Reble

2018–2022: Career beginnings, "Bad", and Entropy

Reble first appeared as "Daya" in 2018, collaborating with a local group, Symphonic Movement. At that time, she didn't want her family to find out that she was doing music. She recalls: "At the time, I didn't want my family to find out that I was doing music, so I decided to change my name. I genuinely thought that if I used a different name, they wouldn't figure it out".^[2][5]

In 2019, she chose her stage name, "Reble", which reflected her identification with rebellion.^[9] She explains that, "Reble" was a way for her to separate herself from expectation and associate herself with something different. She describes the beginning of her music career as rather unplanned. At home, she was pushed to do her conventional studies to complete her engineering degree.^[4][2] During those times, she balanced her studies alongside her musical career. She has said that the most challenging moments were when a performance and an examination fell on the same day, she told that she would choose the examination so as not to disappoint her mother.^[10]

In August 2019, Reble released her debut single "Bad" produced by D-Mon, from the Shillong hip-hop group Khasi Bloodz. The song was described as addressing personal and family-related experiences, including difficulties within her family, which she said influenced her decision to take up rap. She also credited D-Mon and Mix And Flow Productions for supporting and mentoring her during her early career. The same year, she released her second single "Believe".^[6]

In August 2021, Vogue India named Reble among eight emerging Indian women in hip-hop.^[11] Rolling Stone India featured her single "Talk of the Town" on their "The Best Indian Independent Singles of 2022". The track was a collaboration between Kbjj and Reble.^[12]

In November 2022, Reble released her debut EP, Entropy. According to Rolling Stone India, Entropy represented a shift from the gritty rap style associated with her earlier works towards a distinctive sound that incorporated melodic elements alongside rap and more introspective themes. The publication noted tracks such as "Changes" written from the perspective of her future self, and "Jane" which introduces an alter ego, as the standout tracks from the EP. The EP was released via Kamani Records and was accompanied by the music video for "Bond Fission".^[13] Entropy was her first solo project, and she received sponsorship from the music label Kamani.^[14]

2023–present: "New Riot" and debut in Indian film industry

Reble's popularity grew with her singles like "Terror", "Set It Off", "Only Uparwala Can Judge Me"^[15] and "Killswitch – Red Bull 64 Bars",^[16] which were released during 2024–2025.^[17][18] Throughout 2024, she also appeared in multiple live concerts such as Bacardi NH7 Weekender, and Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival.^[19][20]

In April 2025, she was included on the second edition of Rolling Stone India's "Future of Music" list.^[21] In August, she contributed to her first film soundtrack in a Malayalam film, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.^[22] In an interview with Mathrubhumi, she expressed her desire to return to Malayalam film industry, stating, "I had the nicest people there, and Kochi felt like a different country".^[23] She described her experience to work with Jakes Bejoy as "amazing" and credited Bejoy as someone who gave her the freedom to understand the character in the film.^[9]

In October 2025, Reble released her single "New Riot", produced by Parimal Shais and guitarist Krishna M Sujith. It was released via the record label Homegrown Music, in collaboration with Atlantic Records.^[24] The song was described as a gritty blend of distorted synths and raw, unfiltered emotion with influences from phonk and Memphis rap.^[25][26] She performed the single at the first Indian edition of the hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, which was held in Kharghar on 23 November. She described it as an anthem of rage, chaos, and release, she told, "Riot means saying, 'Fuck it'. It's about letting the anger and the frustration out. Society requires us to be functional and confined within its norms. But sometimes we just need to be human. Sometimes we need to break apart. Riot is my way of saying I've had enough. It's my rebellion against being normal".^[27] In November, she was also featured on the EP, Pursuetist House Vol.1, along with fellow indie artists like Dhanji, Sarah Black, Bharg and tricksingh.^[28][29]

In December 2025, Reble gained further mainstream recognition through her songs on the soundtrack of the film Dhurandhar, reaching listeners beyond the indie community.^[30][31] On the album, she appeared on three of the songs, including "Naal Nachna", "Run Down The City – Monica" (a remix of Asha Bhosle's "Piya Tu Ab To Aja") and "Move – Yeh Ishq Ishq" (a remix of Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq by Manna Dey and Mohammed Rafi).^[2] Speaking about Dhurandhar, she told Gulf News, "Dhurandhar was a very special project for me because it was my first time doing something within the Bollywood industry. It wasn't planned at all — it honestly came together at the last moment. Everything just happened very organically."^[2] She also appeared on the soundtrack of the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, on the track "Aari Aari".^[32]

In February 2026, she was featured in GQ India, where she stated that she was working on a new project.^[33]

Musical style

Reble's music has been labelled as hip-hop having elements from trap, hardcore, alternative, and R&B.^[8][34] Her lyrics has been described as edgy.^[2] Magazines like Femina have featured her music for its bold lyricism, cultural clarity that amplify the voices of the Northeast India.^[34] Music journalist Anurag Tagat said that her earlier works incorporated elements of soulful singing, whereas later singles such as "New Riot" (2025) were inspired by bands like Deftones.^[7] Her songs aim to create songs that connect with everyday struggle, dreams, and identify.^[35][34] A prominent theme in her work, she states, is identity rooted in lived experience: "the trauma, the instability, the feeling of never really belonging — that's what you hear in my music."^[36]

Influences

Reble has cited Eminem her biggest idol, stating she grew up listening to his music.^[37] She has also mentioned André 3000,^[37] The Notorious B.I.G.,^[36] Tupac Shakur,^[36] Linkin Park,^[17] MGMT,^[25] and Pink Floyd^[25] as influences. Among Indian artists, she admires Hanumankind, Chaar Diwaari, and Yashraj. She also expressed her wish to collaborate with rappers like Tyler, the Creator, and G-Eazy.^[23]

Social views

Reble disapproves of tokenism in rap culture, saying, "The only bit that grinds my gears is when festivals pretend to care about gender equality by tossing women on a lineup for appearances. I'm not filler, I'm a headliner."^[36] She is one of the few female rappers from the Northeast India. Speaking about her ethnic background, she said, "I think it's not really a stereotype - it is what it is. People recognise that you come from a particular ethnic group and that you look different, but there's no lie in that. You do come from a very different place, and you do look different, even if it's often framed as a stereotype. I think what one can do is take pride in it, and that makes a difference."^[23] She wants to inspire women into the Indian rap scene. She thinks people don't need to sexualise themselves in order to sell music:^[14]

I think there's a lot of room for improvement in the female rap scene. I don't believe anyone should be given importance just because they're men or women. You just need to make good music and let that speak for itself. If you look at things from a wider perspective, nobody talks about Nicki Minaj or Doechii in terms of gender, because they live up to the standard. They're good musicians, and it doesn't matter whether they're women or men— they make good music, and it speaks for itself.^[23]

Speaking about music labels to Elle India, Reble believes, "labels do not mean much nowadays since music is everywhere". She credits platforms like Instagram and TikTok for blowing up older music.^[36]

Extended plays

Singles

Film soundtracks