A lasting mark on Azerbaijani rap
Hüseyn Dərya is remembered as one of the artists who helped Azerbaijani rap reach a wider audience through a distinctive performance style. Born on 29 June 1975 in Bakıxanov, he began writing rap as a teenager.
A distinctive musical language
His combination of rap with elements of meykhana and mugham became one of the defining features of his work. His profile grew in the early 2000s, and tracks such as “Keyf elə” reached a broad audience.
Hüseyn Dərya died on 15 March 2014. His music remains an important reference point for the formative years of Azerbaijani rap.
In Peyman’s story
Hüseyn Dərya was the first Azerbaijani rapper Peyman heard, giving the artist a special place in Peyman’s personal musical history.