Young Stunners (music duo)

Young Stunners (Urdu: ینگ اسٹنرز; often abbreviated as YS) is a Pakistani rap/hip hop duo consisting of the vocals of Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus along with their producer Jokhay .[1][2] The group was formed in 2013.[3]

Young Stunners
ینگ اسٹنرز
Also known asYS
OriginKarachi, Pakistan
GenresDesi hip hop
Years active2013–present
Associated acts
Websitestunnervision.store
MembersTalha Anjum , Talhah Yunus

Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus rose to fame as rappers on YouTube after releasing their first song "Burger-e-Karachi". Some of their major hits to date include: the collaborative 2021 PSL anthem Groove Mera,[4] performance at the 2021 Pakistan Day Parade[5] and music video "Afsanay".[6][7][8]

They are often credited for introducing Urdu rap in the Pakistani mainstream music scene.[9][10]

History

The group consist of two Urdu-language rappers, Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus.[11] Both were born and raised in Karachi and have been best friends since the age of 16.[12] They first started releasing music in 2013.[13] Their debut singles "Burger-e-Karachi", a satirical take at the westernised and out-of-touch urban elites of Karachi, and "Maila Majnu" were some of songs that were widely popular.[14][15][16] In 2017, they released their debut album ReBirth.

In July 2020, they collaborated with Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, and Raamis on the track "Tum Tum".[17] In September 2021, they released the track "Why Not" as part of a promotional campaign for Pepsi.[9] In March 2022, they collaborated with Faisal Kapadia on the final track of Coke Studio season 14 titled "Phir Milenge".[18][19]

Discography

Singles
YearTitleNote
2020"Gumaan"One of their most viewed songs [20]
2021 "Afsanay" Trended on YouTube for Days[21][22]
2022 "WHY" Produced by Jokhay [23]
Year Title Artists Note Ref.
2020 "Quarantine" Kr$na Cross-border collaboration and a diss track
2020 "Tum Tum" Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Raamis [17]
2021 "YAAD" Asim Azhar [24][25]
2021 "Groove Mera" Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig 2021 PSL anthem [4]
2022 "Phir Milenge" Faisal Kapadia Final track of Coke Studio season 14 [26]

Albums
YearTitleArtist Tracks

Ref.

2017ReBirthTalha Anjum
Talhah Yunus		 15 Tracks[27][28]
2020-2021 Khana Badosh Jokhay 12 Tracks

Live performances
YearEventNoteRef.
2021 Pakistan Day parade Performed a song "Jaag Raha Ha Pakistan" also associated with Mehak Ali and more [29][30]
2020Hum Style AwardsInvited to perform at annual 2020 Hum Style Awards[31]
Coke Fest - 2020 Performance at Coke Fest 2020 [32][33]

See also

References
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  2. "Young Stunners - Artists - Pakistan Day Special - Coke Studio Pakistan". www.cokestudio.com.pk. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  3. "Atif Aslam, Young Stunners rule Spotify charts | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. "Aima Baig, Young Stunners and Naseebo Lal join forces for PSL anthem | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  5. "Young Stunners to feature in Pakistan Day Prade | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 24 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Iftikhar, Sania. "AFSANAY by Young Stunners is a magical rap winning hearts already". Trendinginsocial! Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology & Sports News. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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  8. "Afsanay by Young Stunners trends on YouTube". Something Haute. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  9. "How Young Stunners Became Game Changers in Pakistani Music". ARY NEWS. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  10. Khan, Sheheryar (7 March 2022). "A New Generation of Pakistani Musicians Rises". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  11. "Beat that! Pakistani rap rises: a tale of two Talhas". The Express Tribune. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  12. "Someone Vandalised Young Stunners' Mural & People Are Furious!". Diva Magazine. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  13. "Straight outta Karachi: Urdu duo Young Stunners are back to revitalise Pakistan's rap scene". The National. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  14. "The Secret Super Star of Karachi - TheNews Weekly Magazine". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 4 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  17. "'Tum Tum': Asim Azhar's new song video is out". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  18. "'Phir Milenge': Coke Studio Season 14 Comes To A Close With The 'Best Song Yet'". The Friday Times - Naya Daur. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  19. "'Coke Studio' and Spotify team up for the final song of Season 14 'Phir Milenge'". Daily Times. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  20. "New Songs by Young Stunners (GUMAAN) Trends on YouTube and its must listen". Samaa. Retrieved 5 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  22. Stunners, Young (26 December 2020). "AFSANAY Lyrics - Talhah Yunus, Talha Anjum | Jokhey". SnoopLyrics. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  23. Young Stunners (Ft. Talha Anjum & Talhah Yunus) – Why, retrieved 31 January 2022
  24. "Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners release a New Song "Yaad"". Runway Pakistan. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  25. "Asim Azhar collaborates with Young Stunners for breakup song 'Yaad'". Something Haute. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  26. Images Staff (22 March 2022). "Coke Studio closes the curtains on season 14 with 'Phir Milenge' by Faisal Kapadia and Young Stunners". Images. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  27. "Young Stunners' new Album ReBirth is a must listen | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 25 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  28. "Talha Anjum and Talha Yunus ReBirth is now out". Patari.pk. Retrieved 25 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. "Young Stunners to feature Pakistan Day Parade - SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 5 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. Jaag Raha Hai Pakistan | Pakistan Day | 23rd March 2021 | Young Stunners | ISPR, retrieved 5 May 2021
  31. YOUNG STUNNERS | Hum Style Awards 20 | FULL LIVE PERFORMANCE, retrieved 5 May 2021
  32. "Young Stunners - Cokefest Brings Pakistan's First Digital Music Festival". Retrieved 5 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. Young Stunners | Coke Fest 2020 | Artist Reveal | Young Stunners, retrieved 5 May 2021


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