Darassa

Darassa
Background information
Birth name	Shariff Thabit Ramadhan
Born	(1988-09-03) 3 September 1988 (age 36)
Genres	Hip hop Afro pop
Occupation	Singer • Rapper
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Classic Music Group (CMG) Management

Shariff Thabit Ramadhan (born 3 September 1988), better known by his stage name Darassa is a Tanzanian hip hop artist, ^[1] recognized for his 2016 hit song 'Muziki', ^{[2] [3]} featuring Ben Pol.

Career

Darassa began his music career in 2014 with the release of the song "Sikati Tamaa". He later took a break from the music scene before making a comeback in 2016 with the hit single Utanipenda, featuring Rich Mavoko. That same year, he released "Muziki", a collaboration with Ben Pol, which became a massive hit and received widespread airplay across East Africa. ^[4]

Following the success of "Muziki", Darassa took another hiatus from the industry. ^[5] He returned once again in 2018, continuing to build his presence in the East African music scene. ^[6]

Discography

Album

• 2020: Slave becomes a King ^{[7] [8]}

Singles

• Proud of you ft Ali Kiba ^[9]
• I like it ^[10] ft Sho Madjozi ^{[11] [12]}
• Waiter ft Mr Burudani
• Umeniroga ft Kassim Mganga
• Nimetumwa Pesa
• Loyalty ft Nandy & Marioo ^[13]
• Size yao ft Dogo Janja
• Usiniletee shida ft Femi One
• Blessings ft Abbah & Mr. T Touch
• Hands Up ft Maua Sama
• Lock me down ft Jaiva
• My life ft Chibwa & Marisa
• Utanitoa roho
• Segedance ft Rich Mavoko
• Shemeji ft Barakah The Prince
• Hasso
• Nikiondoka
• Hater
• Nana ft G Boy
• Boss it ft Ben Pol

Other singles

• Leo ft Jux
• Muziki ft Ben Pol
• Kama Utanipenda ft Rich Mavoko
• Tumepoteza ft Maua Sama
• Achia njia
• Too much
• Chanda chema ft Marioo
• Tunaishi ft Ney wa Mitego
• Hoya Hayo ft Mr. Blue
• Inapepea ft Stamina
• Watch me ft Godzilla
• Shika ft Maua Sama ^[14]

References

1. SDE. "PHOTOS: Tanzanian rapper Darassa living the good life". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
2. Olero, Charles (2 March 2022). "Tanzania Rapper Darassa Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song 'Muziki' Despite over 20M Youtube Views". Zonk News. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
3. "Rapper Darassa claims he made no money with hit song 'Muziki' despite 20M Youtube views". Citizen Digital. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
4. "Darassa makes shocking revelation over hit song 'Muziki'". The Nairobi Review. 2 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
5. Javan, Samora (3 March 2022). "Singer Darasa Took A Break From Music After Mega Hit In 2016 —". Soundcity. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
6. "Why Darassa took a break after 'Muziki'". The Star. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
7. "My 'Slave Becomes King' Album is on the Same Level as Wizkid's – Darassa Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
8. Kahaso, Wendy (8 April 2019). "Darassa announces his album release after dropping 3 big tunes". Daily Active. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
9. "Darassa Revisits Working with Alikiba on 'Proud of You' Single Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
10. Otengo, Victor (26 February 2020). "I Like It: Tanzanian rapper Darassa fiery collabo with Sho Madjozi thrills fans". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
11. "Darassa brings out Sho Madjozi on his 'I Like It' record » Biggest Kaka". 26 February 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
12. "Sho Madjozi And Tanzanian rapper Darassa Band Together In New Hit – 'I Like It'". KenyaBuzz LifeStyle. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
13. "Darassa Atangaza Ujio wa 'Loyalty' Video Akiwashirikisha Nandy na Marioo Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
14. Nderitu, Catherine (26 August 2019). "Darassa features Maua Sama in his new Jam 'Shika'". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 31 December 2022.