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Afsheen | |
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| Birth name | Asheen Salmani |
| Born | October 11, 1986 Tehran, Iran |
| Genres | Pop, rock, R&B, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar, programming |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Website | https://www.afsheenmusic.com/ |
Afsheen Salmani (born October 11, 1986), stylized in all caps as AFSHEEN, is an American artist, DJ, electronic music producer, composer, and songwriter.[1]
Early life
[edit]Afsheen Salmani was born on October 11, 1986 in Tehran, Iran and was raised in San Francisco. He started playing the keyboard at the age of ten and was producing music by 18.[citation needed] He graduated with B.A. in sound engineering from SAE Expression College, California.[2]
Salmani initially produced music for various artists including, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown, Sia and others.[citation needed] He worked on pop and electronic musics. In 2013, he produced "Nobody Does It Like You" by Selena Gomez.[citation needed]
In 2015, Afsheen served as a producer, and had overseen programming, instruments for "Joan of Arc".[citation needed]
In 2016, he wrote the song "All We Have Is Love" with Sabrina Carpenter.[citation needed] His music evolved over the years, in releases like "Let Me Down Slow," "Tunnel," and "Secrets".[citation needed] In 2016, he made his live performance debut at Kygo's Hollywood Bowl show.[3]
He also wrote and produced "Sunny Days" with Armin van Buuren and Toby Gad in 2017.[citation needed] In 2018, Afsheen released his new team-up with British singer-songwriter and X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson called "Creatures of the Night".[4]
His song "Four Seasons" recorded in 2019 by South Korean singer Taeyeon, claimed the number one spot on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks and reached number 6 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.[5]
Afsheen released his debut solo project, "First EP," in early 2010.[citation needed] Two years later, he collaborated with Mackenzie Thoms on the track "Blast Off" and also issued his own single, "Words" (Next Plateau Entertainment).[6]
In October, 2024 Afsheen released his first major independent album, Small World, featuring artists like Lindsey Stirling, Trinidad James, Sid Sriram, Rebecca Ferguson.[2][7][failed verification]
Solo career
[edit]| Single Release Year |
| First EP 2010 |
| Nightmares in Paradise 2011 |
| Let Me Down Slow 2016 |
| Dancing With You 2019 |
| HAPPY TUNES 2022 |
Musical style and influences
[edit]Afsheen's music blends elements of house, dubstep, and pop, characterized by its nocturnal vibe similar to artists like Kygo and ZHU.[citation needed] Releases like "Better Than I Used To Be" and "Dancing With You," highlight his signature "warm house" tunes.[citation needed] He also collaborated with Toby Gad on multiple projects, including the Madonna's album, Rebel Heart (2015).[1][8]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lindsey Stirling | Lindsey Stirling | Producer, songwriter |
| 2014 | Heffron Drive | Happy Mistakes | Producer, writer |
| 2014 | Kendall Schmidt | Blame It On The Mistletoe | Writer |
| 2015 | Madonna | Iconic | Producer, programming, instruments |
| 2015 | Madonna | Rebel Heart | Producer, programming, instruments |
| 2015 | Heffron Drive | Happy Mistakes Unplugged | Writer |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Title | Artist Release | Release Year | Award | Nominated Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Creo en Mi" Album[9] | Natalia Jiménez | 2015 | Latin Grammy | Album of the Year |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Studio City Magazine November 2024 by soundishmusic - Issuu". issuu.com. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ a b Tagat, Anurag (2024-10-02). "Sid Sriram Joins Afsheen's New Dance-Pop Song 'Lost For Words'". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "AFSHEEN Throws Down a Feel-Good Fall Mix | EDM Identity". 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Andreja, Matus (2024-04-23). "Toby Gad Releases "Oh Lord" Package With AFSHEEN and Chapter & Verse, Feat. Pixie Lott | LoudLife.eu". Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Kim, Tiffany (2020-03-27). "The K-Pop hit maker AFSHEEN meets a former Miss A member Min for their first collaboration, JIRYUH (Dope)". DJ Mag Asia. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Salmani, Afsheen (2021-02-04). "Interview with AFSHeeN: An Electronica Expert Who's Eager to Offer You Some 'HAPPY TUNES'". Atwood Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Josh Weiner. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Chan, Anna (2024-10-15). "Looking Ahead: A Release Calendar of Upcoming Albums in 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ outnowcontact (2020-07-06). "Dutch DJ/producer Quintino teams up with la artist/producer Afsheen, featuring Cher Lloyd on fierce vocal". Out Now. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "AFSHeeN". Latin Grammy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-15.