Mamiboys are a Hip-Hop music group with members belonging to multiple nations, Singapore and India. Formed in 2007, by Krisheno, the group consists of Rapper Krisheno from Singapore, Singers Kevi-J and Bardy from India. Originally a Hip-Hop group, they subsequently added R&B, pop and EDM/dance influences. Mamiboys has worked with several notable music composers including Award Winning Music Producer Harris Jayaraj, Srikanth Deva & Bobo Shashi. In 2012, Mamiboys contributed soundtracks titled Chalo India and Siru Siru Thozvikal for the 3rd Norway Tamil Film Festival Award Winning short film Roadside Ambanis. Mamiboys debut album "Dum Tea" not only created a buzz in the South Indian city, Chennai ^[1] but also bagged positive reviews from various critics.^[2] Dum Tea album launch event took place at AVM Studios on May 13, 2013 with celebrities from the Industry such as Uma Shanker, 2008 Guinness Record holder Radio Jockey Dheena.

2009-10 : Contributions to South Indian Movies

In the year 2009, Mamiboys made their debut in South Indian Film Music by contributing rap vocals in the song "Seema Siriki" from the South Indian Movie "Thottu Paar". Composed by Indian Music Producer, Srikanth Deva, the song was described as a vigorous number with no let-up ^[3] Directed by K. V. Nandhu and produced by Janaki Sivakumar and starring Vidharth, Ramana and Lakshana in leading roles the movie was released on 15 October 2010 with a U/A Certification. On the same year, Mamiboys collaborated with South-Indian Music Producer Bobo Shashi to contribute rap vocals for the song titled “Bindaas” from the Telugu Motion Picture "Bindaas" Starring film stars Manoj Manchu and Sheena Shahabadi, Bindaas was released in India on 5 February 2010 and was also later dubbed in Malayalam as "Happy 2 Happy". Following their duo contributions in South Indian Movies, Mamiboys was spotted by Award Winning music producer Harris Jayaraj. ^[4] Mamiboys contributed rap vocals to his composition which was used in the Telugu Motion Picture titled "Orange" starring film stars, Ram Charan and Genelia D Souza. The film was released in India on 26 November 2010 and was later dubbed in Malayalam as "Hai Ram Charan" and in Tamil as "Ram Charan".

2012 : Roadside Ambanis

In 2012, Mamiboys contributed vocals to the soundtracks titled Chalo India and Siru Siru Thozvikal for the Short Film "Roadside Ambanis" written and directed by first-timer Kamal Sethu, and produced by Grape Pictures which won the Best Short Film at the 3rd Norway Tamil Film Festival On 27 April 2012. Oslo, Norway and was nominated for various film festival awards.

Roadside Ambanis Awards & Official Selections

• Best Short Film at the 3rd Norway Tamil Film Festival.^[5] On 27 April 2012. Oslo, Norway.
• Official Selection at the 3rd Winter Film Awards Festival.^[6] On 27 February 2014. New York, USA.
• Official Selection at the 6th CMS International Children's Film Festival.^[7] On 7 April 2014. Lucknow, India.
• Official Selection at the 11th Seoul International Agape Film Festival.^[8] On 22 May 2014. Seoul, South Korea.
• Official Selection at the 3rd Figari Film Festival.^[9] On 4 July 2014. Golfo Aranci, Italy.
• Official Selection at the 9th Harlem International Film Festival.^[10] On 13 September 2014. New York, USA.

2013: Dum Tea

'Dum Tea is the debut music album of Mamiboys with music scored by Jude Niranjan. Consisting of Seven Tracks, the album launch event took place at AVM Studios on May 13, 2013 with celebrities from the Industry such as Uma Shanker, 2008 Guinness Record holder Radio Jockey Dheena ^[11] and several others. ^[12] Though it did not do well in the market place, Dum Tea received good reviews from the press and was described as fresh and pass master by The Hindu. ^[13] The album was also planned to be developed to a full length movie but was then stopped due to the interest of the group. Consisting of a total of seven songs, Reena I Love You, Tsunami Penne, Natpukulley, Dum Tea, Vidiyatumey, Thurathuthey & Kannadi, the song Tsunami Penne was recorded, programmed and arranged in Apple's new Ipad with the use of over 20 apps and music platform programmers from Singapore and Malaysia. ^{[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]}

2014: Not Another Breakup Shit

Mamiboys One Minute single "Not Another Breakup Shit" A.K.A #BREAKUPSHIT was released on Dec 5, 2014. Though the song did not make any explicitly mentions of Taylor Swift by name, critics claim Not Another Breakup Shit A.K.A #BREAKUPSHIT to be a "Swift Dissing" due to the lyrical references to Taylor Swift music love life. The first verse of the song, which was published on social media by Mamiboys was told to have made some heavy inferences on what the Mamiboys think is behind Taylor Swift’s tumultuous love life with lyrics such as “If you wanna Shake It Off go listen to Pop and EDM. I’m about swifting lines with tailored rhymes. Not about busting break up as f***ing crimes,”. ^[40] The band had also advertently mentioned “Shake it Off” and “Blank Space,” which are titles of two songs from Taylor Swift’s latest album, “1989.” ^{[41] [42][43][44][45]}

Discography

Films

Short films

Non-Studio Singles

Released Singles

Upcoming Releases

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