Persian Hip Hop

Persian hip hop is an evocative musical genre that represents the convergence of traditional Middle Eastern melodicism with the street-smart aesthetic of contemporary hip hop. Cultivated in the diaspora and the urban corners of Iran, it merges Farsi lyrical prowess with bold, rhythmic beats, often incorporating elements of classical Persian music such as the santur and tar. The subjects range from social issues to personal narratives, frequently voicing the struggles and aspirations of youth in Iran's restrictive socio-political climate. Artists like Amirali A2, Taham, and Paya, pioneer sounds that are at once defiant and introspective, blending oriental samples with modern production techniques, thus creating a transnational dialogue that resonates with Iranian identity and global hip hop culture.

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Invisible Voice
Single - Released October 4, 2024

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Aein
Amirali A2
Arshia
Bamdad
Canis
Dara K
Daygard
Farshad
Hamed Slash
Imanemun
Kaboos
Mc Tes
MoeR
Navid
Paya
Pooyan Ardalan
Saman Wilson
Sina Mafee
Sky
Taham
Zakhmi
Saman Wilson
Canis
Sky
Zakhmi
Imanemun
Taham
Pooyan Ardalan
Farshad
Sina Mafee
Bamdad
Paya
Navid
Dara K
Amirali A2
Kaboos
MoeR
Daygard
Mc Tes
Arshia
Hamed Slash
Aein