Fura (rapper)

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Fura
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Background information
Birth nameAjmal Abdul Rahiman
Also known asFuraFreezy, Fura Ajmal, Ihatefura
Born (1991-06-27) 27 June 1991 (age 32)
Kerala, India
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter
Years active2010–present
Website www.fura.co

Ajmal Abdul Rahiman known by his stage name Fura [1] is a Dubai-Based Indian rapper, music producer, and singer. Born in Kasaragod, Kerala, India, Fura moved to Dubai when he was two years old. He gained fame through his various live performances [2] [3] and online musical performances and features.

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Fura became popular after a feature verse on an R&B cover version of "Tum Hi Ho" which was uploaded on YouTube in May 2013. [4] [5] He is most famous for his singles "Emarat", "Bounce","Pehla Pyar", "This Generation" & "Fcuk You Kony" [6] which was aimed at creating an awareness for Kony 2012 in the United Arab Emirates. Other major features by him include the "Summer Paradise" Cover with Jasim & Alwin and "Whistle" Cover with Jasim.

Career

Fura started off as an underground independent artist from Dubai, and his work started to gain momentum and exposure during the year 2017 when Hard Kaur featured him on the Title track "All Stars Anthem" with some of India's best underground and mainstream rappers. [7]

After this, his long time collaborator Jasim saw his potential and featured him on the Title track for Abhraminte Santhathikal which features Mammootty in the main role and Gopi Sundar being the Musical Director. [8] [9]

He has also featured a bonus track from the movie Ranam for the track Aydhamedudha which was produced by Jakes Bejoy. [10]

He has also been nominated at the MTV Europe Music Award 2017 for the track "All stars anthem" which won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act. [11] [12] [13]

Collaborations

TitleAlbum/ MovieOther ArtistsMusic DirectorRef(s)
"Abrahaminte Santhathikal Theme Music" Abrahaminte Santhathikal Fura, Jasim, Gopi Sundar [14]
"Ayudhameduda" Ranam Jakes Bejoy, Fura, Fejo, Ajaey Shravan Jakes Bejoy [10]
"Taxiwala Drift Scene" Taxiwala Fura, Jasim Jakes Bejoy [15]
"All Stars Anthem"The Rising Mixtape Vol.1 Hard Kaur, Shah Rule, Illa Straight, Tony Sebastian, Fura, Balan Kashmir Hard Kaur [16]
"Murderraahh"The Rising Mixtape Vol.1 Hard Kaur, Fura, ikka Singh, Radnyi Hard Kaur [17]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategorySongArtistsRecipientOutcomeRef(s)
2017 MTV Europe Music Award MTV Europe Music Award for Best Indian Act All Stars Anthem Hard Kaur , Shah Rule, Illa Straight, Tony Sebastian, Fura, Balan Kashmir| Hard Kaur Won [18]

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