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Spotify to launch in Pakistan soon

Spotify to launch in Pakistan soon

The momentum it's going to give artists is huge, says singer Khalid.
23 Feb, 2021

Have you waited long enough to explore a library full of artists from all over the world? Wait no more!

Much to the delight of all music lovers, Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify is finally making its way to Pakistan, and is set to launch operations in the country "over the next few days."

Taking to social media, the news was met with excitement as the company announced entering 80+ new markets around the globe, including Nigeria and Bangladesh.

"The momentum this is going to give the artists, will be huge," exclaimed Saturday Nights singer Khalid as he gave his two cents on the launch.

"I'm going to discover one of those artists, i'm going to be extremely inspired, and I'm going to hit them up and we'll collaborate," he added excitedly.

South Korean girl band BlackPink were also thrilled at the news. "The biggest thing Spotify provides us is reach," they revealed. "It helps us reach fans from around the world instantly."

Grammy winner Billie Eilish felt the move was extremely important. "You know music is worldwide and there is so much talent that's isn't heard all over the world."

Soon after, the Swedish media service provider also updated its first post on Instagram, on a verified account made exclusively for their audiences in Pakistan.

Spotify, which initially launched its service over a decade ago in October 2008, is currently available in 93 countries with 345 million monthly active users.

With its current move, we can't wait to see what wonders it brings to the thriving music ecosystem in Pakistan.

Comments

Roma Feb 23, 2021 03:08pm
Pakistan should try to create its own Spotify, like India has in Gaana, JioSaavan, Wync Music etc. What’s so big deal in a Swedish company trying to make money from Pakistan, without even open a local office.
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Parth Chaturvedi Feb 23, 2021 03:37pm
Two years after India Launch. We even got apple online store and apple manufacturing, Ikea in India. Latest entrant is Tesla! Shows weight of Pakistan in global standings!
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Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain Tere Feb 23, 2021 04:30pm
@Roma they're doing it because probably nobody here thought of doing it themselves; if they did, they couldn't!
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D’Souza Feb 23, 2021 07:11pm
@Roma they can’t make even a tooth pick, and you’re expecting them to make competitive apps?
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Tea is Fantastic !!! Feb 24, 2021 05:52am
@Parth Chaturvedi .....Okay super power India wins.
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Uriah Heep Feb 24, 2021 08:30am
Good. Indian music companies will now get extra revenue.
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