Darassa

Shariff Thabit Ramadhan (born 3 September 1988), better known by his stage name Darassa is a Tanzanian rapper,[1] recognized for his 2016 hit song 'Muziki',[2][3] featuring Ben Pol.

Darassa
Background information
Birth nameShariff Thabit Ramadhan
Born (1988-09-03) 3 September 1988
Genres
Occupation(s)singer
Years active2014-Present
LabelsClassic Music Group (CMG) Management

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]

References
  1. SDE. "PHOTOS: Tanzanian rapper Darassa living the good life". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. Olero, Charles (2022-03-02). "Tanzania Rapper Darassa Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song 'Muziki' Despite over 20M Youtube Views". Zonk News. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  3. "Rapper Darassa claims he made no money with hit song 'Muziki' despite 20M Youtube views". Citizen Digital. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  4. "Darassa makes shocking revelation over hit song 'Muziki'". The Nairobi Review. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  5. Javan, Samora (2022-03-03). "Singer Darasa Took A Break From Music After Mega Hit In 2016 —". Soundcity. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  6. "Why Darassa took a break after 'Muziki'". The Star. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  7. "My 'Slave Becomes King' Album is on the Same Level as Wizkid's - Darassa Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  8. Kahaso, Wendy (2019-04-08). "Darassa announces his album release after dropping 3 big tunes". Daily Active. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  9. "Darassa Revisits Working with Alikiba on 'Proud of You' Single Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  10. Otengo, Victor (2020-02-26). "I Like It: Tanzanian rapper Darassa fiery collabo with Sho Madjozi thrills fans". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  11. "Darassa brings out Sho Madjozi on his 'I Like It' record » Biggest Kaka". 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  12. "Sho Madjozi And Tanzanian rapper Darassa Band Together In New Hit – 'I Like It'". KenyaBuzz LifeStyle. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  13. "Darassa Atangaza Ujio wa 'Loyalty' Video Akiwashirikisha Nandy na Marioo Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  14. Nderitu, Catherine (2019-08-26). "Darassa features Maua Sama in his new Jam 'Shika'". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
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