Dabzee
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Dabzee | |
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| Born | Mohammed Fazil 30 May 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020 - Present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Labels | Mass Appeal India |
Mohammed Fasil, (born 30 May 1991), known professionally as Dabzee, is an Indian rapper, singer and songwriter from Kerala. He is well known for his film debut as a rapper with the song "Manavaalan Thug" from the movie Thallumaala [1].
Personal life
[edit]Fasil was born in Malappuram, Kerala.[2] Following his marriage, he relocated to the United Arab Emirates where he initially pursued work in a conventional job. However, his passion for music led him to quit his job and started his focus towards rapping and music making.[3]
Career
[edit]2020: Manushyar
[edit]Fazil started his music career in 2020 with his first successful single MANUSHYAN with Manushyar.[4] The group "Manushyar" consists of Dabzee, M.H.R, Joker390P, SA Rapper.[5]
In 2021, they released Oora's music video which portrayed support towards the farmers and their protests, the release was significantly known for its message [6].
In 2023, they released Malabari Banger which rose to charts, grossing Top 4 in the iTunes Dance Charts, and with over millions of streams.[7][8]
2022 - present
[edit]In 2022, he released his first independent Kannada-Malayalam track "Bharaverse" along with Moeha, and V3K.[9]
In the same year, he made his film debut as a rapper with the song "Manavaalan Thug" which appeared in the Malayalam film "Thallumaala" starring Tovino Thomas.[10] The track got significantly popular, featuring on Top 40 Asian Music Chart in Official Charts, and grossing over 100 million streams.[11] He initially revealed that "Manavaalan Thug" was first a track intended for his independent album.[12]
On 11 December 2022, he was invited to perform at the Spotify's 91 Rap Live event which was held at Jio Conventional Centre, Mumbai. The event featured 20 hip-hop rappers, singers, and music producers.[13]
In 2023, he contributed rap vocals and lyrics to the song "Kotha Raja" for the Malayalam film King of Kotha, starring Dulquer Salman.[14] The song was composed, arranged and produced by Jakes Bejoy, featuring Asal Kolaar, Roll Rida and Mu.Ri.[15] The track was featured in Top 20 rank in Soundtracks Charts by Apple Music.[16]
The same year, He released "La Vida" with KSHMR along with Vedan. The track was signed to Mass Appeal Records.[17][18]
He wrote and composed the promotional song "Olam Up" for the film Sulaikha Manzil which was released on 21 April 2023.[19][20]
He was featured in the track "Sambar" which featured the Malayalam Industry's popular hip-hop artists ThirumaLi, FEJO, and Thudwiser. The track was grossing No.1 in UAE YouTube Top 10 Music Charts for a week, with over 6 million+. The track was signed to Mass Appeal India as well.[21][22]
He wrote and sung a promo song titled "Mada Trance" for the movie Pulimada, which was released on 26 October 2023.[23]
In 2024, he began his international tour, starting in Europe. He sung the song "Illuminati" from the Malayalam movie 'Aavesham' starring Fahadh Faasil. The song was composed by Sushin Shyam.
