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Reble

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Reble is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Meghalaya, born in Nangbah in West Jaintia Hills. She has contributed to Indian film soundtracks and was included in Rolling Stone India’s “Future of Music” list in 2025.

Background

Reble began writing and rapping around 2012 and started performing in 2018 as Daya, working with the group Symphonic Movement. She took the name Reble in 2019, reflecting an interest in rebellion and standing apart from expectations. Her debut single “Bad”, produced by D-Mon of Khasi Bloodz, followed in 2019.

Releases

  • Entropy (27 November 2022): debut EP on Kamani Records.
  • “Talk of the Town” (with kbjj and BoomSpace), “Terror” and “Kill Switch” (with Parimal Shais, for Red Bull 64 Bars).
  • “New Riot” (October 2025): released via Homegrown Music in collaboration with Atlantic Records.
  • “Praying Mantis” (May 2026): her first independent release of 2026.

She also appears on the soundtrack of the Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) and on songs for Dhurandhar and its sequel.

Recognition and live work

Vogue India named her among eight emerging women in Indian hip-hop in 2021, Rolling Stone India listed “Talk of the Town” among the best independent Indian singles of 2022, and she won the TIMD Award for Best Emerging Hip-Hop Artist in 2024. She played NH7 Weekender and the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024.

Where to start

Begin with “Talk of the Town” and the EP Entropy, then listen to “New Riot”.

Featured video: “New Riot” (visualiser, with Parimal Shais) on Reble’s official YouTube channel.

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Last reviewed: 26 October 2026 · Edited by Hristo D. T. Information about her private life is deliberately left out.

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