Paal Dabba
Paal Dabba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anish |
| Also known as | Paal Dabba |
| Born | January 17, 2000 |
| Genres | Hip-hop, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, Dancer, Choreographer |
| Labels | Think Music India |
Anish, (born 17 January 2000), better known by his stage name Paal Dabba, is Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and choreographer[1] from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is best known for his singles 170CM, Galatta (from "Aavesham"), and Kaathu Mela.[2]
Early life
[edit]Anish was born in Pulianthope, Tamil Nadu and then shifted to Vyasarpadi. He was a professional dancer before transitioning to the music industry.[3] As a member of the Bfab dance crew, he participated in various reality shows and won national competitions like Breezer Vivid Shuffle 2019.[4] Later, he ventured into rapping, adopting the stage name "Paal Dabba," inspired by his love for cold milk.[5]
Career
[edit]Anish started his career professionally in 2022 with his single "3SHA" while he was a part of Bfab Dance Crew.[6] The track gained significant recognition. In 2023, he performed the song "His Name Is John" from the unreleased movie Dhruva Natchathiram.[7] The same year, he released "170CM" through Think Music Indie, which was featured in Apple's 'Work is worth it' campaign.[8][9] The track received critical acclaim.[10]
In 2024, He sang for the song "Galatta", featuring Sushin Shyam and Vinayak Sasikumar from the one of the highest grossing Indian films of 2024, Aavesham. [11] The track received over 30 million streams, charting in Top 100 in India & UAE Spotify Charts.[12]
His release Kathu Mela with OfRo, came out in 2024 went viral on Instagram. The track was ranked in Top 100 Spotify India Charts.[13] The music video for the song was filmed on a police station set, highlighting the current state of law and order.[14]
He performed the promo song "Makkamishi" for the upcoming Tamil emotional drama film Brother.[15] Anish was featured in Rolling Stone's 'Future Top 25 Artists of the World' and in Prime Music's 'Future Artists of the Generation'.[16][17][18]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3SHA | 2022 | Single |
| Ai | ||
| His Name is John (from "Dhruva Natchathiram") | 2023 | |
| Kaattu Payapulla (from "Let's Get Married") | ||
| 170CM | ||
| SAB | ||
| Binge and Cringe | 2024 | |
| Galatta (from "Aavesham") | ||
| OCB | ||
| Kaathu Mela | ||
| Makkamishi (from "Brother") |
References
[edit]- ^ Iyengar, Mahalaxmi (2019-06-03). "From Chennai streets to World of Dance". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ "Paal Dabba - Future of Music". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Iyengar, Mahalaxmi (2019-06-03). "From Chennai streets to World of Dance". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ Sudeep, Theres. "Popular dance crew wins hiphop event". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ Ganesh, Sanjana (2024-05-15). "Tamil rapper Paal Dabba on his Chennai roots, camp costumes and cryptic clues in songs". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Bfab Dance Crew (2022-06-11). PAAL DABBA - 3SHA | (Official Music video). Retrieved 2024-08-23 – via YouTube.
- ^ Hindu, The (2023-07-19). "'Dhruva Natchathiram': 'His Name Is John' song from Gautham Menon-Vikram's film out". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Apple launches 'Work is worth it' Mac campaign in India". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Apple India's latest campaign for Mac highlights tenacity of college students". Campaign Brief Asia. 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Writer, Homegrown (2023-09-20). "Tamil Rapper Paal Dabba's New Music Video Is An Inspired, Pop Culture-Laced Acid Trip". Homegrown. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-03-12). "Second single 'Galatta' from Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Sushin Shyam - Galatta - Spotify Chart History". kworb.net. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Paal Dabba - Spotify Chart History". chartstats.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (2024-08-22). "Paal Dabba on Directing and Dancing His Way Through 'Kaathu Mela'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Brother first single promo OUT: Jayam Ravi shakes a leg to peppy beats of Makkamishi; makers announce release date". PINKVILLA. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Future of Music 2024". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Britto, David (2024-04-05). "Everything You Need to Know About Rolling Stone India's Future of Music Campaign". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Amazon Music Reveals the Breakthrough Artists to Watch India 2024". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-08-23.