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• Comment: even if they passed WP:SINGER, this would require WP:TNT and a complete re-write in dry neutral tone with no puffery or flowery language. Theroadislong (talk) 07:53, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: zero independent sources? We have no interest in what his own website says! Theroadislong (talk) 21:58, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

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Rastin Biography

'Background Information'Birth Name Farsi راستینAlso Known as Ratsin Born on 1977 In Tehran, Iran Grew up in Gothenburg Sweden Moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to study marketing Graduated from CSUN on June 2005 as a masters degree in marketing and communication, specialized in Advertising and Digital Arts. Website [https://rastinmusic.com www.rastinmusic.com

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Hailing from his stomping grounds of Tehran, and moving to Sweden in 1988, Rastin has received significant means of influence in creating a signature sound that blends the genres of Classic Pop, Upbeat and Rhythm & Blues, along with Modern Persian beats.

With a melodic style that is pure and powerful, drenched in an array of Modern/Traditional tunes, Rastin’s voice paints music with lyrics that evoke a strong sense of romanticism, love, political agenda, and miraculous existence. Comprised of the mega producer, Farid Zoland, and the all time lyricists, Shahyar Ghanbari, Ardalan Sarfaraz , Iraj Jannatie Ataie and Zoya Zakarian who have been collectively, composing a unique sound and poems for the past 40 years.

Alongside the pioneers of the era, Farid Zoland, Ardalan sarfaraz, Shahyar Ghanbari and Iraj Jannatie Atie, Rastin is responsible for igniting, Taraneh Nouvin, a 1970's movement in the Iranian/Persian community which transcend the traditional sound to contemporary Pop.

As the crew is positioned at the forefront of exposing the world to Taraneh Nouvin, The evolution sparked when Rastin embarked upon his teenage years and began to pay attention to music and the art of singing. Rastin started a band with two of his teenage friends, performing cover songs in accapella; accompanied by the percussion and two, Spanish guitars.

In 2000, Rastin relocated to Los Angeles as a means of finishing his studies and promoting himself as an artist. Influenced by such artists who include, Dariush, Ebi, Googoosh, Sting, Andrea Buccelli and Depeche Mode, Rastin began recording career-defining songs.

In 2005, Rastin recorded Zalem, a track that was two years in the making; as it took Rastin a significant amount of time to find the perfect Producer/Composer (Farid Zoland), to create the record. As Rastin released his first, full-fledged, studio LP in June of 2008, Simorgh, the album was received with both critical and commercial acclaim.

Spawning personal and fan favorite singles that include, Gole Man, Khosh, Hesadat and Zalem, Rastin was also given an opportunity to work with Ravi, a well respected, music video Director. Collectively, Rastin and Ravi were able to create 4, innovative videos to bring some of Rastin's smash hits, to life. Rastin is presently in the studio working on a follow up album that will be released to the public in 2009.

Upon official distribution of the new album, Rastin will embark upon a world tour that will span the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Middle East, as well. In honor of the success that Rastin has garnered as the result of a number one, debut album, features in Tapesh Magazine and Javanan Magazine are already in production. Ultimately, Rastin wants his musical and lyrical originality to transcend his career into a level of success where he can simply sing for those who love and appreciate the true artistry of music and sound.

About Rastin

Rastin has been awarded with remarkable means of creating a signature tune that combines genres of classic pop music, rhythm and blues, across modern Persian music rhythm, with a melodious form that is refined and polished, soaked in a dressed modern and traditional sound.

Rastin’s vocals draws music and lyrics that induces a solid sensation of romanticism, passion and politicalism. Rastin is an Iranian pop singer and performing artist with exhilarate tenor vocals, who charms the audience with his strong musical impression.Seize the luxuriance of lyrics, every note narrates a story. Tune into Rastin on his various platforms to a musical voyage packed with passion and vitality.

Publications and press coverage

https://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-with-rastin-music/

Discography

ALBUMS:

• SIMORGH ( 2008 )
• PURPLE GARDEN ( 2011 )
• ABRISHAMI ( 2021 )
• MASIR ( 2023 )

SINGLE TRACKS:

• KHANEH ( 2012 )
• ZIBA ( 2014 )
• MANO TO ( 2015 )
• PARVANEGI ( 2016 )
• TAMASHA KON TAMASHA MO ( 2018 )
• ASHEGHAM KON ( 2020 )
• TAMAME DONYAYE MANI ( 2021 )
• DARKOOB REMIX ( 2022 )
• NAGOFTEHA ( 2022 )
• FARYADE SORKH ( 2022 )
• GREATEST HITS ( 2023 )
• TOLOOE TO ( 2024 )
• BEGOO BALE REMIX ( 2024 )
• BARANDEH ( 2024 )

Rastin was inspired by these artists below:

Depeche Mode

• Simply red
• Pink Floyd
• George Micheal

Persian artists:

• Ebi
• Hayedeh
• Moein
• Googoosh

External Links

• Ratish on Instagram
• Official website
• Ratish on Facebook
• Ratish on Twitter
• Ratish on spotify
• Ratish on Apple Music
• Ratish on Youtube channel
• Ratish on Pandora

References

Category:Category Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:Iranian exiles Category:Iranian bloggers Category:Iranian activists Category:Singers from Tehran Category:Iranian male singers Category:Iranian singer-songwriters Category:Iranian male singer-songwriters Category:Iranian emigrants to Sweden Category:Musicians from Tehran Category:Taraneh Records artists Category:Iranian rock singers Category:20th-century Iranian male singers Category:Iranian Azerbaijanis