Reza Pishro
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| Birth name | Mohammad Reza Naseri Azad |
| Born | February 1, 1988 Tehran, Iran |
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| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, Piano |
| Years active | 2001[1]–present |
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Mohammad Reza Naseri Azad[2] (Persian: محمد رضا ناصری آزاد; Born February 5, 1988) who is known by the Stage name Reza Pishro, is an Iranian rapper, singer, songwriter, composer, and music producer in Persian rap.[3] He started his career in 2001 with the Nickname "Reza 3pac".[4] Pishro has played a significant role in establishing several underground music groups, such as Samet. In 2017, following his arrest and conviction for unauthorized artistic activities, he left Iran. He continued his music career in Istanbul for a period before relocating to Dubai.[5]
Early life
[edit]Reza Pishro's early life was marked by significant hardships, including the imprisonment and death of his father and the subsequent separation of his parents. At seven, he was introduced to hip-hop and rap music after receiving a cassette player and several tapes as gifts from his father. These tapes featured legendary artists such as Rakim and Tupac Shakur, sparking his interest in the genre. Inspired by these influences, Pishro began writing rap lyrics from a young age. His first song, never released, was a diss track aimed at his father. His younger brothers, Ali Owj and Omid Ghadar, are also involved in the hip-hop music scene.[3]
Career
[edit]Reza Pishro began his informal music career in 1998 and has since released several albums. His work is known for its critical themes addressing social and political issues in Iran, which has garnered significant attention from rap music audiences.[6] Pishro and his program director, Hamid Nouri, were arrested on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. This arrest was part of a broader crackdown on underground and unauthorized artistic activities in Iran, ultimately leading to Pishro's decision to leave the country.[6][7]
Musical Style and Influence
[edit]Reza Pishro was heavily influenced by Tupac Shakur and even adopted the nickname "Threepac" early in his career before eventually changing it. Pishro's career and personal life have been marked by numerous ups and downs, including struggles with drug addiction and the need to leave Iran due to his involvement in underground music activities. Despite these challenges, he has continued his career with a distinctive, aggressive style that sets him apart from other rappers in the Iranian music scene. His style and behavior in his tracks have become his signature, making him a unique figure in Persian rap.[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Vaghte Kasif (Unofficial)
- Vagheiate Talkh (Unofficial)
- Jahaname Saket (2007)[9][10]
- Aghaz Injast (2010)[11][12]
- Dorane Talaei (2012)[13][14]
- Rail (Vol. 1) (2017)[15][16]
- Azad (2019)[17][18]
- Parvaz (2021)[19][20]
- Barandazi (EP, 2022)[21][22]
- Nirvana (2023)[23][24]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "بلور بنفش با رضا پیشرو". YouTube (in Persian). 30 November 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "آپارات - سرویس اشتراک ویدیو". آپارات - سرویس اشتراک ویدیو (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ a b "پیشرو در چارگوش". Aparat (in Persian). 18 May 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "رپخوان غیرمجاز برای اولین بار جلوی دوربین رفت". Tabnak (in Persian). 19 May 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "رضا پیشرو بعد از مهاجرت از ایران به کدام کشور رفت؟". Koolak magazine (in Persian). 28 July 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Reza Pishro and His Program Director Arrested in Tehran". Human Rights Activists News Agency. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Experienced rapper Reza Pishro arrested in Iran". Human Rights Monitor. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "23 Most Popular Persian Rappers and Hip-Hop Artists". 28 February 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2007). Jahaname Saket [Album]. YouTube. Retrieved from [1]
- ^ "Jahaname Saket by Reza Pishro". Genius. 2007.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2010). Aghaz Injast [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [2]
- ^ "Aghaz Injast by Reza Pishro". Genius. October 2010.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2012). Dorane Talaei [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [3]
- ^ "Doran Talaei by Reza Pishro". Genius. December 2012.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2017). Rail (Vol. 1) [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [4]
- ^ "Rail, Vol. 1 by Reza Pishro". Genius. September 2017.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2019). Azad [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [5]
- ^ "Azad by Reza Pishro". Genius. January 2019.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2021). Parvaz [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [6]
- ^ "Parvaz by Reza Pishro". Genius. March 2021.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2022). Barandazi | EP [Album]. YouTube. Retrieved from [7]
- ^ "Barandazi by Reza Pishro". Genius. December 2022.
- ^ * Reza Pishro. (2023). Nirvana [Album]. Spotify. Retrieved from [8]
- ^ "Nirvana by Reza Pishro". Genius. July 2023.
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