Ali Sorena

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Sorena
Ali Sorena in Meidaan Interview.jpg
Sorena in 2019
Background information
Born
Ali Khodami

(1990-01-17) January 17, 1990 (age 35) [1] [ circular reference ]
Garmsar, Semnan, Iran
Genres
Occupations
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2008–present

Ali Khodami (born April 16, 1990), better known by his stage name Sorena, is an Iranian rapper. [2] [3] [4] In his music, Sorena explores social and political issues, with a particular focus on the role of women in society. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Contents

Activity

Sorena addresses political themes in various ways through his music, but his initial silence during the start of the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement sparked controversy. [14] However, he later voiced his support for the movement on social media. [15] [7] Ali Sorena is known as the "Lonely Man" because he performs most of his works solo [16] and releases them as full albums. Notable examples include Negar and Gavazn. [10] [16] Like many other underground artists in Iran, Sorena works independently of the government, facing numerous challenges in releasing his works. [17] In response to the 14th presidential election, Sorena declared the election illegitimate, writing the following on his Twitter account: [18]

I say "no" to this fraudulent, decayed election, just as I say "no" to all other forms of oppression.

Albums

Mard Tanha (February 2012)

# [19] namevocalproducertime
1Gharibeh NistiAli SorenaAli Sorena04:46
2BeshnasAli SorenaAli Sorena03:40
3TaghsirAli SorenaAli Sorena04:03
4MastiAli SorenaAli Sorena02:41
5Zendegi Hip-HopiAli SorenaAli Sorena04:45
6DuelAli SorenaAli Sorena03:00
7Haft KhatAli SorenaAli Sorena03:40
8Khak SorkhAli SorenaAli Sorena02:58
9Hala Vaqt Khab NistAli SorenaAli Sorena04:00
10Bad Az ManAli SorenaAli Sorena04:11

Avar (February 2014)

# [12] namevocalproducertime
1Be Bache-t BeguAli SorenaAtor04:09
2Nami-TarsamAli SorenaMizrab03:53
3ShorooAli SorenaMizrab03:06
4Majnoon-e ShahrAli SorenaMizrab and Ali Sorena03:49
5Do ShabAli SorenaAtor and Ali Sorena03:31
6Atal MetalAli SorenaMizrab03:00
7Ba Man Qadam BezanAli SorenaMizrab and Ali Sorena03:58
8AvarAli SorenaAtor and Ali Sorena04:06

Negar (March 2016)

# [19] namevocalproducertime
1TavallodAli SorenaEhsan Zia

(Ator)

02:50
2Berim Aghab-tarAli Sorena04:08
3NegarAli Sorena03:22
4NaghsAli Sorena03:00
5KashtiAli SorenaAlireza Poorshoolat

(Mizrab)

03:23
6JariAli Sorena01:26
7MorphineAli SorenaEhsan Zia (Ator)03:56
8AtashAli SorenaAlireza Poorshoolat (Mizrab)02:32
9TorkAli SorenaEhsan Zia (Ator)03:08
10PakAli SorenaAlireza Poorshoolat (Mizrab)03:13
11TurbineAli SorenaEhsan Zia (Ator)02:08
12ToofanAli Sorena03:34
13MargAli Sorena04:00

Kavir (October 2017)

# [19] namevocalproducertime
1KavirAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:49
2GanjeshgakaAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:58
3TiryakAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan03:38
4Teatr-e Sayeh-haAli SorenaAli Sorena and Saeed Dehghan04:09
5MaryamAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan03:20
6Posht In Jangha (Freestyle)Ali SorenaSaeed Dehghan06:20
7NafirAli SorenaAli Sorena02:44

Gavazn (March 2020)

# [16] namevocalproducertime
1Harekat (Arrabeye Marg)Ali SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:10
2Nakhoda JelalAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:21
3Daar (Dastan-e Maryam)Ali SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:06
4Goriz Az MarkazAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:42
5Bi-RaheAli SorenaAli Sorena and Saeed Dehghan03:08
6Raghs (Pichak)Ali SorenaSaeed Dehghan03:25
7Bad Pichid To Mazra-e GandomAli SorenaShamoruni04:42
8Ghalb-ha-ye AtashinAli SorenaNajva03:52
9LaghzeshAli SorenaNajva02:17
10Darun-Ali Sorena01:39
11GavaznAli SorenaAli Sorena and Saeed Dehghan05:21
12Istgah-e Shahr-e YakhAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan04:47
13Na Miram Na BarmigardamAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan02:50
14PelikanAli SorenaAli Sorena03:33
1516.6%Ali SorenaShamoruni03:41
16AsayeshgahAli SorenaAli Sorena and Saeed Dehghan04:43
17Dasht-e ParvanehaAli SorenaAli Sorena and Saeed Dehghan05:42
18CutAli SorenaAli Sorena04:03

Khoone Khorshid (November 2024)

The album Khoone Khorshid, one of the rare collaborations of Sorena with other Persian rap artists, was created in collaboration with Bahram Nouraei and released in November 2024. The album's visual design was done by Erfan Ashourian, with artistic direction by Setareh Malekzadeh. [20] [21]

#TitleLyricsProducerDuration
1Khoone KhorshidAli Soorena, Bahram NouraeiPeymandegar4:04
2MalakehAli Soorena, Bahram NouraeiAshkan Mousavi5:08
3Gorg o MishAli Soorena, Bahram NouraeiPeymandegar5:40
4Shere BidariAli Soorena, Bahram NouraeiAshkan Mousavi4:40
5SangsarAli Soorena, Bahram NouraeiAshkan Mousavi5:20

Mojassameh (February 2025)

The album Mojassemeh, released on February 20, 2025, features a remarkable blend of instrumentals that elevate its atmosphere and narrative. The production is shaped by the contributions of acclaimed composers and producers including Saeed Dehghan, Atour, Farshad, PooYar, and Ali Sorena, whose work adds depth and character to the record.

