Soroush Lashkari, known professionally as Hichkas, was born on May 8, 1984, in
Tehran, Iran. He is an Iranian rapper, songwriter, and record producer who
gained prominence for popularizing Persian hip hop. Hichkas began his music
career in the early 2000s, participating in rap battles and free-styling
sessions in Vanak, Tehran. His breakthrough came with the release of his debut
album Jangale Asfalt (The Asphalt-Paved Jungle in 2006, which combined
traditional Persian instruments with urban beats. Hichkas's career includes
notable collaborations such as "Long Live Palestine, Part...