Annural Khalid

Annural Khalid is a rising Pakistani singer-songwriter born around 2000 and based in Lahore/Islamabad. Known for blending pop and R&B influences with soulful Urdu-English lyricism, she represents the new generation redefining Pakistan’s contemporary sound. In 2024, she became Spotify Pakistan’s first female RADAR artist, earning global recognition with her image featured on Times Square, New York — a major milestone in her young career.

Her breakthrough singles, “Trust Issues” and “Dil De Bol,” established her as a distinctive voice in modern Pakistani pop. She further expanded her audience through cross-border projects such as “Mumtaaz” with Indian artist Burrah. However, her standout moment came with “Jhol”, a Coke Studio Season 15 collaboration with Maanu, produced by Xulfi. The track’s emotive vocals and polished fusion production showcased Annural’s versatility and cemented her place among Pakistan’s top emerging artists.

Annural’s music explores love, longing, and emotional honesty — set against minimalist, atmospheric production. With millions of streams, growing global recognition, and continued experimentation across genres, Annural Khalid stands out as a leading voice in Pakistan’s modern pop-R&B scene and a trailblazer for female representation in South Asian music.

Description

Annural Khalid is an emerging Pakistani singer-songwriter born around 2000 in Lahore. Her music blends pop and R&B with soulful hooks and Urdu/English lyrics, placing her among the new wave of Pakistani artists reshaping the country’s soundscape.

Early Life & Musical Beginnings

Growing up in Islamabad/Lahore (sources vary) in a region rich with musical heritage, Annural began exploring music in her early twenties. She studied visual communication/design (noted on her LinkedIn) but found her calling in songwriting and recording. Her DIY approach in the early years helped her build a niche online through YouTube and streaming platforms.

Breakthrough & Career Highlights

Annural gained traction with R&B-inflected singles such as “Trust Issues” and “Dil De Bol”. In 2024, she achieved a key milestone: being named the first female Pakistani artist on Spotify’s RADAR Pakistan program, and featured on a Times Square billboard in the U.S. She has also collaborated cross-border, for example, on a Punjabi chill-pop song “Mumtaaz” with Indian artist Burrah under Warner Music India.

Musical Style & Themes

Her style sits at the nexus of contemporary R&B and pop, layered with Urdu lyrical themes of love, loss, introspection, and hope. The production is often minimalist and atmospheric, letting her vocal delivery carry emotional weight. She reflects a generation of Pakistani artists who combine Western production sensibilities with South Asian lyricism.

Impact & Promise

With millions of monthly listeners on Spotify and a growing social-media following, Annural is increasingly visible not only in Pakistan but also among diaspora audiences. As one of the few female artists in her genre in Pakistan, she holds particular significance for younger women seeking representation in pop/R&B. Though early in her career, her willingness to experiment and cross geographical boundaries signals strong potential.

Top 10 Songs of Annural Khalid

  1. Trust Issues

  2. Dil De Bol

  3. Keh Dena (feat. Abdul Hannan)

  4. Jhol

  5. Love Again

  6. Mumtaaz (with Burrah)

  7. All We Had (feat. Asim Azhar)

  8. Pretty Lies

  9. Say My Name

  10. Sohneya Ve

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