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{{short description|Indian rapper and music producer (born 1991)}}
{{Undisclosed paid|date=October 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dabzee
| image =
| caption = Dabzee at the "Illuminati" video song shoot
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| birth_name = Mohammed Fazil Dabzee
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|05|30|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Changaramkulam]], [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]], [[Kerala]], India
| spouse =
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|lyricist|record producer}}
| years_active = 2020 - Present
| height =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| label = [[Mass Appeal India]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop rap]]|[[pop music|pop]]}}
| associated_acts =
}}
}}

'''Mohammed Fasil''', (born 30 May 1991), known professionally as '''Dabzee''', is an Indian [[Rapping|rapper]], singer and [[songwriter]] from [[Kerala]]. He is well known for his film debut as a rapper with the song "[[Thallumaala#Music|Manavaalan Thug]]" from the movie ''[[Thallumaala]]'' <ref>{{Cite web |title=റീലുകളിൽ നിറയുന്ന 'മണവാളന്‍ തഗ്ഗ്'; മലബാറി വൈബ് ഉള്ള തല്ലുമാലപ്പാട്ടിന്റെ ഹിറ്റ് കഥ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2022/08/24/dabzee-opens-up-about-thallumala-song-manavalan-thug.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref>''.''

==Personal life==
Fasil was born in [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-09-15 |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2023/Sep/15/interview-manavaalan-thug-was-meant-for-my-album-indie-artistdabzee-2614911.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Career==

===2020: Manushyar===
Fazil started his music career in 2020 with his first successful single ''MANUSHYAN'' with Manushyar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=When did Dabzee start making music? |url=https://genius.com/artists/Dabzee/q/start-making-music |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Genius}}</ref> The group "Manushyar" consists of Dabzee, M.H.R, Joker390P, SA Rapper.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, they released <bdi>Oora's music video which portrayed support towards the farmers and their protests, the release was significantly known for its message</bdi> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Likhitha P. |date=2021-01-30 |title='Oora' music video: Manushyar's latest single speaks for the under-represented workers of society |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Jan/30/oora-music-video-manushyars-latest-single-speaks-for-theunder-represented-workers-of-society-2256818.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><bdi>.</bdi>

In 2023, they released ''Malabari Banger'' which rose to charts, grossing Top 4 in the [[ITunes|iTunes Dance Charts]], and with over millions of streams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kader |first=Fathima Abdul |date=2023-10-09 |title=Listen To A New Homegrown Single That Blends Malabari Motifs With Modern Hip-Hop |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-creators/listen-to-a-new-homegrown-single-that-blends-malabari-motifs-with-modern-hip-hop |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Homegrown |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malabari Banger |url=https://www.top-charts.com/s/malabari-banger-mhr-joker390p-sa-dabzee |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.top-charts.com |language=en}}</ref>

===2022 - present===
In 2022, he released his first independent [[Kannada]]-[[Malayalam]] track "Bharaverse" along with Moeha, and V3K.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tagat |first=Anurag |date=2022-02-18 |title=Hear Moeha, Dabzee and V3K's Enriching Kannada/Malayalam Trap Song 'Bharavase' |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/moeha-dabzee-v3k-song-bharavase/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Rolling Stone India |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the same year, he made his film debut as a rapper with the song "[[Thallumaala#Music|Manavaalan Thug]]" which appeared in the Malayalam film "[[Thallumaala]]" starring [[Tovino Thomas]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thallumaala {{!}} Song - Manavaalan Thug {{!}} Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/thallumaala-song-manavaalan-thug/videoshow/93500395.cms |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The track got significantly popular, featuring on Top 40 Asian Music Chart in [[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]], and grossing over 100 million streams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manavaalan Thug Charts |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/dabzee-sa-manavaalan-thug/ |website=Official Charts}}</ref> He initially revealed that "Manavaalan Thug" was first a track intended for his independent album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-09-15 |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} 'Manavaalan Thug' was meant for my album: Indie artist Dabzee |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2023/Sep/15/interview-manavaalan-thug-was-meant-for-my-album-indie-artistdabzee-2614911.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Anasuya |date=2022-12-10 |title=Mumbai hosts Spotify's 'Rap 91' music fest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/mumbai-hosts-spotifys-rap-91-music-fest/article66248816.ece |access-date=2024-03-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In 2023, he contributed rap vocals and lyrics to the song "[[King of Kotha#Music|Kotha Raja]]" for the Malayalam film ''[[King of Kotha]]'', starring [[Dulquer Salman]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-27 |title='Kotha Raja' track from Dulquer Salmaan's 'King Of Kotha' out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kotha-raja-track-from-dulquer-salmaans-king-of-kotha-out/articleshow/103100718.cms |access-date=2024-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The song was [[composer|composed]], [[Arrangement|arranged]] and [[Record producer|produced]] by [[Jakes Bejoy]], featuring Asal Kolaar, [[Roll Rida]] and [[Muhsin Parari|Mu.Ri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-08-26 |title=Kotha Raja song from King of Kotha out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Aug/26/kotha-raja-song-from-king-of-kotha-out-46994.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The track was featured in Top 20 rank in Soundtracks Charts by [[Apple Music]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kotha Raja |url=https://www.chartoo.in/apple-music/song/1704003434-kotha-raja |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Chartoo |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The same year, He released "La Vida" with [[Kshmr|KSHMR]] along with Vedan. The track was signed to [[Mass Appeal Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hirwani |first=Peony |date=2023-11-24 |title=KSHMR - Inspiring a Generation with Melodies and Meaning |url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/cover-story-kshmr/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Rolling Stone India |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Who wrote "La Vida" by KSHMR, Dabzee & Vedan? |url=https://genius.com/Kshmr-dabzee-and-vedan-la-vida-lyrics/q/writer |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Genius}}</ref>

