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Bilal Shaikh (born 13 November 1995) popularly known as Emiway Bantai is an independent rapper from Mumbai, India.[1] He came to light after his diss war with fellow rapper Raftaar, then he gained his international fame with his singles 'Machayenge' and 'Tribute to Eminem'.[2][3][4] He was also featured in the 2019 musical drama Gully Boy as himself.
Career
In 2013, Emiway released the track "Glint Lock" on YouTube, followed by "Aur Bantai", released on the same platform. Both tracks proved popular.[5] He won the Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) Award at Radio City Freedom Awards in 2017, 2018, and 2019.[6]
In 2019, he released "Machayenge", which was distributed by Hungama Artist Aloud to various music streaming platforms in India.[3] He was awarded the "Best Indian Act" at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards for his song "Freeverse Feast".[7]
In 2021, he released "Jamaica To India", with Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle.[8]
Discography
Albums
- Malum Hai Na (TBD)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| Malum Hai Na | Emiway | jaykll |
| Freeverse Feast 2 | TBA | |
| Chalte Firte | TBA | |
| Jawab De | TBA | |
| Gum Ko Vata | TBA | |
| Hai Tu Kaun | TBA | |
| Believe | TBA | |
| Momma | TBA | |
| Machayenge 3 | TBA | |
| My Time | Flamboy | |
| Bantai Ki Public | Meme Machine | |
| Kyu Jane De | TBA | |
| Aisa Kuch Shot Nahi Hai (Remix) | TBA |
Extended plays
- Mein (2017)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Mein" | Emiway | Emiway |
| "Abbu" | ||
| "Jhand Hai" | ||
| "Asli Nakli" |
- No Brands (2019)
| Song | Written and Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Checkmate" | Emiway | Flamboy |
| "Zaruratich Nahi Hai" | ||
| "Sab Kuch New" | ||
| "No Brands" |
- Dhundke Dikha (2020)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Billal" (Intro) | Emiway | Robert Tar |
| "Dhundke Dikha" | ||
| "Miss Tujhe" | Hippy Jack | |
| "Grind" | Flamboy | |
| "Bantai" | Bass Mutant | |
| "Feel" (Outro) | Ryini Beats |
Singles
Singles and Collaboration
| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Music Produced By | Additional Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Glint Lock | Emiway ft. Minta | Emiway | Debut single |
| F.O.U.R Square | Emiway ft. Minta | |||
| 2014 | Aur Bantai | Emiway | ||
| SOONN | Emiway ft. Frezz | |||
| FreeVerse (2014) | Emiway ft. Dopeadelicz | |||
| 2015 | Googly | Emiway ft. Frezz | ||
| Na Maine Jaana | Emiway | |||
| Maa | ||||
| Bhingri Song | Emiway ft. V Break | |||
| Mera Naam Bantai | Emiway ft. Gagan | |||
| Ganda Flow | Emiway | |||
| 2016 | Soch | |||
| Aisa Kuch Shot Nai Hai | ||||
| Tadak Padak | Moon Pixel Entertainment | |||
| 2017 | Dynamite | Emiway | Emiway | |
| Kala Dhan | Emiway | A song on the demonetization that took place on 8 November 2016. | ||
| Mumbai Se Delhi Tak | Emiway ft. KR$NA | PSYIK | ||
| #Sadak | Emiway ft. Raftaar | Insane | ||
| 2018 | Mera Bhai Mera Bhai | Emiway | Robert Tar | |
| Abbe Chodna | Emiway ft. Muhfaad | Muhfaad | ||
| #NoRape (Justice for Asifa and Every Victim) | Emiway | Deepak Poojari | ||
| Mazak Hai Kya | Robert Tar | |||
| Kaun Hu Mein | Flamboy | |||
| Kadak Ban | ||||
| Out of Sampark | ||||
| Samajh Mein Aaya Kya | These 3 songs were diss tracks aimed at Raftaar | |||
| Giraftaar | Bass Mutants | |||
| Khatam | ||||
| Bhot Hard | Emiway ft. Thoratt | Tony James | ||
| Tribute to Eminem | Emiway | Flamboy | ||
| Jump Kar | ||||
| 2019 | Machayenge | Tony James | ||
| Dhyan De | Emiway ft. Kraytwinz | Kraytwinz | Emiway's first international collaboration [9] | |
| Skrrt Karenge | Emiway ft. Meme Machine | Crazy Vibe | ||
