MANTEQ - NOWRUZ404 by MANTEQ

Marking ten years of artistic synergy, Nowruz404 is the latest release from Manteq Collective, an international assembly of producers pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Released on March 21, 2025, to coincide with the ancient Persian New Year, this album is both a celebration of Manteq’s journey and a tribute to renewal and transformation. Featuring a diverse lineup of artists from seven different countries—including the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, the UAE, Austria, and Iran—Nowruz404 offers a kaleidoscopic blend of electronic subgenres, from futuristic grime and EDM to boom bap, lo-fi, house, and jungle.
The album brings together a powerhouse of producers, including Ejaaz, Sreza, Ramin, Chaarbeat, Ling, Leo, Bigkid, Fr, Kamyar Khanzaei, Datastream, Arian Barghi, Reu, and Yunes Abdullahpour. Each artist contributes their unique sonic identity, resulting in a fusion of cultures and styles that defies genre constraints. The tracks pulse with innovative rhythms and textures, reflecting the ever-evolving global electronic music scene while staying rooted in Manteq’s experimental ethos.
Visually, Nowruz404 is brought to life by Toronto-based Iranian graphic designer Shayan Khosravi, whose artwork captures the album’s futuristic and multicultural spirit. The creative direction, led by Farbod Farmani (also known as Tardast), ties together the album’s aesthetic vision and sonic exploration. Released under Manteq Records, this project is more than just an album—it’s a testament to a decade of collaboration, creativity, and boundary-pushing soundscapes that continue to define Manteq’s legacy.

Hailing from the vibrant streets of South Tehran, UK-based MC pioneering Persian Grime, known as "Grime Farsi," since the immigration in the 10s, From the heart of Jeyhoon to the Toxteth, this musical journey encapsulates the essence of long runs—both in life and in rhythm.

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