Young Stunners

Young Stunners (YS) is a Karachi-based hip-hop duo formed in 2012 by Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus and with the music production primarily handled by Jokhay and Umair.^[1]

Young Stunners [Ys]
Origin	Karachi, Pakistan
Genres	Desi hip hop
Years active	2012–present
Members	Talha Anjum Jokhay Talha Yunus
Website	stunnervision.store

Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus and Jokhay rose to fame 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,^[2] their performance at the 2021 Pakistan Day Parade^[3] and their music video "Afsanay".^[4][5][6]

They are often credited for introducing Urdu rap into the mainstream Pakistani music scene.^[7][8]

Associated Acts

Since their success over the years, the duo has collaborated with a number of Pakistani artists including; Asim Azhar, Bohemia, Rap Demon, Raamis, Aima Baig, Naseebo Lal, JJ47, Hasan Raheem, and Faisal Kapadia and Indian artists including Seedhe Maut, KR$NA among others.

History

The group consists of Talha Anjum and Talhah Yunus.^[9][10][11] Both were born and raised in Karachi. The duo got their education at the Army Public School, Saddar and have been friends since the age of 16.^[12] The group was formed on 2 July 2012 and started releasing music in the same year.^[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.^[7] In March 2022, they collaborated with Faisal Kapadia on the final track of Coke Studio (Season 14) titled "Phir Milenge".^[18][19]

Members

Talha Anjum

Talha Anjum
Birth name	Talha Anjum Rasheed
Born	(1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 28) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2012–present

Talha Anjum (born 3 October 1996) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter, and performer, best known as one half of the renowned music duo Young Stunners. He was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, where he attended the Army Public School. He has two brothers and developed an early interest in music.

Talha Anjum began his career participating in rap battles during his school years, using his lyrical skills to address local issues and create culturally relevant content. His ability to connect with audiences through his dynamic wordplay and thought-provoking lyrics quickly earned him recognition in the emerging rap scene in Pakistan.

Talhah Yunus

Talhah Yunus
Born	(1996-10-21) 21 October 1996 (age 28) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2012–present

Talhah Yunus (born 21 October 1996) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter, and music producer, widely recognized as a key figure in the South Asian hip-hop scene and music duo Young Stunners. Born and raised in Karachi, Yunus developed an early interest in rap and formed a close friendship with Talha Anjum during their school years. Talhah Yunus initially gained prominence through diss tracks that showcased his sharp lyrical ability. His breakthrough came with Young Stunners’ debut single, "Burger-e-Karachi," which achieved widespread acclaim and established the duo as Key figures in Pakistan's rap and hip-hop industry.

In addition to his work with Young Stunners, Yunus has pursued a solo career, releasing the mixtape "6IX," which highlights his versatility and creative depth as an artist. His contributions to the music industry have solidified his reputation as a transformative figure in contemporary Pakistani music.

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	Track	Artist(s)	Ref.
2017	Rebirth	Real Talk	Young Stunners - Talha Anjum & Talhah Yunus	[20][21]
		I Don't Know
		No Hook Ups
		Karachi Lingo
		Right Now
		Rooh - Remix
		Po Po
		Dear Zainab
		32 Bore
		Class
		Jhoolay Laal
		Next Level
		Uber
		Naya Pakistan
		Asli Hai

Singles and collaborations

Year	Track	Artist(s)	Producer(s)	Note(s)	Ref.
2019	Shaking My Head	Young Stunners	Jokhay	Promotional track for Furor
2020	Purpose Rap	Young Stunners
	Stunner Flow	Rap Demon & Young Stunners	Webster
	Quarantine	Young Stunners & KR$NA	Jokhay
	Jalega	Young Stunners
	Cali 2 Karachi	Young Stunners ft. J.Hind
	Tum Tum	Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, Young Stunners & Raamis	Qasim Azhar		[17]
	Karachi Chal	Young Stunners ft. YAS	Momin
	Gumaan	Young Stunners	Jokhay		[22]
	12 Bajay	Young Stunners & Rap Demon	Rovalio
	Bulleya	Qasim Azhar ft. Young Stunners, Raamis & Fadia Shaboroz
	Hatto Bacho	Young Stunners	Jokhay	Promotional track for Garena Free Fire
	Don't Mind	Young Stunners & Rap Demon	Umair
2021	Laga Reh	Young Stunners	Jokhay
	Woh Banda Nai
	Groove Mera	Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig & Young Stunners	Bilal Haider	2021 PSL anthem	[2]
	Yaad	Asim Azhar ft. Young Stunners	Nafeel Ali		[23][24]
	Afsanay	Young Stunners	Jokhay		[25][26]
	Azaad Hain			Promotional track for Furor
	Why Not Meri Jaan		Ali Hamza Productions
	Stunner	Young Stunners & Aima Baig	Jokhay & Umair	Promotional track for Infinix
2022	Why	Young Stunners	Jokhay		[27]
	Phir Milenge	Faisal Kapadia & Young Stunners	Xulfi & Abdullah Siddiqui	From Coke Studio (Season 14)	[28]
	Aazma Le	Young Stunners ft. Bilal Ali	Jokhay
	Dil Fatah Karain	Soch the Band, Young Stunners & Karakoram		Soundtrack of Team Muhafiz animated series
	The Blazin Song	Young Stunners	Talha Dar & Aqeel Sarfaraz	Promotional track for Knorr
	Next11	Young Stunners, Talal Qureshi & Justin Bibis	Talal Qureshi	2022 Pakistan Junior League Anthem
2023	Benz	Young Stunners	Jokhay
	Talk To Me
	Two Tone	Young Stunners	Umair

Live performances

Year	Event	Note	Ref.
2020	Hum Style Awards	Performed at the 2020 Hum Style Awards	[29]
	Coke Fest - 2020	Performance at Coke Fest 2020	[30][31]
2021	Pakistan Day parade	Performed a song "Jaag Raha Ha Pakistan" also associated with Mehak Ali and more	[32][33]

See also

• Desi hip hop
• Pakistani hip hop music