Kaifi Khalil (; born 2 September 1996) is a Pakistani singer-songwriter and composer based in Karachi. He rose to prominence in 2022 after his debut in Coke Studio's Balochi song "Kana Yaari". His song "Kahani Suno 2.0" topped Spotify charts in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.
Life and career Kaifi was born and raised in Karachi's neighborhood of Lyari to a family of Baloch musicians.
In 2015, he started his own YouTube channel and uploaded his first video in 2016. His first song was a cover of "Mani Tawe Dost," a Balochi tune.
Prior to being discovered in 2022 by Coke Studio'''s music producer, Xulfi. He wrote and composed his verse in "Kana Yaari" three years prior to releasing it on the Coke Studio platform, singing alongside artists Eva B and Abdul Wahab Bugti.
Since its release in 2022, his Urdu language song "Kahani Suno 2.0" continues to be the top song for Spotify charts in Pakistan with 350 million plus streams to date. It also topped charts in Bangladesh and became a trending song in neighbouring India. The song's top countries for listeners include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, US and Canada. The music video also secured a spot in YouTube's Top 10 Global Charts peaking at number 8, the first Pakistani music video to do so. It is also listed among the most-viewed Pakistani YouTube videos.
In 2023, he announced his first international tour in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During one of his interviews at Saudi Arabia, the artist disclosed his liking for Prague and plans to visit the city soon.
He has a vast discography with multiple songs, including Dilbar Dila Bide, Afsos, Beqaraar, Jungle Jungle, Tauba Tauba, Drog and Kadi Kaye.Other singles released by Kaifi include Baali Guraab (2021), Kadi Kaye (2021) and Mast'' (2022).
Artistry He is recognized for putting a contemporary spin on traditional Balochi folk music with modern-day music.
Discography
Singles
Urdu songs +YearSongAlbumMusicLyricsCo-singer(s)Ref.2021"Kahani Suno" rowspan="11" Kaifi Khalil2022"Kahani Suno 2.0"2023"Mansoob"2024"Jurmana""Kahani Meri"Anmol DanielYoungveer"Khair"Kaifi Khalil"INTENTIONS"Zack KnightHimself, Zack Knight, GureeZack Knight2025"Fitrat"Kaifi KhalilKaifi Khalil, Ali ZaryounTulsi Kumar"Daaman""Shikayat"2026"Love Notes"Kaifi Khalil
Balochi songs +YearSongAlbumMusicRef.2020"Daagh E Daata" rowspan="23" Himself"Bya Ke Bacheke Abdaale""Tauba Tauba""Drog""Purr Ka'n de Glass A""Beqaraar"2021"Qissa Wafa e Mashup""Dilbar Dila Bide""Nazul (Mashup)""Baali Guraab""Showanag""Shuthy Chamma Boro""Baali Guraab - Unplugged""Jungle Jungle""Kadi Kaye""Bya Ke Bacheke Abdaale (Unplugged)""Mallo Mallo""Tayi Yaad Atakagaa'n""Afsos"2022"Mast""Tauseep X Urdu Mashup""Zolfe Nooda'n"2025"Sotka Dil"
Coke Studio Pakistan +YearSeasonSongLyricsMusicCo-singer(s)Ref.202214"Kana Yaari"Himself, Eva BHimselfEva B, Wahab Bugti202415"Piya Piya Calling"Himself, Delara, KarpeDelara, Karpe
Television soundtracks YearTitleSongLyricsMusicNoteRef.2022Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha"Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha - Title Track"HimselfUpdated version of "Kahani Suno"
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