Raftaar
Raftaar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dilin Nair 16 November 1988 (Age 26) |
| Other names | Max RAA |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, Dancer, Lyricist, Composer, Music Director |
Dilin Nair (born on 16 November in Delhi, India), better known by his stage-name Raftaar or RAA , is an Indian rapper/singer. He was formerly a member of urban music group Mafia Mundeer, formed by Yo Yo Honey Singh. He came into limelight when he split from the group, and was signed into Three Records by Punjabi band RDB. He has also started producing music for Bollywood.
Early life
Raftaar started his career as a dancer. He did background dancing for Indian Bollywood films. He was recognized after participating in the Indian dance show Dance India Dance under the name Max, along with a partner named Manik. He also worked as a dance teacher at The Big Dance Club, Delhi. A while after losing out on the show, he started his career as a rapper. He began working with music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh, as part of the music group "Mafia Mundeer". Raftaar then split up from the group, After leaving the group, Raftaar was recognized by the Punjabi music band RDB, who then signed him into their label, Three Records. Soon after the split between the RDB members, Raftaar joined Manjeet Ral (now known as Manj Musik) who served as a singer for RDB.
Career
Raftaar was first introduced in the song "We Doin It Big" by the RDB. Later, he starred in the album Born Star and has contributed in 3 songs, "Majnu", "Sugar" and "Bottle". Raftaar released his solo album WTF – Witness The Future in 2013. The line "Ab yeh karke dikhao" of his song "Swag Mera Desi", which was already used in Yo Yo Honey Singh's song named "Party With The Bhoothnath", became a centre of controversy between both rappers.[1] Rumours were spread that the whole song was a dig at Yo Yo Honey Singh.[2] He also claims that the songs Dope Shope and Break Up Party were written by him, but never got any credit for them .
Television
- Raftaar Appeared In Indias Digital Superstar.
- Raftaar Appeared In India's Got Talent
- Raftaar Appeared In Comedy Nights with Kapil
- Raftaar Is Appearing In Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 8) As A Contestant
- Raftaar will Appear In MTV Coke Studio Season 4
Songs
| Year | Track | Artist | Music Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | We Doin It Big | RDB Feat Sarb Smooth and Raftaar | RDB |
| 2012 | Keda Khad Da | Badshah Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2012 | Gal Mitro | Nindy Kaur Feat Raftaar | RDB |
| 2012 | BBM | Nindy Kaur Feat Raftaar | RDB |
| 2012 | Bottle | Deep Money Feat Raftaar | The Titans |
| 2012 | Sugar | Deep Money Feat Raftaar | The Titans |
| 2012 | Tere Pichechhe | Deep Money Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2012 | Majnu | Deep Money Feat Raftaar | The Titans |
| 2013 | Tamanche Pe Disco | RDB, Nindy Kaur Feat Raftaar | RDB |
| 2013 | Chadta | JayBee ft Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2013 | Whatsapp To Party | Bhaanu Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2013 | Yeh Hai Thappad | Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2013 | Witness The Future | Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2013 | Gucci Armani | Simranjeet Singh Feat Raftaar | Raftaar And Prabh Oberoi |
| 2013 | Madam Ji | Indeep Bakshi Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2013 | Don't Look At Me | Indeep Bakshi Feat Badshah | Raftaar And Badshah |
| 2013 | Billionaire | Indeep Bakshi Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2014 | Nasha Wikda | Barry Cheema Feat Raftaar | Barry Cheema |
| 2014 | Whistle Baja (Heropanti) | Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | The Pappi Song (Heropanti) | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | Swag Mera Desi Hai | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | Dhup Chik (Fugly) | Raftaar Feat Aastha Gill, Badshah | Raftaar |
| 2014 | Fukra Flow | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | Dillon Francis And DJ Snake |
| 2014 | Shera Di Kaum Punjabi (Remix) (Speedy Singhs) | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | RDB |
| 2014 | Goli | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | Happy Single | BIG Dhillon Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2014 | Dal Makhani (Dr.Cabbie) | Raftaar Feat Manj Musik | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | Mother Nature | Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2014 | Sniper | Muzical Doctorz Sukh-E Feat Raftaar | Muzical Doctorz Sukh-E |
| 2014 | Girl Power | Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik |
| 2014 | FU (For You) | Raftaar | 8 Mile Bootleg |
| 2015 | Desi Hip Hop | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar, Badshah, Humble The Poet, Sarb Smooth, Raxstar, BIG Dhillon, Roach Killa | Manj Musik |
| 2015 | Saah Beh Gaya | Harry Rodh Feat Raftaar | Raftaar |
| 2015 | Stand Up | Manj Musik, BIG Dhillion Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik And O2&SRK |
| 2015 | Warna Gabbar Aa Jayega (Gabbar Is Back) | Manj Musik Feat Raftaar | Manj Musik And Dj Tejas |
References
- ^ "Yo Yo caught in a fresh controversy with Punjabi rapper Raftaar". intoday.in. 8 May 2014.
- ^ "OMG: Raftaar takes a dig at Yo Yo Honey Singh!". bollywoodlife.com. 14 October 2014.