Pakistani music is making headlines in the football world once again as FIFA has chosen the viral hit “Blockbuster” to celebrate French football star Kylian Mbappe’s on-field entry. This Punjabi song, composed and written by Pakistani artists Zulfikar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi), Umair Butt, Faris Shafi, and Shamroz Butt, carries an old folk music charm that resonates deeply.
Faris Shafi, a renowned Pakistani rapper, lent his vocals to the song alongside Umair Butt and the all-female Gharwi Group, which includes Abida, Rooha Rawal, Sajida Bibi, and Saba Hassan. The song’s vibrant and powerful beats have captivated millions in Pakistan and are now gaining international recognition.
Check out Xulfi’s official Instagram post:
FIFA recently posted a reel on its official TikTok account featuring highlights of 25-year-old Mbappe celebrating on the field with “Blockbuster” playing in the background. The post, captioned “Mbappe’s ‘BLOCKBUSTER’ entry,” has garnered significant attention.
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Xulfi expressed his excitement on Instagram, stating, “From Coke Studio Pakistan to FIFA’s global stage – our ‘Blockbuster’ just made an appearance with Mbappe on FIFA’s official TikTok page! This feels surreal. Our voice, our beats transcending boundaries, creating timelines that were once deemed improbable. Congratulations Pakistan. This is wonderful and this is huge.”
Released as part of Coke Studio Pakistan’s season 15 on May 25, “Blockbuster” has become a global sensation.
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