| Freeverse Feast (Daawat) | Emiway | Jacko Beats | ||
| Jallad | Flamboy | |||
| I Been That | Emiway ft. Dax | Lex Nour | ||
| Bajo | Emiway | Tony James | ||
| Seedha Takeover | Flamboy | |||
| Lean On | Celina Sharma ft. Emiway | Lavinia Noel | ||
| Pagal Sa Rapper | Emiway | Bass Mutant | ||
| Dhua Dua | Emiway | Call Me G X Evince | ||
| 2020 | Bharosa | Emiway | Happy Jack | |
| Night Rider | Emiway ft. THEMXXNLIGHT | Sledgren & Alecto | ||
| Firse Machayenge | Emiway | Tony James | ||
| Batista Bomb | Chris Rich Beats | |||
| Kahatam Karona | PSYIK | |||
| Superhit | Juankobeatsoff | |||
| Hard | Hippy Jack | |||
| Gully Ka Kutta | Flamboy | Diss track aimed at Divine.[10] | ||
| New World | Emiway ft. Snoop Dogg & Lexz Pryde | Kiran Bengal & Nick Price | ||
| Firse Machayenge Remix | Emiway ft. Macklemore | Tony James | ||
| Round One | Emiway | Pendo46 | ||
| Kaun Hai Ye | ||||
| Lonely | Emiway ft. Prznt | Vodli | ||
| Charge | Emiway ft. Nana Rogues | Nana Rogues | ||
| Thanks to God | Emiway | Pendo46 | ||
| Ladka Alag Sa | Flamboy | |||
| As Salaam Walekum | Flamboy | |||
| 100 Kadam Pe | Pendo46 | |||
| Khona Hai | Meme Machine | |||
| Khatam Hue Waande | Yoki | |||
| Ring Ring | Emiway ft. Meme Machine | Meme Machine | ||
| Don't Be The One | Emiway ft. Kara Marni | Flamboy | ||
| Royal Rumble | Emiway | Bkay | ||
| 2021 | What Can I Do | Emiway | Flamboy | |
| No Love | Emiway ft. Loka | AAKASH | ||
| Jamaica To India | Emiway ft. Chris Gayle | Tony James | ||
| Shy | Emiway | Meme Machine | ||
| Sath Mai | Emiway Ft. Swaalina and Meme Machine | Meme Machine | ||
| Coco | Emiway Ft. Salman Khan | Meme Machine |
Awards
Template:Awards table |- ! scope="row" | 2016 | Aisa Kuch Shot Nai Hai |Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) |Radio City Freedom Awards |Template:Won |- ! scope="row" | 2017 | Tadak Padak |Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) |Radio City Freedom Awards |Template:Won |- ! scope="row" | 2018 | Jump Kar |Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) |Radio City Freedom Awards |Template:Won |- !scope="row" | 2019 | Freeverse Feast (song) | Indian Act | MTV Europe Music Awards | Template:WonTemplate:End
References
- ↑ Here's why rapper Emiway Bantai remains independent. www.mid-day.com(2019-01-29). Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ↑ Who is Emiway Bantai? The man, who got famous after dissing Raftaar in an epic rap battle, is back again with a new chartbuster. NewsX(2018-12-02). Retrieved 2021-05-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Emiway Bantai's latest single 'Machayenge' an unstoppable chartbuster. www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ Indian Rapper's Hindi Tribute To Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' Is So Good, It's Trending On YouTube!, Bhatt, Jinal. Storypick(2018-12-03). Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ↑ A quick look at rapper Emiway Bantai’s career. The Indian Express(2020-04-02). Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ↑ Emiway Bantai: 'I Have Never Spent a Penny on Promotion' -. Rolling Stone India(2019-06-10). Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ↑ Mumbai's Emiway Bantai scores big at Europe Music Awards - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ IPL 2021: Chris Gayle releases new music video with Indian rapper Emiway Bantai Watch. Republic World. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ↑ 'Dhyan De': Emiway Bantai And The Kraytwinz Team Up For A Smasher That's Trending Tirelessly!. Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ↑ Divine and Emiway why the Beef is suddenly Ended? (Full Story). Siachen Studios(2020-04-29). Retrieved 2021-05-07.