He teams up with Wazir Patar and Rap Demon to kick things off, and it sounds like a scene from a gangster movie. But right when you think the whole album will be full of attitude and fire, he switches gears and dives deep into emotions.

The music is dark but smooth. No loud, flashy beats, just thoughtful production with icy vibes and beats that let Talhah's voice stand out. He raps like he's letting out years of thoughts, not showing off, but opening up.

By the time you reach tracks like Shopping, you see another side of him. He’s not just flexing, he’s questioning the world around him. “Karachi is my home and my warzone,” he raps, turning the idea of luxury into survival.

Talhah isn't here to chase hits. He’s here to reclaim his story. There’s no nostalgia, just reflection. His collab with Talha Anjum in Dawgs is like two friends talking quietly after a storm. And Happen, with Faris Shafi, might just break you, it’s that emotional.

100% brings a lo-fi vibe with Shareh, while Majaal, featuring Shamoon Ismail, feels like floating. But it all leads to the final track, Shikwa. It’s soft, poetic, and hits hard with the line, “Kya hi shikwa karein phir, teri ghalti nahi hai.” It’s the kind of song that stays with you long after it ends.

Shikwa (Side A) connects to Side B, which dropped last year. Side B was all heartbreak. Side A? It’s the build-up: the denial, the confidence, the fall before the crash. Together, they tell a full story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

This album isn’t just music, it’s Talhah Yunus laying it all out. Honest, raw, personal.