Alireza Jazayeri [1](Persian: Alirezā Jazāyeri - علیرضا جزايری; JJ; born October 20, 1985), better known by his stage name Alireza JJ, is an Iranian rapper, producer, and film director. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved to France as a teenager. He gained fame with joining Zedbazi, one of the most popular Persian Hiphop bands.[2] Alireza JJ has been part of two studio albums, one of them being Zedbazi's first studio album, in which [3][4] he served as music producer alongside Mehrad Hidden. He currently works with band members Sijal and Nassim, following the band's breakup in 2014.
Early life
Alireza JJ was born in 1985 in Tehran, Iran. He moved to Paris, France in 2003 when he was 18 years old. Alireza has Been producing music since 2000.[5] He was a close friend of Siavash Sijal in Paris, where they would meet Nassim Parizeh later.
Musical career
Early Years
Alireza JJ started his Musical career with Sijal, his best friend in Paris. They produced a few unofficial singles which were never released. "Man Chetam" was the first Single released by Sijal and produced by JJ before they joined Zedbazi. They met Nassim Parize in Paris' subway because they needed directions, and they became friends. Alireza JJ and Sijal realized that Nassim was a singer, so they asked her to work with them on their songs.[2][6]
Zedbazi
(From left to right) Alireza JJ, Nassim, Sohrab MJ, Sijal, and Mehrad Hidden in "Zedbazi Documentary" in 2014
In 2005 Alireza produced Zedbazi's single "Berim Faza" featuring Sijal, which was his first collaboration with Zedbazi.[2] In 2007 he produced "Tabestoon Kootahe" featuring himself, Sijal and Nassim, and later it became one of the most famous Persian rap songs, gaining over 2 Million views on YouTube. Alireza JJ and Zedbazi were the first group in Iran that used explicit language about sex and drugs.[2][7] Almost after "Tabestoon Kootahe" was released, Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim Joined Zedbazi officially. In 2012 Zedbazi released their first album called "Zakhar Nameh", and four tracks out of ten was produced by Alireza JJ. Alireza has produced a total of 8 singles and mixed most of them for Zedbazi besides the album.[8] On January 10, 2014 Zedbazi released the "Zedbazi Documentary" directed by Ardeshir Ahmadi on RadioJavan. The documentary was about the group's creation until present, and Ardeshir asked questions from Jazayeri and 4 other members of the group.[2] In August 2014 JJ released "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" album with two other members of Zedbazi, Sijal and Nassim without Zedbazi's label.[4]
2013-14: Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na
In 2013, Alireza JJ announced his second studio album, "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na", with Sijal and Nassim. The first single, "Pesare Bad", was released on April 2, 2014 featuring Cornella and Sohrab MJ on RadioJavan's label. Second Single, "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" was released on July 12, 2014 featuring Behzad Leito, and finally, the album was released two weeks later on July 28, 2014. Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na reached the top charts on RadioJavan's website and became the most played hip-hop album of all time. On the "RadioJavan's top 100" list, the track "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" has reached number eleven and "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" number twelve. The music video "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" has also peaked at number two on the top 100 videos chart and number three on the most popular videos of all time on RadioJavan.[9] Also on "the top Songs of 1393" on RadioJavan, "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" has hit number seven, and behind that "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" peaked at number eight. There are two more songs from this album from the top fifty songs.[10]
Zedbazi Separation
Zedbazi decided to work separately in two groups on October 1, 2014 because of internal problems.[11] After disagreements with Saman Wilson, the member who created Zedbazi with Mehrad Hidden and was returning to the group after 8 years of absence, Alireza joined Sijal and Nassim, while Saman decided to continue his music career with Mehrad Hidden. According to Alireza JJ's #7 podcast on his website, Zedbazi will work separately and will not release any songs with their label unless they solve their issues.[12]
2015-Present: Yadegari
After more than a year, Sepehr Khalse's long-awaited first LP called Yadegari will be released on the 27th of February from Radio Javan! Since co-producing albums such as Zedbazi's Zakhar Nameh and producing Khakestari (from Behzad Leito) & Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na, JJ has been working on Sepehr Khalse's first LP called Yadegari. The first single of the album was "Siah Mese Barf" & the second is called "Sayeha" featuring Sijal, Nassim & Magico and it was released in on Tuesday, February 23. Yadegari was released on February 27, 2016 and includes frequent collaborators such as Alireza JJ, Sijal, Behzad Leito, Nassim, AFX, Siavash Rad, Magico, and Alex Asli.
