Erfan Paydar
Rapper
Iranian rapper and music producer known widely for his poetry and social commentary on contemporary politics. The middle eastern artist has release three successful albums since his career began in 2007: Az Khaneh Ta Goor, Hamishegi, and Khodafezi.
His debut album, Az Khaneh ta Goor, released in 2007, was named after a Molaana Rumi poem about death.
A passionate cancer advocate, he appeared in a 2007 PSA for the Persian American Cancer Institute.
He was born Erfan Hajrasuliha in Isfahan, Iran.
His 2016 album Khodafezi featured appearances by rapper Behzad Leito and singer Sami Beigi.