Yama Buddha

Yama Buddha
Yama Buddha in 2013
Born
Anil Adhikari

(1987-05-30)30 May 1987
Salakpur, Morang, Nepal
Died14 January 2017(2017-01-14) (aged 29)
Ruislip, London, United Kingdom
Cause of deathSuicide by hanging
Other names
  • Yama
  • YB
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • actor
  • songwriter
  • music producer
Years active2002–2017
SpouseAsmita Sedhai Adhikari (m.2013)
Parent(s)Ambika Prasad Adhikari
Urmila Adhikari
Musical career
OriginGhattekulo-32, Kathmandu, Nepal
Genres
Labels
  • SongsNepal
  • Superstar Entertainment
  • T.E.C Records

Anil Adhikari (Nepali: अनिल अधिकारी; 30 May 1987 – 14 January 2017) better known by his stage name Yama Buddha (Nepali: यमबुद्ध) was a Nepalese rapper based in London, United Kingdom.[1][2][3] He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of Nepalese hip-hop & often referred as "King of Nephop".[4][5][6] His songs Sathi, Aama, Aaudai chhu ma, Yo Prasanga, Antya Ko Suruwat, etc. are popular hits.[7] He was the creator and the presenter of the popular Rap Battle show Raw Barz.[8][9]

Early life

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Yama Buddha was born on 30 May 1987 in Salakpur, Morang, Nepal to politician Ambika Prasad Adhikari and Urmila Adhikari as Anil Adhikari.[10] He lived in Salakpur, Morang for some years and moved to Kathmandu with his parents. He went back to stay with his grandparents in Salakpur for about 2 years and studied grades 4 and 5 at Pathibhara Boarding school in Itahari. He went back to Kathmandu to study in grade 6 at The Excelsior School Swoyambhu. He completed his SLC from The Excelsior School and his +2 from Ed Mark Academy.

Personal life

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Yama Buddha moved to the UK in 2009.[11] He later married his long time Nepalese-British girlfriend Asmita Sedhai in 2013 and moved back to North London with her. He was found dead in his bathroom on 14 January 2017.[3]

Discography

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Yama Buddha discography
Studio albums2
Soundtrack albums2
Singles13
Mixtapes2
Featuring artist17
Cyphers2

Mixtapes

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  • Yama Buddha (2011)
    1. Intro
    2. Asaarko Bhel
    3. Blueberry Pie
    4. Don't Ask About My Music
    5. Final Fantasy feat. Dougie
    6. Sometimes (Thugz Mansion Remix)
    7. You Just Play
    8. Mama Told Me
    9. Ma Futchhu Tara Jhukdina
    10. Hinsaako Kaalo Baadal
    11. I'm Fresh, I'm Fly
    12. In My Soul feat. Lazy Boi, Dougie & Duke
    13. Crack Raps
    14. Grime
    15. Grab Ya Khukuri
    16. Yo Prasanga
    17. Let It Go feat. Duke
    18. I Represent
    19. Battle Ready feat. Dougie & Duke
    20. Saathi
    21. Outro
  • Yama Buddha II (2013)
    1. Intro
    2. Mic Check 001
    3. Ghattekulo-32
    4. I Will Go
    5. Change Up
    6. Mic Check 002
    7. Kathmandu Ko Thito
    8. Timi Malai
    9. Malai Kohi feat. Kristina Allen
    10. Narunu Timi
    11. Didi
    12. Foothpath Mero Ghar (Bonus Track)
    13. Raachhyas (Bonus Track)

Albums

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  • Ekadesh (2013)
    1. Intro feat. Rodit Bhandari
    2. Aama feat. Mistah K
    3. Challenge
    4. Yo Prasanga
    5. Antya Ko Suruwat feat. Leezum Bhutia
    6. Pagalpan
    7. Jutta Maa
    8. Kohi feat. Aidray & Nattu
    9. KTM Grime
    10. Gtfoh feat. Trisha
    11. Think Smart
    12. Gimme That Beat
  • Khatra (album) (Prod. by Nasty) (2017)
    1. Taaj
    2. Paisa
    3. Khatra
    4. Sapana
    5. Allarey Thita
    6. Yodda
    7. K Vako Hola

