Shaz (Rapper)
Rapper Shaz | |
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 Shaz in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shahroz Ahmad |
| Also known as | Shaz, Beats by Shaz |
| Born | November 13, 2001 India |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | Vocal, FL Studio, Music Programming |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | New Delhi, India |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Website | |
Shahroz Ahmad, better known by his stage name Rapper Shaz, is a Rapper, music producer.[1]
Early life[edit]
Ahmad was born in November 2001 in Bihar, India. He grew up in a small town called Araria situated in the northern part of Bihar. Later he moved to New Delhi, India.[2][3]
Growing up in the digital era, Ahmad found an early interest in computers, which later turned into a fascination for music programming and rapping.[3]
Career[edit]
Rapping[edit]
Ahmad is also known for his compositions, which tend to portray a political message known as "Protest Poetry".[4] He gained recognition for his protest songs "Kabool Kro"[5][6] and "Kranti" which he released against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.[7] His song "Kabool Kro" reached almost 50,000 people in three days on Instagram[8] and around 25,000 people on YouTube.[9]
Beats by Shaz[edit]
In early 2017, Ahmad launched his music career as a record producer. He is founder of music licensing company named "Beats by Shaz" and clothing brand called "Arre Bro".[10]
In 2021, Ahmad signed publishing deal with Sony Music and BeatStars publishing.[11]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | Additional Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nafrat | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz | |
| 2019 | Intezaar | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz | |
| 2019 | Pehchan | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz | |
| 2019 | Kabool Kro | Rapper Shaz | Bliv | |
| 2020 | Kranti | Rapper Shaz | Bliv | protest poetry |
| 2020 | Ahsaas | Rapper Shaz | Jurrivh | protest poetry |
| 2020 | Katal-e-Aam | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz | |
| 2020 | I Can't Breathe | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz | |
| 2021 | Khamosh | Rapper Shaz | Beats by Shaz |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Rapper Shaz". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ "Rapper Shaz - About". www.rappershaz.com. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Majumdar, Meghna (2020-01-30). "CAA protests find the support of Chennai's rappers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ↑ "Voice Of The People: Protest Music In India". www.thewildcity.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ↑ Suhasini, Lalitha (2020-01-10). "Sounds of dissent". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ↑ Kabool Kro | The Protest Poetry, retrieved 2022-04-13
- ↑ "Poetry and songs have become the soul of the nation-wide protests against the new citizenship law". The Indian Express. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ↑ Shaz, Rapper (2019-12-17). "Kabool Kro | The Protest Poetry".
- ↑ Majumdar, Meghna (2019-12-23). "How art on social media became the face of anti-CAA protests". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-12-25.
- ↑ "Rapper Shaz - Shop". www.rappershaz.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ↑ "Beats by Shaz". www.beatsbyshaz.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
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