Shervin Hajipour - Baraye (Jan Blomqvist Remix)

Catalog Number: 7R001B Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7ritualsmusic/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/7rituals 7Rituals first release 'The Remixes For The People Of Iran' plays host to a stunning set of individual remixes of the powerful track 'Baraye', written and produced by Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour, inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini and its aftermath. The remix package features a blend of sought-after electronic dance genres from a wave of renowned global artists. The cause of this release is to support the protest and the message of the unbelievably brave women in Iran and everybody in the world who is fighting for women's right and freedom. All proceeds from the release as well as the Customised Culture merchandise being created especially for the release are being donated to Woman Life Freedom, a foundation driving "global action in solidarity with Iranian women and girls who are courageously demonstrating peacefully for their fundamental human rights and liberty of Iran." Both the t-shirt and release hope to increase the reach and visibility of the Revolution that is happening by the Iranian people. After the death of Mahsa Amini and the start of the protests, news spread throughout social media (and Twitter in particular), by which (through phrases starting with the word "for") the users explained their personal reasons for protesting and wishing for regime change in Iran. Trying to capture the essence of these sentiments, Hajipour wrote each verse of the lyrics based on a separate tweet. The resulting text touches upon several topics in need of change, including low life satisfaction, women's rights, children's rights, the rights of refugees, animal rights, environmental concerns, recession and poverty, theocracy and outdated social and religious taboos, militarism and political corruption, local corruption, freedom of speech, and the government's hostility against other countries. Originally released on 28th September 2022, 'Baraye' led to Hajipour's arrest the following day. Hajipour was released on bail on 4th October, following a wave of international support.