Fans of Persian hip-hop often look back with nostalgia on the era when Hichkas, often considered the "Godfather of Persian Rap," was at his peak. Hichkas, whose real name is Soroush Lashkari, pioneered Persian rap by blending poetic Persian language with gritty urban themes. Along with collaborators like Reveal, who was integral in introducing Persian…
The evolution from handwritten lyrics to digital notes reflects not only a shift in technology but also in the dynamics of how Persian rap has grown alongside Iranian society's embrace of digital platforms. As Iranian rappers transitioned from pen-and-paper lyrics to mobile devices, they adapted to a more immediate, mobile, and often more private creation…
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…