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
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Keh Dena (feat. Abdul Hannan)
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Mumtaaz (with Burrah)
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All We Had (feat. Asim Azhar)







