Mumthaz Moosa

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Mumthaz Moosa
Born
Male', Maldives
Occupation
  • Playback singer
Years active2000–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals

Mumthaz Moosa is a Maldivian singer.

Career

Mumthaz was first heard in the early 2000s where he appeared in some of the local stage shows being performed at that time. [1] After his talent was recognized by the music directors, he was offered to record several songs for studio albums and feature films where the songs "Reydhuvaa Gunamun" from Rasfarihi (2003) and "Hibakuramey" from Saahil (2004) were some of his earlier releases in his professional career. [1] His precise rendition of the songs "Fenna Hin'dhu Konme Thaakun" from Hiyy Dheefaa (2005) and "Ulhe Ulhefa" from Ulhe Ulhefa (2005) turns to be a major breakthrough in his career. [1] He then lent his voice for the song "Loabivaayaanulaa" from the film Zuleykha (2005) which is considered as one of the biggest hits in his career. [1]

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At the 6th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, Moosa received two nominations as Best Male Playback Singer; one for his emotional and sorrowful rendition of the song "Hiyy Rovvaanulaashey" from the film Hiyy Rohvaanulaa (2009) and another for his vocal performance in the song "Hithu Vindhaa" from the film Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa (2010). [2]

In 2012, Mumthaz made a public announcement that he has decided to quit music and regret his involvement in the industry. [3] Afterwards, he only performed religious tracks and advised his followers to avoid listening his music. [4] However, even after he quits music, some of his unreleased songs were included in the soundtrack album of Vee Beyvafa (2016), Neydhen Vakivaakah (2017) and Reyvumun (2018). [5] [6] In 2020, he featured alongside various artists in a cover version of the song "Ilaahee Mi Bin" which was dedicated to front-liners fighting against COVID-19. [7]

Despite stepping away from the musical scene for personal reasons, many of his songs remain popular even after several years of its release. [1] In 2018, Mumthaz was ranked fifth in the list of the "Most Desired Comeback Voices", compiled by Dho?. [1]