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Film career
Alireza JJ has a Master's degree of Arts, Global Communications, Film Studies from The American University of Paris. In 2010 he directed and edited the Zedbazi's first behind the scenes footage.[8] He also directed Behzad Leito's first music video "Doostam Hastan".[14]
Musical Style
Alireza JJ "is probably the most controversial member of Zedbazi. He often takes shots at other artists and sometimes even his own fans. His flow is often slower than the other members, but he makes up for it by having controversial and politically-charged lyrics." Alireza has rapped about a lot of different subjects, and he always has a new idea. He is famous for his puns and word plays in his songs.[15]
Discography
Alireza JJ discography |
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Alireza JJ working on "Yadegari", Sepehr Khalse's album |
Studio albums |
3 |
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Music videos |
4 |
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Singles |
up to 30 |
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Productions |
34 |
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Co-Productions |
11 |
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Music videos directed |
2 |
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The discography of the Persian rapper and producer Alireza Jazayeri consists of two studio albums, thirty singles and a total of forty-four productions and co-productions.[3][4][6][16][17] His album "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" released on the label RadioJavan was the most played hip hop album of all time on RadioJavan's Website. His song "Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" from that album peaked at number eleven on the top 100 of 2014 on RadioJavan's website. Also "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" Music video, Alireza JJ's first music video, became number two on the "Top 100 videos of 2014" and number three on the "Most Popular Videos of All Time" on RadioJavan.[9] Zedbazi's single "Tabestoon Kootahe", produced by Alireza JJ, is one of the most famous songs in Iran, which was released in September 2007.[7]
Studio Albums
List of studio albums, details, lead artist(s), featuring artist(s), and producer(s)
Title |
Details |
Lead Artists |
Featuring Artists |
Producers |
"Zakhar Nameh" |
- Released: June 10, 2012
- Label: Zedbazi
|
Zedbazi |
Hichkas, Arash Dara, Behzad Leito |
Alireza JJ, Mehrad Hidden, Arash Dara |
"Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" |
|
Alireza JJ, Sijal, Nassim |
Cornella, Behzad Leito, Sohrab MJ, Erfan, Sepehr Khalse, Sina Mafee, Paya, Magico |
Alireza JJ, AFX |
"Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na 2" |
|
Alireza JJ, Sijal, Nassim |
Sami Low, Sohrab MJ, Behzad Leito, Sepehr Khalse, Siavash Rad, The Wantons, |
Alireza JJ, Siavash Rad, Sami Low, Khashayar SR, Behzad Leito, DJ AFX |
Singles
Zedbazi
List of Singles, year, and album
Title |
Year |
Album |
"Tabestoon Kootahe" |
2007 |
N/A |
"Guitare Koli" |
2008 |
"Shahre Tarik" |
"Zendegi Mane" |
2009 |
"Zamin Safe" |
"Iroonie L.A" |
"Coocooli Koo" |
"Daro Baz Kon" |
2010 |
"Talafate Jang" |
"Dastane ma" |
"Mesle Man" |
"Pedare Man Bad Mano Negah Mikone" |
2011 |
"Mysterious Eyes" |
"Taze Shoru e Zendegimoone" |
"Saat Vayse" |
2012 |
"Tehran Male Mane" |
Zakhar Nameh |
"Obi" |
2013 |
N/A |
As Lead Artist
List of singles, year, other lead artist(s), and album
Title |
Year |
Other lead artist(s) |
Album |
"Tang Bazi" |
2012 |
- |
E MA II The Second |
"Monsefane" |
2013 |
- |
N/A |
"Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" |
2014 |
Sijal and Nassim |
Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na |
"Maro Eshtebah Nagir" |
- |
Overdose |
"Shomare 1" |
2015 |
- |
Ampoule |
"Vitamine 30" |
2016 |
Sijal |
Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na Vol. 2 |
"Ki Khoobe Ki Bad" |
Sijal and Nassim |
Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na Vol. 2 |
As Featuring Artist
List of singles, year, artist, and album
Title |
Year |
Artist |
Album |
"Soosooli" |
2006 |
Sijal |
N/A |
"Montazeram" |
"Naab" |
2013 |
Behzad Leito |
Khakestari |
"Sakht Migzare" |
"Palang" |
2014 |
"Siah Mese Barf" |
2015 |
Sepehr Khalse |
Yadegari |
Guest Appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, year, album, and other artist(s)
Title |
Year |
Other Artist(s) |
Album |
"Bad Nasho Baam" |
2015 |
