Nadia Tehran

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Nadia Tehran
Born (1990-04-28) April 28, 1990 (age 34)
Jönköping, Sweden
GenresHip hop, electronic experimental
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
Years active2016–present
LabelsYEAR0001

Nadia Tehran (Nadia Kardar Tehran) (born 28 April 1990) is a Swedish rapper and singer of Iranian descent. Known for her aggressive, experimental and often political songwriting, she has received international acclaim for her recorded works and live performances.[1][2][3][4]

Artistry[edit]

Tehran's music draws from a number of different sources, including hip hop, punk, experimental electronic, and traditional Persian music. This melange of influences is also visible in her stage show and artwork, where traditional Persian themes, dress, and artistic techniques are combined with modern and transgressive ones.[3][5]

Personal life[edit]

As a teenager Tehran played in several punk bands to rebel against the conservative social climate of her home town.[6][7][8]

While filming the music video for her song "Refugee" with her father in Iran, Tehran was arrested and searched by the police. She has not returned to Iran since.[9]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Dozakh: All Lover's Hell (2019)[1]

All tracks are written by Nadia Tehran

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Dozakh"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:39
2."Down"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:52
3."Something New, Nadia Tehran"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:01
4."Alcoholic Waves"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:22
5."Sail On"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran1:26
6."Come & Go"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:37
7."High"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran4:00
8."Jet"Misogi, Woesum, Suicideyear2:41
9."Tell Nobody"Sega Bodega3:40
10."AFA Poem"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran1:14
11."Nazi Killer"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran2:56
12."What About Me"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran4:08
13."Oops"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:08
14."Dreamers"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran3:31
15."In Tune with the Moon"DJ Haydn, Nadia Tehran4:02
Total length:48:00

Extended plays[edit]

  • Life Is Cheap, Death Is Free (2016)[10]

All tracks are written by Nadia Tehran

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Refugee"Nadia Tehran, Duvchi3:05
2."Cash Flow"Nadia Tehran, Frans Novotny, Martin Forslund & Gud3:48
3."Rather This"Nadia Tehran, Tim Söderström & Gud3:18
4."I See You"Nadia Tehran, Johen Tilli & Gud3:01
5."Superstars"Nadia Tehran & Patrick Alvarsson3:59
Total length:17:00

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Recension: Nadia Tehran "Dozakh: All Lover's Hell", Dagens Nyheter, 3 June 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  2. ^ "'Rootless and Ruthless': Nadia Tehran evokes life in the diaspora", NPR, 5 July 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  3. ^ a b Hahn, Rachel "This Artist’s Confrontational Style Draws On Both Her Persian Heritage and Her Local Swedish Punk Scene", Vogue, 15 August 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  4. ^ Zwingel, Julian "FünfMalZwei: Interview mit Nadia Tehran", Blog Rebellen, 23 May 2017. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  5. ^ Elfaki, Jameela "Nadia Tehran: A life time in the making", Azeema Mag, 16 May 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  6. ^ Stott, Harry. "On the Rise: Nadia Tehran", Line of Best Fit, 23 May 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  7. ^ Pollard, Alexandra. "Nadia Tehran Is The Swedish-Iranian Artist Demanding A Voice For Outsiders Everywhere", The Fader, 18 May 2017. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  8. ^ Dunn, Frankie. "nadia tehran is the swedish-iranian musician calling for a world without borders", i-D, 10 February 2017. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  9. ^ Nuta, Sara. "Nadia Tehran Finds Harmony in the Void", Paper Magazine, 16 May 2019. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.
  10. ^ Garland, Emma. "Nadia Tehran Gives the Middle Finger to Fear in Her Stunning Video for "Refugee"", Noisey, 9 June 2016. Retrieved on 20 November 2019.