Discography

Feature film

YearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)Notes
2005 Zuleykha "Loabivaayaanulaa" (Duet Version)Mausoom Shakir Fathimath Zoona
"Loabivaayaanulaa" (Male Version)SoloAppears in Soundtrack album
"Veynaa Udhaahaa"Adam Haleem Adnan Fathimath Rauf
2006 Hithuge Edhun "Haadha Ufaa Ihusaasvey"Ahmed Nashid Aishath Inaya
"Fini Fini Vaareyey"Lahufa Faiz
"Thaubaa Vamey"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo
"Ran Loaiybakee"Appears in Soundtrack album
Hiyani "Dhaashey Yaaraa"Adam Haleem Adnan Fazeela Amir
2008 Yoosuf "Loabilee Oyaa"Mausoom Shakir Moonisa Khaleel
"Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa"Adam Haleem Adnan
Khalaas "Hiygaimey Chaaley Chaaley"Amir Saleem Aishath Inaya
2009 Udhabaani "Gennanee Hiyy Furuvan"Ahmed NashidShaheedha Mohamed
Hiyy Rohvaanulaa "Hiyy Rohvaanulaashey" Ahmed Falah Solo
"Hinithunvelaa Ufaa Dheyshey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
"Inthizaarun Hithuga Ufedhey" Mariyam Ashfa
"Haaufaa Dheynamey" Mariyam Ashfa, Ibrahim Zaid Ali
"Haaufaa Dheynamey" (Remix Version)Appears in Soundtrack album
Karuna Vee Beyvafa "Thiya Loley" Aishath Inaya
"Hiyy Neyngi Veeyey Dheewaanaa"SoloAppears in Soundtrack album
Baaraige Fas "Hissuthah Heylavvaey"Ahmed NashidShaheedha Mohamed
"Hiyy Edhey Moonakee" Fathimath Zoona
"Mithuraage Moonaa Thi Soorayaa"Lileetha Massood
"Haadhaey Beynumee Kalaa"Adam Haleem Adnan Aishath Inaya Appears in Soundtrack album
Loaiybahtakaa "Ufalugaa Yaaru Thiya"Adam Haleem Adnan Hassan Ilham
"Ishq Kameenaa" Mariyam Ashfa Appears in Soundtrack album
2010 Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee? "Yaaraa Dhekey Hiyy Veyey" (Version 1) Fathimath Zoona
"Yaaraa Dhekey Hiyy Veyey" (Version 2)Shaheedha Mohamed
Jinni "Kehiveriveeye Kalaa" Aishath Inaya Appears in Soundtrack album
Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa "Dhoadhi Ran" (Version 1) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Rafiyath Rameeza [8]
"Gulshan Nayaa Farikoh Folhey"Solo
"Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa" Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi
"Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa"Appears in Soundtrack album
Veeraana "Vindhuthah Mihithugaavaa"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo
"Theeye Hithugaa Mivaa" (Bonus Song) Moonisa Khaleel Appears in Soundtrack album
Niuma "Edhenee Hayaatheh Fashaashey"Adam Haleem Adnan Aminath Shaufa Saeed Appears in Soundtrack album
Heyonuvaane "Hiyy Adhu Roneeyey" (Male Version)Hussain ShihabSolo
"Loabivaaey Ey Loabivaaey"Mausoom Shakir Moonisa Khaleel
2011 Sazaa "Lafzuthakey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Aminath Shaufa Saeed
Hithey Dheymee "Saafu Nayaa Han'dhuvaru" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Rafiyath Rameeza
"Themuneemaa Dhey Firumun"Ahmed NashidShaheedha MohamedAppears in Soundtrack album
E Bappa "Ulhe Ulhe Gaimuvee" (Duet Version) Rafiyath Rameeza
"Ulhe Ulhe Gaimuvee" (Male Version)SoloAppears in Soundtrack album
Wathan "Hiygaimey Chaaley Chaaley"Amir Saleem Aishath Inaya Appears in Soundtrack album
Laelaa "Alhe Gaigaa Dhen Beehilaashey"Ahmed Nashid Fathimath Zoona Appears in Soundtrack album
Hiyy Yaara Dheefa "Thivee Beywafaa" (Version 1) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Rafiyath Rameeza
"Thivee Beywafaa" (Version 2) Moonisa Khaleel Appears in Soundtrack album
2016 Vee Beyvafa "Jaanaa Furaanain" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
2017 Neydhen Vakivaakah "Mendhan Veemaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Rafiyath Rameeza
2018 Reyvumun "Hiyy Kiyanee"Nashidha Ahmed
2023 Loabi Vevijje "Thiya Ummeedhu" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
2024 Udhabaani 2 "Alhe Gaigaa Dhen Beehilaashey"Ahmed Nashid Fathimath Zoona

Short film

YearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)Notes
2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 "Ey Magey Hithuge Zuvaan"Adam Naseer IbrahimSolo
Falhi Sikunthu 2 "Inthizaaruge Gitaa"Adam Naseer IbrahimSolo
2006Mohamma Kalo V/S Bao Kalo"Ran Loaiybakee"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo
Dheke Dhekeves 3 "Dhoalhuvee Loabin"Kopee Mohamed Rasheed Aishath Inaya
Salhibe"Mihithun Mi Kuraahaa Huvaa"Solo
Dheke Dhekeves 4 "Jismaai Mey"Adam Haleem Adnan Moonisa Khaleel
"Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey"Hassan Rasheed Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef
2007 Handi Ganduvaru Dhonkamana "Kamanaaey Nikan Bunaashey"Solo
Santhi Mariyan'bu 2"Ey Kobaa Ey Kobaa"Aminath Nashidha
Farihibe 1 "Kihineh Jaanaa Mihithah Mivanee" Ahmed Falah Solo
Hiyy Ekaniveemaa"Mithuraa Kiyaadheyn Ma Veethoa"Adam Haleem AdnanShaheedha Mohamed
2008 Farihibe 2 "Kilan'bu Koarehge" Ahmed Falah Solo
"Farihi Set" Hassan Ilham, Ahmed Falah, Mohamed Farhad
2009 Dheke Dhekeves 5 "Ranaafulhu Dhooni" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Solo
2011 Farihibe 3 "Gaidhuru Nukiyaa" Ahmed Falah Solo
2013 Farihibe 4 "Mahuroomu Vee Alhugan'du" Ahmed Falah Solo

