Pakistani-American Sisters Are Electronic Dance Music Stars

[RiazHaq]

Haq's Musings: Pakistani-American Sisters Shine As Electronic Dance Music Superstars

Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf, Pakistani-American sisters born and raised in Chicago, make up the popular EDM (Electronic Dance Music) superstar duo Krewella. EDM is recognized by the American music industry as a broad range of percussive electronic music genres produced for dance-based entertainment for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.


Krewella's Pakistani-American Duo Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf

Since Krewella's debut in 2007, the popularity of the duo has leaped national boundaries. They have been performing to huge crowds all across the United States and Europe as well as Latin America. The sisters have been extremely well received at Tomorrowland EDM music festivals around the world. Their song "Live” was at 32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song is the second single from their EP “Play Hard.”


Las Vegas Bill Broad Promoting Krewella's Show

The sisters have recently recently made news for being the targets of misogynistic haters after a public fallout with former member Kris “Rain Man” Trindl in 2014, according to Huffington Post. Jahan Yousaf has recently written an Op Ed in Billboard magazine to respond to the attacks against the duo. Here's an excerpt from it: "Both genders suffer inequalities and neither is more important to me than the other, but what I am most knowledgeable about is my first-hand experience of how I am talked about as a woman in the media. I do think it's worth mentioning that Kris was often overshadowed due to the presence of two females. Despite our efforts to give him more spotlight, Kris checked out".

Here's a video of Krewella's Tomorrowland concert:

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Haq's Musings: Pakistani-American Sisters Shine As Electronic Dance Music Superstars

 

[Jayanta]

Good job girls...
But most dadi wala Pakistanis will now go..Ye Pakistani culture k khilaaf hai...haath mein tattu..tight kapde..jism ki numaish...no niqab. These are all bad effects of Indian media.

 

[KAL-EL]

I ♥ EDM

 

[livingdead]

awsome.. music...

 

[Imran Khan]

nice ............. some fresh air finally

 

[livingdead]

nice ............. some fresh air finally

you mean no indian smell this time on haq's thread?

 

[Imran Khan]

you mean no indian smell this time on haq's thread?

i am not that much smart i simply said abut girls a good news in media with word pakistan

 

[kaonalpha]

You're telling me that no one knew about krewella at all theyy are a very old group .This is embarrassing to know that no one else knew about krewella on pdf till today

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

Good job girls...
But most dadi wala Pakistanis will now go..Ye Pakistani culture k khilaaf hai...haath mein tattu..tight kapde..jism ki numaish...no niqab. These are all bad effects of Indian media.

Haq's Musings: Pakistani-American Sisters Shine As Electronic Dance Music Superstars

Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf, Pakistani-American sisters born and raised in Chicago, make up the popular EDM (Electronic Dance Music) superstar duo Krewella. EDM is recognized by the American music industry as a broad range of percussive electronic music genres produced for dance-based entertainment for nightclubs, raves, and festivals.


Krewella's Pakistani-American Duo Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf

Since Krewella's debut in 2007, the popularity of the duo has leaped national boundaries. They have been performing to huge crowds all across the United States and Europe as well as Latin America. The sisters have been extremely well received at Tomorrowland EDM music festivals around the world. Their song "Live” was at 32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song is the second single from their EP “Play Hard.”


Las Vegas Bill Broad Promoting Krewella's Show

The sisters have recently recently made news for being the targets of misogynistic haters after a public fallout with former member Kris “Rain Man” Trindl in 2014, according to Huffington Post. Jahan Yousaf has recently written an Op Ed in Billboard magazine to respond to the attacks against the duo. Here's an excerpt from it: "Both genders suffer inequalities and neither is more important to me than the other, but what I am most knowledgeable about is my first-hand experience of how I am talked about as a woman in the media. I do think it's worth mentioning that Kris was often overshadowed due to the presence of two females. Despite our efforts to give him more spotlight, Kris checked out".

Here's a video of Krewella's Tomorrowland concert:

Related Links:

Haq's Musings

Pakistan Fashion Shows

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Pakistan's Top Fashion Models

Pakistani Cover Girls

Pakistan Protest Music in Social Media

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Haq's Musings: Pakistani-American Sisters Shine As Electronic Dance Music Superstars

now that's what i call a good party!

 

[Djinn]

Good job girls...
But most dadi wala Pakistanis will now go..Ye Pakistani culture k khilaaf hai...haath mein tattu..tight kapde..jism ki numaish...no niqab. These are all bad effects of Indian media.

Dadi means Grandma.
Darhi means Beard.
And since you are absolutely clueless about Pakistan and the music scene here, you are free to think whatever pops in your head.

 

[friendly_troll96]

You go girls!

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

funny:
Founding Krewella Member Suing Band for Being Kicked Out for Sobriety | The Early Registration

 

[RiazHaq]

Electronic Dance Music Stars Denied Visas to Perform at #India's Sunburn Fest Due to #Pakistan origin http://www.billboard.com/articles/n...lla-visa-india-sunburn-fest-pakistan-heritage … via @billboard

Krewella won’t play India’s Sunburn Festival after the duo’s visas were apparently denied due to their Pakistani heritage.

Jahan Yousaf and Yasmine Yousaf, the Pakistani-American sisters who perform as Krewella, shared a handwritten post on social media explaining the visa snafu. The pair, who performed twice in India in 2014, say they’re “so heartbroken” by the situation.

“It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that due to our Pakistani heritage, our visas have been repeatedly denied and we will not be able to enter your country for Sunburn Festival,” the message reads. Our team tried every avenue possible but now have reached the end. We are so heartbroken since we were looking forward to being reunited with our Desi Krew. We hope the state of affairs between the two countries can be resolved someday soon.”

According to the Guardian, travelers who disclose a family connection with Pakistan triggers demands for extra information and a long processing period, which can make travel to India impossible.

The complicated entry protocols caught out Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan last year when he was reportedly held-up by immigration officials at Kolkata airport for several hours after arriving through the wrong port of entry.

Sunburn celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Pune on Dec. 28 through Dec. 31 with such headliners as Afrojack, Armin Van Buuren and Axwell & Ingrosso. Krewella were scheduled to perform on Dec. 29.

 

[PWFI]

Good job girls...
But most dadi wala Pakistanis will now go..Ye Pakistani culture k khilaaf hai...haath mein tattu..tight kapde..jism ki numaish...no niqab. These are all bad effects of Indian media.

Indians and their inferiorty complex, you can't live without it---you guys' bring it everywhere

 

[Rafi]

Positive image of PakistanI women proud of their heritage as well.