Asim Azhar’s ‘Jo Tu Na Mila’ hits 100 million Spotify streams

Singer and songwriter Asim Azhar achieved a significant milestone as his popular song ‘Jo Tu Na Mila’ crossed the 100 million streams mark on Spotify.

To celebrate this accomplishment, Azhar posted on Instagram, expressing gratitude to his fans and unveiling an exciting surprise for all those who adore his hit song.

In his post, he stated, “My first-ever song to cross 100 million streams on Spotify, so I wanted to gift you guys something. Azhar offered a glimpse of the forthcoming version of the beloved track, accompanied by a snippet of the song’s lyrics.

He also recognized and praised the “killer” lyricism of Kunaal Vermaa, the lyricist behind the song. Originally launched in 2018, the song surpassed 100 million YouTube views in May 2020.

He also pointed out that he joined the ranks of the fourth Pakistani artist, alongside legends such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, and Momina Mustehsan, in having two or more songs that achieved over 100 million views.

In an Instagram post, Azhar expressed his emotions, mentioning that while such accomplishments are typical in certain regions, it had been a demanding journey for him due to the unique challenges in the area, including the YouTube ban.

It’s worth mentioning that ‘Jo Tu Na Mila’ encountered plagiarism allegations when some social media users highlighted melodic similarities with a composition by Joe Hisaishi from the 1989 Japanese film ‘A Town with an Ocean View.

In response, Azhar clarified that he had legally acquired the rights to the melody, emphasizing that it had been legitimately sampled under Universal Music India, the label responsible for releasing the song.

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