Dabzee

Indian rapper and music producer (born 1991)

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Dabzee

Born|

Mohammed Fazil Dabzee

(1991-05-30) 30 May 1991 (age 34)

Changaramkulam, Malappuram, Kerala, India

Nationality| Indian
Occupations|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter
* lyricist
* record producer

Years active| 2020 - Present
Musical career
Genres|

* Pop rap
* pop

Labels| Mass Appeal India

Musical artist

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].

## Personal life

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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]

## Career

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### 2020: Manushyar

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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 rose to charts, grossing Top 4 in the iTunes Dance Charts, and with over millions of streams.[7][8]

### 2022 - present

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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 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 sang 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.

## Discography

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Main article: Dabzee discography

## Controversy

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In May 2025, Dabzee and three of his friends were arrested on a Friday night in connection with a dispute over a financial transaction. They were later released on station bail[a].

## Notes

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1. ^ Attributed to multiple sources based on Financial arrest.[24][25][26][27]

## References

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1. ^ "റീലുകളിൽ നിറയുന്ന 'മണവാളന്‍ തഗ്ഗ്'; മലബാറി വൈബ് ഉള്ള തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടിന്റെ ഹിറ്റ് കഥ!". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
2. ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
3. ^ Service, Express News (15 September 2023). "INTERVIEW | 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
4. ^ "When did Dabzee start making music?". Genius. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
5. ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
6. ^ Nair, Likhitha P. (30 January 2021). "'Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
7. ^ Kader, Fathima Abdul (9 October 2023). "Listen To A New Homegrown Single That Blends Malabari Motifs With Modern Hip-Hop". Homegrown. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
8. ^ "Malabari Banger". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
9. ^ Tagat, Anurag (18 February 2022). "Hear Moeha, Dabzee and V3K's Enriching Kannada/Malayalam Trap Song 'Bharavase'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
10. ^ "Thallumaala | Song - Manavaalan Thug | Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
11. ^ "Manavaalan Thug Charts". Official Charts.
12. ^ Service, Express News (15 September 2023). "INTERVIEW | 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
13. ^ Menon, Anasuya (10 December 2022). "Mumbai hosts Spotify's 'Rap 91' music fest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
14. ^ "'Kotha Raja' track from Dulquer Salmaan's 'King Of Kotha' out!". The Times of India. 27 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
15. ^ Features, C. E. (26 August 2023). "Kotha Raja song from King of Kotha out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
16. ^ "Kotha Raja". Chartoo. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
17. ^ Hirwani, Peony (24 November 2023). "KSHMR - Inspiring a Generation with Melodies and Meaning". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
18. ^ "Who wrote "La Vida" by KSHMR, Dabzee & Vedan?". Genius. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
19. ^ "സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മാറ്റു കൂട്ടാൻ "ഓളം UP" പ്രോമോ സോങ്". Mathrubhumi. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
20. ^ "സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്കു തകർപ്പൻ താളം; പ്രമോ സോങ് ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് പ്രേക്ഷകർ". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 March 2024.
21. ^ "Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze". 30 November 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
22. ^ "Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture". 30 November 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
23. ^ Features, C. E. (27 October 2023). "Promo song of Pulimada, Mada Trance, is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
24. ^ "Rapper Dabzee arrested in financial dispute case". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
25. ^ "Rapper Dabzee, friends arrested in financial dispute; Released on bail". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
26. ^ "Kerala Dispute: Rapper Dabzee Held, Released on Bail After Financial Row". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
27. ^ "Popular Rapper Dabzee arrested in financial dispute case". keralakaumudi.com. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

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