ThirumaLi
ThirumaLi performing live in Bangalore
ThirumaLi performing live in Bangalore
Background information
Birth nameVishnu M S
Also known asThirumaLi
Born25 February 1995
Kottayam, Kerala
GenresHip-hop, Pop, RnB
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter
Years active2018-present
LabelsDef Jam Recordings, Universal Music

Vishnu M S, (born February 25, 1995), known professionally as ThirumaLi, is Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala who started making music in 2013, and rose to a professional solo career in 2018 pioneering the Malayalam Rap genre.[1] He is best known for his singles, "Naadan Vibe", "Malayali Da", "Sambar", "Avastha" and "Naade Naattaare (from Operation Java)".[2] He is widely recognized for his Malayalam rap songs that showcase profound lyrics and narratives behind each track.[3]

Before Fame

Vishnu was born in Kottayam, Kerala.[4] He began to listen to artists like Eminem and Micheal Jackson's music when he was young and was influenced into Hip-hop music.[5][6] He achieved Diploma in Audio Engineering and Software Engineering. Soon after, He started working as an Audio Engineer in radio stations and recording studios in Kerala.[7] Later, He ultimately discovered his passion in rap, and started making music in 2013 before getting recognized.[8]

Career

Born on 25 February 1995, Vishnu started his career professionally in 2018 with his first single "Swasakosham", referring to a message about "anti-smoking", but later it was taken down.[9] Eventually, he released "Malayali Da" same year, which rose to popularity, grossing the Malayalam Charts, with over 13 million on YouTube. Soon after, He gained recognition and was seen performing at major music festivals like Indiegaga, PayTM Insider's FANDOM, RED FM's South Side Stories and many more including various Educational College Fests.[10][11]

In 2020, Along with Alphons Joseph, He was featured as the songwriter and rapper for the track "Unnikrishnan", from the movie "Varane Avasyamund".[12]

In 2021, He rapped for "Naade Naattaare", soundtrack from the movie Operation Java, featuring Jakes Bejoy and FEJO.

Later in 2021, He released "Aliya", through Universal Music India's sub-label Found Out, the track was featured in several charts.[13][14]

In 2023, He was signed to Def Jam Recordings with his track "Sambar" which featured the Malayalam Industry's popular hip-hop artists Dabzee, FEJO, and Thudwiser.[15][16][17] The track was grossing No.1 in UAE YouTube Top 10 Music Charts for a week, with over 2 million+.[18]

Discography

No. Release Title Featuring Release Year
1 Sambar ThudWiser, FEJO, Dabzee 2023
2 Ayyayo Parimal Shais, MC Couper 2023
3 ABCD ThudWiser 2023
4 Thalayana Manthram Arcado 2023
5 PATTI SHOW ThudWiser 2023
6 Muttathe Mullakku Manamilla DJ Savyo 2022
7 OLAM ThudWiser 2022
8 RAP MONEY ThudWiser 2022
9 Kilipattu Ribin Richard 2022
10 Thee Jwaalah Sampreet, The Imbachi 2022
11 ALIYA ThudWiser 2022
12 Ne Mathram Bindu Anirudhan 2022
13 Thalavara Skinny Local 2021
14 AARDA? ThudWiser 2021
15 NERAM POKKU Jay Stellar 2021
16 CHILL OUT ThudWiser 2021
17 LOCAL GANG ThudWiser 2021
18 Naada Nattaare (From "Operation Java") Jakes Bejoy, FEJO 2021
19 Pingamikal Sampreet, Street Academics 2021
20 Minni V3K 2020
21 NADOODI ThudWiser 2020
22 Vayyaveli ThudWiser 2020
23 Cash Venom Cyborg 2020
24 Naadan Vibe Ribin Richard 2020
25 Vyadhi ThudWiser 2020
26 Blue Bucket Rebirth ThudWiser 2020
27 Psycho Kutty Om 2020
28 Avastha Amal Antony 2019
29 Ente Kaalam Kutty Om 2019
30 Omkv 2019
31 AYO Parimal Shais 2019
32 Ozhappan Athem Arcado 2019
33 Malayali Da Arcado 2019

References

  1. ↑ "Indian hip-hop 2.0: ThirumaLi is making Kerala rap mainstream". GQ India. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  2. ↑ "I had a rocky start: Rapper ThirumaLi". IANS Life. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  3. ↑ "Catch Up With ThirumaLi, The Malayali Rapper Who's Here To Stay And Slay". PinkLungi. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ↑ "South India represent! Artists that are rapping their way to the top". Lifestyle Asia India. 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  5. ↑ "Catch Up With ThirumaLi, The Malayali Rapper Who's Here To Stay And Slay". PinkLungi. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  6. ↑ "Thirumali". www.platform-mag.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  7. ↑ "The road less taken". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  8. ↑ "THE NEW FACE OF RAP". www.magzter.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  9. ↑ "Thirumali". www.platform-mag.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  10. ↑ Menon, Anasuya (2020-03-13). "Being 'Malayali Da'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  11. ↑ "I had a rocky start: Rapper ThirumaLi". IANS Life. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  12. ↑ "The road less taken". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  13. ↑ "Kerala's hip hop pioneer ThirumaLi releases a party song 'Aliya' with found record". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  14. ↑ Pinkerala. "KERALA'S HIP HOP PIONEER THIRUMALI RELEASES A PARTY SONG 'ALIYA' WITH FOUND OUT RECORD". www.pinkerala.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  15. ↑ "DefJam India unleashes 'Sambar'". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  16. ↑ "Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture". 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  17. ↑ "Breaking: Malayali Rap Icons Thirumali, Dabzee, Fejo & Thudwiser Release Huge New Single 'Sambar' With Def Jam Recordings India - Culture Haze". 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  18. ↑ "Music Videos Trending in United Arab Emirates". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
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