Hasan Raheem

Hasan Raheem was born on August 2, 1997, in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. He is the eldest of four siblings, with his father serving in the Pakistan Army. Raheem attended Generation’s School, where he performed on stage for the first time in fifth grade, dancing to a popular RDB track. He later pursued a medical career, graduating from Bahria Medical and Dental College in Karachi, balancing his studies with his passion for music.

Raheem began writing, recording, and releasing singles in 2018 while still in medical school. His use of a semi-acoustic guitar laid the groundwork for his unique sound. His breakthrough came with the single “Aisay Kaisay,” released in January 2020, establishing him within Pakistan’s independent music scene. Subsequent tracks like “Joona,” “Aarzu,” “Sar Phira,” and “Sun Le Na” gained millions of views on YouTube. In 2020, he received the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the 1st Pakistan International Screen Awards in Dubai, underscoring his rising influence. His career continued to advance with collaborations, including working with Young Stunners early on. In 2022, he debuted on Coke Studio season 14 with “Peechay Hutt,” a collaboration with Talal Qureshi and the Justin Bibis, which later featured in Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” television series.

In December 2022, Raheem released his debut album, “Nautanki.” This was followed by the EP “Maybe, It’s Love” in September 2023, which included features from artists like Talha Yunus, Talha Anjum, Raftaar, and Talwiinder. The song “Wishes” featuring Talwiinder became a hit in Pakistan, India, and other regions. In June 2024, he collaborated with Indian EDM artist Ritviz on the single “Mehrbaan.” Raheem is recognized for his musical style that incorporates R&B, hip hop, and indie pop, often blending English with Urdu lyrics and occasionally his native Shina language. He is known for an experimental approach and simple, heartfelt lyrics that aim for broad connection.