| Dabzee | |||||
| Birth Name: | Mohammed Fazil | ||||
| Birth Date: | 30 May 1991 | ||||
| Birth Place: | Changaramkulam, Malappuram, Kerala, India | ||||
| Nationality: | Indian | ||||
| Years Active: | 2020 - Present | ||||
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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 got 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 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.
| Release Title | Featuring | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rushi 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 | ||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |