{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}} {{short description|Tanzanian rapper}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = solo_singer | image = Darassa - Too Muching at EATV Awards.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Shariff Thabit Ramadhan | alias = | birth_place = | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1988|09|03}} | genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|Afro pop}} | occupation = Singer • Rapper | instrument = Vocals | origin = | label = Classic Music Group (CMG) Management | years_active = 2014–present | associated_acts = }} '''Shariff Thabit Ramadhan''' (born 3 September 1988), better known by his stage name '''Darassa''' is a Tanzanian hip hop artist,<ref>{{Cite web |last=SDE |title=PHOTOS: Tanzanian rapper Darassa living the good life |url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001312329/photos-tanzanian-rapper-darassa-living-the-good-life |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Standard Entertainment |language=en}}</ref> recognized for his 2016 hit song 'Muziki',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olero |first=Charles |date=2 March 2022 |title=Tanzania Rapper Darassa Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song 'Muziki' Despite over 20M Youtube Views |url=https://zonknews.com/2022/03/02/tanzania-rapper-darassa-claims-he-made-no-money-with-hit-song-muziki-despite-over-20m-youtube-views/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Zonk News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2022 |title=Rapper Darassa claims he made no money with hit song 'Muziki' despite 20M Youtube views |url=https://www.citizen.digital/entertainment/tanzanian-rapper-darrassa-says-he-did-not-make-any-money-from-hit-song-muziki-n293608 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Citizen Digital |language=en-KE}}</ref> featuring Ben Pol.
==Career== Darassa began his music career in 2014 with the release of the song "Sikati Tamaa". He later took a break from the music scene before making a comeback in 2016 with the hit single '''Utanipenda,''' featuring Rich Mavoko. That same year, he released "Muziki", a collaboration with Ben Pol, which became a massive hit and received widespread airplay across East Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2022 |title=Darassa makes shocking revelation over hit song 'Muziki' |url=https://nairobireview.africa/darassa-makes-shocking-revelation-hit-song-muziki/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=The Nairobi Review |language=en-US |archive-date=2 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302130315/https://nairobireview.africa/darassa-makes-shocking-revelation-hit-song-muziki/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Following the success of "Muziki", Darassa took another hiatus from the industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Javan |first=Samora |date=3 March 2022 |title=Singer Darasa Took A Break From Music After Mega Hit In 2016 — |url=https://soundcity.tv/singer-darasa-took-a-break-from-music-after-mega-hit-in-2016/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Soundcity |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned once again in 2018, continuing to build his presence in the East African music scene.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Darassa took a break after 'Muziki' |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2022-03-03-why-darassa-took-a-break-after-muziki/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref>
==Discography== '''Album''' *2020: Slave becomes a King<ref>{{Cite web |title=My ‘Slave Becomes King’ Album is on the Same Level as Wizkid’s – Darassa Latest music news online |url=https://mdundo.com/news/27751 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=mdundo.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahaso |first=Wendy |date=8 April 2019 |title=Darassa announces his album release after dropping 3 big tunes |url=https://dailyactive.info/2019/04/08/darassa-announces-his-album-release-after-dropping-3-big-tunes/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Daily Active |language=en-US}}</ref> '''Singles''' *Proud of you ft Ali Kiba<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darassa Revisits Working with Alikiba on ‘Proud of You’ Single Latest music news online |url=https://mdundo.com/news/27869 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=mdundo.com |language=en}}</ref> *I like it<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otengo |first=Victor |date=26 February 2020 |title=I Like It: Tanzanian rapper Darassa fiery collabo with Sho Madjozi thrills fans |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/342823-i-like-it-tanzanian-rapper-darassa-fiery-collabo-sho-madjozi-thrills-netizens.html |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. |language=en}}</ref> ft Sho Madjozi<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2020 |title=Darassa brings out Sho Madjozi on his 'I Like It' record » Biggest Kaka |url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/darassa-brings-out-sho-madjozi-on-his-i-like-it-record/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 February 2020 |title=Sho Madjozi And Tanzanian rapper Darassa Band Together In New Hit – ‘I Like It’ |url=https://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/sho-madjozi-and-tanzanian-rapper-darassa-band-together-in-new-hit-i-like-it/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=KenyaBuzz LifeStyle |language=en-US}}</ref> *Waiter ft Mr Burudani *Umeniroga ft Kassim Mganga *Nimetumwa Pesa *Loyalty ft Nandy & Marioo<ref>{{Cite web |title=Darassa Atangaza Ujio wa ‘Loyalty’ Video Akiwashirikisha Nandy na Marioo Latest music news online |url=https://mdundo.com/news/32969 |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=mdundo.com |language=en}}</ref> *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<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nderitu |first=Catherine |date=26 August 2019 |title=Darassa features Maua Sama in his new Jam 'Shika' |url=https://www.ghafla.com/ke/darassa-features-maua-sama-in-his-new-jam-shika/ |access-date=2022-12-31 |website=Ghafla! Kenya |language=en-US}}</ref>
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