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Hichkas in London 2011
Background information
Native name	هیچ‌کس
Birth name	Soroush Lashkari
Also known as	Hichkas
Born	(1985-05-09) 9 May 1985 (age 40) Tehran, Iran
Genres	Persian rap electronic music persian hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter music producer
Years active	1999–present
Associated acts	Moltafet Mahdyar Aghajani

Soroush Lashkari (Persian: سروش لشکری; born 9 May 1985), known as Hichkas (Persian: هیچ‌کس, meaning "nobody"), is an Iranian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Many people see him as the person who made Iranian hip hop popular in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries like Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Hichkas's success helped break down barriers for rappers in popular music. Fans call him the "Father of Persian Rap." He became a voice for young Iranians and their feelings. He has inspired many artists and is seen as one of the best rappers in Iranian hip hop.

Hichkas also started music groups. He founded 021 (with Shayan and Yashar), which was the first Persian hip hop group. Later, he started Saamet (with Reza Pishro and Reveal) and Moltafet (with Ali Quf, Fadaei, and Dariush). Hichkas's songs often talk about social and cultural topics in Iran. His strong lyrics have made a big impact on hip-hop and rap. He is a leading figure in modern Iranian music. He inspires new Iranian songwriters and artists.

His first album, Jangale Asfalt (Persian: جنگل آسفالت; The Asphalt-paved Jungle), was the first Iranian hip-hop album. It came out in 2005. Hichkas's early music mixed traditional Persian instruments with urban beats. This created a unique sound that combined Eastern and Western styles.

Besides performing, Hichkas also works as an art director and producer. He helps new artists by mentoring and coaching them. He is a constant source of inspiration for many Iranian urban artists. He has spoken at universities like Oxford University and Cambridge University. There, he discussed Iranian poetry, the underground music scene, and how the internet changed music in Iran.

Hichkas has worked with international hip hop artists. One of them is the American artist Kool G Rap. His second album, Mojaz (Persian: مجاز; permissible), was released in March 2020. This was 8 years after it was first announced.

Early Life and Music Journey
His Music and Impact
- Albums and Songs
- As Featured Artist
Hichkas in Films
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Early Life and Music Journey

Soroush Lashkari was born on May 8, 1984, in Tehran. He lived in Germany until he was two years old. Then, he moved to the Vanak neighborhood of Tehran. He studied translation at Garmsar University but left to focus on Persian hip hop. His family is from the Ziaabad village of Qazvin. Hichkas now lives in London. He moved there after some political events in Iran in 2009. He is married to Azadeh Akbari, an Iranian activist.

In his early years, Hichkas started a music group called 021. This name comes from the area code for Tehran. Around 2003, he began his music career in Vanak. He would freestyle in Persian and take part in rap battles. Hichkas became well-known for rapping in Persian about social issues. He also spoke about the lives of young people in Iran. His early songs mixed traditional Iranian instruments with city beats. This created a special blend of Eastern and Western music.

His Music and Impact

Hichkas is known for his powerful lyrics and unique sound. He often talks about important social and cultural topics. His music has helped shape the sound of Iranian hip hop. He continues to inspire many new artists.

Albums and Songs

Hichkas has released several albums and songs. His first album was a big step for Iranian hip hop.

Studio Albums

Jangale Asfalt (2006)
Mojaz (2020)

Compilation Albums

Anjām Vazife (The Tour of Duty EP) produced by Mahdyar Aghajani (2011)

International Collaborations

Young N Foolish (featuring Kool G Rap, Reveal, Quf) produced by Mahdyar Aghajani (2012)
"Long Live Palestine, Part II" (Lowkey featuring Hichkas, Reveal, Dam, Narcy, Eslam Jawaad, Hasan Salaam, and Shadia Mansour) produced by Nutty P (2010)

As Featured Artist

"Boro Jolo" (with Reza Pishro) (2007)
"Divoone" (with Reza Pishro) (2007)
"Long Live Palestine, Part II" (Lowkey featuring Hichkas, Reveal, Dam, Narcy, Eslam Jawaad, Hasan Salaam, and Shadia Mansour) produced by Nutty P (2010)
"Chera Badi?" (with Zedbazi) (Why Are You So Mean?) (2012) produced by Alireza JJ
"Chi Shenidi?" (with Fadaei) (2012)

Hichkas in Films

Hichkas has also been involved in making films and music videos.

Trip e Ma (Our Style) (2004), a music video edited by Fred Khoshtinat.
Ye Mosht Sarbaz (A Bunch of Soldiers) (2008), a music video directed by Fred Khoshtinat. It featured Mahdyar Aghajani, Reveal, Reza Pishro, Ali Quf, Atour, and Bahram Nouraei. Parts of this video are in the documentary Cultures of Resistance by Iara Lee.
No One Knows About Persian Cats (2009), a feature film directed by Bahman Ghobadi. This film won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.

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