Talha Anjum

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Talha Anjum
Born (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 28)
Karachi, Pakistan
GenresUrdu hip-hop
Occupation Pakistani Rapper
Years active2012–present

Talha Anjum [lower-alpha 1] (born 3 October 1996) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter and lyricist. He was born and raised in Karachi and is popularly known for being a member and co-founder of the Hip hop music band Young Stunners along with Talhah Yunus, and Jokhay as a music producer. [1] [2] He got his first outbreak after 5 years by the song"Burger-e-Karachi", which was released in 2013. Some of his major hits include "Tum Tum", "Gumaan", "Don't Mind", "Afsanay", "Downers at Dusk", and "Groove Mera", the anthem of PSL 6. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Talha Anjum was born on 3 October 1996 in Karachi, Pakistan. [5] [6] He received his primary education at the Army Public School in Karachi. He has two siblings. [7] [8] [9]

Career

Anjum did rap battles during his school time. Anjum used fundamental issues and references to gain audience applicability. Talhah Yunus and Anjum realized their potential and formed a duo band known as the 'Young Stunners' based in Karachi. Their music is produced by Jokhay. Their major hits are: the collaborative 2021 PSL anthem Groove Mera, [10] performance at the 2021 Pakistan Day Parade [11] and music video song named "Afsanay". [12] [13] [14]

They helped introduce Urdu rap to the Pakistani music industry. [15] [16] [17] [18]

Discography

This section contains singles and tracks Anjum is featured on. For singles released by Young Stunners (with Talha Yunus), see Young Stunners' discography.

Albums

YearAlbumTrackArtist(s)

Ref.

2017RebirthReal TalkYoung Stunners - Talha Anjum & Talhah Yunus [19] [20]
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
2023Open LetterMelancholyTalha Anjum & Umair [21]
Happy HourTalha Anjum & Jokhay
At The TopTalha Anjum & Umair
Touch BaseTalha Anjum, Talhah Yunus, KR$NA & Umair
Studio GangstersTalha Anjum, Rap Demon, Umair & superdupersultan
Two ToneTalha Anjum & Umair
False Prophets
Desperation
Lost In Time
Kaam Pura
Flex
Glass Half FullTalha Anjum, JJ47, Talhah Yunus & Umair
Downers at DuskTalha Anjum & Umair
Secrets
Open Letter

Singles and collaborations

YearTrackArtist(s)Producer(s)Note(s)Ref.
2019Shaking My HeadYoung StunnersJokhayPromotional track for Furor
2020Purpose RapYoung Stunners
Stunner FlowRap Demon & Young StunnersWebster
QuarantineYoung Stunners & KR$NA JokhayIndia-Pakistan collaboration
JalegaYoung Stunners
Cali 2 KarachiYoung Stunners ft. J.Hind
Tum Tum Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Young Stunners & RaamisQasim Azhar [22]
Karachi ChalYoung Stunners ft. YASMomin
GumaanYoung StunnersJokhayOne of their most viewed songs [23]
12 BajayYoung Stunners & Rap DemonRovalio
BulleyaQasim Azhar ft. Young Stunners, Raamis & Fadia Shaboroz
Hatto BachoYoung StunnersJokhayPromotional track for Garena Free Fire
Don't MindYoung Stunners & Rap DemonUmair
2021Laga RehYoung StunnersJokhay
Woh Banda Nai
Groove Mera Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig & Young StunnersBilal Haider 2021 PSL anthem [10]
YaadAsim Azhar ft. Young StunnersNafeel Ali [24] [25]
AfsanayYoung StunnersJokhayTrended on YouTube for days [26] [27]
Azaad HainPromotional track for Furor
Why Not Meri JaanAli Hamza Productions
surfaceAbdullah Siddiqui ft. Talha AnjumAbdullah Siddiqui
StunnerYoung Stunners & Aima BaigJokhay & UmairPromotional track for Infinix
2022WhyYoung StunnersJokhay [28]
Ye DunyaTalha Anjum, Karakoram & Faris Shafi Xulfi & Sherry KhattakFrom Coke Studio (Season 14)
Phir Milenge Faisal Kapadia & Young StunnersXulfi & Abdullah Siddiqui [29]
TopdownShareh, Talha Anjum & superdupersultansuperdupersultan
Aazma LeYoung Stunners ft. Bilal AliJokhay
Dil Fatah KarainSoch the Band, Young Stunners & KarakoramSoundtrack of Team Muhafiz
The Blazin SongYoung StunnersTalha Dar & Aqeel SarfarazPromotional track for Knorr
NevermindUmair ft. Talha Anjum & Seedhe MautUmairIndia-Pakistan collaboration
Death WishTalha Anjum & UmairFrom the single "Worth The Wait" by Talha Anjum & Umair
4AM in Karachi
2023Been a WhileKR$NA, Talha Anjum & UmairFrom the EP "Time Will Tell" by KR$NA
Two ToneYoung Stunners

Live performances

YearEventNoteRef.
2020 Hum Style Awards Invited to perform at annual 2020 Hum Style Awards [30]
Coke Fest - 2020 Performance at Coke Fest 2020 [31] [32]
2021 Pakistan Day parade Performed a song "Jaag Raha Ha Pakistan" also associated with Mehak Ali and more [33] [34]

Notes

  1. ↑ Urdu: طلحہ انجُم رشید

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