A scene from the 'Panthal Chant' rape song
Dabzee, who quickly rose to fame with his flagship song ‘Manavaalan Thug’ from the movie Thallumaala, mixing traditional lyrics with modern musical elements, carved out a special place among rappers. The ability of the rapper to draw mass is not just the distinct lyrical linguistics, which is familiar only to the Malabar region, but his authentic regional style along with the visual elements buoyant in his works.
When collaborated with Malayalam film-maker and writer Muhsin Parari, who is known for presenting socioeconomic issues through his artistic mettle, another magnum opus, ‘Panthal Chant‘ has been born, which is specifically connected to the nostalgic sense of football zest amongst those from the Northern Kerala. The way the lyrics are being conveyed using a local parlance that is spoken in a specific region, Malappuram in particular, has been the hallmark of the rapper’s ascent so far, which is notably the same slang once discarded as disdainful by the mainstream society.
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Adding one more to a series, the latest, Panthal Chant, has also turned out to be a sensation, crossing one million views on YouTube in a week. The lyrics, all about football, have a profound bond with the region, further accelerated by the use of vernacular dialect. The first two lines of Dazbee’s lyrics “Panthalcham Poovaa” (Let us go to play football)… Mmante Kuttinte Moorentha Vaadnn Panthal Chaam Poovaa (why are you sulking the mom’s boy)” and “Paadath Panthali Nadakkallee (There is a football match on the field)” presents the colloquial tone and culture while binding the region’s deep passion for the soccer.
The above lyrics are composed by Baby Jean, Joker, and Dabzee. All three became sensational hard-hitting rappers and songwriters with their unique styles and lyrics. The composers fluidly covered all the aspects of football while presenting them in a visually appealing and evocative manner. The lyrics by Baby Jean might seem more strange to those beyond Malappuram, with its total local dialect, embodying the regional essence.
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The craze for football in Malabar is manifested throughout the ‘Panthal Chant,’ associating the sport with the daily life chorus and conversations of commoners in the region.
