Hichkas
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Soroush Lashkary better known by his stage name Hichkas ( هیچکس, meaning "nobody") is an Iranian
rapper based in Tehran
.
He has never received official permission to release his music legally in Iran since most western-style music is banned in the country.
in 2003. Soon after he started one of the first rap groups based in Tehran called "021" (Tehran's area code). He is one of the most famous rappers in Iran. He was arrested in Tehran for political reasons for 15 days.
because it is easier for him to express his feelings in it. After releasing some songs, Hichkas started to experiment with different styles in rap, and now listeners can hear a different style in each of his songs. Hichkas has also had songs on different subjects like unity in "Baa Ham", treachery in "Pedar Khaandeh", and duets with artists like Saman (Wilson) from Zedbazi in "Vase Har Irani".
He created the 021 group and his first album was "The Asphalt Jungle/ Persian:جنگل آسفالت " featured 11 new songs further exploring the combination of Persian instruments with Western beats, composed and produced by then 17 year old underground musician Mahdyar Aghajani
. The album also featured British Iranian rapper Reveal
from Poisonous Poets
on a number of its songs. He could not release the album legally in Iran, it was released on iTunes first and then became available to buy from his official website for a limited time. The regime disapproved of the content. Hich Kas' lyrics have touched on government indifference towards the public, unemployment, and violence in daily life. He also created Saamet
records (Biggest Persian Rap underground group.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
rapper based in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
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He has never received official permission to release his music legally in Iran since most western-style music is banned in the country.
Entering the rap scene
Soroush Lashkary graduated from Raoof High School in TehranTehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
in 2003. Soon after he started one of the first rap groups based in Tehran called "021" (Tehran's area code). He is one of the most famous rappers in Iran. He was arrested in Tehran for political reasons for 15 days.
Releases
His first songs were mostly in English and about social problems in Iran. Then he began rapping in PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
because it is easier for him to express his feelings in it. After releasing some songs, Hichkas started to experiment with different styles in rap, and now listeners can hear a different style in each of his songs. Hichkas has also had songs on different subjects like unity in "Baa Ham", treachery in "Pedar Khaandeh", and duets with artists like Saman (Wilson) from Zedbazi in "Vase Har Irani".
He created the 021 group and his first album was "The Asphalt Jungle/ Persian:جنگل آسفالت " featured 11 new songs further exploring the combination of Persian instruments with Western beats, composed and produced by then 17 year old underground musician Mahdyar Aghajani
Mahdyar Aghajani
Mahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
. The album also featured British Iranian rapper Reveal
Reveal (rapper)
Mehrak Golestan is a British musician of Iranian descent.Reveal was founder of Poisonous Poets, a notable London based hip-hop group.He is the son of BBC cameraman Kaveh Golestan....
from Poisonous Poets
Poisonous Poets
Poisonous Poets are an English hip hop group that released one self-titled mixtape in 2005.The act was founded in 2002 by Reveal. The group also consists of Doc Brown, Lowkey, Tony D, Therapist, Stylah and DJ Snips...
on a number of its songs. He could not release the album legally in Iran, it was released on iTunes first and then became available to buy from his official website for a limited time. The regime disapproved of the content. Hich Kas' lyrics have touched on government indifference towards the public, unemployment, and violence in daily life. He also created Saamet
Saamet
Saamet is a Persian Rap record company. Saamet was established by Hichkas . Saamet means "Sound of Silence" in English.-Members:The members of Saamet are:* Hichkas * Mahdyar Aghajani * Pishro * Quf...
records (Biggest Persian Rap underground group.
Studio albums
- Jangale Asfalt (The Asphalt Jungle) produced by Mahdyar AghajaniMahdyar AghajaniMahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
(2006) buy on iTunes
Compilation albums
- The Tour of Duty EP (Anjām Vazife) produced by Mahdyar AghajaniMahdyar AghajaniMahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
(2011) buy on iTunes
Singles
- Tirippe Ma (feat. Reveal) (The Way We Are) produced by Shahin Pajoom (2003)
- Ye Mosht Sarbaz (A Bunch of Soldiers) produced by Mahdyar AghajaniMahdyar AghajaniMahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
(2008) - Long Live Palestine, Part II (LowkeyLowkeyKareem Dennis is a musician and political activist of English and Iraqi descent, better known by his stage name Lowkey. He first became known through a series of mixtapes he released before he was 18, before taking a hiatus from the music business...
featuring HichkasHichkasSoroush Lashkary better known by his stage name Hichkas is an Iranian rapper based in Tehran....