He wrote and composed the promotional song "[[Sulaikha Manzil#Promotional track|Olam Up]]" for the film ''[[Sulaikha Manzil]]'' which was released on 21 April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-24 |title=സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്ക് മാറ്റു കൂട്ടാൻ "ഓളം UP" പ്രോമോ സോങ് |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/sulaikha-manzil-olam-up-video-song-anarkali-lukman-avaran-cheman-vinod-jose-1.8502727 |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=സുലൈഖ മൻസിലിന്റെ വിജയാഘോഷങ്ങൾക്കു തകർപ്പൻ താളം; പ്രമോ സോങ് ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് പ്രേക്ഷകർ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/2023/04/24/olam-up-promo-video-song.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref>

He was featured in the track "''Sambar''" which featured the [[Malayalam]] Industry's popular [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] artists [[ThirumaLi]], [[Fejo (rapper)|FEJO]], and Thudwiser. The track was grossing No.1 in UAE [[YouTube Music|YouTube Top 10 Music Charts]] for a week, with over 6 million+. The track was signed to [[Mass Appeal India]] as well.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze |url=https://culturehaze.com/breaking-malayali-rap-icons-thirumali-dabzee-fejo-thudwiser-release-new-single-sambar-with-def-jam-recordings-india/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-30 |title=Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture |url=https://www.musiculture.in/def-jam-india-unleashes-sambar-thirumali-fejo-dabzee-thudwiser-set-the-trap-scene-ablaze/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>

He wrote and sang a [[Promotional recording|promo song]] titled "[[Pulimada#Music|Mada Trance]]" for the movie ''[[Pulimada]],'' which was released on 26 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2023-10-27 |title=Promo song of Pulimada, Mada Trance, is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Oct/27/promo-song-of-pulimada-mada-trance-is-out-49018.html |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, he began his international tour, starting in Europe. He sung the song "Illuminati" from the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam movie]] [[Aavesham (2024 film)|'Aavesham']] starring [[Fahadh Faasil]]. The song was composed by [[Sushin Shyam]].

== Discography ==
{{Main|Dabzee discography}}
==Controversy==
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{{Efn|name="name"|Attributed to multiple sources based on Financial arrest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rapper Dabzee arrested in financial dispute case |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/05/24/rapper-dabzee-arrested-in-financial-dispute-case.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rapper Dabzee, friends arrested in financial dispute; Released on bail |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/rapper-dabzee-friends-arrested-in-financial-dispute-released-on-bail-hrib2e2b |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=@mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala Dispute: Rapper Dabzee Held, Released on Bail After Financial Row |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kerala/rapper-dabzee-friends-held-over-financial-dispute-in-kerala-3555728 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Popular Rapper Dabzee arrested in financial dispute case |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1539898&u=popular-rapper-dabzee-arrested-in-financial-dispute-case-1539898 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=keralakaumudi.com}}</ref>}}.

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==

[[Category:Rappers from Kerala]]
[[Category:Indian rappers]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language singers]]
[[Category:Indian hip-hop singers]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category: Artists from Kerala]]
[[Category:21st-century rappers]]

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Mvjceng at 22:12, 7 March 2026