Darassa
Darassa | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shariff Thabit Ramadhan |
| Born | 3 September 1988 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer • Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Classic Music Group (CMG) Management |
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[edit]
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[edit]
Album
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]
References[edit]
- ^ SDE. "PHOTOS: Tanzanian rapper Darassa living the good life". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Olero, Charles (2 March 2022). "Tanzania Rapper Darassa Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song 'Muziki' Despite over 20M Youtube Views". Zonk News. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Rapper Darassa claims he made no money with hit song 'Muziki' despite 20M Youtube views". Citizen Digital. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Darassa makes shocking revelation over hit song 'Muziki'". The Nairobi Review. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Javan, Samora (3 March 2022). "Singer Darasa Took A Break From Music After Mega Hit In 2016 —". Soundcity. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Why Darassa took a break after 'Muziki'". The Star. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "My 'Slave Becomes King' Album is on the Same Level as Wizkid's – Darassa Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Kahaso, Wendy (8 April 2019). "Darassa announces his album release after dropping 3 big tunes". Daily Active. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Darassa Revisits Working with Alikiba on 'Proud of You' Single Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Otengo, Victor (26 February 2020). "I Like It: Tanzanian rapper Darassa fiery collabo with Sho Madjozi thrills fans". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Darassa brings out Sho Madjozi on his 'I Like It' record » Biggest Kaka". 26 February 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Sho Madjozi And Tanzanian rapper Darassa Band Together In New Hit – 'I Like It'". KenyaBuzz LifeStyle. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ "Darassa Atangaza Ujio wa 'Loyalty' Video Akiwashirikisha Nandy na Marioo Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Nderitu, Catherine (26 August 2019). "Darassa features Maua Sama in his new Jam 'Shika'". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 31 December 2022.