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Farzad Ghadimi and Saeed Dehghan drop ‘Rasmi’, no skip
I first encountered Farzad Ghadimi nearly three years ago, when his debut single Shelik burst forth like a sudden spark in the dark. That track wasn’t merely a promising start—it was a declaration. From the opening bars, it was clear that a distinctive new voice had emerged in Persian rap, one that refused to be…
“In Iran They Call Me English and in England They Ask Me Where I’m From”: Navigating Identity and Belonging in Bea Dero’s Bound by Two Homes
What does it mean to belong to two places, yet fully to neither? For many growing up in the diaspora, this sense of in-betweenness—a constant balancing act between identities, languages and cultures—is part of everyday life. “In Iran they call me English and in England they ask me where I’m from,” says British-Iranian artist Bea…
How rage is reshaping Persian rap
What has long set Persian rap apart from other popular music scenes in Iran is not merely its sound or lyrical boldness, but a deeper, more ambitious undercurrent—a shared desire among its artists, producers, fans, and even digital platforms to be part of something far larger than themselves. This is a community with one eye…

Hiphopologist

Hiphopologist’s Song ‘Ghors’ Released 3 Years Ago Today

For those whose playlists seldom include rap, choosing an Iranian rap… Read More

Hiphopologist And Vinak Drop New Album “Peymod Be Shemroon”

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

"Cheshm Dar Barabare Cheshm" (Eye for an Eye) by Hiphopologist, composed… Read More

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

In recent months, the presence of Hiphopologist, Vinak, and Ashkan Kagan… Read More

The 10 Best Persian Music Videos of 2023

Music videos have played a pivotal role within the realm of… Read More