Emiway Bantai | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantai performing on stage Bantai performing on stage | |||||||||||||
| Background information | |||||||||||||
| Birth name | Bilal Shaikh | ||||||||||||
| Born | 13 November 1995[1] Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | ||||||||||||
| Origin | Mumbai, India | ||||||||||||
| Genres | Hip Hop, Rap | ||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, Rapper, lyricist | ||||||||||||
| Years active | 2013-present | ||||||||||||
| YouTube information | |||||||||||||
| Channel | |||||||||||||
| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 15.7 million | ||||||||||||
| Total views | 2.4 billion | ||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||
Updated: 22 June 2021 | |||||||||||||
.jpg){kind=link}
Bilal Shaikh (born 13 November 1995) popularly known as Emiway Bantai is an independent rapper from Mumbai, India.[2] He came to light after his diss war with fellow rapper Raftaar, then he gained his international fame with his singles 'Machayenge' and 'Tribute to Eminem'.[3][4][5] He was also featured in the 2019 musical drama Gully Boy as himself.
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2013, Emiway released the track "Glint Lock" on YouTube, followed by "Aur Bantai", released on the same platform. Both tracks proved popular.[6] He won the Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) Award at Radio City Freedom Awards in 2017, 2018, and 2019.[7]
In 2019, he released "Machayenge", which was distributed by Hungama Artist Aloud to various music streaming platforms in India.[4] He was awarded the "Best Indian Act" at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards for his song "Freeverse Feast".[8]
In 2021, he released "Jamaica To India", with Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle.[9]
Discography[edit | edit source]
Albums[edit | edit source]
- Malum Hai Na (TBD)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| Malum Hai Na | Emiway | jaykll |
| Freeverse Feast 2 | TBA | |
| Chalte Firte | TBA | |
| Jawab De | TBA | |
| Gum Ko Vata | TBA | |
| Hai Tu Kaun | TBA | |
| Believe | TBA | |
| Momma | TBA | |
| Machayenge 3 | TBA | |
| My Time | Flamboy | |
| Bantai Ki Public | Meme Machine | |
| Kyu Jane De | TBA | |
| Aisa Kuch Shot Nahi Hai (Remix) | TBA |
Extended plays[edit | edit source]
- Mein (2017)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Mein" | Emiway | Emiway |
| "Abbu" | ||
| "Jhand Hai" | ||
| "Asli Nakli" |
- No Brands (2019)
| Song | Written and Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Checkmate" | Emiway | Flamboy |
| "Zaruratich Nahi Hai" | ||
| "Sab Kuch New" | ||
| "No Brands" |
- Dhundke Dikha (2020)
| Song | Written & Performed By | Music Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| "Billal" (Intro) | Emiway | Robert Tar |
| "Dhundke Dikha" | ||
| "Miss Tujhe" | Hippy Jack | |
| "Grind" | Flamboy | |
| "Bantai" | Bass Mutant | |
| "Feel" (Outro) | Ryini Beats |
Singles[edit | edit source]
Singles and Collaboration
| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Music Produced By | Additional Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Glint Lock | Emiway ft. Minta | Emiway | Debut single |
| F.O.U.R Square | Emiway ft. Minta | |||
| 2014 | Aur Bantai | Emiway | ||
| SOONN | Emiway ft. Frezz | |||
| FreeVerse (2014) | Emiway ft. Dopeadelicz | |||
| 2015 | Googly | Emiway ft. Frezz | ||
| Na Maine Jaana | Emiway | |||
| Maa | ||||
| Bhingri Song | Emiway ft. V Break | |||
| Mera Naam Bantai | Emiway ft. Gagan | |||
| Ganda Flow | Emiway | |||
| 2016 | Soch | |||
| Aisa Kuch Shot Nai Hai | ||||
| Tadak Padak | Moon Pixel Entertainment | |||
| 2017 | Dynamite | Emiway | Emiway | |
| Kala Dhan | Emiway | A song on the demonetization that took place on 8 November 2016. | ||
| Mumbai Se Delhi Tak | Emiway ft. KR$NA | PSYIK | ||
| #Sadak | Emiway ft. Raftaar | Insane | ||
| 2018 | Mera Bhai Mera Bhai | Emiway | Robert Tar | |
| Abbe Chodna | Emiway ft. Muhfaad | Muhfaad | ||
| #NoRape (Justice for Asifa and Every Victim) | Emiway | Deepak Poojari | ||
| Mazak Hai Kya | Robert Tar | |||
| Kaun Hu Mein | Flamboy | |||
| Kadak Ban | ||||
| Out of Sampark | ||||
