Hossein Filizadeh

Neena Roe: Navigating Identity, Music, and Culture – A Journey from Detroit to Persia

Perhaps these days, popular music in Iran is experiencing its most exciting period yet, with phenomena emerging in various genres, from pop and rap as the most beloved and popular genres among youth, to various styles of alternative music. Among the plethora of musicians that have captured the attention of the young generation in recent…

2024-03-20ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Evolving Soundscape: Nowruz Party Festival Spotlights Iran’s Alternative Music Scene

The 'Nowruz Party' festival, which featured prominent artists from various music genres of Iran, took place on March 16th at Rich Mix in London. The presence of renowned contemporary Iranian female artists in this festival was one of the notable aspects that added to the significance of the program. In this festival, performances were witnessed…

2024-03-17ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Vinak And Kagan Release New Studio Album ‘TNT’ Along With 5 Music Videos

The release of an album titled "TNT" by Vinak with production by Ashkan Kagan, coinciding with the eve of Chaharshanbeh Soori, a Persian traditional festival, could be interpreted as a metaphorical explosion of Persian rap by him this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vinak (@vinakofficial) The album consists of 15…

2024-03-13ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Hichkas Teams Up With Poobon For New Track ‘Har Ye Rooz’

While Hichkas had collaborated with Mahdyar Aghajani for almost two decades, following the release of the album Mojaz in 2020, he increasingly took on the responsibility of composing music himself in tracks such as Bezan, In Yekiyam Vase, and Ma Edame Darim. This shift sparked criticism from his fans regarding the production quality of his…

2024-03-07ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Kourosh Yaghmaei Releases New Album “Rebel” After 7 Years!

In the realm of Persian music, one name resonates profoundly: Kourosh Yaghmaei. A trailblazing figure whose artistic journey spans decades, Yaghmaei has left an indelible mark on Iran's music scene, captivating audiences with his innovative compositions and distinctive style. From his early forays into rock and blues to his pioneering fusion of traditional Iranian melodies…

2024-02-11ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

“Vayne” Interview: The Story Behind His Song “REAL”

A few days ago, a friend of mine sent me a music video by an artist I had never heard of. Nevertheless, I was absolutely thrilled to watch such a work. Despite the fact that currently, most Persian rap songs are released with a music video, this work was clearly different from others in this…

2024-02-07ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Hiphopologist And Vinak Drop New Album “Peymod Be Shemroon”

"Belaad" is on fire! These days, it seems like "Belaad" has no intention of stopping under any circumstances. While it appeared that another single track from Hiphopologist and Vinak was set to be released just two days after the song "Belaad," without any prior announcement, their collaborative album titled "Peymod Be Shemroon" with eight tracks…

2024-02-06ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Dorcci And Kagan Have Returned With A New Synthwave Song “Before You Gone”

Undoubtedly, Dorcci is considered one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Persian rap. Through his unique style, he has opened a new and completely different door to Persian rap, quickly turning into one of the most popular Iranian rappers. The willingness of prominent Persian rappers to collaborate with him, the considerable number of streams…

2024-02-01ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Potential Effects of “Belaad” Label On The Future of Persian Rap

"Cheshm Dar Barabare Cheshm" (Eye for an Eye) by Hiphopologist, composed by Ashkan Kagan, served as a diss track to GodPoori after the release of the album "Fil," the inaugural release from the "Belaad" record label. The distinct approach employed by Hiphopologist in this track, compared to his previous diss tracks, was evidently influenced by…

2024-01-25ByHossein Filizadeh

Music

Belaad: A New Chapter In The Careers of Hiphopologist, Vinak, and Ashkan Kagan

In recent months, the presence of Hiphopologist, Vinak, and Ashkan Kagan together in numerous pictures on Instagram was more than just a sign of their collaboration on a single track; it was a clear indication of the possibility of forming a new record label in Persian rap. “Belaad is the name of an artistic family…

2024-01-23ByHossein Filizadeh

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