Lahore (Urdu Times) Spotify Spotlights Shae Gill as RADAR Pakistan Artist

Lahore January 16, 2026 (Urdu Times) Recognized as one of the country’s top emerging voices, Shae Gill has been named Spotify RADAR Pakistan’s featured artist for 2026. Shae Gill’s unique vocals and her commanding ability to blend contemporary with the traditional has allowed her to conquer the hearts of audiences not just locally but abroad.

To celebrate her achievements, Spotify is featuring her most recent release, “Insecurity”, a powerful Punjabi track that depicts dealing with exactly what the title says. With more than 256K streams accumulated since its launch, the track continues to hit all the right notes for listeners.

Simultaneously, the world’s most popular streaming platform will also showcase Shae Gill’s personal and professional evolution as an artist through a special mini-docuseries which is part of the global artist development program.

Over the past month, Shae Gill’s powerful notes have resonated with audiences not just in Pakistan but across borders with top streamed countries including, but not limited to the United States, United Kingdom, Bangladesh and Canada.
Additionally, Shae Gill’s 2025 releases including “Gila,” and “Staring At Me” have played a further role in cementing her position as an artist putting her own spin on modern melodies.

“It’s great being chosen as a Spotify RADAR artist—I have so much appreciation for what they do. This year has been full of learning, and I hope that continues for many years to come, as I’m always striving to improve. I’m focusing on creating solo tracks and am excited to find my voice and sound as an artist, and to connect with the people who relate to it,” Shae Gill shared, reflecting on being recognized by RADAR Pakistan.

Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and the UAE, said, “By introducing the world to her solo, original tracks, Shae’s journey is taking an exciting new turn. With songs like ‘Insecurity,’ listeners get to experience her vocals and melodies truly shining through. RADAR is designed to give artists the boost they need at key moments of creative momentum, and that’s exactly what we aim to do with Shae Gill.”

RADAR Pakistan is part of Spotify’s global RADAR program, which champions emerging artists worldwide by giving them the tools, visibility, and support needed to build sustainable careers. By spotlighting emerging homegrown talent such as Shae Gill, Spotify continues to amplify local voices—connecting their music and stories with audiences in Pakistan and beyond. Now active in 183 countries and having supported more than 1,000 artists to date, RADAR is powering what’s next in music by fueling discovery, connection, and cultural impact.