In a remarkable demonstration of music’s border-transcending power, Bahraini hip-hop sensation Hussam Aseem, professionally known as Flipperachi, has achieved unprecedented cross-cultural success with his viral track ‘Fa9la’. The song’s feature in the Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ has propelled the artist to international recognition, particularly across the Indian subcontinent.
The artist revealed in an exclusive City Times interview that while he anticipated some popularity for the track, the overwhelming response from Indian audiences exceeded all expectations. ‘I never imagined that the audience in India would feel my music this much, especially given that it’s in Arabic,’ Flipperachi confessed. This breakthrough underscores music’s universal language capabilities, proving linguistic barriers can be overcome through rhythmic expression.
Cultural significance lies embedded within the track’s very title – ‘Fa9la’ utilizes the numeral ‘9’ to represent a specific Arabic letter that produces a heavier ‘S’ sound when written in English characters. The term colloquially translates to cultivating a vibrant atmosphere or embracing unrestrained enjoyment, typically within dance or celebratory contexts.
Behind the scenes, the Bollywood incorporation occurred organically when the production team identified ‘Fa9la’ as the perfect auditory complement to a specific scene. Although Flipperachi wasn’t present during Akshaye Khanna’s improvisational dance performance to the track, viewing the finalized sequence created a surreal experience for the artist.
This musical milestone has established groundwork for future collaborative ventures between Gulf and Indian artists. Flipperachi acknowledges the audience’s receptive nature as the primary driver behind such cross-cultural trends and expresses enthusiasm about potential partnerships with Indian musicians. While remaining discreet about specific upcoming projects, the artist confirmed that negotiations are underway for live performances in India, promising major announcements in the near future.