Hangi Tavakoli (in Persian: فرهنگ توکلی); also known as Hangi; born as Farhang Tavakoli is an Iranian songwriter and record producer. During his active years since 2004, he had produced over 3,500 and written over 4,800 published songs for various artists including some major international hits. His productions are mainly known for his orchestral Middle-Eastern flavor. Still, he has also produced various pop and hip hop hit songs for over 150 Iranian and international artists. He is running his record label Flipside Productions as well as being an active member of Remote Control Productions.
Tavakoli's discography includes collaboration with names such as Hans Zimmer, Adele, Julia Michaels, Snoop Dogg, Ramin Djawadi, Junkie XL, Skrillex, Pitbull, Sean Paul, 2NE1, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Lukas Graham, Hozier, Shawn Mendes, Calum Scott, Imagine Dragons, Rita Ora and Sam Smith.
Early life Tavakoli has the sensory condition known as Synesthesia whereby he may "associate colors with music, or music with colors", and it allows him to visualize music.
Immigration
Hangi and his musical activities were considered underground under Iranian law. Iran's government had heavy control and filtering of the music scene at the time. Currently, he is running his record label, Flipside Productions, and producing songs for local Asian artists as well as making his own music.
Professional life During his active years since 2004, he was known as one of the founders of Iranian hip-hop and has produced more than 3,500 as well as written more than 4,800 published songs and has collaborated with various international organizations such as UNESCO (music production and conducting the music band for "UNESCO PEACE ART EXHIBITION & WORKSHOP" in University Science Malaysia (USM) in 2012) and Iran's Fajr International Film Festival.
He stepped into the MMA management world in mid-2021 and started Elite Team. He represents 15+ fighters in different styles and classes of weights from Iran, Brazil, and Uzbekistan.
Discography +YearArtistAlbumSongRole2011Hangi TavakoliListen To Your HeartProducer, Lyricist, VocalistNow Or Never (feat Aero & K.B)Don't Get ExcitedWhyBrotherSave Me, GodMemoriesThe Last TimeSomething SpecialI LikeDon't Sleep, Dad2012Hangi TavakoliLet Go (feat Mehran)Producer, Lyricist, VocalistStress (feat Mehran)The Man (feat Mehran)The 50s'The Claim (feat Mehran)Baldy (feat Mehran & Reihan)Dear Luck (feat Mehran)Open Your Eyes (feat Mehran)PainkillerThe DocumentaryHangi's StoryI'm The SameMy GenerationMum's WorriesMy Honor (feat Mehran)Where Are YouGet UpF*ck OffHer Love (feat Young Tune)I Love HiphopSheNumb2013Hangi TavakoliMemorial [EP]He Doesn't UnderstandProducer, Lyricist, VocalistDon't Give UpLike A PomegranateCheers ToBatteries Full (feat Mehran, Elijah & Jazve)FlashbackComposer, Producer, Performer2014Hangi TavakoliAdult KidComposer, Producer, PerformerJesus Loves UsDreadlocksPersian RhythmIt's Not OverElectro JungleOneDreamerFortune RunGod's SoldierMust GoC.J. StoneThe SunComposer, Producer2015Hangi TavakoliMighty Silence [EP]MorphineComposer, Producer, PerformerLong LifeBlueberryTrip OutHuntedBring It BackRight TurnStill A KidComposer, Producer, PerformerMotherlandLifeFlyThe JourneyLazingIt's A Fine DayYesPreludeOne HourThe PowerRed SkyHistoryTropicalBroken BonesGot MeComposer, Producer, PerformerWhat's NextThat