Yama Buddha


Anil Adhikari better known by his stage name Yama Buddha was a Nepalese rapper based in London, United Kingdom. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of Nepalese hip-hop & often referred 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 popular 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 School [Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|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. He was found dead in his bathroom on 14 January 2017.

Discography

Mixtapes

  • Yama Buddha
  • # Intro
  • # Asaarko Bhel
  • # Blueberry Pie
  • # Don't Ask About My Music
  • # Final Fantasy feat. Dougie
  • # Sometimes
  • # 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
  • # 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
  • # Raachhyas

Albums

  • Ekadesh
  • # 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 (album)
  • # 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"
  • The Top

Featured artist

  • "Ma Hoon Yatri"
  • "Hamro Barey Ma"
  • "Raachhyas"
  • "The Top"
  • "Tito Satya"
  • "Mukhauta OST"
  • "Aawaran"
  • "Grown Man"
  • "I'm The Man"
  • "Get Down"
  • "Nachna"
  • "Kalakaar"
  • "Kathmandu`s finest"
  • "Brick City"
  • "Alone in the dark"
  • "Turn the lights off"
  • "Fire with Fire Remix"
  • "Ek Karodma Ek Ma -B-boying
  • "Recital"

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 ', 'Didi ', 'Pagalpan '. Similarly, famous songs on other various narratives by Yama Buddha include 'Jutta ma', 'Audai chu ma', Aawaran. He also collaborated with artists Iraj, Chingy and Neha Kakkar in 'Nachana'. He frequently performed live abroad in countries such as India, Australia, UK etc.