#NameVocalProducerDuration
1MojassamehAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan4:08
2Badhaye VahshiAli SorenaFarshad2:59
3Khaneye SorkhAli Sorena, SarrSewSaeed Dehghan3:58
4Sarzamine BartarAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:56
5Bandbaze MastAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:44
6Khab Dar KhabAli SorenaAli Sorena3:44
7MorseAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan4:53
8DocharkhehAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:54
9Enghelabe RanghaAli SorenaFarshad3:04
10Ghatel Ya MaghtoolAli SorenaAtour1:36
11Gole SorkhAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:25
12Charkheshe RanghaAli Sorena, SarrSewSaeed Dehghan3:05
13Enfejare RanghaAli SorenaFarshad3:12
14SaegheAli SorenaAtour3:48
15Raghase MaghrooghAli Sorena, Pari EskandariBeatbynajwa4:14
16Ki Ba Ma Zooze MikesheAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:11
17Mikeshan IstAli SorenaAtour3:47
18ToghyanAli SorenaAtour3:02
19Mikhoonim Vase TaghiaAli SorenaPooYar3:45
20Shabe Sarde KalanshahrAli SorenaSaeed Dehghan3:57

Singles

The released singles by Sorena are divided into two categories:

(List of Released Singles) [22]
#Song nameSingerDuration
1Akharin Vasvaseh (The Last Temptation)Ali Sorena8:15
2Booseh Yahuda (Judas' Kiss) [23] Ali Sorena6:10
3MehranAli Sorena3:50
4Nagmeh (Melody) [24] Ali Sorena3:47
5Nafas (Breath) [25] Ali Sorena3:42
6Amadeh Bash (Be Ready)Ali Sorena3:58
7Payan-Nameh (Thesis)Ali Sorena4:18
8Khis Shodi (You Got Wet)Ali Sorena3:38
9Jorm (Crime)Ali Sorena3:27
10Mohreh Bargasht (The Returned Piece)Ali Sorena3:16
11Tasviri Az Dard-e-Man (An Image of My Pain)Ali Sorena4:00
12Vatan (Homeland)Ali Sorena2:49

References

  1. ↑ "Wiki" (in Mazanderani).
  2. ↑ ""Ali Sorena has a deep understanding of poetic sensibility"". Ensaf News (in Persian). 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. ↑ Tofighian, Omid (2014-07-16). "Aboriginal hip-hop meets Iranian diaspora in a cross-border rap". The Conversation. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  4. ↑ "Hip Hop in Iran". Hip Hop Around the World [2 Volumes]. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. December 2018. p. 349. ISBN   978-0-313-35759-6.
  5. ↑ Levine, Mark (13 September 2022). We'll Play Till We Die. Univ of California Press. p. PAGE 187/PAGE 308. ISBN   978-0-520-35076-2.
  6. ↑ "Persian rap and poetry in "Weight of the World"". ISNA (in Persian). 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  7. 1 2 Farda, Radio (2022-09-19). "Protests in Sanandaj, Mahabad, and Karaj following Mahsa Amini's death; widespread reactions continue, with Ali Karimi, Ali Sorena, and Soroush Hichkas among the most influential figures". Radio Farda (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  8. ↑ "The juxtaposition of Yas and Forough Farrokhzad | What's happening in Persian rap?". Ensaf News (in Persian). 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  9. ↑ "Persian rap and poetry in Weight of the World". vaznedonya.ir. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  10. 1 2 "Hip-hop as a conversation between different worlds". Meidaan (in Persian). 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  11. ↑ "Art and the Streets: An Interview". Meidaan (in Persian). 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  12. 1 2 "Ali Sorena: A Social Narrative". Meidaan (in Persian). 2020-02-29. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  13. ↑ Soundtrack of the Revolution: The Politics of Music in Iran. Stanford University Press. 18 January 2017. p. 242. ISBN   978-1-5036-0096-6.
  14. ↑ "Protest Music in Today's Iran - Pargar - Persian". BBC Persian (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  15. ↑ "Interview with Bahar Dehkordi about artists' support for Iran's nationwide protests". Iran International (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  16. 1 2 3 "The Album Goosfand by Ali Sorena and the Literary Issue". Meidaan (in Persian). 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  17. ↑ Samim Reza; Taheri Kia Hamed (2018). "The Visualization of Persian Rap in the Virtual Space" (PDF). New Media Studies (in Persian). 4 (13): 121.
  18. ↑ "Ali Sorena, Rapper: I Say "No" to This Fraudulent Election Like Other Forms of Oppression". Iran International (in Persian). 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  19. 1 2 3 "Kavir; A Lament for Mother". Meidaan (in Persian). 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  20. ↑ ro (2024-11-11). "Review of the new album by Ali Sorena and Bahram Nouraei titled "Khoone Khorshid"". Aftab No | Sports News|Sports (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  21. ↑ "BAHRAM X ALI SORENA • KHOONE KHORSHID". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  22. ↑ Khakshoor, Mohadeseh (2022-04-19). "Biography of Ali Sorena, Iranian Composer, Songwriter, and Rapper". Arga (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  23. ↑ "Critique of the Song "Judas' Kiss" by Ali Sorena: Rap or Intellectual Fashion?". Vaght-e-Sobh (in Persian). 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  24. ↑ "Ali Sorena Naghmeh - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  25. ↑ "Ali Sorena Nafas - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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