2022 could be best regarded as the year Pakistani music went global, with singer Arooj Aftab winning a Grammy for her song ‘Mohabbat’, then Ms. Marvel debuting on Disney Plus while showcasing Pakistani singers like Eva B, Hassan and Roshaan and then Coke Studio happened. But perhaps in all of this, Shae Gill becoming the absolute queen she was always going to be, was the brightest spot of the year.
Shae Gill uploaded a post on Instagram on Friday where she posted video clips and pictures of her finest moments of 2022, which included new music she released and performances abroad. But it’s safe to say that witnessing the rise of the singer this year has to be proof that the Pakistani music industry is in safe hands. There is something amazing and unique Gill is bringing to the table.
Gill had previously been an Instagram star, who sang covers of songs like Neeyat-e-Shauq and Kahaan Ho Tum, and her fans would often encourage her to release a solo song.
Soon enough, Gill took the world by storm with the song Pasoori, belting out what turned out to be a global hit with Ali Sethi. Many of us who didn’t know about her Instagram covers, fell in love with her mesmerizing, soothing voice. Pasoori soon reached more than a 100 million likes on Youtube, dominated Spotify global charts all over the world, and even making a feature on pop singer Britany Spear’s Instagram account.
You thought that this would be enough for Gill? She once more captivated followers with her dreamy solo in the song ‘Sukoon’. The video instantly became a hit on social media and fans commented on how much Shae Gill’s voice was similar to Nazia Hassan’s melodious voice.
Sukoon by roshaan hassan and shae gill is such a banger !
— Tee(@Itsmetee7) December 23, 2022
listening to sukoon by shae gill and hassan/roshan is giving me soo much sukoon. i can't explain omg.
— Kashaf Zulfiqar (@KashaffZulfiqar) December 27, 2022
mujhe bhi ussi green paani mein swimming karni hai bas i can't hear another word
Shae Gill is getting sooo close to the Nazia Hassan voice in her new song it’s amazing like you close your eyes and hear the song it’s very very Nazia
— Husn Hai Suhana (@Fatmounh) December 10, 2022
It wasn’t only limited to Pakistani fans, even Bollywood celebrities like Rohit Saraf and Ayush Mannk became instant fans of the song.
Just two Bollywood celebrities vibing on Hassan and Roshaan and Shae Gill's #Sukoon. What more can you ask for a day @hassanandroshaan
— Pakistani Cinema (@PakistaniCinema) December 27, 2022#HassanandRoshaan #RohitSaraf #ayushmaankhurana #ShaeGill #Sukoon pic.twitter.com/0JgJAdZDzb
Soon afterwards, Spotify announced that Gill is the brand’s new EQUAL ambassador, and was featured on the Times Square billboard in New York.
If this is all that took for Shae Gill to become a household name in a year, then we aren’t prepared for the magic she will bring for the rest of the years to come. It’s wonderful to witness how Shae Gill is bringing the world’s attention to Pakistani music with her melodious voice, and we’re so excited to witness her rise in the years to come.
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