Abdul Hannan (musician)
Abdul Hannan | |
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| Born | September 4, 1996 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Abdul Hannan (born September 4, 1996)[1] is a Pakistani singer and songwriter. He became known with the release of his songs Faaslay, Iraaday, and Bikhra.
Life and career
[edit]Hannan was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and later moved to Lahore.[2] He earned a degree in computer science from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI).[3] After graduating, he returned to Lahore and began working as a software engineer.[4] He started creating music during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.[4] In 2020, he released his debut single, Faaslay, followed by Haaray in 2021.[5]
Hannan released further singles in 2022, including Iraaday and Bikhra, both produced in collaboration with Rovalio.[6][7][8] Bikhra became the most-streamed song in Pakistan on Spotify upon its release.[9][10] Iraaday was featured on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Spotify playlist in 2022.[11][12][13]
In 2023, Hannan collaborated with Annural Khalid on the duet-style composition Kehdena.[14] The following year, he released Zaalima with Hasan Raheem, combining hip-hop and pop elements.[15] In the same year, he collaborated with Indian musician Zaeden on Kya Hua?, a track from the album Zaeden 02.[16]
In December 2022, he performed at the Red Bull Off The Roof music event in Lahore with other Pakistani musicians.[17] Hannan later participated in the event again in 2024, with performances at Forman Christian College in Lahore and FAST-NU in Islamabad.[18] On November 29, 2024, he performed at the "Magical Night 2.0" concert, held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[19][20]
In 2023, Hannan released his debut EP, Diya, which featured four tracks and was produced with Shahmeer Raza Khan.[21] Hannan made his Coke Studio debut in Season 15 in 2024 with the song, O Yaara, a collaboration with the band Kaavish.[22][23][24]
In November 2024, Hannan's Spotify and Apple Music accounts were hacked and used to upload unauthorized and AI-generated music. His team regained control of the accounts.[25][26] He was among the most streamed artists in Pakistan on Spotify in 2024.[27][28]
References
[edit]- ^ "About". Abdul Hannan. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "BBC Asian Network - Kan D Man, Abdul Hannan". BBC. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ admin (2022-05-04). "Abdul Hannan- Singing par Excellence". Matrix Mag. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b "How Hannan's 'Iraaday' changed over time". The Express Tribune. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Dadabhouy, Abdul Latif (2021-09-02). "Thursday Tunes: Haaray by Abdul Hannan is a vibe wrapped in aesthetics". MERA FM. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Baji, Band (2022-06-08). "Rovalio's 'Bikhra' is about that bittersweet torment of being in love". Images. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Vazir, Mahnoor (2024-08-30). "Your jam for the traffic jam: The ultimate playlist for the road". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Baji, Band (2022-06-05). "SOUNDCHECK: ROMANTIC INTENTIONS". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "'Bikhra' dethrones 'Pasoori'". The Express Tribune. 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "A green light from Spotify | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "'Iraaday' makes it to POTUS secretary's Spotify list". The Express Tribune. 2023-01-02. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Abdul Hannan's hit single 'Iraaday' is in American Secretary's playlist". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Abdul Hannan's hit single 'Iraaday' makes it to America's secretary playlist". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Sultan, Asfa (2023-05-24). "Hannan, Annural's 'Kehdena' is fueling with passion". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Tahira, Manahil (2024-01-17). "Raheem, Hannan's 'Zaalima' flaunts an infectious chorus". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-08-09). "Zaeden makes sonic shift with 8-track second album 'Zaeden 02'; also features Pakistani singer Abdul Hannan: "This album is my way of channelling my childlike nature through music" 8 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Red Bull Off The Roof: Music Concert On Wheels Sparks Up Lahore". www.redbull.com. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Back on the Bus: Abdul Hannan Rides the Red Bull Off The Roof Wave Again". www.redbull.com. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Following data breach controversy, Atif Aslam ready to take the stage tonight at 'Magical Night 2.0'". The Daily Star. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Pakistani singer Atif Aslam to return to Bangladesh in November -". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Sultan, Asfa (2024-01-01). "Pakistani musicians were the real winners of 2023". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Tahira, Manahil (2024-05-13). "'O Yaara' review". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Coke Studio Live returns to Dubai with an electrifying line-up!". dubainight.com. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Music by numbers". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Staff, Images (2024-11-26). "Abdul Hannan's team warns his Spotify, Apple Music accounts being misused with 'fake' music". Images. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Hacked and back". The Express Tribune. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Sponsored (2024-12-04). "Talha Anjum Takes the Crown: Spotify Wrapped 2024 Unveils Pakistan's Top Artists, Tracks, and Listening Trends". Lens. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ Staff, Images (2024-12-05). "Spotify Wrapped 2024: Talha Anjum dethrones Atif Aslam as Pakistan's most-streamed artist". Images. Retrieved 2024-12-29.