Shahyd Legacy, or most well known as the Lead Guitarist of Sacred Legacy, made his musical entrance on to the stage late 2004 with his first band called “SYN”. But then we saw him take his music to a new level as he formed his own band the “SACRED LEGACY” in the year 2006. Also Released his 1st guitar solo album THE SACRED LEGACY in September of 2006. With his hard thrashing riffs and melodious solos Sacred Legacy became an instant hit amongst the rock music lovers. Along with Sacred Legacy Shahyd began his solo carrier as well, to become known as the “Legacy”. As his melodies demanded more attention than any small segment of a song can address, they were crying for a separate feel and a texture only a dedicated instrumental song can do justice to. Songs such as "Infinity", "god’s legend" and "before I die" became instant hits.

In 2012 and the years that followed, Shahyd focused more on his solo career, the result was "Nostalgia" a much more melodious release differing from his usual metal sound but to much commercial acclaim.

Resuming his work with Sacred Legacy, Shahyd released the bands 3rd album 'The Legacy Begins', a far cry from 'Apocalypse' in terms of production, musicality and quality. The album was a massive success amongst international metal communities which helped the band get signed with the German record label 'STF Records'. The band ended the year with a successful tour in Europe and Asia.

After gaining much international recognition for his guitar virtuosity, Shahyd released his 3rd solo album 'Through the ashes' in 2015. The album saw Shahyd return to his metal roots, with a more Technical approach to much acclaim.

In 2016, together with long time friends and music colleagues Shahyd co founded the band Gravity under Habeys Management. The band is currently the top rock/metal band in the Maldives, performing on the biggest local events and on international stages as well.

Shahyd is currently working on releasing his 4th Solo album as well as the debut album of Gravity.

Yo, this is Symbolic Records — the first-ever record label to officially hit the scene in the Maldives. We started back in 2013, built from nothing but raw passion, hard work, and a dream to put Maldivian hip-hop on the map.

When we kicked off, hip-hop and rap were our core — and they still run deep in everything we do. But over the years, we’ve grown beyond that. We’ve evolved, opened up to other genres, and kept pushing original sounds while staying true to that real street energy that defines us.

From day one, we’ve been about original music and local talent. We don’t follow trends — we set them. Every beat, every bar, every track we drop is about representing who we are and where we come from.

Over the past 12 years, we’ve fought through every challenge to build something real — a foundation for a true music industry in the Maldives. By October 2025, we’ve released 11 albums, 3 EPs, over 60 singles, and produced 40+ music videos — each one a piece of our story.

Our current roster is stacked with talent: Pest, Bey, Edil, Maatu, Rydey, Limits, Toy, Zya, Panda, Naiden, Nallu, Haisham Naseer, and Ayya — backed by powerhouse producers Sanchu, Reaper, Demon, and Hpt.

We also got our inactive artists, who’ve all played a part in shaping what Symbolic is today: Ledow, Prhyme, Jahulu, Arey, Emp, Teddy, and Fatestep.

Our former artists — Tro, Zips, Shifu, and Bullet — were part of the grind at different stages. Not every story ends the same, but every chapter helped shape who we are today.

Most importantly, we carry the legacy of our fallen brother, rambustaninmymind (d. 24.03.2018) — his spirit still echoes in every track we make. Rest in power.

Symbolic Records has collaborated with a wide range of artists — from mainstream acts to street rappers and even traditional music groups — breaking barriers and bringing cultures together through music.

Symbolic ain’t just a label — it’s a movement. We live and breathe this culture, repping the grind, the art, and the identity.

In just 12 years, we’ve built a loyal army of fans — the Rathaa Kalhuge Lashkaru — thousands of real ones who’ve stood with us since day one. Together, we’ve built the largest organic following in the Maldives — no shortcuts, no gimmicks, just pure energy and love for the culture.

We’re Symbolic Records — born from the streets, built for the culture, and still just getting started.

Pumping up parties from white sandy beaches to clubs internationally Vifak had risen his fame in his homeland in the early 2000. Grown up in the tropical paradise of the Maldive Islands entertaining friends at house parties was the most phenomenon of his career since 1998.

His passion for Hip Hop and electronic music were eventually the decision to become a dj. Mixing together with different music genres in his set were his first familiarity to his career.

Adding up deep and soulful taste in his sets were his second entity, since the arrival of exotic luxury venues to the Maldives, and which brought him to support and share the decks along side with the legendary Claude Challe (Buddha Bar), Jose Padilla (Café Del Mar) and DJ Ravin (Buddha Bar).
Apart from that VIfak was also been a support Dj for DJ Poet Name Life of the Black Eyed Peas, during his tour to the Maldives. And most recently to support and spin the closing set for the British superstar artist "Tinie Tempah" at the opening of world's 1st Underwater music club SubSix at Niyama Maldives.

Since then Vifak had decided to take things to the next level by creating his own music. Experimenting music in his bedroom building mash ups were his most fun during 2009. The great success of his experiments led in producing two tracks of his collaboration with a homegrown band and performed live on SOM (Sounds Of Maldives) Which was one of the massive concerts in the Maldives ever held. It was the next foremost success to his career in the local scene as the first Maldivian DJ to remix live along with the instruments like saxophone, Guitar and Percussions.

Ranked as the Maldives #1 DJ on www.thedjlist.com, Vifak has being passionate to electronic dance and urban style, along with his enthusiastic mixing skills had taken the ability to cross over to different musical styles and understanding of how to work a crowd either in a pub, lounge bar or in a club.

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