Dabzee
{{short description|Indian rapper and music producer (born 1991)}}
{{Undisclosed paid|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dabzee
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| caption = Dabzee at the "Illuminati" video song shoot
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| birth_name = Mohammed Fazil Dabzee
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|05|30|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Changaramkulam, Malappuram, Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| spouse =
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|lyricist|record producer}}
| years_active = 2020 - Present
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| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| label = Mass Appeal India
| genre = {{hlist|Pop rap|pop}}
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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 {{Cite web |title=റീലുകളിൽ നിറയുന്ന 'മണവാളന് തഗ്ഗ്'; മലബാറി വൈബ് ഉള്ള തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടിന്റെ ഹിറ്റ് കഥ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2022/08/24/dabzee-opens-up-about-thallumala-song-manavalan-thug.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}.
Personal life
Fasil was born in Malappuram, Kerala.{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-09-15 |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2023/Sep/15/interview-manavaalan-thug-was-meant-for-my-album-indie-artistdabzee-2614911.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
Career
= 2020: Manushyar =
Fazil started his music career in 2020 with his first successful single MANUSHYAN with Manushyar.{{Cite web |title=When did Dabzee start making music? |url=https://genius.com/artists/Dabzee/q/start-making-music |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Genius}} The group "Manushyar" consists of Dabzee, M.H.R, Joker390P, SA Rapper.{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
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 {{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}.
In 2023, they released Malabari Banger which rose to charts, grossing Top 4 in the iTunes Dance Charts, and with over millions of streams.{{Cite web |last=Kader |first=Fathima Abdul |date=2023-10-09 |title=Listen To A New Homegrown Single That Blends Malabari Motifs With Modern Hip-Hop |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/listen-to-a-new-homegrown-single-that-blends-malabari-motifs-with-modern-hip-hop |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Homegrown |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Malabari Banger |url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/malabari-banger-mhr-joker390p-sa-dabzee |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}
= 2022 - present =
In 2022, he released his first independent Kannada-Malayalam track "Bharaverse" along with Moeha, and V3K.{{Cite web |last=Tagat |first=Anurag |date=2022-02-18 |title=Hear Moeha, Dabzee and V3K's Enriching Kannada/Malayalam Trap Song 'Bharavase' |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/moeha-dabzee-v3k-song-bharavase/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Rolling Stone India |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Thallumaala {{!}} Song - Manavaalan Thug {{!}} Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/thallumaala-song-manavaalan-thug/videoshow/93500395.cms |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} The track got significantly popular, featuring on Top 40 Asian Music Chart in Official Charts, and grossing over 100 million streams.{{Cite web |title=Manavaalan Thug Charts |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/dabzee-sa-manavaalan-thug/ |website=Official Charts}} He initially revealed that "Manavaalan Thug" was first a track intended for his independent album.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-09-15 |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2023/Sep/15/interview-manavaalan-thug-was-meant-for-my-album-indie-artistdabzee-2614911.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
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.{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Anasuya |date=2022-12-10 |title=Mumbai hosts Spotify's 'Rap 91' music fest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/mumbai-hosts-spotifys-rap-91-music-fest/article66248816.ece |access-date=2024-03-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
