YAS is Iran’s #1 hip-hop artist, known for his powerful socially conscious lyrics and positive messages. Referred to as the "Persian Tupac", he is the first rapper to have been granted permission by the Iranian government to record and release some of his music to the general public. YAS has been listened to and downloaded by millions worldwide and has been interviewed by various media including CNN, BBC, Time Magazine, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post. YAS was introduced to hip-hop by his father who would bring him music CDs after his trips abroad. After the sudden death of his father at the age of 17, he was left with the responsibility of working and taking care of his entire household of six. He began to sing hip-hop as a means of self-expression and communication with others going through personal pains and hardships. Although YAS sings in Persian, his powerful lyrical content and message has turned him into an internationally known and well respected artist. YAS has travelled outside of Iran proving the important role music plays in promoting cross cultural relations. Today, hip-hop has become the fastest growing genre of music in the Middle East and for the youth of Iran, YAS is the voice of his generation. www.YAStunes.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/YASOfficialPage Facebook : www.Facebook.com/YASfans Myspace: www.Myspace.com/YasPersian2 YouTube: www.YouTube.com/YASOfficialPage YasFans: www.YASfans.com (in Persian
