Karachi-Based Rapper Shareh Joins Spotify RADAR 2026 with New Album ‘WAKE UP CALL’

KARACHI – Spotify has named Karachi-based Urdu hip-hop artist Shareh as its RADAR Pakistan artist for the fourth quarter of 2026, recognising his growing popularity and contribution to Pakistan’s evolving music scene. Known for blending rap, R&B, trap and alternative sounds, Shareh has developed a distinctive musical style through lyrics exploring love, heartbreak, ambition and self-discovery.

Shareh Gains International Recognition on Spotify

Shareh’s music is attracting listeners both in Pakistan and internationally, with the United States, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Canada and the UAE among his leading streaming markets. Young listeners aged 18 to 24 account for 55% of his audience. His growing popularity is also reflected in more than 220,000 additions to user-generated Spotify playlists over the past 12 months.

Collaborations with Leading Pakistani Hip-Hop Artists

Collaborations have played an important role in Shareh’s musical journey. He has worked with prominent Pakistani artists, including Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus, Jokhay, Umair and Hasan Raheem. His contributions to projects such as Khana Badosh and ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR have helped strengthen his position in the country’s hip-hop community.

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More recently, Shareh appeared on WAY 2 BLESSED, a track from Jokhay and Umair’s collaborative album DESIGNERR, alongside UK rapper Keeya Keys and Pakistani rapper JJ47. The collaboration brought together Pakistani and British hip-hop influences.

Gulshan Tapes Reflects Shareh’s Karachi Roots

Despite his growing international audience, Shareh’s music remains closely connected to his hometown. His project Gulshan Tapes, released track by track, features songs written during different stages of his life in Gulshan, Karachi, where he grew up and continues to live.

His album THE DREAM also carries a personal story. Its title originated from a family memory in which his grandfather mistakenly read the words “Share the Dream” on a billboard as “Shareh the Dream”. The moment later became a symbol of his musical ambitions and determination.

New Album WAKE UP CALL Marks Next Musical Chapter

Shareh’s latest album, WAKE UP CALL, scheduled for release on November 6, represents another step in his artistic development following INSOMNIA and THE DREAM. The new project explores what happens when long-held ambitions begin turning into reality.

Blending dark R&B, hip-hop, trap, dream pop and contemporary South Asian influences, the album explores love, heartbreak, identity, confidence, vulnerability and personal growth.

Spotify RADAR Pakistan Highlights Emerging Music Talent

As the latest RADAR Pakistan artist, Shareh will feature in an exclusive Spotify mini-documentary series offering audiences a closer look at his creative journey, personal experiences and musical influences.

Reflecting on the recognition, Shareh said being part of Spotify RADAR had long been one of his ambitions. He welcomed the opportunity to share aspects of his life beyond music and give listeners a closer look at the experiences behind his work.

Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and the UAE, said Shareh represents a new generation of Pakistani artists pushing creative boundaries through genre-blending music and an expanding international audience.

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Through its RADAR programme, Spotify continues to support emerging musicians and connect them with wider audiences. Shareh joins previous RADAR Pakistan artists, including Murtaza Qizilbash and HAVI, as part of the platform’s ongoing effort to promote Pakistan’s evolving music industry.

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