Behzad Leito

Behzad Leito

Behzad Leito in October, 2014
Background information
Birth name Behzad Davarpanah
Born (1992-02-24) February 24, 1992
Tehran, Iran
Genres Hip hop, R&B
Occupation(s) Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
Years active 2011-present
Labels RadioJavan
Associated acts Zedbazi, Alireza JJ, Erfan, Paydar
Website behzadleito.com

Behzad Davarpanah, (Persian: Behzād DāvarPanāh - بهزاد داورپناه; born February 24, 1992), better known by his stage name, Behzad Leito, is an Iranian Rapper and Producer. He was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Dubai, UAE. Behzad joined Paydar in 2011, but in 2012 he decided to work as a solo artist. He had a few successful collaborations with Zedbazi.

Early life

Behzad Leito was born in Tehran, Iran in 1992. He became interested in Rap in his teenage years when his friends in school talked about new rap songs. He always wanted to play a role in rap music and succeed in hip-hop. Behzad moved to Dubai, UAE with his family when he was 16.[1]

Musical career

Early Years

When Leito moved to Dubai, he started downloading online rap beats and recording his voice with a low quality microphone. Everything was amateur and unprofessional, but Behzad got more engaged in music.[1]

2011-12: Paydar

In Dubai, Behzad met Erfan through a mutual friend, and they created a new group named "Paydar" with Sina Taham, Afra, Sarkesh, Sogand, Paya, and GDaal. They had a few successful collaborations.[1] He released his first song, "Kargardan" featuring Erfan in May, 2011 .[2] "Paydar 1" was another collaboration with 6 other Paydar members. Behzad Leito decided to work alone in 2012 because he thought he would have a brighter future, so he left Paydar.[1]

2012: Zedbazi

There was a family gathering which Leito attended with his family when he was still in Paydar. During that gathering, he met Sijal, Zedbazi member who Leito knew him through his songs. After that Behzad became friends with him and Alireza JJ.[1] His first collaboration was with Alireza JJ. JJ produced "Farda (Live Remix Tomorrow)" which was a new style for Behzad Leito, and he became successful.[3] He has a few other collaborations which became hits. His first song with Zedbazi members was "Saat Vayse". Then he decided to attend in Zedbazi's first studio album, Zakhar Nameh, and specifically in the song "Nakoni Bavar". "Nakoni Bavar" is one of the most famous songs of Zedbazi.[4] Also, "Fogholade", featuring Sijal and Sami Beigi, is one of the greatest hits of Leito with approximately five million plays on RadioJavan's website. Behzad's collaboration with Zedbazi made him more famous and successful.[5]

2013-14: Khakestari

Khakestari Album Cover

In 2013, Behzad Leito announced his first studio album, Khakestari. On May 15, 2013, he released the first single of his album, "Naab" featuring Alireza JJ and Sijal. That song became a hit real quickly. Second single, "Sakht Migzare", was released on October 16, 2013, and the third single of this album, "Sargarmi", was released on March 17, 2014. Two weeks before the album, Leito released the fourth single of Khakestari, "Palang". "Palang" was a controversial song for the Iranian culture, but many people gained interest in it.[6] Finally after a long time, Behzad Leito's first studio album was released on October 10, 2014 on the label RadioJavan.[7] The producers of this albums included Behzad Leito himself, Amir A-Plus, Alireza JJ, AFX, and Dynatonic. The song "Palang" from this album has peaked at number fourteen on the top Hit Songs of 1393 on RadioJavan's website.[8] "Sargarmi" and "Doostam Hastan" from Khakestari are also in the top fifty. On the Top 100 of 2014 list on RadioJavan, Palang has peaked at twenty-seven.[9]

2015-present: Dadim Raft Toro and Bistose

On January 14, 2015, Leito released a new single featuring Sogand. The single track "Dadim Raft Toro" became a hit in short time. After three months this track reached three million plays on RadioJavan's website. On the top Hit Songs of 1393 On RadioJavan, this track hit number three.[8]

On his twenty-third Birthday, Leito announced a new album called Bistose. He said that he will be releasing this album in fall 2015.[10] The first single of this album, "Bahatam Dasham" was released on June 12, 2015. The second single, "Khaak" featuring Sijal and Nassim, was released on August 27, 2015. The actual album was released on November 14, 2015 on RadioJavan's website, Leito's label. Bistose contains ten tracks, featuring artists such as Sepehr Khalse, Alireza JJ, Nassim, and Erfan. Most of these track are produced by Leito himself, but Alireza JJ, A-PLUS, Electronic Jay, and Khashayar SR have produced some parts of the album.

