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Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
No, Hasan Raheem has not tied the knot just yet
We knew it: the groom fit, the cryptic caption, the refusal to let anyone repost the pic, it had music video shenanigans written all over it. And now, in the most Hasan Raheem fashion possible, he's come clean: "I'm still single," he posted on Instagram. Hearts mended. Playlists queued. Back in April, the Joona heartthrob sent fans into a collective meltdown with an Instagram post showing him suited up like a groom, seated next to a woman in bridal wear. "Kept it lowkey, it was a big day," Raheem wrote in the caption. Naturally, Gen-Z went into emotional cardiac arrest, because had Pakistan's crush really gone and soft-launched a wedding? It turns out that the shoot was just a teaser for MEMORIES, the first track from his upcoming album DKP. The song dropped on Friday, and so did our jaws. A groovy Punjabi-English crossover featuring the powerhouse Peechay Hutt royalty Justin Bibis, MEMORIES marks Raheem's first foray into Punjabi vocals. It's moody yet groovy, like crying in the middle of the dance floor while still serving looks. Shehryar Khan's production gives it that slick, urban beat we've come to expect from Raheem's genre-bending, bedroom-pop style. And the video is pure, iconic chaos. Set at a wedding, Raheem (playing groom) is confronted mid-celebration by the ghosts of his ex-girlfriends. What follows is a dramatic, slow-mo showdown that quickly escalates into a stiletto-flinging brawl. The women unite against their shared heartbreak, and Raheem gets the on-screen thrashing of a lifetime. Blood, glitter, bruised egos — it's heartbreak with an RSVP. There's even a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment where someone hurls a cake. It's cinematic mischief at its finest. Online reactions were predictably unhinged. "I knew this was a prank," yelled one fan. "Bro, you played with my heart," wept another. Actor Osman Khalid Butt took a jab at Raheem's trademark messy hair, commenting, "I knew the news couldn't be real when I saw your unwashed hair." Anoushey Ashraf simply declared, "Good job!" Long before the wedding-day chaos of MEMORIES, Raheem was winning hearts with his tender, unplugged performances. Back in February, he shared a stripped-down version of Obvious on Instagram, enchanting fans with his warm, soulful vocals and intimate lyricism. With DKP on the horizon, it's safe to say Raheem's just getting started.
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hasan Raheem softens down his song 'Obvious'
Count on Hasan Raheem to fuel the fire of hopeless romantics with his warm vocals. The singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to share yet another unplugged version, this time for his track Obvious. "I keep getting trapped in a snare. There's joy in finding a way out," he wrote, referencing the lyrics. While Hasan thanked his fans for replaying the track, his enthusiasts thanked him for blessing social media with his singing. Some stormed the comments section with hearts as others gave into their melancholic moods. "This version is everything," a user wrote. "You have to post more unplugged songs!" another urged. In January, the 26-year-old singer serenaded his followers with an unplugged version of Maand, his collaborative track with Bayaan and Rovalio. "We put a lot of love into this track, and you gave it so much more. Thank you so much," he penned. On the work front, Hasan released an upbeat track, Radha, in late December. As one might expect, the song was instantly dubbed a "bop" by fans. "Gosh, Hasan Raheem is always making bops! Like the Pakistani music scene is bopping! So glad to have found these artists, because I was never really a fan of Pakistani songs," a YouTube user wrote. As for those who cannot get enough of the Wishes singer's melodies, he is gearing up to perform at the Moin Khan Academy in Karachi on Sunday. December also saw a special collaboration between him and Jo Tu Na Mila singer Asim Azhar. Titled YOU, the track earned a pastel-themed music video that visualises the softness of the song. Although the beat possesses an ear-friendly thrum, the lyrics do not tone down the passion that comes with true love. The two artists, who are dressed in light, casual wear, also follow gentle quirks in line with the melody of the song. Even fans on Instagram were quick to pour in some praise. "Both of you look super cute," complimented a user. Another user even compared the two singers to Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked, owing to the outfit choices. One term especially made a frequent appearance across the comments section. "A pookie-core music video, this was!" a fan remarked. The word didn't slip past the artists' notice. "How many pookies will you kill?" Hasan hilariously commented. "A pookie will come from every house," Asim indulged.
