Darassa Explained

Background:	solo_singer
Birth Name:	Shariff Thabit Ramadhan
Birth Date:	1988 9, df=yes
Occupation:	Singer • Rapper
Instrument:	Vocals
Label:	Classic Music Group (CMG) Management
Years Active:	2014–present

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 music career started in 2014 when he released the song ‘Sikati Tamaa’. He then took a break from music. He returned in 2016 with a 'Utanipenda ' featuring Rich Mavoko and also released the ‘Muziki’ single^[4] featuring Ben Pol, which received massive airplay across East Africa. Once again, Darassa took a hiatus^[5] before emerging again in 2018.^[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]

Notes and References

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