One of the important points that distinguishes the new generation of Iranian rappers from the ideologies of past eras, beyond the musical developments, is their attention to their personality and identity outside the framework of music. Accordingly, a considerable part of their identity is defined by the effective and constant presence of their partners as…
"Identity" is one of the most crucial principles in every individual's life. For years, Iran's government, through enforcing hijab and compelling society to live a life filled with pretense and deceit, has dealt the greatest possible blow to the personality and identity of each member of the community.
The recent project by Nafiseh Motlaq, an…
In 2023, a collaborative venture unfolded, bringing together The Persian Magazine, Deep House Tehran –– hosted by Runshe Cafe. This initiative was established with the goal of creating a stage for live performances by Iranian DJs. In this segment of the project, we were present at Runshe Cafe Bamland in Tehran, accompanied by Iranian DJs Sahar…
The song "Mosafer(Passenger)" by Iranian Rapper Yas which was released 8 years ago, has been used in the trailer of the film "Ma France à moi," directed by Benoit Cohen. "ma France à moi" is about an old woman who lives alone in her apartment since the death of her husband. When she hears on the…
Yalda Night, or Shab-e Yalda, is a culturally rich celebration in Iran, steeped in historical and symbolic significance. For millennia, Iranians have come together on this longest night of the year, the eve of winter solstice, to honor the occasion with diverse rituals and customs across different regions. It serves as a time for the…
Undoubtedly, Persian rap is currently experiencing its most exciting period, both musically and non-musically, and is one of the most important current scenes in Iranian music. Based on statistics from music platforms such as SoundCloud and Spotify, thousands of songs by Iranian rappers were published in 2023, demonstrating the impressive expansion of this music style…
In 2023, a collaborative venture unfolded, bringing together The Persian Magazine, Deep House Tehran, and Runshe Cafe. This initiative was established with the goal of creating a stage for live performances by Iranian DJs. In the inaugural segment of this project at Runshe Cafe in Iranshahr, Tehran, we were joined by the talented Mahan Abbaszadeh…