In just a year, rising Desi-fusion artist ARBAZ has done what many independent artists dream of: build a solid catalogue, develop a unique sound, and cross over 200,000 total streams across his latest two EPs, Eyes (2024) and The Rise (2025). With tracks trending organically on Instagram and a fanbase growing across, Pakistan, India, US and the UK, ARBAZ is proving that his voice belongs in the global Desi-fusion scene.
A Fresh Fusion: The 2024 EP Eyes
ARBAZ’s 2nd EP Eyes arrived in late 2024, introducing listeners to a smoother, more romantic side of the Desi-afro sound. The project took inspiration from the small but powerful moments that spark real attraction, especially the first glance.
At the heart of the EP was the standout single “Retina,” a captivating record that unexpectedly became a fan favourite. Propelled by word of mouth and playlist momentum, “Retina” climbed past 60,000+ Spotify streams on its own, laying the foundation for the artist’s fast-growing presence. Retina
Eyes explored intimacy, beauty, and that instant emotional pull when you meet someone whose look says everything. It showed that ARBAZ wasn’t afraid to bring sensitivity into a genre known for bravado, and that honesty connected deeply with listeners.
Leveling Up in 2025: The Rise
Just months later, ARBAZ returned with his third EP, The Rise, a bold contrast to his second EP. Where Eyes focused on emotion, The Rise focused on ambition.
The EP is built around the theme of elevation: choosing success, blocking out distractions, and moving forward with no negotiation. Sonically, it blends hard-hitting trap drums with distinct South Asian influences, giving ARBAZ a signature style that sets him apart.
But the biggest moment from the EP so far is “Haq” (Track 4), a fiery anthem that has recently been trending on Instagram Reels. Its confident tone and infectious beat have made it a favourite for motivational edits, variety of reels, and lifestyle content.
With the EP still climbing, The Rise has helped push ARBAZ’s total stream count past the 100K milestone, confirming that his momentum is accelerating.
A New Chapter Begins: “Kasoor” Takes Over
Fresh off the success of The Rise, ARBAZ returned with a winter-ready single, “Kasoor.”
Unlike the high-energy tracks dominating his EP, “Kasoor” dives into emotion. The title, meaning reason, captures the feeling of being left without answers, searching for closure, and trying to understand where things went wrong. Vulnerable and relatable, the track has quickly begun trending on Instagram Reels, resonating with listeners facing heartbreak, distance, or uncertainty.
With its emotional depth and atmospheric production, “Kasoor” shows how easily ARBAZ can shift between trap confidence and soul-stirring storytelling.
Two EPs, One Vision
Crossing 100,000 streams across two independent projects is no small feat, especially without major label backing. What makes ARBAZ stand out is his consistent artistic identity: • Eyes showed his romantic, aesthetic side. • The Rise proved his hunger, focus, and ambition. • Kasoor reintroduced his emotional storytelling.
These releases show a complete artist, someone evolving, experimenting, and connecting. With multiple tracks organically trending on social platforms, ARBAZ is creating a genuine movement, not just chasing algorithms. And if this is just the beginning, the rise is far from over.
