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Up next: Jarar Malik makes a video with Haroon

Jarar Malik & Haroon - Burka AvengerEmerged on the local music board after the parody of Faraz Anwar’s version of Dil Dil Pakistan; Jarar grabbed the attention of many by his first original flick with Ufone Uth Records with his song Bewafa. His debut music video Jaag was nominated as Song of the Year in Lux Style awards and his contribution was one of the favorite performances of the producer Farhad Humayun in Pepsi Smash.

And we already know that soon, the fans of the Pakiwood music will be able to watch Jarar Malik and Adil Omar together in a Stoneage sponsored video titled Saza.

Let us break the news egg now!

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Pepsi Smash Will Air Its First Episode on May 1st! [Promo]

Pepsi Smash (1)This summer season is expected to be quite buzy and happening for all the music lovers out there. Although there are quite a few programs that are aired in the summer time, still there is a new entrant in to the arena who are actually no new when it comes to music. Pepsi who have been one of the biggest supporters of Pakistani music industry since its inception are once again back into the business with not just a single sponsored track but a whole new show that is going to start from 1st May, this Wednesday.

Titled as Pepsi Smash, the show is said to focus more on the electronic side of music and to introduce the audience to a newer version of the music that they have been listening all along.

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Pepsi Smash Starts Next Year – PepsiCo’s Answer To Coke Studio [Delayed]

There is definitely something big cooking up in the music circles in Lahore.

According to our sources, this mega project is titled as Pepsi Smash, and as the name states, this will be sponsored by the beverage giants Pepsi.

[ NEWS UPDATE: Pepsi Smash Will Air Its First Episode on April 26th! ]

After the success of Coke Studio with Rohail Hayat, it was obvious that Pepsi would come up with something to counter it. One of our sources tells us that Pepsi had been planning a project like Coke Studio for three years, and originally Shahi Hasan was supposed to handle it.

Our sources now confirm that the project will be handled by Farhad Humayun of Overload fame, but we will still have to wait till we get to know about the whole team working behind Smash.

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Jarar Malik – Dil Dil Pakistan (Vital Signs cover)

Jarar Malik – Dil Dil Pakistan (Download Audio)

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Artist: Jarar Malik

Song: Dil Dil Pakistan (Vital Signs cover)

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To mark the 25th Anniversary of “Dil Dil Pakistan” by Vital Signs, which was released on 14th August 1987, Jarar has recorded a version of the iconic song.

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CityFM89 celebrates World Music Day across the country (Pictures)

On Friday, the 22nd of June 2012, CityFM89 celebrated World Music Day in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad simultaneously. 20 up and coming Pakistani bands performed in the three cities.

The Karachi event took place at Port Grand. Khalid Malik of The Breakfast Show on CityFM89 hosted the evening. The show started off with Hassan Hussain performing Pakistani pop classics and his original single “Rangeen Raat” Up next was 7 on 3rd, fronted by Gibran Nasir, who performed covers of popular songs such as Adele’s Rolling In The Deep and Vital Signs’ ‘Dil Dil Pakistan.’

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7on3rd – Dil Dil Pakistan (Vital Signs cover)

Artist: 7on3rd

Song: Dil Dil Pakistan (Vital Signs cover)

Here’s what 7on3rd has to say about this cover song:

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Salman Ahmad & Junaid Jamshed – Dil Dil Pakistan & Jazba (Unplugged Session Video)

Artists: Salman Ahmad & Junaid Jamshed

Songs: Dil Dil Pakistan & Jazba

Junaid Jamshed (JJ) jamming with Salman Ahmad on the popular Pakistani patriotic songs.

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Junaid Jamshed & Salman Ahmad Collaboration Confirmed

Speculation of Salman Ahmad and Junaid Jamshed working together in the studio emerged online when Salman hinted a collaboration with JJ a few months ago over a tweet.

But now there is definite confirmation because this morning Salman gave everyone the scoop. He tweeted a link to a photo of himself and Junaid jamming at his home in Karachi, saying, “Junaid & Salman, Dil Dil Pakistan & Jazba rehearsal at home in Karachi”. Apparently the dream of many music enthusiasts has come true

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Shoaib Mansoor To Write Lyrics For Junoon 20th Anniversary Album

Legendary film-maker and story teller, Shoaib Mansoor who has also been a successful songwriter and music composer will for the first time write lyrics for Junoon.

Besides being a mentor to Vital Signs and Junaid Jamshed, Shoaib Mansoor has written, composed and produced most of the Vital Signs’ songs. He wrote and composed many of their hit numbers such as Dil Dil Pakistan and Aitebar. He also wrote the lyrics for his debut film “Khuda Kay Liye” and his recently released film “Bol“.

Salman Ahmad, the lead guitarist and founder of Junoon is working on putting together a 20th anniversary box-set (1991-2011), which will feature some of Junoon’s popular old songs as well as some new ones.

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Dil Dil Pakistan – Pakistan Flood Awareness (Music Video)

Dil Dil Pakistan – Buddies Without Borders – Pakistan Flood Awareness Music Video.

Buddies Without Borders (BWB) is an initiative by Concerned Pakistani Americans to spread awareness about the dire flood disaster in Pakistan and the need to continue to help the needy through the collective power of children. The essence behind the initiative is that children are not bound by borders, cultures, religion and language. They are simply children and when they see other children, they only think of them as children.

This video is being monetized so it will get paid for unique views and 100% of the money will be forwarded to flood relief charities. So PLEASE forward the link to all your friends and embed it on your facebook wall. We are humbly requesting all of you to please help us spread awareness by making this video go viral.

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