| Samajh Mein Aaya Kya | These 3 songs were diss tracks aimed at Raftaar | |||
| Giraftaar | Bass Mutants | |||
| Khatam | ||||
| Bhot Hard | Emiway ft. Thoratt | Tony James | ||
| Tribute to Eminem | Emiway | Flamboy | ||
| Jump Kar | ||||
| 2019 | Machayenge | Tony James | ||
| Dhyan De | Emiway ft. Kraytwinz | Kraytwinz | Emiway's first international collaboration [10] | |
| Skrrt Karenge | Emiway ft. Meme Machine | Crazy Vibe | ||
| Freeverse Feast (Daawat) | Emiway | Jacko Beats | ||
| Jallad | Flamboy | |||
| I Been That | Emiway ft. Dax | Lex Nour | ||
| Bajo | Emiway | Tony James | ||
| Seedha Takeover | Flamboy | |||
| Lean On | Celina Sharma ft. Emiway | Lavinia Noel | ||
| Pagal Sa Rapper | Emiway | Bass Mutant | ||
| Dhua Dua | Emiway | Call Me G X Evince | ||
| 2020 | Bharosa | Emiway | Happy Jack | |
| Night Rider | Emiway ft. THEMXXNLIGHT | Sledgren & Alecto | ||
| Firse Machayenge | Emiway | Tony James | ||
| Batista Bomb | Chris Rich Beats | |||
| Kahatam Karona | PSYIK | |||
| Superhit | Juankobeatsoff | |||
| Hard | Hippy Jack | |||
| Gully Ka Kutta | Flamboy | Diss track aimed at Divine.[11] | ||
| New World | Emiway ft. Snoop Dogg & Lexz Pryde | Kiran Bengal & Nick Price | ||
| Firse Machayenge Remix | Emiway ft. Macklemore | Tony James | ||
| Round One | Emiway | Pendo46 | ||
| Kaun Hai Ye | ||||
| Lonely | Emiway ft. Prznt | Vodli | ||
| Charge | Emiway ft. Nana Rogues | Nana Rogues | ||
| Thanks to God | Emiway | Pendo46 | ||
| Ladka Alag Sa | Flamboy | |||
| As Salaam Walekum | Flamboy | |||
| 100 Kadam Pe | Pendo46 | |||
| Khona Hai | Meme Machine | |||
| Khatam Hue Waande | Yoki | |||
| Ring Ring | Emiway ft. Meme Machine | Meme Machine | ||
| Don't Be The One | Emiway ft. Kara Marni | Flamboy | ||
| Royal Rumble | Emiway | Bkay | ||
| 2021 | What Can I Do | Emiway | Flamboy | |
| No Love | Emiway ft. Loka | AAKASH | ||
| Jamaica To India | Emiway ft. Chris Gayle | Tony James | ||
| Shy | Emiway | Meme Machine | ||
| Sath Mai | Emiway Ft. Swaalina and Meme Machine | Meme Machine | ||
| Coco | Emiway Ft. Salman Khan | Meme Machine |
Awards[edit | edit source]
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aisa Kuch Shot Nai Hai | Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) | Radio City Freedom Awards | Won |
| 2017 | Tadak Padak | Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) | Radio City Freedom Awards | Won |
| 2018 | Jump Kar | Best Hip-Hop Artist (People’s Choice) | Radio City Freedom Awards | Won |
| 2019 | Freeverse Feast (song) | Indian Act | MTV Europe Music Awards | Won |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Emiway Bantai ⋆ The Teenager Today". The Teenager Today. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Here's why rapper Emiway Bantai remains independent". www.mid-day.com. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Who is Emiway Bantai? The man, who got famous after dissing Raftaar in an epic rap battle, is back again with a new chartbuster". NewsX. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Emiway Bantai's latest single 'Machayenge' an unstoppable chartbuster". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Bhatt, Jinal (3 December 2018). "Indian Rapper's Hindi Tribute To Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' Is So Good, It's Trending On YouTube!". Storypick. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ↑ "A quick look at rapper Emiway Bantai's career". The Indian Express. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ↑ "Emiway Bantai: 'I Have Never Spent a Penny on Promotion' -". Rolling Stone India. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Mumbai's Emiway Bantai scores big at Europe Music Awards - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "IPL 2021: Chris Gayle releases new music video with Indian rapper Emiway Bantai Watch". Republic World. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "'Dhyan De': Emiway Bantai And The Kraytwinz Team Up For A Smasher That's Trending Tirelessly!". Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ↑ "Divine and Emiway why the Beef is suddenly Ended? (Full Story)". Siachen Studios. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Emiway Bantai on IMDb
- Video at YouTube