In 2023, he contributed rap vocals and lyrics to the song "Kotha Raja" for the Malayalam film King of Kotha, starring Dulquer Salman.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-27 |title='Kotha Raja' track from Dulquer Salmaan's 'King Of Kotha' out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kotha-raja-track-from-dulquer-salmaans-king-of-kotha-out/articleshow/103100718.cms |access-date=2024-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The song was composed, arranged and produced by Jakes Bejoy, featuring Asal Kolaar, Roll Rida and Mu.Ri.{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-08-26 |title=Kotha Raja song from King of Kotha out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Aug/26/kotha-raja-song-from-king-of-kotha-out-46994.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} The track was featured in Top 20 rank in Soundtracks Charts by Apple Music.{{Cite web |title=Kotha Raja |url=https://www.chartoo.in/apple-music/song/1704003434-kotha-raja |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Chartoo |language=en-GB}}
The same year, He released "La Vida" with KSHMR along with Vedan. The track was signed to Mass Appeal Records.{{Cite web |last=Hirwani |first=Peony |date=2023-11-24 |title=KSHMR - Inspiring a Generation with Melodies and Meaning |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/cover-story-kshmr/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Rolling Stone India |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Who wrote "La Vida" by KSHMR, Dabzee & Vedan? |url=https://genius.com/Kshmr-dabzee-and-vedan-la-vida-lyrics/q/writer |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Genius}}
He wrote and composed the promotional song "Olam Up" for the film Sulaikha Manzil which was released on 21 April 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-24 |title=സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മാറ്റു കൂട്ടാൻ "ഓളം UP" പ്രോമോ സോങ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/sulaikha-manzil-olam-up-video-song-anarkali-lukman-avaran-cheman-vinod-jose-1.8502727 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്കു തകർപ്പൻ താളം; പ്രമോ സോങ് ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് പ്രേക്ഷകർ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2023/04/24/olam-up-promo-video-song.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze |url=https://culturehaze.com/breaking-malayali-rap-icons-thirumali-dabzee-fejo-thudwiser-release-new-single-sambar-with-def-jam-recordings-india/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture |url=https://www.musiculture.in/def-jam-india-unleashes-sambar-thirumali-fejo-dabzee-thudwiser-set-the-trap-scene-ablaze/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}
He wrote and sang a promo song titled "Mada Trance" for the movie Pulimada, which was released on 26 October 2023.{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-10-27 |title=Promo song of Pulimada, Mada Trance, is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Oct/27/promo-song-of-pulimada-mada-trance-is-out-49018.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
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
= Dabzee Discography =
| class="wikitable"
! Release Title ! Featuring ! Year ! Label |
| Blood – Version 1 (from "Marco")
|Rohith Siddappa, Santhosh Venky |2024 |
| Vatteppam - EDM
|Alvin Bruno |2024 |
| Habibi Drip
|Ribin Richard |2024 |Pauly Jr. Pictures |
| Chandhune Tholpikkan Aavoollada (from "Idiyan Chandhu")
|Deepak Dev |2024 |
| Manne Nambi (from "Adios Amigo")
|Vinayak Sasikumar, Gopi Sundar |2024 |
| Alif
|SA |2024 |Devil Inside |
| NISHANI
|Rishi Roy |2024 |
| Aanne (from "Little Hearts")
|Kailas Menon, Athul Narukara, Sruthy Sivadas |2024 |
| K For Kurukku (from "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil")
|Ankit Menon, Rish NK |2024 |
| Vatteppam (from "Mandakini")
|Bibin Ashok |2024 |
| Illuminati (from "Aavesham")
|2024 |
| Ballaatha Jaathi
|NJ, Baby Jean |2024 |
| 10 Gully (Album)
|Various |2024 |Devil Inside |
| Sambar
|2023 |
| Ceasefire Now
|MC Couper, Baby Jean |2023 |Kochi Music Foundation |
| La Vida
|KSHMR, Vedan |2023 |
| Khalbum Katti
|RXZOR |2023 |Devil Inside |
| Kali
|Parimal Shais |2023 |
| 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 |
| Olam Up (from "Sulaikha Manzil")
|Fathima Jahaan, Anarkali Marikar, shmr music |2023 |Devil Inside |
| Pirakilu Chirakathinoru Vaanam (from "Jackson Bazaar Youth")
|2023 |
| Mazaa Aagaya (from "Jackson Bazaar Youth") {{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-05-12 |title=Mazaa Aagaya Song from Jackson Bazaar Youth is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/May/12/mazaa-aagaya-song-fromjackson-bazaar-youthis-here-43361.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}
|Titto P Thankachen, Govind Vasantha, Jaffer Idukki |2023 |
| Vecho Foot
|Haris Saleem, Parimal Shais, Lakshmi Marikar, M.H.R |2022 |Twohorn |
| Manavaalan Thug (from "Thallumaala")
|SA |2022 |
| Bharaverse
|Moeha, V3K |2022 |Glitch Collective |
= Manushyar Discography =
| class="wikitable"
! 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 |