Young Stunners are a Pakistani hip hop duo formed in Karachi in 2012. The duet is composed of Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus. Much of their music is produced by Jokhay.
Young Stunners | |
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Origin | Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Desi hip hop |
Years active | 2012–present |
Members | Talha Anjum Talhah Yunus |
Website | stunnervision |
Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus rose to fame as rappers 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,[1] their performance at the 2021 Pakistan Day Parade[2] and their music video "Afsanay".[3][4][5]
They are often credited for introducing Urdu rap into the mainstream Pakistani music scene.[6][7]
The group consist of two Urdu-language rappers, Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus.[8][9][10] Both were born and raised in Karachi and have been best friends since the age of 16.[11] The group was formed on 2 July 2012 and started releasing music in the same year.[12] 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.[13][14][15] 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".[16] In September 2021, they released the track "Why Not" as part of a promotional campaign for Pepsi.[6] In March 2022, they collaborated with Faisal Kapadia on the final track of Coke Studio (Season 14) titled "Phir Milenge".[17][18]
Talha Anjum | |
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Birth name | Talha Anjum Rasheed |
Born | (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 26) Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2012–present |
Talha Anjum Rasheed was born on 3rd October 1995 in Karachi, Pakistan and attended the Army Public School there. He 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. Talhah Yunus realizied his potential, they formed the music duo known today as Young Stunners.
He has two brothers.
Talhah Yunus | |
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Born | (1996-10-21) 21 October 1996 (age 26) Karachi, Pakistan |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2012–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".
Year | Album | Track | Artist(s) |
Ref. |
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2017 | Rebirth | Real Talk | Young 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 |
Year | Track | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | Note(s) | Ref. |
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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 | India-Pakistan collaboration | ||
Jalega | Young Stunners | ||||
Cali 2 Karachi | Young Stunners ft. J.Hind | ||||
Tum Tum | Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Young Stunners & Raamis | Qasim Azhar | [16] | ||
Karachi Chal | Young Stunners ft. YAS | Momin | |||
Gumaan | Young Stunners | Jokhay | One of their most viewed songs | [21] | |
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 | [1] | |
Yaad | Asim Azhar ft. Young Stunners | Nafeel Ali | [22][23] | ||
Afsanay | Young Stunners | Jokhay | Trended on YouTube for days | [24][25] | |
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 | [26] | |
Phir Milenge | Faisal Kapadia & Young Stunners | Xulfi & Abdullah Siddiqui | From Coke Studio (Season 14) | [27] | |
Aazma Le | Young Stunners ft. Bilal Ali | Jokhay | |||
Dil Fatah Karain | Soch the Band, Young Stunners & Karakoram | Soundtrack of Team Muhafiz | |||
The Blazin Song | Young Stunners | Talha Dar & Aqeel Sarfaraz | Promotional track for Knorr |
Year | Event | Note | Ref. |
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2020 | Hum Style Awards | Invited to perform at annual 2020 Hum Style Awards | [28] |
Coke Fest - 2020 | Performance at Coke Fest 2020 | [29][30] | |
2021 | Pakistan Day parade | Performed a song "Jaag Raha Ha Pakistan" also associated with Mehak Ali and more | [31][32] |
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