“We have all fallen in love at some point in our lives,” says Jani. Your new EP emotional baggage guides us through the process.
Karachi rapper Muhammad Ali Khan, commonly known as Jani, has collaborated with celebrated hip hop producer Jokhay for emotional baggage, and is currently working on another album that will be released in the first half of 2026. The new EP consists of four new tracks and features Karachi-based artist Shareh.
Breaking down the album for The express PAkGazetteJani said in the song. miracles wrote about getting lost in love. “…the experience of love without any ego or regard for self can sometimes be detrimental to us.”
This leads to step two, two of us, in which Jani evokes self-esteem and raps about realizing one’s worth despite the suffering deep inside the feeling.
In Nazná, reflects on the broader picture, the lessons that love leaves us regardless of its end. “Kahin nazar nahi aana mujhe ab tum,” he raps nonchalantly.
The last clue Crumble, brings the protagonist home. Or rather, beyond, with a deeper understanding of being in love, falling out of love, being apart, and yet being in love with what once was. The song sounds like a landmark, as if the protagonist has undertaken an arduous journey and now appreciates the view from the top. The track also addresses the blessings and limitations of poetic expression.
Jani’s current monthly listeners on Spotify exceed 365,000 and her play count stands at 73 million. On this album, he creates a fascinating character arc, one that many can relate to, and which complements well with Jokhay’s moody, late-night trap production.
The rapper’s creative universe is rooted in the local language and street culture of Karachi. His music is brought to life through nuanced storytelling and visual style.
miracles is the standout track on this EP. Jokhay gives us a billowy t-shirt club style beat mixed with some emotional vocal samples and rolling his hats. “The number of bars on the Jersey Club beats is slightly different, the flow switches sound very smooth over the instrumentals of this style,” says Jani. “Miracles is great, but my favorite song on the EP is probably Nazna.”
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The rapper’s chemistry with Johkay is undeniable on this album. The drums, hi-hats, and background melodies often change as Jani’s flow changes. Each instrument appears adapted to the lyrical composition of the album.
“Before there were no hip hop producers [Johkay] “He opened the doors to everyone in Pakistan,” says Jani. “Umair, Superdupersultan, taught everyone how to produce. He is a mentor figure to everyone in the industry and I myself have learned a lot from him.”
When asked about branching out into different genres, styles and other languages, Jani says she has been considering adding Punjabi lyrics on her new album, even though it is not her first language.
Jani prefers to keep her creative process as authentic as possible. “I often leave lyrics unfinished before I go to the studio,” he says. “This helps me keep the bars raw, honest and unfiltered. People relate to that more anyway.”
Thinking too much or spending too much time on an idea can get in the way of this, says Jani, insisting that you should let your creativity, your ideas, flow. Preserving authenticity is crucial for both audiences and artists, he adds.
Reflecting on his early days in the Karachi music scene, Jani recalled that he had never shied away from experimentation. “When I started, people used to doubt me for using autotune. “Now look around you, everyone in Pakistan is using it,” Jani says proudly.
New artists must be patient and persistent, the rapper said. They should focus on their craft and build connections rather than chasing monetary success if they want to make their way in today’s music scene, he said.
The express PAkGazette He asked Jani some quick questions.
If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Justice by Justin Bieber
What is your favorite song these days?
Saturday morning by Cordae and Lil Wayne
Who is your biggest musical inspiration?
Probably Juice Wrld, but from a business perspective I would say Drake.
Who is the artist you listen to the most these days?
I’ve been listening to a lot of ghazals lately, apart from that I also listen to a lot of Silk Sonic music.
