“We are all in love at some point in our lives,” says Jani. His new ep Emotional baggage walks us through the process.
Karachi -rapper Muhammad Ali Khan, commonly known as Jani, has collaborated with the famous hip -hop manufacturer Jokhay for Emotional baggage, and is currently working on another album due to release in the first half of 2026. The new EP consists of four fresh numbers and contains Karachi artist Shareh.
Breaks down the album Express PakinomistSaid Jani in the song Miracles He wrote about losing himself in love. “… the experience of love without ego or consideration for the self can sometimes be harmful to us.”
This brings up to step two, Two of us, Where Jani induces Selfworth and rapper about realizing one’s value despite suffering in the depth of feeling.
IN Nazna, He reflects on the bigger image the lessons love us with whatever its end. “Kahin Nazar Nahi Aana Mujhe Ab Tum,” he reports nonchalant.
The last track, Falling apart, brings the protagonist home. Or rather, beyond, with a deeper understanding of being in love, falling out of it, being apart and yet in love with what was once. The song hits like a waypoint, as if the protagonist has made an Ardous journey and now appreciates the view from the top. The track also touches blessings and limitations of poetic expression.
Jani’s current monthly listeners on Spotify surpass 365,000, and his power count is 73 million. In this album, he creates an exciting arch that is relatable to many, and supplemented well by Jokhay’s Moody and Nocturnal Trap Production.
The rapper’s creative universe is rooted in local language and Karachi’s street culture. His music comes alive through nuanced storytelling and visual flair.
Miracles is the prominent track on this ep. Jokhay gives us a wavy Jersey Club style beating the lace with some emotional vocal samples and rolling his hats. “The bar count on the Jersey Club beats is a little different, flow contacts sound very smooth about instruments in this style,” says Jani. “Miracles are great, but my personal favorite song on EP would probably be Nazna.”
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The rapper’s chemistry with Johkay is undeniable in this album. The drums, hi-hats and background tunes often change when Janis flow contacts. Each instrument appears tailored to the lyrical composition of the post.
“There were no hip -hop producers before [Johkay] He opened the door for everyone in Pakistan, ”says Jani.” Umair, Superdupersultan, he taught them all how to produce. He is a mentoring figure for everyone in the industry, I have learned a lot from him myself. “
Since Jani is asked about branching for different genres, styles and other languages, Jani says he has considered adding Punjabi texts in his new album, even if it’s not his first language.
Jani prefers to keep his creative process as authentic as possible. “Often I leave texts unfinished before I go to the studio,” he says. “This helps me keep the pillars raw, honest and unfiltered. People relate more to it in any case.”
Overlinking or spending too much time on an idea can get in the way of this, says Jani, who insists that you need to let your creativity flow. Preservation of authenticity is crucial to both audience and artists, he adds.
When he reflected on his early days in Karachi’s music scene, Jani remembered he had never thrown himself away from experimenting. “Back when I first started, people used to doubt me to use Autotune.” Now look around, everyone in Pakistan uses it, ”says Jani proud.
New artists need to be patient and persistent, the rapper said. They should focus on their craft and build connections instead of chasing monetary success if they want to get their way in today’s music scene, he said.
Express Pakinomist Jani asked some quick fire questions.
If you could only listen to an album for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Justice by Justin Bieber
What is your favorite song these days?
Saturday morning by Cordae and Lil Wayne
Who is your greatest musical inspiration?
Probably Juice WRLD, but from a business perspective I will say Drake
Who is an artist you are listening most to these days?
I’ve listened to a lot of ghazals recently, except I also listen to a lot of Silk Sonic’s music.