, RevealReveal (rapper)Mehrak Golestan is a British musician of Iranian descent.Reveal was founder of Poisonous Poets, a notable London based hip-hop group.He is the son of BBC cameraman Kaveh Golestan....
, DamDAM (band)DAM is a Palestinian hip-hop group. Based in Lod, Israel, DAM was founded in 1999 by brothers Tamar and Suhell Nafar and their friend Mahmoud Jreri, and their songs are largely about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and poverty...
, The NarcicystThe NarcicystYassin Alsalman, better known by his stage name The Narcicyst , is an Iraqi journalist and Hip Hop MC[1][2]. Originally from Basra, he was born and raised in Dubai.[2] Now settled in Montreal, Canada....
, Eslam JawaadEslam JawaadWissam Khodur , better known as Eslam Jawaad , is a rapper of Lebanese-Syrian origin. His debut album, The Mammoth Tusk, was released in 2009.-Career:...
, Hasan SalaamHasan SalaamHasan Salaam is a rapper born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. A Muslim whose father is Caucasian and whose mother is Black, his lyrics touch on such subjects as "post-colonial exploitation of African culture", "the African diaspora", and "the true Islamic jihad"...
and Shadia MansourShadia MansourShadia Mansour, also known as "the first lady of Arabic hip hop is a Palestinian singer and MC. Much of her music focuses on Middle East politics. Her first language is Arabic and she raps in Arabic. Mansour has recorded music with producer Johnny Juice of Public Enemy. Her first single,...
) produced by Nutty PNutty PAnton Flanders , better known by his stage name Nutty P, is a rapper and hip hop record producer from West London. He is best known for his unique production style and technique...
(2010) - Ye Rooze Khoob Miad (A Good Day Will Come) produced by Mahdyar AghajaniMahdyar AghajaniMahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
(2010) - Nefrat - Remix (2010)
- Anjam Vazife produced by Mahdyar AghajaniMahdyar AghajaniMahdyar Aghajani is a musician, record producer and film composer born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He brought up the standard of Iranian underground music, using Persian traditional instruments in electronic and hip hop music.In 2006 Hichkas released the first Iranian hip hop album Jangale Asfalt ...
(2011)
Filmography
- "Tirippe Ma" (The Way We Are) (2004) Music Video edited by Fred KhoshtinatFred KhoshtinatFarbod Khoshtinat , better known by his pseudonym Fred, is an Iranian director, editor, cinematographer, artist, writer, composer, producer, musician and singer.-Early life and education:Farbod Khoshtinat was born in Tehran, Iran....
- "Sounds of Silence" (2006) Documentary Film by Amir Hamz`and Mark Lazarz`
- "Tehran: Another SideTehran: Another SideTehran: Another Side is a documentary film produced and directed by Sam Ali Kashani. The film is Kashani's directorial debut.- History :...
" (2008) Documentary Film directed by Sam Ali KashaniSam Ali KashaniSam Ali Kashani is an Iranian-American filmmaker, documentarian, and producer. He is the director and producer of several documentary films primarily focused on contemporary Iranian society and culture, including Tehran: Another Side and BAHRAM An Iranian Rapper... - "Ye Mosht Sarbaz" A Bunch of Soldiers (2008) Music Video directed by Fred KhoshtinatFred KhoshtinatFarbod Khoshtinat , better known by his pseudonym Fred, is an Iranian director, editor, cinematographer, artist, writer, composer, producer, musician and singer.-Early life and education:Farbod Khoshtinat was born in Tehran, Iran....
- "No One Knows About Persian CatsNo One Knows About Persian CatsNo One Knows About Persian Cats is a 2009 Iranian film directed by Bahman Ghobadi produced by Wild Bunch. Originally titled Kasi az Gorbehaye Irani Khabar Nadareh, in the film's native language, Persian, this film first took on the name of Nobody Knows About The Persian Cats before finally being...
" (2009) Feature Film directed by Bahman GhobadiBahman GhobadiBahman Ghobadi is an Iranian film director of Kurdish ethnicity. He was born on February 1, 1969 in Baneh, Kurdistan Province. Ghobadi belongs to the so called "new wave" of Iranian cinema.-Biography:...