Yas

For other uses, see Yas (disambiguation).
YAS
Background information
Birth name Yaser Bakhtiari
Also known as YAS
Born (1982-06-20) June 20, 1982
Origin Masjed Soleyman,  Iran
Genres Rap, Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Songwriter
Years active 2003-present
Associated acts Aamin, Tech n9ne, DJ Aligator, Reza Sadeghi, Hichkas, Mita Maleki, Sirvan Khosravi
Website Yastunes Yastunes.ir Yas Fans Instagram

Yaser Bakhtiari (Persian: یاسر بختیاری‎‎; born 1982 in Masjed Soleyman), better known by his stage name Yas (یاس), is an Iranian rapper. Yas is one of the most popular rappers in Iran and Asia.[1][2][3] On December 21, 2011 Yas was chosen by the voters as the Artist of the Week in MTV IGGY[4] Entitled Tehran’s Hard-Hitting MC.[5]

Early life

Yas first began to listen to rap music at the 16 Age when his father would return from his business trips in Germany and bring him the latest Tupac song CD and other hip hop music and he was heavily influenced by them. After the sudden death of his father, he was faced with the responsibility of becoming the primary caretaker of his household With his father debts and to live and feed for family.[6] Yas was forced to leave his college ambitions behind and begin to work and support his entire family. He it was at this time that he began to write poetry which soon turned into text lyrics for his music.[7][8]

Music career

Yas started his work after the 2003 Bam earthquake, He was devastated in the disaster, it was then, that he wrote his first song Bam. This was the beginning of his singing career. He realized that through rap music he had the ability to reach people by telling full stories that he thought was not easy to do through other forms of music which only consisted of a few versus and a chorus. Realizing that through his music, he had the ability to inspire people and reach millions of other young people in Iran.[9] Yas in 2006 make wrote a song called CD Ro Beshkan (Broke The CD) which was written about a well known female actress Zahra Amir Ebrahimi in Iran who was the victim of Sex scandal tape that was being circulated. The scandal ultimately ended her blossoming career. In the song criticizes the people for playing a role in her demise and asked everyone to stop spreading her shame and to get rid of that infamous footage from their computers and mobile. The song hit a nerve among the Iranian youth and thousands wrote in and confessed that they went ahead and Broke that CD. The song was listened to and download by millions in Iran alone. He music has crossed the International waters and he is now fast becoming the voice of his generation For Iranians inside and outside of their country.[10]

Yas in 2008 make song Hoviate Man sings of his pride in his Persian heritage and a mention of the controversial 300 film. The song has become sort of a national anthem for the younger generations especially the Iranian diaspora that are eager to connect to their rich culture and history. His music has set a new standard for Persian rap and has inspired many up and coming rappers to follow his lead and sing of more meaningful and positive messages in their own music and when he is not recording himself, you will find him collaborating with other musicians so that together they can introduce Persian rap to the world.[11] Yas in 2008 made and wrote a song named "Darkam Kon" (Understand me).This song was great and it was welcomed a lot among people who can't find jobs.Yas's music was a protest to the government and for poverty and people who can't find jobs and they are poor.

Yas in 2011 make song for Doroodzan school called name Az Chi Begam. Yas in 2013 year is the first rapper authorized to perform by the Iranian government.[12] Yas up to 2014 year different songs with social themes read. He in the same year has decided to cooperate Tech N9ne. The two men are the first rappers from Iran and the United States to work together musically. Theirs is, however, easily the highest profile Usa and Iran rap collaboration to date. Their single titled, The Sound of Unity was released this year along with Music video.[13][14]

Manner

Yas, who raps in Persian, states he was heavily influenced as a young man by Tupac Shakur albums brought back to Iran by his father, as well as the Classical Persian poetry especially Rumi.[15] Yas theme songs is the social problems. Yas’ accomplishments paved the way for new rappers to perform in Iran. Though it was illegal for individuals to perform in Iran prior to Yas, today, numerous rappers are letting their voices be heard, and challenging the economic disparity that exists in Iran.[16]

Symbol

Yas the symbol is Farvahar. He is one of the enthusiasts Cyrus the Great.

Discography

Albums

Singles

2004

2006

2007-08

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Music videos

Interview

Yas has been interviewed by the media, including CNN,[17] BBC and The Guardian.[18] He has also just signed a contract with an American music publishing company Modiba. Ironically, Evergreen Publishing is also the home of the late Tupac Shakur catalogue who has granted permission for a mashup song between Yas and Tupac to show how hip hop can help bridge the cultural divide between us.

Concert

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Iranian rapper YAS at UNC, Herald Sun, 2009
  2. ↑ Iranian Rapper Speaks of Peace at Film Screening, Western Herald, October 19th, 2008
  3. ↑ Iranian Filmmaker Sarmast and Rapper YAS to Visit Campus, Daily Swarthmore, 26 March 2009
  4. ↑ YAS as the Artist of the Week in MTV IGGY
  5. ↑ Artist of the Week: Tehran's Censor-Busting MC Yas. MTVIGGY.com
  6. ↑ Yas Biography in bio98
  7. ↑ Yas Tunes Biography
  8. ↑ Famousbtd Biography Yas
  9. ↑ Yas Biography in Fanpop
  10. ↑ First hits song Yas
  11. ↑ Worldwide Concert Tour Dates Yas
  12. ↑ Children of Iran Victims of Tazi Mullah Occupiers
  13. ↑ From Iran to Missouri: Rapping for Unity - Muftah
  14. ↑ Tech N9ne Collaborates With Iran’s Most Popular Rapper Yas
  15. ↑ Iran's Hip-Hop Sensation, Huffington Post December 12th 2008
  16. ↑ Yas (Iranian Rapper)
  17. ↑ "IRAN: Persian Rap - Yas". CNN/Network Liberty. 11 May 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
  18. ↑ "IRAN: Persian Rap". BBC/Network Liberty. 18 November 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2009.

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