Spotify has named Samar Jafri as its RADAR Pakistan artist for Q4 2025, highlighting his rapid success and strong connection with young audiences. As part of the global artist development program, Spotify will release a mini-documentary showcasing Jafri’s creative journey and musical inspiration.
His heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound resonate with fans, especially those aged 18–24, making up over half of his audience. In the past 28 days, his music has been streamed widely outside Pakistan, including in Bangladesh, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and the UAE. His recent releases, “Main Rahun” and “Guzaarishein,” have garnered over 23.3 million streams combined.
Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and UAE, praised Jafri as an exceptional talent. Jafri expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating that seeing his music connect with listeners is immensely fulfilling. He emphasized his excitement for the future and the opportunities that lie ahead through the RADAR platform.

