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Ali Sorena

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]

Sorena
Sorena in 2019
Sorena in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAli Khodami
Born (1990-01-17) January 17, 1990 (age 34)[1]
Garmsar, Semnan, Iran
Genres
Occupations
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2008–present

Activity

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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 Goosfand.[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

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Mard Tanha (February 2012)

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#[19] name vocal producer time
1 Gharibeh Nisti Ali Sorena Shahab Asgari 04:46
2 Beshnas Ali Sorena Shahab Asgari 03:40
3 Taghsir Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 04:03
4 Masti Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 02:41
5 Zendegi Hip-Hopi Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 04:45
6 Duel Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 03:00
7 Haft Khat Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 03:40
8 Khak Sorkh Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 02:58
9 Hala Vaqt Khab Nist Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 04:00
10 Bad Az Man Ali Sorena Shahab Asgari 04:11

Avar (February 2014)

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#[12] name vocal producer time
1 Be Bache-t Begu Ali Sorena Ator 04:09
2 Nami-Tarsam Ali Sorena Mizrab 03:53
3 Shoroo Ali Sorena Mizrab 03:06
4 Majnoon-e Shahr Ali Sorena Mizrab and Ali Sorena 03:49
5 Do Shab Ali Sorena Ator and Ali Sorena 03:31
6 Atal Metal Ali Sorena Mizrab 03:00
7 Ba Man Qadam Bezan Ali Sorena Mizrab and Ali Sorena 03:58
8 Avar Ali Sorena Ator and Ali Sorena 04:06

Negar (March 2016)

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#[19] name vocal producer time
1 Tavallod Ali Sorena Ehsan Zia

(Ator)

02:50
2 Berim Aghab-tar Ali Sorena 04:08
3 Negar Ali Sorena 03:22
4 Naghs Ali Sorena 03:00
5 Kashti Ali Sorena Alireza Poorshoolat

(Mizrab)

03:23
6 Jari Ali Sorena 01:26
7 Morphine Ali Sorena Ehsan Zia (Ator) 03:56
8 Atash Ali Sorena Alireza Poorshoolat (Mizrab) 02:32
9 Tork Ali Sorena Ehsan Zia (Ator) 03:08
10 Pak Ali Sorena Alireza Poorshoolat (Mizrab) 03:13
11 Turbine Ali Sorena Ehsan Zia (Ator) 02:08
12 Toofan Ali Sorena 03:34
13 Marg Ali Sorena 04:00

Kavir (October 2017)

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#[19] name vocal producer time
1 Kavir Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:49
2 Ganjeshgaka Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:58
3 Tiryak Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 03:38
4 Teatr-e Sayeh-ha Ali Sorena Ali Sorena and Saeed Dehghan 04:09
5 Maryam Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 03:20
6 Posht In Jangha (Freestyle) Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 06:20
7 Nafir Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 02:44

Gavazn (March 2020)

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#[16] name vocal producer time
1 Harekat (Arrabeye Marg) Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:10
2 Nakhoda Jelal Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:21
3 Daar (Dastan-e Maryam) Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:06
4 Goriz Az Markaz Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:42
5 Bi-Rahe Ali Sorena Ali Sorena and Saeed Dehghan 03:08
6 Raghs (Pichak) Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 03:25
7 Bad Pichid To Mazra-e Gandom Ali Sorena Shamoruni 04:42
8 Ghalb-ha-ye Atashin Ali Sorena Najva 03:52
9 Laghzesh Ali Sorena Najva 02:17
10 Darun - Ali Sorena 01:39
11 Gavazn Ali Sorena Ali Sorena and Saeed Dehghan 05:21
12 Istgah-e Shahr-e Yakh Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 04:47
13 Na Miram Na Barmigardam Ali Sorena Saeed Dehghan 02:50
14 Pelikan Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 03:33
15 16.6% Ali Sorena Shamoruni 03:41
16 Asayeshgah Ali Sorena Ali Sorena and Saeed Dehghan 04:43
17 Dasht-e Parvaneha Ali Sorena Ali Sorena and Saeed Dehghan 05:42
18 Cut Ali Sorena Ali Sorena 04:03

Khoone Khorshid (November 2024)

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The album Khoone Khorshid is one of the few collaborations by Ali Soorena with other Persian rap artists. Produced in collaboration with Bahram Norouzi, it was released in November 2024.

# Title Lyrics Producer Duration
1 Khoone Khorshid Ali Soorena, Bahram Norouzi Peymandegar 4:04
2 Malakeh Ali Soorena, Bahram Norouzi Ashkan Mousavi 5:08
3 Gorg o Mish Ali Soorena, Bahram Norouzi Peymandegar 5:40
4 Shere Bidari Ali Soorena, Bahram Norouzi Ashkan Mousavi 4:40
5 Sangsar Ali Soorena, Bahram Norouzi Ashkan Mousavi 5:20

Singles

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Singles Released:[20]

  • Akharin Vasvaseh (2024–05)
  • Booseye Yahoda (2024–01)[21]
  • Mehran (2019–09)[22]
  • Naghmeh (2019–09)[23]
  • Nafas (2019–09)[24]
  • Damesh Garm
  • Amade Bash
  • Be Yade
  • Bezan Haroomi
  • Diss All
  • Ghesehye Man
  • Gorbeh
  • Jaii Be Esme Azadi
  • In Hame
  • Gonjeshkaka
  • Kalagh Par
  • Koodaki
  • Man Mitonam
  • Mohreye Bargasht
  • Payan Nameh
  • Tasviri Az Darde Man
  • Bakhshide Nemishi
  • Har Sal Sale Masti
  • Khis Shodi
  • Bax Zirzamin
  • Vatan
  • Sokoot
  • Zanjiri
  • Khak Bar Sare Ma
  • Man o Roozhaye Talkh
  • Raghse Pandoole Saat
  • Badbadak
  • Symphony Takyi
  • Jorm
  • Ghiamate Ghalam
  • Ye Mosht Choghal
  • Sorate Gozare Omr
  • Ta Abad
  • Zemestoon
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References

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  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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b c "Kavir; A Lament for Mother". Meidaan (in Persian). 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  20. ^ Khakshoor, Mohaddeseh (2022-04-19). "Ali Sorena Biography, Composer, Lyricist, and Iranian Rapper". Arga (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  21. ^ "نقد آهنگ بوسه یهودای علی سورنا؛ رپ یا مد روشنفکری؟". وقت صبح (in Persian). 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  22. ^ "متن ترانه ali sorena mehran - جستجوی Google". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  23. ^ "Naghmeh - جستجوی Google". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  24. ^ "Nafas - جستجوی Google". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
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