Arash
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Full name: Arash Labaf
Born: Tehran, Iran 23 April 1977
Lives: Malmö, Sweden
Family: Mom, Dad and 2 Brothers
Profession: Singer, Producer & Songwriter
Hobbies: Diving, Basketball, Skating,
Collecting: Hats and Caps and good memories
Arash is one of Sweden's most famous artists. He has also had a great deal of success in other countries, topping the charts of all kinds of hit lists. Within a year's time he has released such singles as „Boro Boro”, „Tike Tike Kardi”, „Temptation”, „Arash” etc. As an artist he has toured around the world and sold gold and platinum records in many countries. His most recent victory was in Cannes when he was awarded Sweden's most successful debut artist 2005. So much has happened to Arash within a short period of time, but who is he as a person and how has he reached the top level as artist?
Approximately thirthy years ago a little boy was born in the Capital of Iran, Tehran. He was named after a legendary hero, who was said to have saved many lives once upon a time. However, Arash, our little hero had plans of his own.
Arash's love for music developed at a very early age. On his 9th birthday, he received an electric piano from his father, which is still in his home being played once in a while.
By this time Arash's fascination with music had peaked even more, he began writing his own songs and taking piano lessons throughout junior high school. When he had reached the tenth grade he had already formed a band with a few of his closest friends. Being as gifted as our hero is, Arash quickly became the mastermind behind their songs, making music what it should be- harmonious.
It did not take Arash more than a week after his graduation when he decided he needed to follow his heart and passion. He placed forth his time and energy into becoming an extremely talented producer and lyricist. He had spent so many of his childhood-years in music studios that he felt at home there, others would constantly look to him for answers. To date, he has written numerous hit songs for many international artists, whom we all know of.
The 22nd of September 2004, the first single was released. No one could have ever thought that it would be the amazing summer hit as it became. Arash's first single had shot to the number one spot on almost every chart in Sweden. Soon this would spread to the rest of Europe, making Arash an international artist over night. The single was called „Boro Boro” which in the Farsi language means „Go away”. By now his name was known throughout most of Europe as „Arash Boro Boro”
The first single was followed by the hit singles “Temptation”, „Arash” and “Tike Tike Kardi ”. Arash´s debut album was released all over Europe and Middle East the same year.
Even though he has a large fan base in Sweden, he is more famous in other countries such as; Russia, USA, Canada, Grecce, Czech Rep, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Iran, Turkey, etc. He was honoured with selling gold and platinum in some of those countries. Many say that in a way, Arash has made history. He is the first Persian artist to write, sing, produce a song all in Farsi and have it known all over the world.
Christamas 2006 Arash won 2 Grammys in Russia as the fist International artist ever!!!
Since then Arash's album can be purchased all over the world, he's toured the world (over thirty different countries), performed live for over 150 000 fans, performed in Germany during the 2006 Premiere League World Cup, as well as on TV shows with millions of viewers. January 2006 at the MIDEM (International Music Market) in Cannes was the highlight of it all. Arash was presented with the award for artist who has sold more within EU than the country he resides in. He was honoured not only with the award but with knowing that many enjoyed his songs and appreciated his hard work and love for music.
This type of success and fame within such a short amount of time is very unusual given the circumstances. Most people would be satisfied, but someone as ambitious as our hero will go further and develop himself to the next level. When asked how he feels about the situation and where his life is right now, he responds "It all feels surreal and I'm blessed, almost like a dream but my plans are still in the making. ”
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