Izz Chughtai, professionally known as Izzchughtai, is a Pakistani contemporary music artist from Lahore. His work moves between independent pop, hip-hop, R&B, and modern Pakistani music, with a strong focus on emotional songwriting and contemporary production.
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Izz Chughtai, professionally known as Izzchughtai, is a Pakistani contemporary music artist from Lahore. His work moves between independent pop, hip-hop, R&B, and modern Pakistani music, with a strong focus on emotional songwriting and contemporary production.
His real name is reported as Umair Chughtai, and he has built his identity through solo releases as well as collaborations with artists and producers from Pakistan’s growing independent music scene. The News International described him as an artist from Lahore with a diverse sound and highlighted his ability to write and perform his own material.
In 2026, Izzchughtai became part of Coke Studio Nu.WAV, joining the platform alongside artists including Hasan Raheem, Afusic, Asim Azhar, Maanu, Sabaat Batin, Shae Gill, Young Stunners and Zoha Waseem.
Detailed public information about Izz Chughtai’s birth date, family background, education and early childhood is limited. Reliable sources identify him as an artist emerging from Lahore’s contemporary music scene.
Rather than following a traditional mainstream music route, he developed his career through independent releases and collaborations. His early catalogue shows an interest in combining modern sounds with emotional and melodic songwriting.
The News International identified him as a young Lahore-based artist and reported that his YouTube bio described his musical vision as one that “envisions a diverse sound.”
Izzchughtai began releasing music independently around 2020. His early catalogue includes tracks such as Stargaze, Bewajah, Parwana, Aboor, Muskura, Khayali and Ghuroor. Streaming platforms list several of these releases between 2020 and 2021.
His early work helped establish him within Pakistan’s independent music community. Instead of relying only on solo records, he also developed his profile through collaborations with producers, rappers and other emerging artists.
A major part of Izzchughtai’s development has been his work with other contemporary Pakistani musicians.
One important collaboration was “Ghuroor,” released with Abdul Hannan. The track became one of the better-known songs associated with his early catalogue.
He later appeared on “Tere Baajo” by Turhan James alongside Abdullah Kasumbi. The News International highlighted Izzchughtai’s performance and described the collaboration as a meeting of three artists with different creative strengths.
His catalogue also expanded through collaborations with artists and producers such as Umair, Shareh, Jokhay, Nehaal Naseem, Jani, Marshall Ahmad and others.
Izzchughtai's music can be described as a combination of:
His music often focuses on relationships, emotions, longing, attraction and personal experiences.
His ability to move between singing, songwriting and collaborative production environments has also contributed to his identity as a multidisciplinary artist. Coke Studio describes him as part of a newer generation of Pakistani artists moving between production and performance.
Some notable songs and collaborations associated with Izzchughtai include:
His streaming catalogue shows releases stretching from 2020 through 2026, demonstrating the steady expansion of his independent work.
Umair has been an important collaborator in Izzchughtai’s career. Izzchughtai appears on Umair’s “AWAY FROM ME” with Shareh. Apple Music credits Izzchughtai for vocals and also identifies Umair Chughtai among the composition and lyric credits.
“Ghuroor” brought Izzchughtai together with Abdul Hannan and became one of his notable early releases.
The 2023 release “Tere Baajo” featured Turhan James, Abdullah Kasumbi and Izzchughtai. The collaboration received coverage from The News International.
In 2026, Izzchughtai collaborated with Hasan Raheem and Umair on “Rangeen,” released through Coke Studio Nu.WAV. The song combines contemporary pop and hip-hop with traditional musical elements.
One of the biggest milestones in Izzchughtai’s career came in 2026, when he joined Coke Studio Nu.WAV.
Nu.WAV was created as a newer approach to the Coke Studio platform, bringing together independent artists, producers and contemporary musicians. Izzchughtai was officially announced as part of the 2026 artist lineup.
His contribution to the project is “Rangeen,” performed with Hasan Raheem and produced by Umair.
Released on September 18, 2026, “Rangeen” explores youthful romance and longing through contemporary pop, hip-hop and traditional musical elements. The accompanying video uses a stylised version of Lahore, Basant imagery and references to Pakistani film culture.
This project introduced Izzchughtai's music to a much wider Coke Studio audience.
2026 has been an important year for Izzchughtai.
His biggest current development is his participation in Coke Studio Nu.WAV, where he appears alongside some of Pakistan’s established and emerging contemporary artists.
His collaboration “Rangeen” with Hasan Raheem and Umair was released in September 2026. The song combines contemporary pop and hip-hop with traditional elements and uses a stylised Lahore setting in its music video.
His 2026 catalogue also includes Aitbaar, Nadiyan Paar, Rangeen and Laanjhay, showing continued activity in both collaborative and solo music.
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