Hichkas

Soroush Lashkari (Persian: سروش لشکری; born 9 May 1985), known professionally as Hichkas (هیچ‌کس /ˈhɪtʃˌkæs/; lit. 'nobody'), is an Iranian rapper and singer-songwriter.^[2][3] Credited with popularizing Persian hip hop to the Iranian people and other Persian-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan, Hichkas' national success and acclaimed works are widely regarded as having broken the barriers that were in place by the Islamic regime for the acceptance of rappers in popular music. Hichkas is considered one of the pioneers of Iranian hip hop and is nicknamed "Father of Persian Rap" by his fans.^[4][5] He became a representation of the Iranian underclass and reflected the angst of young Iranians. He has been influential for many artists of various genres and is often cited as one of the greatest rappers of Iranian hip hop.

Also known asHichkas

Born

Soroush Lashkari

(1985-05-09) 9 May 1985 (age 40)

Tehran, Iran

Genres

• Persian rap
• electronic music
• persian hip hop

Occupations

• Rapper
• singer
• songwriter
• music producer

Quick facts هیچ‌کس, Background information ...

Hichkas هیچ‌کس
Hichkas in London 2011
Background information
Also known as	Hichkas
Born	Soroush Lashkari (1985-05-09) 9 May 1985 (age 40) Tehran, Iran
Genres	Persian rap electronic music persian hip hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter music producer
Years active	1999–present[1]
Website	www.hichkas.me

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Hichkas is also the founder of the label 021 (alongside Shayan and Yashar) which is considered the first Persian hip hop group. After that, he founded the labels Saamet (alongside Reza Pishro and Reveal), and Moltafet (alongside Ali Quf, Fadaei, and Dariush). Hichkas' songs are themed around social and cultural issues in Iran and his lyrical ability and influence pervade the hip-hop and rap genre, placing him at the forefront of contemporary Iranian music, inspiring a new generation of Iranian songwriters and artists. Hichkas' first album Jangale Asfalt (Persian: جنگل آسفالت; The Asphalt-paved Jungle) was the first Iranian hip-hop album released in 2005.^[6] Hichkas' early releases combined traditional Persian instruments and urban beats to create a hybrid genre, a combination of East and West.^[7]

In addition to performance, Hichkas' work further spans into art direction, production, and artist development, working closely with up-and-coming artists, providing mentoring and coaching, and consistently being the inspiration behind many Iranian urban artists. He has appeared as a guest speaker at many universities including Oxford University,^[8] Cambridge University, and University of Calgary^[9] discussing Iranian poetry, the Iranian underground music scene, and the effects of the Internet on music publishing in Iran.

Hichkas has collaborated with a number of international hip hop artists, including American hip hop artist Kool G Rap. His highly anticipated second album Mojaz (Persian: مجاز; permissible) was released in March 2020, 8 years after its initial announcement.^[10][11]