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Top 20 Pakistani songs of 2018.
This was a year marked by young talent. While the regulars such as Sajjad Ali and Shuja Haider belted out one catchy melody after another, it was the new breed of musicians who made it to the finishing line.
Umair Jaswal released his first independent solo video Na Rahoon and Jimmy Khan his debut album Titch Button. There was no shortage of songs with tongue-in-cheek lyrics as well. Abdullah Qureshi celebrated his blues with the Kaali Santro and Ali Aftab gave a melodic ode to Pain Di Siri fame, Khadim Rizvi. As far as the battle of the fizzy drinks is concerned, Coke Studio took a plunge this year with only one song making it to the final 20 and Pepsi raised the bar big time by releasing powerful original numbers.
Overall, the year was full of experiments, some of which obviously failed. But the ones that succeeded in making it to our list were not easy to pick and choose either. The rule was to entertain original songs that were released along with a music video in 2018. All tracks released before December 5 were included while the rest will be considered for the list next year. Ali Raj, Ahmer Naqvi, Fasi Zaka , Rafay Mahmood, and Zahra Sallahudin were among the jury members who voted for their favourites and helped us compile this list.
Now is your chance to vote for your song and contribute to the top 20 Pakistani songs of 2018. The new, rearranged list will be published on January 1, 2019, as the voting closes on December 31, 2018.
#20 Hum Dono by Strings
Strings have been the most prolific act of the year. They have released back to back videos and their fifth track, Hum Dono is our favourite. Kudos to Ishaq Nazir for giving such a cool and ambient feel to the audio.
#19 Ma Behn Ka Danda by Garam Anday
It’s a loud song about an important subject with the perfect video to complement its theme. With its catchy melody and angry lyrics, this song is the perfect anthem for women and a slap in the face of patriarchy.
#18 Khwaab by Kashmir
Kashmir’s latest was a lot more mature than their previous offerings, including the songs they performed at Battle of the Bands. Initially released as an audio track, Khwaab transformed into something grand and wholesome with this amazing video.
#17 Meri Dunya by The Sketches
The Sketches’ soundtrack for Cake is one of the most soothing songs of the year. It’s a sweet, mellow, easy listening and has its heart in the right place.
#16 Aasman by Aarish the band
They were kicked out of the battle of the bands for not being a very tight outfit. This was true for Aarish’s performance on the show but the latest version of their song Aasman is much more complete and slick. Just like Bayaan, Aarish is a band that sounds so much better in the studio.
#15 Ikisvi Sadi by Biryani Brothers
It’ll be apt to describe Ikisvi Sadi as a zone. The duo of Biryani Brothers offers a beautiful glimpse into the 90s while indulging into a fascinating commentary on shifting gender roles. The slow but melodic, ambient number is on-point for both its style and thought.
This was a year marked by young talent. While the regulars such as Sajjad Ali and Shuja Haider belted out one catchy melody after another, it was the new breed of musicians who made it to the finishing line.
Umair Jaswal released his first independent solo video Na Rahoon and Jimmy Khan his debut album Titch Button. There was no shortage of songs with tongue-in-cheek lyrics as well. Abdullah Qureshi celebrated his blues with the Kaali Santro and Ali Aftab gave a melodic ode to Pain Di Siri fame, Khadim Rizvi. As far as the battle of the fizzy drinks is concerned, Coke Studio took a plunge this year with only one song making it to the final 20 and Pepsi raised the bar big time by releasing powerful original numbers.
Overall, the year was full of experiments, some of which obviously failed. But the ones that succeeded in making it to our list were not easy to pick and choose either. The rule was to entertain original songs that were released along with a music video in 2018. All tracks released before December 5 were included while the rest will be considered for the list next year. Ali Raj, Ahmer Naqvi, Fasi Zaka , Rafay Mahmood, and Zahra Sallahudin were among the jury members who voted for their favourites and helped us compile this list.
Now is your chance to vote for your song and contribute to the top 20 Pakistani songs of 2018. The new, rearranged list will be published on January 1, 2019, as the voting closes on December 31, 2018.
#20 Hum Dono by Strings
Strings have been the most prolific act of the year. They have released back to back videos and their fifth track, Hum Dono is our favourite. Kudos to Ishaq Nazir for giving such a cool and ambient feel to the audio.
#19 Ma Behn Ka Danda by Garam Anday
It’s a loud song about an important subject with the perfect video to complement its theme. With its catchy melody and angry lyrics, this song is the perfect anthem for women and a slap in the face of patriarchy.
#18 Khwaab by Kashmir
Kashmir’s latest was a lot more mature than their previous offerings, including the songs they performed at Battle of the Bands. Initially released as an audio track, Khwaab transformed into something grand and wholesome with this amazing video.
#17 Meri Dunya by The Sketches
The Sketches’ soundtrack for Cake is one of the most soothing songs of the year. It’s a sweet, mellow, easy listening and has its heart in the right place.
#16 Aasman by Aarish the band
They were kicked out of the battle of the bands for not being a very tight outfit. This was true for Aarish’s performance on the show but the latest version of their song Aasman is much more complete and slick. Just like Bayaan, Aarish is a band that sounds so much better in the studio.
#15 Ikisvi Sadi by Biryani Brothers
It’ll be apt to describe Ikisvi Sadi as a zone. The duo of Biryani Brothers offers a beautiful glimpse into the 90s while indulging into a fascinating commentary on shifting gender roles. The slow but melodic, ambient number is on-point for both its style and thought.
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