After the release of "Bistose", on November 26, 2015, Behzad released a music video for the first track on his album which is also called "Bistose". [11]

Musical Style

Behzad Leito's "style is influenced by American new school rapper Drake, and he has mentioned in interviews that he wants to produce songs in the same style." He wants to produce albums because he believes that singles have to be catchy and non-personal. Leito is also an R&B Singer and focuses on the chorus parts of his songs. He loves live performance and connecting with his fans.[1][12]

Discography

Behzad Leito discography

Behzad Leito performing in Kuala Lumpur in March, 2015
Studio albums 2
Music videos 3
Singles 18

The discography of the Iranian rapper and producer Behzad Leito consists of two studio albums, sixteen singles, and two music videos.[7] He has released many hit songs such as "Palang" and "Doostam Hastam". The single "Palang" from Khakestari has reached number fourteen on the top Hit Songs of 1393 on RadioJavan's website. Also, the single track "Dadim Raft Toro" has become number three on the same list.[8] The Music Video "Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" by Alireza JJ and Sijal featuring him hit number two on the Top 100 Videos of 2014.[9]

Studio Albums

List of studio albums, details, featuring artist(s), and producer(s)
Title Details Featuring Artists Producers
"Khakestari" Alireza JJ, Sijal, Erfan, GDaal, Paya Behzad Leito, Alireza JJ, Amir A-Plus, AFX, Dynatonic
"Bistose" Alireza JJ, Sepehr Khalse, Sijal, Erfan, Nassim, and Samantha Behzad Leito, Alireza JJ, A-PLUS, Khashayar SR, and Electronic Joy

Singles

As Lead Artist

List of singles, year, featured artist(s), and album
Title Year Featured Artist(s) Album
"Adam Fazaee" 2011 Khashayar N/A
"Kargardan" Erfan
"Farda (Live Remix Tomorrow)" Laleh
"Touye Meh" 2012 Paya
"Fogholade" Sijal and Sami Beigi E MA II The Second
"Naab" 2013 Alireza JJ and Sijal Khakestari
"Sakht Migzare"
"Sargarmi" 2014 N/A
"Paropache" Sepehr Khalse Sis
"Palang" Alireza JJ and Sijal Khakestari
"Dadim Raft Toro" 2015 Sogand N/A
"Khordad" Cornella & Dynatonic Bistose
"Bahatam Dasham" Sijal
"Khaak" Sijal and Nassim

As Featured Artist

List of singles, year, artist(s), and album
Title Year Lead Artist(s) Album
"Tond Miram" 2011 Erfan N/A
"Paydar 1"
"Tehrano Areh" 2012 Paya
"Ayeneh" Enteha
"Saat Vayse" Zedbazi
"Tehran Maserati (+3:30)" 2014 Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na
"Sugarman" 2015 GDaal N/A
"Bayad Raft" Wantons Ampoule
"Siah Mese Barf" Sepehr Khalse Yadegari
"Vitamine 30" Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Sohrab MJ Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na Vol. 2
"Ki Khoobe Ki Bad" 2016 Alireza JJ, Sijal, Nassim, Sami Low and AFX Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na Vol. 2
"Khaak" 2016 Sijal,Nassim N/A

Guest Appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, year, album, and other artist(s)
Title Year Other Artist(s) Album
"Nakoni Bavar" 2012 Zedbazi Zakhar Nameh
"Golo Sangam" 2014 Alireza JJ and Sijal Pir Shodim Vali Bozorg Na
"Mehmooni Khodemoone" Alireza JJ, Sijal, Erfan, Paya, Sepehr Khalse, Sina Mafi, and Magico

Music Videos

As Lead Artist

List of music videos, details, and director(s)
Title Details Director(s)
"Doostam Hastan"
  • Released on December 20, 2014
 Alireza JJ
"Bistose"
  • Released on November 26, 2015
 Alireza JJ
"Oon Bala Sari" ft. Samantha
  • Released on January 28, 2016
 Amir G'nia

As Featured Artist

List of music videos, details, and director(s)
Title Details Director(s)
"Tehran Maserati (+3:30)"
  • Released on October 23, 2014
  • With lead artists Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim
 Majid Farahbod
"Ki Khoobe Ki Bad"
  • Released on January 11, 2016
  • With lead artists Alireza JJ, Sijal, and Nassim

References

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