Yama Buddha

Biography

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. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of Nepalese hip-hop and was often referred to as "King of Nephop". His songs Sathi, Aama, Aaudai chhu ma, Yo Prasanga, Antya Ko Suruwat, etc. are popular hits. He was the creator and the presenter of the rap battle show Raw Barz.

Early life

Yama Buddha was born on 30 May 1987 in Leguwa, Dhankuta District, Nepal to politician Ambika Prasad Adhikari and Urmila Adhikari as Anil Adhikari. 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

Yama Buddha moved to the UK in 2009. He later married his long time Nepalese-British girlfriend Asmita Sedhai in 2013 and moved back to North London with her.

Death

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

Legacy

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. 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 Talakjung vs Tulke), Aawaran (with 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.

Mixtapes

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

Albums

Ekadesh (2013)
Intro feat. Rodit Bhandari
Aama feat. Mistah K
Challenge
Yo Prasanga
Antya Ko Suruwat feat. Leezum Bhutia
Pagalpan
Jutta Maa
Kohi feat. Aidray & Nattu
KTM Grime
Gtfoh feat. Trisha
Think Smart
Gimme That Beat
Khatra (Prod. by Nasty) (2017)
Taaj
Paisa
Khatra
Sapana
Allarey Thita
Yodda
K Vako Hola

Singles

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

"XCLUSIVE CYPHER" (with Mastermind, Bri$k Timos and So Deep)
The Top (Nephop Cypher) with Manas Ghale)

Featured artist

"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)