Podcast Title: Diddy Scandal, Career as a Rapper/Videographer, and Family Taboos

Guest: Payam Shahvar (@p.shahvar) – Rapper, Videographer & Multimedia Artist

Drop Date: December 1, 2024

Episode Description: In this insightful episode, Shahvar dives into his multifaceted career as a "multimedia artist," sharing his journey as a rapper, videographer, photographer, and the head of his own production team. Shahvar reveals the smart strategy behind using music visuals to promote his videography and editing skills, and how his various creative pursuits all feed into one another. The conversation also touches on what it means to be Iranian in the art and music world, particularly in the context of pursuing a career in a field that doesn't always align with traditional expectations. Shahvar opens up about the difficulty of breaking away from conventional jobs to follow his passion for art, discussing the emotional challenges of opening up to his family about his career choices and how it has affected their relationship dynamic. The episode also covers the infamous Diddy scandal, reflecting on the 90s celebrity culture, and dives into how art, music, and activism intersect. Shahvar discusses how he uses his creative work as an act of revolution, raising awareness about the brutality of the Iranian government. The episode ends on a lighter note with a humorous role play about inspiring an immigrant Uber driver, showcasing the power of influence and positivity in everyday life.

Key Themes:

• Multimedia Artist: The journey of being a versatile artist in multiple creative fields, from videography to photography to managing a production team.

• Using Music for Promotion: How Shahvar strategically combines his music visuals to showcase his editing and videography skills.

• Being Iranian in the Arts: Navigating the challenges of pursuing a career in music and art while dealing with cultural expectations.

• Family Dynamics & Career Choices: The emotional toll of pursuing an unconventional career and the impact it has on family relationships.

• Diddy Scandal & Celebrity Culture: Discussion on the Sean "Diddy" Combs scandal and reflections on celebrity culture in the 90s.

• Art as Revolution: Shahvar’s use of music and art to raise awareness about the political struggles in Iran.

• Inspiration & Humor: The power of inspiring others and the humor that can come from everyday encounters, including a funny role-play with an immigrant Uber driver.

Episode Keywords:multimedia artist, videography career, photography, production team management, Iranian artist, music visuals, family dynamics, Iranian music industry, breaking cultural expectations, Diddy scandal, 90s celebrity culture, activism in art, Iranian revolution, artistic revolution, immigrant stories, art as activism, personal storytelling, creative resilience.

Episode Tags/Hashtags:#MultimediaArtist #Videography #Photography #ProductionTeam #IranianArtist #DiddyScandal #90sCulture #CreativeResilience #ArtAsActivism #MusicAndArt #FamilyAndCareer #InsideOutUniverse