Meet the founder
Born in Tehran, my journey took me through the Middle East to Europe, France, and later Germany, where I spent most of my life before moving to America. My diverse background and experiences have shaped the way I see the world.
Ādinè was born from a deep longing to unite Iranian artists worldwide, especially at a time when it became clear how much we needed each other. It’s a space where we come together to collaborate, interact, and inspire one another. As a creative director and generalist, I’m all about creating things that make an impact. This was my way of processing the pain we were all feeling starting a year ago.
Let’s support and celebrate each other. By the way, I also became obsessed with table tennis – the one thing that got me through those dark months last year (& Jiu Jitsu of course). So, if you’re up for a game, want to work or train together, or just want to follow my Table Tennis Journey and other challenges, head to my YouTube channel and say hi. I’m eager to meet you. 😉
Zine 1st Issue: a Preview of What’s Inside
California Dreamin’ Googoosh but make it Hip Hop - in Conversation with pioneering LA Music Producer Omid Walizadeh..
I was born in Chicago, USA. At the age of two, my parents, who are both Iranian but were studying in the States, moved us back to Iran. However, shortly after the revolution, we moved to the States again, this time to Los Angeles, California, where I grew up and currently reside. I’ve always loved music since I was a baby; that’s what my parents tell me. During family gatherings in Iran, when I was around one and a half or two years old, as the room temperature dropped, we would all gather in a space and set up this thing called korsi – do you remember this too? – a table covered with sheets and equipped with a heating instrument or furnace underneath. This would create a warm focal point that brought everyone together. I’d eagerly encourage everyone to gather around the table, taking the opportunity to climb on top and express myself through singing and dancing. It was a ritual—music had already captured my heart from infancy.
When I arrived in the United States, I began tuning in to whatever music the kids were into. During fifth grade, at the end-of-year party, some of the kids pulled out a boombox, playing Run DMC, and started breakdancing. That was a significant moment, pivotal even. I’ll never forget it; I was shocked. I stood there watching, hearing the beats, and seeing those kids dance. It was a transformative experience, and from that point on, I was determined to uncover the nature of this music and the style of dance. So, that’s how it all began. I started purchasing tapes and even begging my parents to buy some—Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J—anything hip-hop, really…
Ādinè Products
Here, you’ll find the first-ever Iranian Zine, a collection of trends, artists, editorials and culture. Currently, we offer digital and print formats of the Adine Zine.
Stay tuned for our expanding assembly of unique, custom items Irani made. Be part of our creative community by exploring our shop. Your support not only connects you with our Zine but also fuels the future of Iranian artistic expression.
