Young Stunner makes history as first Pakistani duo to perform at a Billboard event
In a thrilling development for the Pakistan music industry, Young Stunner, a duo featuring Talha Anjum and Talha Yonus, has made history by becoming the first Pakistani artist to perform at the prestigious Billboard event in Melbourne, Australia.
The two artists are rising stars in the Urdu hip-hop scene, and this monumental achievement marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s growing influence on the global music stage.
Billboard is an American music magazine widely recognized as a global authority on music rankings, trends, and industry news.
Known for its iconic charts, including the Billboard Top 100 songs, the platform has been a driving force in the music world for over a century.
Artists worldwide aspire to see their songs top these rankings, which are based on a combination of factors like chart performance, streaming numbers, and sales.
Young Stunner’s performance in Melbourne will, therefore, be not only a personal triumph but also a significant milestone for the entire Pakistani music industry.
Known for their unique style and blend of Urdu hip-hop, Stunner’s music is now gaining global recognition.
Though the country’s music scene has not yet reached the same level of global recognition as some other countries, the rise of artists like Young Stunner is changing that.
Earlier, Young Stunners’ upcoming performances was in Delhi on December 25, Bengaluru on December 21, and Mumbai on December 13. Skill Box is in charge of organizing the tour and has started accepting pre-registrations for concert tickets, giving priority to those who purchase them early.
However, the rappers have not announced the tour on their social media and have only updated it with updates about their tours in Australia and Canada.
And some Indian social media users are criticizing the event by reposting previous tweets from Talha Anjum’s accounts, which allegedly made fun of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan, attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and called for the independence of Kashmir from Indian rule.
In an Instagram post, Yunus not only revealed the album cover but also shared the tracklist, featuring exciting collaborations.
Among the ten tracks, one standout is his reunion with Young Stunners partner Talha Anjum on the track ‘Don’t Care.’ He also collaborates with Shareh and JJ47 on tracks ‘Bol’ and ‘Take Your Time,’ promising a mix of sounds and styles.
Yunus's latest solo comes after previous collaborations, including his recent work with singer Asim Azhar in the album 'Bematlab'. Yunus and Azhar were featured on the track 'Karma. '
The singer took to Instagram to show appreciation for Yunus's new album.
In 2023, the Karachi-based duo marked a milestone by going on to perform at the same festival as famous American rapper Travis Scott.
“This is some next-level achievement for us. We desi boys are coming back on March 11, 2023. Show your maximum love, blessings, and support to us by getting tickets!” wrote the ‘Maan Meri Jaan’ rapper, expressing happiness for South Asian artists gaining global recognition.