Behzad Leito, Sijal |
Bistose |
"Har Chand Vaght Ye Bar" |
2016 |
Sepehr Khalse |
Yadegari |
"Shar Ba To Nadarim" |
Sepehr Khalse, Behzad Leito |
Production History
Single Productions
List of single productions, year, and artist(s)
Title |
Year |
Artist |
"Man Chetam" |
2004 |
Sijal |
"Berim Faza" |
2005 |
Zedbazi |
"Male Ham Boodim" |
"Madar Bozorg" |
2006 |
Sijal |
"Soosooli" |
"Montazeram" |
"Tabestoon Kootahe" |
2007 |
Zedbazi |
"Guitare Koli" |
2008 |
"Zamin Safe" |
"Daastaane Maa" |
2010 |
"Hamine Ke Hast" |
Tanbe10 |
"Taze Shoru e Zendegimoone" |
2011 |
Zedbazi |
"Adam Fazayi" |
Behzad Leito |
"Farda (Live Tomorrow remix)" |
"Dorough Tatil" |
2012 |
Sohrab MJ |
"Tang Bazi" |
Alireza JJ |
"Taajob Nakon" |
Sepehr Khalse |
"Maro Eshtebah Nagir" |
2014 |
Alireza JJ |
"Balatar Az Saghf" |
2015 |
Budo |
"Soltane Veda" |
Ali Vox |
"Bargard" |
Behnam Taghian, Mehran Shams, and QMars |
Album Productions
List of album, track(s) produced, year, and artist(s)
Album Title |
Track(s) Produced |
Year |
Artist(s) |
"Zakhar Nameh" |
Khodesh Midoone Khoobe, Chera Badi?, Merci Kolli, Nakoni Bavar |
2012 |
Zedbazi |
"Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" |
Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na, Golo Sangam, Pesare Bad, Sobe Sobe, Har Chi Bade, Tehran Maserati, Jozvi Az Man |
2014 |
Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim |
"Khakestari" |
Pish Be Sooye |
Behzad Leito |
Yadegari |
"Bargardam, Har chand vaght ye bar, Tebghe Mamool, Shar ba to Nadarim, Sayeha, Siah Mese Barf, Name be baba, Asheghet Mimoonam |
2016 |
Sepehr Khalse |
Single Co-Productions
List of single Co-productions, year, artist, and other producers
Title |
Year |
Artist |
Other Producers |
"Bi Hess" |
2006 |
Zedbazi |
Mehrad Hidden |
"Iroonie L.A" |
2009 |
TM Bax |
"Saat Vayse" |
2012 |
DJ AFX |
"Fogholadeh" |
Sijal |
Behzad Leito, Dynatonic, and Sijal |
"Monsefane" |
2013 |
Alireza JJ |
Yungcity DaBoss |
Album Co-productions
List of album, tracks Co-produced, year, artist(s), and other producers
Album Title |
Tracks Co-Produced |
Year |
Artist(s) |
Other Producers |
"Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" |
Mehmooni khodemoone, and Eyval Eyval |
2014 |
Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim |
DJ AFX |
"Khakestari" |
Palang, X, and Sakht Migzare |
Behzad Leito |
Behzad Leito |
"Bistose" |
Dire Ye Zarreh and Khaak |
2015 |
Behzad Leito |
Electronic Joy, Behzad Leito, Khashayar SR, A-PLUS |
Music Videos
List of music videos, details, and director
Title |
Details |
Director |
"Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" |
- Released on October 23, 2014
|
Majid Farahbod |
"Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na" |
- Released on March 17, 2015
|
Studio Betyle |
"Ki Khoobe Ki Bad" |
- Released on 11 January 2016
|
Watcheuz |
"Salamati" |
- Released on 20 October 2016
|
Hafez Safavi |
Filmography
Music video Direction
List of music videos directed, details, and artist(s)
Title |
Details |
Artist(s) |
"Doostam Hastan" |
- Released on December 20, 2014
|
Behzad Leito |
Talk Show Direction
List of Talk show(s) directed, year, and details
Title |
Year |
Details |
"Zarebin" |
2011 |
- Season 1: Episodes 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Season 2: Episodes 1, 2
|
References
- ↑ Jazayeri, Alireza. "Twitter". Twitter.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ardeshir Ahmadi (January 10, 2014). Zedbazi Documentary. RadioJavan.
- 1 2 iTunes: Zakhar Nameh
- 1 2 3 iTunes: Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na
- ↑ JJ, Alireza. "About Me". Alireza JJ. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- 1 2 JJ, Alireza. "Production History". Alireza JJ. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- 1 2 Neil, Erin (September 9, 2014). "Inside Iran's 'revolutionary' rap". Al Jazeera. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- 1 2 JJ, Alireza. "Linkedin". Alireza JJ. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- 1 2 "RJ Top 100". RadioJavan.
- ↑ "'Top Songs of 1393'". RadioJavan. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Facebook". Zedbazi. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ↑ Alireza JJ #7 Podcast with Behzad Leito
- ↑ "Facebook". Alireza JJ. Retrieved March 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Doostam Hastan", directed by Alireza JJ
- ↑ "Biography". Zedbazi band. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ↑ iTunes, Khakestari by Behzad Leito
- ↑ ترانه شناسی زدبازی