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Shervin Hajipour is 29 years old, born March 30, 1997 in Babol · Aries.
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Shervin Hajipour turned a protest anthem into global recognition. Born in Babolsar on 30 March 1997, the Iranian singer-songwriter posted covers to social media starting in late 2018 before his debut single "Maybe Paradise" (released after a 2019 TV audition) gained traction. His 2022 single "Baraye" became the unofficial anthem of Iran's anti-government protests and won the Grammy Award for Best Song for Social Change at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world that year. Aries energy: direct, confrontational, fearless.
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Shervin Haji Aghapour (known as Shervin Hajipour) is an Iranian singer-songwriter born 30 March 1997 in Babolsar. He began his music career by posting covers to social media in late 2018, then auditioned for the New Era television show on 22 March 2019 with the song "Maybe Paradise", which he released as his debut single on all platforms. The song gained recognition among younger Iranian audiences, establishing his initial foothold in the music industry. Hajipour's breakthrough came with his 2022 single "Baraye", which was widely described as "the anthem" of Iran's 2022 protests. The song's cultural resonance elevated him beyond domestic recognition: in 2023, he won the Grammy Award for Best Song for Social Change at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, a historic moment for Iranian music. That same year, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. As a composer and singer, Hajipour works across songwriting and vocal performance, disciplines central to his role as both artist and cultural voice. Born under the Aries sign (30 March), his directness and willingness to engage with conflict align with the archetype. His work demonstrates how contemporary singers leverage social platforms and topical songwriting to reach global audiences and effect cultural discourse. On 1 March 2024, Hajipour was sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in jail and ordered to write anti-America-Aggression music in response to "Baraye".
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Hajipour grew up in Babolsar, Iran. He began posting music covers to social media in late 2018, building an early following through the platform before attempting formal entry into the Iranian music industry. On 22 March 2019, he auditioned for the New Era television show, performing "Maybe Paradise", which he then released as his debut single across streaming platforms. The song gained traction among younger Iranian listeners, setting the stage for the viral success that would follow with his later work.
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Restless and adventurous. Shervin Hajipour reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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