Fura
| Fura | |
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Fura performing live at Institute of Management Technology, Dubai in Diac for Vaudeville 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ajmal Abdul Rahiman |
| Also known as | FuraFreezy, Fura Ajmal |
| Born |
June 27, 1991 Kerala,India |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website |
www |
Ajmal Abdul Rahiman known by his stage name Fura[1] is a Dubai-Based Indian rapper, music producer, and singer. Born in Kasaragod,Kerala, India, Fura moved to Dubai when he was two years old. He gained fame through his various live performances[2][3] and online musical performances and features.
Fura became popular after a feature verse on an R&B cover version of "Tum Hi Ho" which was uploaded on YouTube in May 2013.[4][5] He is most famous for his singles "Emarat", "Bounce","Pehla Pyar", "This Generation" & "Fcuk You Kony"[6] which was aimed at creating an awareness for Kony 2012 in the United Arab Emirates. Other major feature's include the "Summer Paradise" Cover with Jasim & Alwin and "Whistle" Cover with Jasim.
References
- ↑ Official Website Of Fura. fura.co. Retrieved on 2013-08-02.
- ↑ "It’s all about rapping". Khaleej Times. 26 February 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "തളങ്കര സ്വദേശി വിദ്യാര്ത്ഥിക്ക് ദുബായ് ടാലന്റ് മല്സരത്തില് ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം". Kasaragod.com. October 10, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Video of the Day - Tum Hi Ho's Arabic Cover Goes Viral". Desimartini.com. June 13, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Tum hi ho Cover" - Jasim YouTube video". 31 May 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "UAE youth join campaign against rebel". Gulf News. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2013.