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Talal Qureshi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth2 April 1988

Age33 Years

BirthplaceRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

ProfessionSinger, Musician, Record Producer

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother deceased

Talal Qureshi Biography

Talal Qureshi is a Pakistani electronic musician, singer, and record producer known for his solo work and collaborations, including the duo SNKM. Born in 2

Early life and background

Talal Qureshi was born on 2 April 1988 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and later moved to Karachi, Pakistan, which he lists as his hometown. He grew up playing guitar and experimenting on a Casio keyboard. Qureshi says he began writing music at age thirteen, laying the groundwork for a career in electronic and contemporary South Asian music.

Career

Qureshi is a musician, singer and record producer whose work centers on electronic music. He released his first recorded track, "Phase Shift," in 2007 and followed with his debut EP x1988 in 2013. His first noted song listed in public profiles is "The Equator."

In collaboration with rapper and songwriter Adil Omar, Qureshi formed the project SNKM (Saturday Night Killing Machine), in which both artists shared production, songwriting and vocal duties. SNKM made a notable international appearance with a U.S. debut at South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2015. Over the following years Qureshi continued to collaborate with other artists and appear at live shows through at least 2018.

His collaborations include work with singers and musicians such as Atif Aslam, Faris Shafi, Natasha Noorani, Mehdi Maloof and Rehma. He has also worked with Punjabi folk singer Naseebo Lal on the track "AAG," which he released in 2016 and dedicated to his late mother.

Public profile

Qureshi's music has reached audiences beyond Pakistan. He has reported airplay on the BBC Asian Network and radio stations across several countries, including the UK, India, Finland, Austria, Iceland, Germany, Japan and Belgium. Electronic DJ and broadcaster Bobby Friction has described Qureshi as an important voice for contemporary sound in the region.

Qureshi has spoken publicly about his approach to creativity and performance. He has said he composes and performs sober and does not rely on drugs to make music. He also noted that he organizes many of his own shows, arguing that sponsored events do not always serve artists' interests.

Controversy

In 2016 Qureshi released the rap song "Jawab De," which addressed topics such as military overreach, religious extremism and violence affecting civilians, minorities and women in Pakistan. The release generated controversy and the song faced restrictions, including removal under YouTube's community guidelines and censorship in other media.

Personal life

Qureshi is Muslim by religion. Publicly available profiles list him as unmarried. He has described his late mother in relation to his work but has not widely shared details about his parents. His listed physical characteristics include a height of approximately 175 cm (5'9") and moss green eyes.

Latest updates

Through 2018 Qureshi remained active in live performances and collaborations, and his work continued to be acknowledged in regional and international media and radio outlets. His contributions to the Pakistani electronic music scene include solo releases, collaborative projects and festival appearances such as Mad Decent Block Party in Islamabad where he was recognized as a strong performer.

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Recent Work

Phase Shift

First released track (2007)

2007
x1988 (EP)

Debut EP

2013
AAG

Collaboration with Naseebo Lal, dedicated to his late mother

2016
Jawab De

Controversial rap single addressing military overreach and religious extremism

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Released first track "Phase Shift" (2007) and debut EP x1988 (2013)
  2. Formed SNKM with Adil Omar and made a U.S. debut at SXSW (2015)
  3. Collaborated with established Pakistani singers and producers
  4. Music played on BBC Asian Network and international radio stations
  5. Recognized performer at events such as Mad Decent Block Party in Islamabad
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