Dabzee

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Dabzee
Born
Mohammed Fazil

(1991-05-30) 30 May 1991 (age 33)
Changaramkulam, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • lyricist
  • record producer
Years active2020 - 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] .

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Personal life

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

2020: Manushyar

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 got which rose to charts, grossing Top 4 in the iTunes Dance Charts, and with over millions of streams. [7] [8]

2022 - present

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 his 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

Dabzee Discography

Release TitleFeaturingYearLabel
Aanne (from "Little Hearts") Kailas Menon, Athul Narukara, Sruthy Sivadas2024 Sony Music
K For Kurukku (from "Guruvayoorambala Nadayil")Ankit Menon, Rish NK2024 Saregama Music
Vatteppam (from "Mandakini")Bibin Ashok2024 Saregama Music
Illuminati (from "Aavesham") Sushin Shyam 2024 Think Music
Ballaatha Jaathi NJ, Baby Jean2024 Universal Music India
10 Gully (Album)Various2024Devil Inside
Sambar ThirumaLi, ThudWiser, FEJO 2023 Mass Appeal Records
Ceasefire NowMC Couper, Baby Jean2023Kochi Music Foundation
La Vida KSHMR, Vedan2023 Mass Appeal Records
Khalbum KattiRXZOR2023Devil Inside
KaliParimal Shais2023 Kappa Originals
Mada Trance (from " Pulimada")Wraith V, MHR, Fathima Jaahan, Sarah Rose Joseph2023Devil Inside
Kotha Raja (from " King of Kotha") Jakes Bejoy, Asal Kolaar, Roll Rida, Resmi Sateesh2023 Sony Music
Olam Up (from " Sulaikha Manzil")Fathima Jahaan, Anarkali Marikar, shmr music2023Devil 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 FootHaris Saleem, Parimal Shais, Lakshmi Marikar, M.H.R2022Twohorn
Manavaalan Thug (from " Thallumaala")SA2022 Musik247
BharaverseMoeha, V3K2022Glitch Collective

Manushyar Discography

Release TitleYear
Malabari Banger2023
PE PE PE2023
CHATHIYAN2021
SHAJAR2021
Karayanum Parayanum2021
Malabari2021
What Economy2021
Oora2021
PULLEY2020
Maarijan2020
MANUSHYAN2020
Kolachathi2020

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