Television

YearFilmSongLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)Notes
2005 Kalaage Haqqugaa "Veynaa Udhaahaa" (Duet Version)Adam Haleem Adnan Fathimath Rauf
"Veynaa Udhaahaa" (Male Slow Version)Solo
2010Mohamma Gaadiyaa 2"Ishqee Maabageechaa" Ahmed Falah Rafiyath Rameeza
2022 Lafuzu "Lafuzu" (Theme Song)Adam Haleem AdnanAminath Raaya Ashraf

Non-film songs

YearAlbum/singleSongLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)
1997Inter-School Singing Competition 1997"Adhu Adu Ahaa Balaashey"Solo
2000Single"Bahaarun Reethi Maa Bin'dhegen"Solo
Endheri"Nufilaane Mi Khiyaalee"Lushan
"Qurubaan Vamey Dhiwaanaa"Solo
2001Theeru"Nasheedhaa, Loabin Thiyahen Noolhey"Solo
2002Hulhudhaan"Nasheedhaa, Loabin Thiyahen Noolhey"Solo
"Bunan Bunan Loabivaa"Solo
2003Eki Reyrey"Thiya Reethi Zuvaan Moonun"Lileetha Massood
"Thiya Yaaru Fenifaa"Solo
"Haraamey Mi Kuranee Dhuniyeyn"
"Aadhey Hithuge Bahaaraa"
Hadhiyaa"Bunan Bunan Loabivaa"Solo
"Ey Loabivaa Malaa" (Remix Version)
Mendhan"Bunan Bunan Loabivaa"Solo
Rasfarihi"Fasdheefaa Nudhaashey Vee"Solo
"Reydhuvaa Gunamun"
Fannaanun"Ufaaveri Ekuveri Vetteh Mee"Various Artists
2004Falak"Kurafidhara Hiley Hiley"Solo
"Thiya Hedhumuge Jareeyaa"
"Vaudhuthah Vaathee Hoadhee"
Saahil"Hibakuramey"Adam Haleem Adnan Fazeela Amir
Ehan'dhaanugai..."Edhunee Edhunee Vaathee"Solo
2005Maahiyaa"Kuhveriyakeemey"Adam Naseer IbrahimSolo
"Sihi Sihi Yaaru Nuhunnaashey"
Hiyy Dheefaa"Fenna Hin'dhu Konme Thaakun"Abdulla Muaz Yoosuf Aishath Inaya
"Vaguthey Dhoa Loa"
Single"Ehan'dhaaney Kuraanee" Fathimath Rauf
Ulhe Ulhefa"Ulhe Ulhefa"Ahmed Nashid Fathimath Rauf
"Ey Dance Kurey"Mausoom ShakirLahufa Faiz
Vakivi Hin'dhu"Isjahaalaneehey Loabivey Buneleemaa"Solo
"Loabi Vaavaru"Ahmed Nashid
Zuvaanaa"Hithugaa Vanee Yaaraa Namey" Shifa Thaufeeq
Yaa' Habeys"Ey Magey Hithuge Zuvaan"Adam Naseer IbrahimSolo
"Inthizaaruge Gitaa"
2006Dhenves..."Malaa Folhey Thaazaa"Rusthullo IsmailSolo
"Magey Hiyy Thelheyey" Hussain Sobah
"Thiya Kalhiravain"Adam Naseer Ibrahim
"Dheewaana Vedhaneeyey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Moonisa Khaleel
Funn Loabi (VCD)"Loabin Beynumey"Adam Naseer IbrahimSolo
Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3"Ishqu Yaaraa Gendhaneehey"Ahmed Nashid Shifa Thaufeeq
Fari Dheyliyaa"Saadhavileyrey"Ismail Huzam
