Arash: An Artist Should Be a Good Person

Arash, the renowned Iranian pop singer who has managed to expand his activities beyond the confines of Iranian pop music, has recently collaborated with the famous American rapper Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg, who is credited with revolutionizing the rap genre with his album 'Doggystyle', has now joined Arash in releasing a single. In the first part of an interview with Mohammad Zargami, Arash discusses this collaboration in detail. Arash has worked in pop music in a way that transcends the borders of Iran, making him an international figure in Iranian pop. However, until now, he had not collaborated with a prominent music figure outside the framework of Iranian pop music. This has now changed with his work alongside Snoop Dogg. Arash mentioned that he and a friend started working on a song titled 'Oh my God' two years ago, but they did not dedicate much time to it. After some time, their company (Universal Germany) inquired about the song, expressing their interest. Arash resumed working on it and felt good about it, leading to the suggestion that an American artist could join him on the track. Jokingly, he suggested Snoop Dogg, as he had been a fan of his music since high school. The company sent the song to Snoop's team, who liked it and agreed to collaborate. Arash noted that he never took music too seriously, preferring to approach it with positive energy. When Snoop's team received the song, they recognized Arash as an international artist. Snoop later asked why Arash didn't perform in Iran, to which Arash explained that the timing wasn't right. Arash described Snoop as a friendly and laid-back person, contrary to his initial tough impression. He has previously worked with other artists but emphasized the importance of a good character in collaboration. Arash is currently working on a song for Enrique Iglesias and reflects on the challenges of maintaining success in the music industry, especially as the market shifts towards streaming. He acknowledges that while he has had significant hits, the landscape has changed, making it harder for non-English songs to gain traction. He also discusses the balance between quality and financial investment in his music career, emphasizing his passion for music over monetary gain. Arash's recent collaboration with Snoop Dogg signals a potential return to the international scene after focusing on the Iranian market for some time.