Erfan (rapper)

rdf:langString Erfan (rapper)

rdf:langString Erfan (عِرفان)

rdf:langString Erfan

rdf:langString Erfan Hajrasooli

rdf:langString Isfahan, Iran

rdf:langString Erfan Hajrasooli

rdf:langString Erfan in 2008

rdf:langString Vocals

rdf:langString Avang Music, Paydar, RadioJavan

rdf:langString Rapper, songwriter, singer

rdf:langString Iran

rdf:langString Erfan Hajrasooli (Persian: عرفان‌ حاج رسولی), known professionally as Erfan Paydar (Persian: عرفان پایدار), is an Iranian rapper, songwriter, producer, and label owner. He is one of the pioneers of Persian Rap. Erfan's "Az Khaneh Ta Goor" (Persian: از خانه تا گور) was the one of the first professionally produced Iranian rap albums, released by a major record label. He is nicknamed as "Sun of Persian rap” (Persian: خورشید رپ پارس) by his fans. He is the founder of the label Paydar. He has a collaboration with Yas. His views are a result of his personal experiences and that is reflected in his poems. His songs provide a mixture of commentary on daily life as well politics, poetry, and social issues. In addition to Az Khaneh Ta Goor, Erfan has, to date, released three more albums including, Hamishegi, Khodafezi and Ayatoltrap (with Gdaal) and Angizeh accompanied by Dara Paydar. Erfan took a hiatus from music for two years following the of release Khodafezi. According to Erfan, the reasons for his farewell are fully stated in this album. Then, in 2018, he made his return with the release of the single "Khosh Oomadi" featuring Canis. In addition to music, Erfan has worked in other fields including directing, photography, podcast production (Nomadland Podcast), establishing real estate Paydar Fit and Cuché sustainable apparel brands.