Hichkas

Hichkas
Birth name Soroush Lashkary
Also known as Hichkas
Born (1985-05-10) May 10, 1985
Origin Tehran, Iran
Genres Rap, Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor
Years active 2003–[1]
Labels Moltafet, 021, Candis , Saamet
Associated acts Mahdyar Aghajani, Reveal, Yas, Kool G Rap, Zedbazi , Pishro, Lowkey
Website www.hichkas.me
Notable instruments
Vocals

Soroush Lashkary (Persian: Sorūŝ Laŝkari - سروش لشکری‎‎; born May 10, 1985) better known by his stage name Hichkas (Persian: Hiĉkas - هیچکس‎‎; meaning "Nobody")[2] is an Iranian rapper from Tehran.[3] Hichkas is considered as one of pioneers of "Persian Rap" and "Persian Urban music".[4][5]

Early years & music career overview

Hichkas is one of the first Iranian Rappers to be successful. He is known for membership in a supergroup called 021 (the area code for Tehran).[5][6] In about 2003, he started his work in Vanak participating in Persian free-styling with people who also cover some English language songs in the Rap battle.[5] Hichkas gained attention when he began rapping in Persian about social problems and the younger generation in Iran.[5] Hichkas is commonly referred to as the God father of Iranian rap.[7]

Hichkas has collaborated with a number of International hip hop artists including the legendary American hip hop artist Kool G Rap who has been cited as a major influence to some of hip-hop's most critically acclaimed figures such as Eminem, Nas, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Big Pun, RZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Necro, Action Bronson, Homeboy Sandman, and more.[8][9]

Releases

His first album's Jangale Asfalt release brought much recognition to his name in Iranian communities.[5]

Music style

Hichkas has a unique theistic and nationalistic lyrical style, avoiding vulgar words while referring to social issues.[5] He uses elements of Persian traditional music combined with Western music.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

International Collaborations

Hichkas has collaborated with a number of International hip hop artists including the legendary American hip hop artist Kool G Rap who has been cited as a major influence to some of hip-hop's most critically acclaimed figures such as Eminem, Nas, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Big Pun, RZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Necro, Action Bronson, Homeboy Sandman, and more.[8][9]

As featured artist

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tehranbureau/2009/10/political-hip-hop.html
  2. ↑ Iran's underground music challenge BBC Radio 1 article
  3. ↑ "IRAN: HISTORIES OF MUSICAL RESISTANCE".
  4. ↑ (Persian) Nasir Shakouri. Chelcheragh Magazine, September 2006, No. 225, p. 16.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hamshahri Newspaper.
  6. ↑ Etemaad-e-melli Newspaper
  7. ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=HmkjGSbSLPQC&pg=PA66&lpg=PA66&dq=hichkas+commonly+referred+to+godfather+of+iranian+rap&source=bl&ots=cRIvbqnyzM&sig=ZtiPvNRiCltV7RYxXcj6nnw9KwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=bVM6UprLAYjY0QXMwYC4Aw&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=hichkas%20commonly%20referred%20to%20godfather%20of%20iranian%20rap&f=false
  8. 1 2 Edwards, Paul, 2009, How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Chicago Review Press, p. viii, 88, 324.
  9. 1 2 Arnold, Paul W (March 5, 2008). "Kool G Rap: These Are Our Heroes | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop". HipHop DX. Retrieved November 13, 2011.

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