Bichaana"Dhaashey Yaaraa"Adam Haleem Adnan Fazeela Amir
"Vaagoiy Angaalaashe Kaloa" Hussain Ali
Keehve..?"Thiya Loley" Aishath Inaya
Kisthee"Noorey Thiyey" Fathimath Rauf
"Noorey Thiyey" (Remix Version)
Mi Hithun"Mihithun Mi Kuraahaa Huvaa"Solo
Jism"Hiyy Mihaaru Vejje Kairi"Ahmed Nashid Fathimath Zoona
Hiyy Roane"Rakiveehey Aiyleemaa Rey"Ahmed NashidLileetha Massood
Mihan'dhaanugai..."Dhulakun Huvaa Mi Kuranee"Yoosuf MohamedfulhuSolo
Oh' Salhi"Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey"Hassan Rasheed Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef
"Jismaai Mey"Adam Haleem Adnan Moonisa Khaleel
"Dhoalhuvee Loabin"Kopee Mohamed Rasheed Aishath Inaya
2007Hiyy Kiyaathee"Ey Kobaa Ey Kobaa"Aminath Nashidha
Hiyy Dheebalaa"Dheyshey Loabin Hiyvaru"Ahmed NashidMariyam Rifqa
Hiyy Beynumey"Hiyy Beynumey Dhulun" Ahmed Falah Solo
"Faruvaa Thiya Athun Noonee"
Loabin Hinithunvelaashey"Yaaraaey Loabivey"Ahmed Haleem Aishath Inaya
"Manjey Manjey"Abdulla Waheed, Shaheedha Mohamed
Thihan'dhaanugai..."Aashiqaa Dhushumah Edhey"Ibrahim MansoorSolo
2008Kalaa Haadha Loaiybey"Hithugaa Zuvaan"Mohamed ShaminLileetha Massood
"Mi Loaiybaa Ufaa Dheefaa" Hussain Sobah Solo
"Mithuraage Mohabbathu Ufulaa" Ahmed Falah Shaheedha Mohamed
Beywafaa Viyas"Udhaahaa Veyn Filaanee"Adam Haleem AdnanSolo
"Vindhaa Gulhifaa Veemaa" Aishath Inaya
Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4"Hithaaey Loabi Dheyshey"Shareefa Fakhry Fathimath Zoona
Hiyy Dhemey Loabin"Nubalaashe Gurudu Fiyayah"Solo
"Rey Dhusheemey Huvafenugaa Yaaraa"Adam Haleem Adnan Fathimath Zoona
Hiyy Fanaa"Furaanaey Thee Magey"Solo
"Thiya Loabi Hooru Fenumun"
Hiyy Dhoovee"Dhuruga Huttas Kalaaey" Mariyam Ashfa
"Furaana Gandhee Hithey"Solo
Thihan'dhaanugai Remix"Vindhu Loabin Jehi Hithehgaa" Ahmed Falah Solo
2009Yaaraa 4"Aadhebala Thiya Nala Hooru"Ahmed NashidShaheedha Mohamed
Adhives... Loabivey"Loabivaa Maafukuraashey"Solo
Loabi Vaathee (VCD)"Haadhaey Beynumee Kalaa"Adam Haleem Adnan Aishath Inaya
Ali Waheed 2009 (Campaign Song)"Maathakun Vedhun Kuranee"Moosa HassanSolo
Fenumun Hiyy Magey"Aadhey Loabin Yaaraa"Adam JinaahSolo
Fari Kamana"Hiyy Dheyhaa Dheewaanaa Vejjeyey"Ahmed Haleem Fathimath Zoona
Mi Dhehiyy Gulhuney"Mi Dhehiyy Gulhuney" Shifa Thaufeeq
"Hayaathah Dhirun Dhey Zamaan"Solo
Nazaara"Dhoonyehge Thun'bun Nukoshey Malakaa"Zaraana ZareerSolo
