Erfan (rapper)

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Erfan
Background information
Birth name	Erfan Hajrasooli Ha
Born	(1983-08-03) 3 August 1983 (age 41) Isfahan, Iran
Origin	Iran
Genres	Hip hop, Iranian hip hop, trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, singer, record producer, record executive
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Avang Music, Paydar, RadioJavan
Website	www.i-erfan.us

Erfan Hajrasooli Ha (Persian: عرفان‌ حاج رسولی ها), known professionally as Erfan Paydar (Persian: عرفان پایدار), is an Iranian rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and label owner.^[1] He is one of the pioneers of Persian Rap. Erfan's "Az Khaneh Ta Goor" (Persian: از خانه تا گور) was one of the first professionally produced Iranian rap albums, released by a major record label. He is nicknamed the "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.^[2] His songs provide a mixture of commentary on daily life as well politics, poetry, and social issues.^[3][4]

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 release of 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.