Sasan Yafteh (Persian: ساسان یافته; born 11 November 1988), better known by his stage name, Sasy (Persian: ساسی), formerly known as Sasy Mankan (Persian: ساسی مانکن), is an Iranian pop & hip hop singer-songwriter from Ahvaz.[2] Reuters has described him as one of Iran's most famous underground singers.[3] Sasy's hit song "Gentleman" has over 100 million plays on the Persian music station Radio Javan.

Sasy
Birth nameSasan Heydari Yafteh
Also known asSasy Mankan
Born (1988-11-11) 11 November 1988 (age 36)[1]
OriginAhvaz, Iran
GenresPop, Hip Hop, Rap
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentvocal
Years active2006–present

Personal life

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Sasy went to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and now he lives in the United States.[4]

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Meeting Mehdi Karroubi

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Before the 2009 Iranian presidential election Sasy met with the candidate Mehdi Karroubi.[5][6] Due to his activity without permission, this singer was noticed and followed controversies by some media (especially some websites against Karroubi).[7][8] Some websites wrote articles in Karroubi's critique under the heading "Aftershocks of meeting Sasy".[9][10] In response to these controversies, Ahmad Zeidabadi stated that the reason for his vote for Karroubi was to meet with Sasy.[11][12] Some sources also reported that Sasy performed live for Karroubi.[13][14]

Arrests

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Sasy was arrested on April 27, 2010, while attending several house parties in Kish.[15] Some sources attributed his arrest to his support for Mehdi Karroubi in the presidential election, and some to "dance in the Kish Bazaar".[16] In this regard, "Gouya News" published a satirical article entitled "Sasy Mankan behind Evin Showcase".[17]

One week after Sasy's arrest, the deputy police chief, Ahmadreza Radan, said of Sasy's arrest: "The police will include someone like this who is looking for so-called anomalies."[18][19][20] However, in an interview with Rapfa, Sasy described his arrest as mere rumor.

Collaboration with Alexis Texas

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In March 2021, the release of the music video for the song "Tehran Tokyo" by Sasy Mankan, starring porn star Alexis Texas, was met with much criticism.[21][22] A group called his songs immoral for young audiences, and a fall into art and culture, the result of preventing real happiness in society and the lack of teaching Iranian music in schools.[23] A group blamed the broadcaster's poor performance on music and its closed view.[24]

Mohammad Sarshar, the administrator of Children channel of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting, also called for an international prosecution and the arrest of Sasy Mankan, according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Iranian media have previously criticized him for using sexually explicit language in his songs.[25][26] Iranian singer Amir Tataloo found this "interesting and funny".[27]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2014 Eshgh Na Mersi (EP)
  • 2016 Bad Salighe
  • 2018 Iranizeh

Singles

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  • 2024 Hulu (Ft Arash)
  • 2023 Baradarane Leila
  • 2022 Maman Mano Bebakhsh
  • 2021 Tehran Tokyo (with Alexis Texas's[28] presence)[29]
  • 2020 Doctor
  • 2019 Gentleman
  • 2018 Hali Hali
  • 2018 Che Pesari
  • 2018 Che Ajab
  • 2017 Hame Bada
  • 2017 Ostad
  • 2017 Noosh
  • 2016 Salam
  • 2016 Yekam Yekam (Ft Sahar)
  • 2016 Saaghiya
  • 2016 Masnuee (Ft Kourosh Moghimi)
  • 2015 Eshtebah
  • 2015 Halesh Khoobe
  • 2014 Vaghti Ba Hamdigeim
  • 2013 Vay Cheghad Mastam Man
  • 2012 Khat Roo Khat
  • 2010 IQ 2 ICU
  • 2010 Tehrano LA Kon
  • 2008 Parmida (Ft Alishmas & Hossein Mokhte(Mokhtari))
  • 2008 Rap bandari
  • 2006-2007 Samet Diss Track (Ft Mokhte & Yelly & Pishtaz)

References

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  1. ^ "lastfm sasy about page".
  2. ^ nikoonazar, leyla (31 July 2012). "i want a warm music award too". pendar. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Youth may be challenging for Ahmadinejad in poll". Reuters. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Fanpage Sasy Mankan". Facebook.
  5. ^ Hosseinian, Zahra (8 June 2009). "Youth may be challenge for Ahmadinejad in poll". Reuters. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  6. ^ Early Years. Retrieved Jan 10, 2009
  7. ^ "کروبی: "ساسی مانکن" به دیدارم آمد". عصر ایران.
  8. ^ "تأیید دیدار کروبی با ساسی مانکن". فردا. 4 May 2009.
  9. ^ "پس لرزه‌های دیدار کروبی با ساسی مانکن". فرارو.
  10. ^ "دیدار کروبی با ساسی مانکن و پس لرزه‌های آن!". سیاست روز.
  11. ^ "زیدآبادی: به کروبی رأی می‌دهم چون با ساسی مانکن دیدار کرد". آفتاب نیوز.
  12. ^ "زیدآبادی: به کروبی رأی می‌دهم چون با ساسی مانکن دیدار کرد". جهان نیوز.
  13. ^ "اجرای زندهٔ ساسی مانکن برای کروبی". سیمرغ. 23 April 2009.
  14. ^ "در پی دیدار حجت‌الاسلام والمسلمین کروبی با ساسی مانکن، خواننده رپ زیرزمینی ترانه انتخاباتی با صدای ساسی برای تبلیغ شیخ اصلاحات به بازار می‌آید". خبرگزاری فارس.
  15. ^ "یک خواننده زیرزمینی دستگیر شد". تابناک (in Persian). Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
  16. ^ "دستگیری یکی از خوانندگان موسیقی رپ در جزیره کیش" (in Persian). جرس. Archived from the original on 2 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
  17. ^ "ساسی مانکن پشت ویترین اوین". گویا نیوز. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  18. ^ "اظهارات سردار رادان دربارهٔ ساسی مانکن". صراط نیوز.
  19. ^ "اظهارات سردار رادان دربارهٔ ساسی مانکن". دنیای اقتصاد. Archived from the original on 10 July 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  20. ^ "اظهارات سردار رادان دربارهٔ ساسی مانکن". جهان نیوز.
  21. ^ "هنجارشکنی ساسی مانکن با یک چهره جنجالی". اقتصادنیوز (in Persian). Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  22. ^ "جنجال جدید موزیک ویدئوی جدید ساسی مانکن با پورن استار معروف آمریکایی". بتاکاپ (in Persian). 1 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  23. ^ "روزنامه آرمان ملی: وقتی شادی واقعی نباشد…". www.pishkhan.com. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  24. ^ مصطفی داننده. "ساسی مانکن، آن بازیگر فیلم‌های … و ما". عصر ایران.
  25. ^ "ساسی مانکن با الکسیس فضای مجازی را منفجر کرد". رکنا (in Persian). 2 March 2021.
  26. ^ "واکنش مدیر شبکه کودک به نماهنگ جدید ساسی‌مانکن". مشرق نیوز (in Persian). 2 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  27. ^ nesfejahan.net. "حمایت امیر تتلو از ابتذال آهنگ ساسی مانکن!". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  28. ^ "حضور [...] استار معروف در کلیپ جدید ساسی مانکن! | پایگاه خبری تحلیلی انصاف نیوز". انصاف نیوز (in Persian). 2 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  29. ^ خو, اپراتور / خانم خلیلی (2 March 2021). "فیلم| موزیک ویدیوی جنجالی ساسی مانکن با بازیگر فیلم های مستهجن+تصاویر". تیتربرتر (in Persian). Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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