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Yas is an Iranian rapper, born in 1982. As a child, he was not exposed to rap. However,when he was sixteen, his father would bring him the latest Tupac CD's from his business trips in Germany. At the age of eighteen, his father died and he became the man of the house, supporting his mother, brother, and triplet sisters. He began writing poetry and lyrics as a way to remember his father. His first song, 'Bam', was written after the Bam earthquake in Iran. He felt he could reach and inspire people through his music. His music is spreading out from Iran, and he is often called 'the Persian Tupac.' He's considered Iran's biggest hiphop artist.

The themes in Yas' music are quite different than a majority of the hiphop in America. “I don’t curse in my music or sing about sex and violence. I want to be able to proudly sing my music in front of my family. My music usually begins with a complaint or the social ills of my society -- but it always ends with hope. It’s important to inspire the younger generations to be their best potential. We need this."

In our group's opinion, Yas is an excellent musician. He has a really big influence over the Middle Eastern community. His music gives off a really positive vibe. It's motivational to his people. Yas' songs have lyrics that portray difficulties and hardships in his Native land that others can relate to. His flow is HOT! Similar to American artists, his songs make you want to dance (even though we don't know the words). THESE ARE A Couple OF YAS' VIDEOS,... THEY'RE awesome.!!!!!

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It's about one or two days that you opened your eyes to the sun Now it's the beginning of your story any moreYour mother and father are like guards (they) surround you any more (protect you like guards) and expect sun and God (hope God's help and protection) They say (God) baby is healthy, and they ask Him (God) protect baby from any cruel You are crying and I know this(your crying) is not for milk(asking milk is an excuse) You are crying because you have entered this world You spent nine months into darkness (womb) If you know where you are, you will return right now You have to feel sea of pains (deep grief, sorrow) tomorrow (in the future) You will be alone (in solitude) So know it When you would face with problems (difficulties, troubles) Or when you will be captive by destiny, then you will know You are injured, sad, dispairing one Refrain Sleep with my voice I will write about far away future of life Come untill my heart sings impatiently about far away future of life If you are a boy, father say he will help me inthe future(he will be like a rod during old age) If your are a girl, you will stay (remain) in bounded (have limitation) Yas's word (speech) is connected to the truth now (Yas is telling the truth) Your bith is only for keeping generation So I'll say this to you and I'll go This is the manner (way) of this neverless (cowardly) and deviated (astray) earth (world) You are seeing something and saying that's perfect Here (now) is the age of digital humans Every one wants to take your hand (help you) He\She intends to retake (retrieve) more than whatever he\she did for you (help you) Their tears (crying) for you are hypocritically A friend was crying indeed he was halling onion We wanted to rend (lacerate) each other's throats greedily As if we seek (ask) our fathers' inheritance from each other you can't say (request) your father can do it that he lullaby... Refrain Look at me, my face is full of words (speech) My throat is smarting from bitter taste of my poems Listen to me, now you are (hearing) in the important part of my speech I swear by God I don't want to depress you (make you disappointed) But know it you will get old very soon Pay attention that it will get late very soon You know the consequence of your birth is death Why you are in a hurry to grow up quickly? You are innocent and beautiful with pure heart, you hope You are like a beautiful fish in an aquarium I wish you know and remain pure (keep your purity) You know your existence is (made) from minute particle of dust(soil) (We are from earth and will return to it) In light (clear) day or in dark sky You were born and you have identity (card) now You are in a painful and harsh(rude) world But you came (wereborn) now, so you're welcome

Recognize this symbol??? It"s YAS'.

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