Spotify names Samar Jafri as RADAR Pakistan Artist for Q4 2025
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- Nasir Taimori
- October 10, 2025
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Spotify has announced Samar Jafri as its RADAR Pakistan artist for the fourth quarter of 2025, celebrating his fast-rising success and the deep connection he has built with young audiences across the country. As part of this global artist development program, Spotify will bring Jafri’s story to life through a special mini-documentary, exploring his creative evolution, the inspiration behind his music, and the moments that have shaped him into one of Pakistan’s most exciting emerging artists.
Jafri’s music resonates with a generation that sees its own experiences reflected in his heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound. In the last 28 days alone, some of the top countries streaming his music beyond Pakistan include Bangladesh, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the UAE. His audience remains almost evenly split between male and female listeners, with listeners aged 18–24 making up more than half of his fan base. His 2025 releases, “Main Rahun” and “Guzaarishein,” have together garnered over 23.3 million streams, with “Main Rahun” surpassing 14 million and “Guzaarishein” crossing 9.2 million streams since their release in April and May, respectively.
Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and UAE, shared, “Samar Jafri is a remarkable talent and a fitting choice to close out RADAR Pakistan Season 2025. We’re excited to spotlight his journey and share his music with even more listeners through this platform.”
“As an independent artist, this truly feels like the beginning of something I’ve been dreaming about for years,” Samar Jafri stated, sharing his excitement on being recognized by RADAR Pakistan. “I’ve been making music for over six years now, but it took a lot of time and courage to finally start putting out originals. Seeing that music connects with so many people, especially on a platform like Spotify, means everything. It’s overwhelming in the best way, and I’m so grateful for the love and support. I’ve always believed that God is with the patient, and this moment feels like a reminder of that. Being able to tell my story through Spotify RADAR is surely one of the highlights of this year for me. There’s so much more to come, and I can’t wait to share it all with you,” he added.
Spotify’s RADAR program is a global initiative dedicated to spotlighting emerging artists and giving them the visibility, tools, and audience reach to grow their careers. In Pakistan, RADAR continues to play a pivotal role in elevating the next wave of local talent. Through Jafri’s feature, Spotify reinforces its commitment to supporting homegrown artists — connecting their music, stories, and voices to a global audience that is eager to listen.
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Nasir Taimori is a freelance journalist working for different digital publications. He writes on various social, national and international issues. He has also an interest in translation.
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