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist

  • "Aaudai Chu Ma"
  • "Real"
  • "Sipahi" feat. Saugat
  • "Timro Laagi" feat. Yodda & Brisk Timos
  • "Know Me"
  • "Get Back"
  • "Hamro Barey Ma" feat. Mc Flo
  • "Moist"
  • "Freeverse"
  • "Freeverse 001"
  • "Freeverse 002"
  • "Freeverse 003"
  • "Freeverse 004"

Cyphers

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  • "XCLUSIVE CYPHER" (with Mastermind,Bri$k Timos and So Deep)
  • The Top (Nephop Cypher) with Manas Ghale)
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  • "Ma Hoon Yatri" (with Mc Flo & Mac)
  • "Hamro Barey Ma" (with Mc Flo)
  • "Raachhyas" (with Hakim & Soda)
  • "The Top" (with Loorey, Duke, Dougie)
  • "Tito Satya" (with Manas Ghale)
  • "Mukhauta OST" (with Rabin Shrestha & The Sign Band)
  • "Aawaran" (with Priyanka Karki)
  • "Grown Man" (with Mani Sing)
  • "I'm The Man" ( with BEAIM )
  • "Get Down" (with Manas Ghale)
  • "Nachna" (with IRAJ, Chingy, Neha Kakkar & Tony T)
  • "Kalakaar" (with Sugam Pokhrel & Girish Khatiwada)
  • "Kathmandu`s finest" (With Nasty)
  • "Brick City" (Street Rap) (with Aid Ray)
  • "Alone in the dark" (with Def'Mind)
  • "Turn the lights off" (with MistaH K, Duke and Bigshake)
  • "Fire with Fire Remix" (with Jay Key, Emma Walsh and LA Cloud )
  • "Ek Karodma Ek Ma -B-boying (Ncell) (with Sugam Pokhrel)
  • "Recital" (With Nasty)

Death

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Yama Buddha died on 14 January 2017 in London.[12][13] The singer was found dead in his bathroom at around 6 AM. It was reported that the singer committed suicide at his residence in North London.[14][15]

Legacy

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Unlike other Nepalese raps, Yama Buddha's songs are based on eclectic affairs. 'Saathi', 'Footpath Mero Ghar' and 'Yo Prasanga' depicts the real problems faced by Nepalese society such as poverty, drug addiction, sex trafficking and homelessness.[16] Songs on relationships are 'Ama (Mother)', 'Didi (Sister)', 'Pagalpan (Madness)'. Similarly, famous songs on other various narratives by Yama Buddha include 'Jutta ma', 'Audai chu ma' (for the movie Talak Jung Tulke), Aawaran (co Priyanka Karki). He also collaborated with artists Iraj, Chingy and Neha Kakkar in 'Nachana'. He frequently performed live abroad (among Nepali diaspora) in countries such as India, Australia, UK etc.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Nepali hip-hop artist – Yama Buddha". Boss Nepal. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Reverbnation - Yama Buddha". Reverbnation.com. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Two Celebrities of Nephop - Yama Buddha and Laure". Ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  4. ^ Nasana (16 January 2017). "Remembering Nepali rapper Yama Buddha". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Three songs that immortalise rapper Yama Budhha". OnlineKhabar. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  6. ^ "LETTERS: Don't end your precious life". The Himalayan Times. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  7. ^ "RIP: Buddha is no more, leaves behind riches of inspiration in his songs". The Voice of Sikkim. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Nepal's road to rap". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Nepal: Battle of the female rappers". BBC News. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  10. ^ "Remembering Nepali rapper Yama Buddha". The Himalayan Times. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  11. ^ The Good Old Days With Yama Buddha | Manas Ghale, retrieved 19 June 2022
  12. ^ "Rapper Yama Buddha found dead at his London house". The Kathmandu Post. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  13. ^ "Remembering Nepali rapper Yama Buddha". Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  14. ^ "Famous rapper Yama Buddha no more". Myrepublica.com. 14 January 2017.
  15. ^ Reporter, TexasNepal (15 January 2017). "Popular Rapper Yama Buddha Found Dead In London Apartment". TexasNepal. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  16. ^ Aryal, Timothy. "Voice of a generation". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  17. ^ "Yama Buddha 1987 – 2017". Retrieved 15 January 2017.
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