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Born | Mohammed Fazil 30 May 1991 |
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 2020 - Present |
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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] .
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]
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]
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 sang 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.
Release Title | Featuring | Year | Label |
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Blood – Version 1 (from "Marco") | Rohith Siddappa, Santhosh Venky | 2024 | Sony Music |
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 |
Release Title | Year |
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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 |
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