DJ Persian Taco

Toronto, ON

$500-$1500

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I perform with a predetermined purpose: to project passion. To inspire imagination at each interval. I want each lyric to lasso and tug at each individual in the audience's mind, body, heart and soul in balanced alternation. Call me crazy but when I'm in performance mode I consider myself comparable to Santa Claus. My songs are my reindeer. With them I'm able to deliver the gift of music. Milk and cookies, or beer and merch shopping, are always welcome.


Reviews

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Guinevere O.

April 24, 2022
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Reads the crowd well

Love how in-tune to the crowd DJPT was. He got people dancing and made our party extra fun. Thank you!

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DJ Persian Taco

Thanks Guinevere, you were a great host, very accommodating and helped the night run smoothly!

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Booking information

Price range: $500-$1500

Languages: English, French, Persian

Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes

What to expect

A passionate performer.
An intense experience.
Songs that speak.
Depth in content.
Crowd interaction.
Audience participation.
People left smiling.

About

In a world obsessed with image, an Iranian-Canadian emcee already stands out without saying a word. But when the words flow, Crossword cements his status as an artist coming from left field. Sooner to talk politics than swag, or to serenade than cater to the gentleman’s club, intelligent lyricism, witty wordplay and passionate delivery are staples in Crossword’s repertoire. Not to say a rapper shedding light on topics rarely discussed in the mainstream is to be taken lightly. Having shared stages with hip hop legends (GZA, Jeru The Damaja, Jurassic 5′s Chali 2na) and up-and-coming artists alike (Stalley, L.A.), plus having worked with some of Toronto’s finest producers – Juno-nominated FreshKils, Rich Kidd and Junia-T, and toured across North America as a member of the award winning hip-hop-funk-rock band Vibonics, it’s clear this northern native has put in work and paid his dues. But all cliches aside, dude can spit. Daring to take risks with his subject matter, but not too high and mighty to take himself that seriously, Crossword brings an infectious spice to any recording that will have you pressing rewind.

Purchase Crossword’s debut full-length album XW at (link hidden).

Additional booking notes

Two wireless mics.
One DJ set-up (two turntables, one Serato-compatible RANE mixer)

Services offered

Past booked events

October 2023

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Richmond Hill, ON

April 2022

22

Friday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)

Toronto, ON

September 2015

06

Sunday

Open Streets TO in Toronto, ON

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

45 minute set list:

Owe Me Back
PK
Whippin'
DeMar DeRozan
Breathe
Earth Tone Fly
Get Faded
By Your Side
Roll Down
Keep It Goin'
Hold You Down

Encore:
What U Wanna Do
Overtime

Influences and inspiration

Nas / The Roots / Danny Brown / Ghostface / Kendrick Lamar / Radiohead / System of a Down / Deftones / Stevie Wonder / The Smiths / A Tribe Called Quest

Setup requirements

2 wireless mics

2 turntables

1 Serato-compatible RANE mixer

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