Discography
[edit]Dabzee Discography
[edit]| Release Title | Featuring | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vatteppam - EDM | Alvin Bruno | 2024 | Saregama |
| Habibi Drip | Ribin Richard | 2024 | Pauly Jr. Pictures |
| Chandhune Tholpikkan Aavoollada (from "Idiyan Chandhu") | Deepak Dev | 2024 | Think Music |
| Manne Nambi (from "Adios Amigo") | Vinayak Sasikumar, Gopi Sundar | 2024 | Muzik247 |
| Alif | SA | 2024 | Devil Inside |
| NISHANI | Rishi Roy | 2024 | Mass Appeal India |
| Aanne (from "Little Hearts") | Kailas Menon, Athul Narukara, Sruthy Sivadas | 2024 | Sony Music |
| K For Kurukku (from "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil") | Ankit Menon, Rish NK | 2024 | Saregama Music |
| Vatteppam (from "Mandakini") | Bibin Ashok | 2024 | Saregama Music |
| Illuminati (from "Aavesham") | Sushin Shyam | 2024 | Think Music |
| Ballaatha Jaathi | NJ, Baby Jean | 2024 | Universal Music India |
| 10 Gully (Album) | Various | 2024 | Devil Inside |
| Sambar | ThirumaLi, ThudWiser, FEJO | 2023 | Mass Appeal Records |
| Ceasefire Now | MC Couper, Baby Jean | 2023 | Kochi Music Foundation |
| La Vida | KSHMR, Vedan | 2023 | Mass Appeal Records |
| Khalbum Katti | RXZOR | 2023 | Devil Inside |
| Kali | Parimal Shais | 2023 | Kappa Originals |
| Mada Trance (from "Pulimada") | Wraith V, MHR, Fathima Jaahan, Sarah Rose Joseph | 2023 | Devil Inside |
| Kotha Raja (from "King of Kotha") | Jakes Bejoy, Asal Kolaar, Roll Rida, Resmi Sateesh | 2023 | Sony Music |
| Olam Up (from "Sulaikha Manzil") | Fathima Jahaan, Anarkali Marikar, shmr music | 2023 | Devil Inside |
| Pirakilu Chirakathinoru Vaanam (from "Jackson Bazaar Youth") | Govind Vasantha | 2023 | Think Music |
| Mazaa Aagaya (from "Jackson Bazaar Youth") [24] | Titto P Thankachen, Govind Vasantha, Jaffer Idukki | 2023 | Think Music |
| Vecho Foot | Haris Saleem, Parimal Shais, Lakshmi Marikar, M.H.R | 2022 | Twohorn |
| Manavaalan Thug (from "Thallumaala") | SA | 2022 | Musik247 |
| Bharaverse | Moeha, V3K | 2022 | Glitch Collective |
Manushyar Discography
[edit]| Release Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Malabari Banger | 2023 |
| PE PE PE | 2023 |
| CHATHIYAN | 2021 |
| SHAJAR | 2021 |
| Karayanum Parayanum | 2021 |
| Malabari | 2021 |
| What Economy | 2021 |
| Oora | 2021 |
| PULLEY | 2020 |
| Maarijan | 2020 |
| MANUSHYAN | 2020 |
| Kolachathi | 2020 |
References
[edit]- ^ "റീലുകളിൽ നിറയുന്ന 'മണവാളന് തഗ്ഗ്'; മലബാറി വൈബ് ഉള്ള തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടിന്റെ ഹിറ്റ് കഥ!". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (15 September 2023). "INTERVIEW | 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "When did Dabzee start making music?". Genius. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Kader, Fathima Abdul (9 October 2023). "Listen To A New Homegrown Single That Blends Malabari Motifs With Modern Hip-Hop". Homegrown. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Malabari Banger". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (18 February 2022). "Hear Moeha, Dabzee and V3K's Enriching Kannada/Malayalam Trap Song 'Bharavase'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Thallumaala | Song - Manavaalan Thug | Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Manavaalan Thug Charts". Official Charts.
- ^ Service, Express News (15 September 2023). "INTERVIEW | 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Menon, Anasuya (10 December 2022). "Mumbai hosts Spotify's 'Rap 91' music fest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "'Kotha Raja' track from Dulquer Salmaan's 'King Of Kotha' out!". The Times of India. 27 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (26 August 2023). "Kotha Raja song from King of Kotha out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Kotha Raja". Chartoo. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Hirwani, Peony (24 November 2023). "KSHMR - Inspiring a Generation with Melodies and Meaning". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Who wrote "La Vida" by KSHMR, Dabzee & Vedan?". Genius. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മാറ്റു കൂട്ടാൻ "ഓളം UP" പ്രോമോ സോങ്". Mathrubhumi. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്കു തകർപ്പൻ താളം; പ്രമോ സോങ് ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് പ്രേക്ഷകർ". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze". 30 November 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture". 30 November 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (27 October 2023). "Promo song of Pulimada, Mada Trance, is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (12 May 2023). "Mazaa Aagaya Song from Jackson Bazaar Youth is here". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.