| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Mustafa Mohamed Ismail |
| Profession(s) | Rapper, Singer, Music Director, Record Producer, Comedian |
| Known As | Godfather of Arabic Drill Music in UAE |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Song (As a musician): Batali (2014) Single (As a singer): Aslan 3adi (2015)  Studio Recorded Music Album (As a singer): 150 (2022)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 July 1990 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 35 Years |
| Birthplace | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Somali |
| Hometown | Somalia |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Maila (DJ, Music Producer) |
| Marriage Date | 15 October 2021 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Maila  |
| Siblings | Sister(s)- Maha, Manal (both singers) Note: He has six siblings. |
| Favourites | |
| Music Band(s) | Clown Posse, Korn, Slipknot, Obselion |
| Rap Verse | How long will I keep wishing that none of them will help? Close your eyes and someone will take your place. |
| Restaurant | Seashell-Cafe |
| Beverage | Tea |
| Night Cub | N'dulge, UAE |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Chevrolet Tahoe |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Freek
- Freek grew up in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
- In the 1970s, his parents moved from Somalia to Abu Dhabi.
- In childhood, he used to love drinking Laban Up (a popular Middle Eastern yoghurt-based drink), but he could not afford it.
Freek bathing in Laban Up drink
- In his teenage years, he loved skateboarding and listening to music on an MP3 player. While growing up, he used to listen to the songs of various music bands like Slipknot, Korn, and Killswitch Engage.
- He mainly sings in music genres like Underground, Trap, and Hip Hop.
- Freek is considered one of the rappers to contribute to the Arabic drill rap music genre, mainly GCC’s underground music scene.
- In 2019, his Arabic single “Wala Kilma” was included in the marketing campaign of Adidas featuring the football player Mohamed Salah. The song was later remixed by the British rappers Eyez and Young Tribez.
- By the end of the year, the song became so popular that he was invited to perform in London and Leicester. He also performed the song at various events in Dubai.
Freek’s show in London in 2019
- He has released various Arabic singles like Wadha (2019), La Titfalsaf (2019), Mush Fathi (2020), Khali Wali (2020), and Khfi (2021).
Khali Wali
- Some of the songs released under his Arabic music album 150 (2022) are Floos, Doos, Samehni, Kathab, and Min That.
- Freek has also collaborated with a few other music artists on a few Arabic songs like Batali (2014), Nas Ghareeba (2021), and Lali (2022).
- In 2021, he appeared in the Arabic TV series ‘Fire in the Booth.’ A year later, he appeared on the radio show Regional Artist Spotlight on Virgin Radio Dubai.
Fire In The Booth
- He has started a comedy channel on YouTube named Freek TV.
- He has performed live at various events and stage shows.
Freek performing at an event
- In his leisure time, he enjoys playing video games and travelling to different places.
Freek during his vacation
- Freek is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Freek with his pet dog
- He once shared that he faced racism for being a black Somali in the Arabic music industry.
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