Hiyy Furendhen"Magey Loabivee Hin'dhu Kuraa"Solo
"Loabeegaa Kalaa"Lileetha Massood
"Yaaru Hiyy Keemathaa" Aishath Inaya
Feniliyas"Reethi Moonaa Chaalu Belumaa" Moonisa Khaleel
Shaahee Kamana"Mithuraa Haadha Reehchey"Solo
2010Single"Meri Loa Himeyn Mi Reygaa"Ali WaheedSolo
Loabeege Vaguthu"Nuhuttaa Loabidhee Mithuraa"Ahmed Haleem Shifa Thaufeeq
Vasmeeru"Thiya Loa Kuraa Ishaaraaiy" Rafiyath Rameeza
"Keiytherikan Nethi Dhaneeyey" Fathimath Zoona
"Edheyey Mihiyy"Solo
2011Badhunaseebu Loabi"Mihithah Sazaa Nudheyshey"Hussain InaazSolo
2012Edhuvasthah"Loabivey Kiyaa Olhuvaaleehey"Ibrahim ShareefSolo
Dhohokko Han'dhaanugai: Raaja Raanee"Lily Of The Dhivelee"Solo
2013Jaanaa"Han'dhufadha Reethivi Fari Gomaa"Imaad IsmailSolo
2018Qaumee Dhuvas 1440: Bathalun"Shaheed Hussain Adamge Han'dhaanugai"Adam Shareef UmarVarious Artists
SAFF Champions 2018"Kulhe Fisaari Joashugaa"Abdul Rasheed Hussain Hussain Sobah, Shaheedha Mohamed
Han'dhakee Thee Hiyy Edhey"Mendhan Veemaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Rafiyath Rameeza
"Marey Mithuraa"Yoosuf MohamedfulhuSolo
"Marey Mithuraa" (Slow Mix)
2019Shuja 2019 (Campaign Song)"Thaaeedhugaa Dhaairaa Adhu Othee" Rafiyath Rameeza
Han'dhaan Kurahchey"Konme Hinithunvumeh" Easa Shareef Solo
"Ivey Adu"
"Haadha Loabiveyey"
"Bosdheefaa Dhamun" Mariyam Ashfa
2020Single"Ilaahee Mibin" (Cover Version)Abdul Rasheed HussainVarious Artists

Religious / Madhaha

YearAlbum/singleMadhahaLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)
N/AAl Haqqu"Meyge Funn Loabi"Solo
N/AHuvan'dhu"Heyobas"Solo
2014Ihuge Lhen 2: Waqth"Abadhu Saafu Noorey"Solo
2019Aalam"Dhiri Hithaa Roohu Alun"Izza Ahmed NizarSolo
"Leyaa Leyge Gulhumee" Easa Shareef Fathimath Rauf, Hassan Aahil
2020Covid-19"Dhu'aage Mih'raabugaa"Adam Naseer Ibrahim Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Shalabee Ibrahim, Abdulla Naashif, Ali Zaidh,
Hussain Ali, Mohamed Nihan, Abdulla Rasheedh

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2005 Falhi Sikunthu 2HimselfSpecial appearance in the song "Inthizaaruge Guitar" [9]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Hiyy Rohvaanulaashey" - Hiyy Rohvaanulaa Nominated [10]
"Hithu Vindhaa" - Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Nominated [2]

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