DayI Knock1000 QuestionsFaithGodDon't StopNightmareTearsNo TimeDischargeThoughtsHealingMind GameQuarter CenturyStand TallComposer, Producer, LyricistSo Sad Take My HandWelcomeComposer, Producer, PerformerProcess25 YearsLooking InsideEnigmaSave Our SoulsYesterdayDream TimeNobodyBadmanPlease Me45th DayGoneCity LightsTehranComposer, Producer, PerformerOne Minute (feat. Lokka)And TwoWake UpGreenMidnightMonkeyCool PoolTowerDynamicComposer, Producer, PerformerAgainF**k YouThey Are ComingGod of GodsPersian PrinceHonor SeparationOh Hey HiHostelThe PastStay CoolPersepolisAll AloneRabbitSilky StringsRei YapYou Are Not HereComposer, Producer, Lyricist2016Angelica MukNowComposer, Producer, LyricistJanice ChoyRecoverComposer, ProducerFarewellXu BeiExpectLya NgThe SeaFine AloneBlank (feat Janice Choy, Xu Bei)Hangi TavakoliMy WorldComposer, Producer, Lyricist, VocalistScars (feat Lya Ng)PeakMe Without YouComposer, Producer, PerformerClose Your EyesNew MeEvolution10 YearsBelieveDark RomanceWordlessColorsIgnoredMountainReflectionStoneHatredGrowing2017Lya NgNew BreatheNew BreatheComposer, ProducerCode Of LoveCaught Sight Of LonelinessWilling ToLazy To GuessI Don't Wanna Love AnymoreRepetition Little Puppy (feat Hangi Tavakoli)Composer, Producer, Co-Lyricist, VocalistGarrick KiewHear Me OutComposer, Producer, LyricistBryan ToroThese DaysLawrence HiewHappiness ScriptComposer, ProducerDaniel D'minI Am MeVanessa GohWonderlandComposer, Producer, Co-LyricistStayHangi TavakoliJune SeventhComposer, Producer, PerformerMaybe One DayInvisible ManAnti SocialClosed DoorsAbout Last Night2018Dilly DelFound Your Replacement (feat Vanessa Goh)ProducerParty With Me (feat Aliff Hanif)Winter Daydreams (feat. Sam Veil)Songwriter, ProducerElevateBackwardsComposer, Producer, Sound EngineerIt's Just You & MeCan't Let You GoExecutive Producer, Sound EngineerBaila ConmigoCribYouDope ChickThan It Already IsLosing YouAll BackSex TapeReal FineTenAaron Xiang HuaFine Line (feat Hangi Tavakoli)Composer, Producer, Co-Writer, VocalistCactus LoveOnceProducer, Co-WriterVanessa GohGoodbye ForeverComposer, ProducerPasserbyGlass Heart (feat Dilly Del)Silly ChildBrand New DayTrust Issues (feat Hangi Tavakoli)Composer, Producer, Co-writer, VocalistDaniel D'minAwaken, LoveComposer, ProducerSam VeilDeleteCo-Writer, ProducerAll Time LowHangi TavakoliReaching The StarsComposer, Producer, PerformerForever MineThe Seventh MonthMemoriesAfter MeInhumanSafeBloodThese DaysIt's Always Been YouInvincible SentenceYou, Me, UsShadowsThe SecretBitter SmilesPromisesWhiskeyWhisperMotherYouEastern GirlLove And HopeWhen A Man CriesUnspokenIf You KnewPersonal64 DaysDreamLonelinessGoodbyeLove LetterRestlessNew LightWhen I Was YoungerBroken StoryDadFoolishnessEternityRotationKing Without the ThroneThe TruthDedicationFragileLonelyMy SilenceEmotionsMeaning Of LifeInner WorldLullabyYour EyesThe Truth Of FutureEver Lasting Love2019Sam VeilIncompleteCo-writer, Producer, Lyricist, RapperDilly DelStars To YouExecutive Producer, Mix EngineerHangi TavakoliHand In HandComposer, Producer, PerformerA Paradox Called HumanityKind of NothingNever Let Me GoLush LifeKind of NothingDarkness MattersCircle of DeathBeautiful StrengthEverything I Ever HadHold My HandsIn My HeartThe RainSinful AngelI Celebrate YouBeautiful StrengthBe By My SideFearfulOne Night Without You
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