Vishnu M S, (born February 25, 1995), known professionally as ThirumaLi,[1] 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.[2] He is best known for his singles, "Naadan Vibe", "Malayali Da", "Sambar", "Avastha" and "Naade Naattaare (from Operation Java)".[3] He is widely recognized for his Malayalam rap songs that showcase profound lyrics and narratives behind each track.[4]
ThirumaLi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vishnu M S |
| Also known as | ThirumaLi |
| Born | 25 February 1995 Kottayam, Kerala |
| Genres | Hip-hop, Pop, RnB |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Labels | Mass Appeal Records, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music |
| Website | thirumali |
Before Fame edit
Vishnu was born in Kottayam, Kerala.[5] He began to listen to artists like Eminem and Micheal Jackson's music when he was young and was influenced into Hip-hop music.[6][7] 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.[8] Later, He ultimately discovered his passion in rap, and started making music in 2013 before getting recognized.[9]
Career edit
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.[10] 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.[11][12]
In 2020, Along with Alphons Joseph, He was featured as the songwriter and rapper for the track "Unnikrishnan", from the movie "Varane Avasyamund".[13]
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.[14][15]
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.[16][17][18] The track was grossing No.1 in UAE YouTube Top 10 Music Charts for a week, with over 2 million+.[19]
In 2024, He was officially signed to Mass Appeal Records.[20]
Discography edit
| Release Title | Featuring | Release Year |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Jay Stellar | 2024 |
| Sambar | ThudWiser, FEJO, Dabzee | 2023 |
| Ayyayo | Parimal Shais, MC Couper | 2023 |
| ABCD | ThudWiser | 2023 |
| Thalayana Manthram | Arcado | 2023 |
| PATTI SHOW | ThudWiser | 2023 |
| Muttathe Mullakku Manamilla | DJ Savyo | 2022 |
| OLAM | ThudWiser | 2022 |
| RAP MONEY | ThudWiser | 2022 |
| Kilipattu | Ribin Richard | 2022 |
| Thee Jwaalah | Sampreet, The Imbachi | 2022 |
| ALIYA | ThudWiser | 2022 |
| Ne Mathram | Bindu Anirudhan | 2022 |
| Thalavara | Skinny Local | 2021 |
| AARDA? | ThudWiser | 2021 |
| NERAM POKKU | Jay Stellar | 2021 |
| CHILL OUT | ThudWiser | 2021 |
| LOCAL GANG | ThudWiser | 2021 |
| Naada Nattaare (From "Operation Java") | Jakes Bejoy, FEJO | 2021 |
| Pingamikal | Sampreet, Street Academics | 2021 |
| Minni | V3K | 2020 |
| NADOODI | ThudWiser | 2020 |
| Vayyaveli | ThudWiser | 2020 |
| Cash Venom | Cyborg | 2020 |
| Naadan Vibe | Ribin Richard | 2020 |
| Vyadhi | ThudWiser | 2020 |
| Blue Bucket Rebirth | ThudWiser | 2020 |
| Psycho | Kutty Om | 2020 |
| Avastha | Amal Antony | 2019 |
| Ente Kaalam | Kutty Om | 2019 |
| Omkv | 2019 | |
| AYO | Parimal Shais | 2019 |
| Ozhappan Athem | Arcado | 2019 |
| Malayali Da | Arcado | 2019 |
References edit
- ^ "ThirumaLi | Official Website". Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Indian hip-hop 2.0: ThirumaLi is making Kerala rap mainstream". GQ India. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "I had a rocky start: Rapper ThirumaLi". IANS Life. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Catch Up With ThirumaLi, The Malayali Rapper Who's Here To Stay And Slay". PinkLungi. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "South India represent! Artists that are rapping their way to the top". Lifestyle Asia India. 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Catch Up With ThirumaLi, The Malayali Rapper Who's Here To Stay And Slay". PinkLungi. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Thirumali". www.platform-mag.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "The road less taken". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "THE NEW FACE OF RAP". www.magzter.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Thirumali". www.platform-mag.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ Menon, Anasuya (2020-03-13). "Being 'Malayali Da'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "I had a rocky start: Rapper ThirumaLi". IANS Life. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "The road less taken". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Kerala's hip hop pioneer ThirumaLi releases a party song 'Aliya' with found record". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ Pinkerala. "KERALA'S HIP HOP PIONEER THIRUMALI RELEASES A PARTY SONG 'ALIYA' WITH FOUND OUT RECORD". www.pinkerala.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "DefJam India unleashes 'Sambar'". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Def Jam India unleashes 'Sambar'- ThirumaLi, Fejo, Dabzee & Thudwiser set the trap scene ablaze! – MusiCulture". 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Music Videos Trending in United Arab Emirates". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ "Breaking: Malayali Rapstar ThirumaLi Releases Epic 'Legacy' Music Video - Culture Haze". 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.