ohsin Raza Shah has transitioned from being an indie musician to a guitarist who now plays with industry titans like Ali Azmat. Turhan James is no small deal either; he is one of the most well-known electronic music producers in the country and has performed at some of the biggest festivals.

Between these two artists is a young talent Ashal Haider Khan, who is an emerging name in music. If you take a few minutes to listen to his song, ‘Zaroori Hai’, you will find yourself charmed by its composition and, above all, his voice. He sounds like a very young Atif Aslam, and the great thing is that he’s not trying to sound like the former at all.

Riding a bicycle and singing his song, Ashal Haider Khan has given us a very indie-feeling love song. However, credit must be given where it’s due: Turhan James, as the producer of this song, has skillfully incorporated electric guitar and sarangi, creating a rich base for Ashal Haider Khan. Though, it may initially sound like an acoustic guitar-based song, it isn’t. James having worked with emerging artists, has leveraged his considerable knowledge as a producer to highlight Ashal Haider Khan’s work. He has also experimented as an artist himself by adding the sarangi, an eastern instrument, rather than making the song sound like a typical electronic indie song. James’s ability to recognize and emphasize Ashal Haider Khan’s vulnerability, creating a song you can instantly connect with, is remarkable.

Here’s to more such collaborations. We can’t wait to hear more from Ashal Haider Khan, whose authentic and endearing style makes you want to learn more about him and the story driving this song.