Iman Deeper: "Music is my journey, not just my destination"

Feb 26

Iman Deeper is a Berlin-based DJ and producer whose musical journey began in Tehran and developed in Rome before he became a key figure in Berlin's underground scene. He has played at iconic venues like Sisyphos and Ritter Butzke and performed at festivals such as Feel Festival. As a composer, he has worked with major brands like Audi and Vice Magazine, also exploring TV and game soundtracks. He hosts a radio show on Kittikun Minimal Techno Shoutcast, and in 2021, he launched his own label, Deed Music. With over a decade of experience, he remains a standout in electronic music.

Your journey has taken you from Tehran to Rome and finally to Berlin. How have these places influenced your musical evolution and shaped your unique style between house and techno?

As a person who is seeking art constantly feeling the urge of accomplishing the purpose of a musician , of a performer, I have found out that the way is important much more than the destination. The environment plays a huge role in what we become both as human and artist, more than genetic , more than talent, when we leave our comfort zone we start to grow. Rome and Berlin had their own pain days as well as brilliant unforgettable days of light. I found myself in several situations from teaching to performing and studio situations all the way to working on projects that are far from what my fans hear, but it is part of my way to get in evolve, and finally deliver and go on.

You recently released your single "Unmask" on your label Deed Music, featuring a remix by MPathy. What does this track represent for you, and what message did you want to convey through this production?

Unmasking the truth is one the main values of my project, the vision that gives shape to Iman Deeper’s Purpose is more like a mission. Marco came up with an outstanding remix, i personally love the MPathy version of Unmask. we play games together and speak about the environment factor that is how we tune in together. What we strive for is to keep our artistic visions alive , and nurture our community with the value they deserve. From the releases to our events all we do is to empower the community of music-lovers. This year we will be on tour with our Deed Showcases, expect us in your cities, Stuttgart, Barcelona, Lisbon,Berlin,Hamburg,Madrid , Istanbul,Cairo and others can keep an eye to join the party.

You’re a versatile artist with experience ranging from scoring for TV and video games to performing at some of Berlin’s most iconic clubs. How do you balance these different aspects of your musical career?

As long as the main trunk is the music type that resonates with me, i let the branches grow. Every project teaches me something about the game. I learned that in order to be an entrepreneur, you better know all the corners of the business! Specially in entertainment and arts. More we know this, the more we are trained for our mission.

Speaking of your label Deed Music, what inspired you to start it? What is the vision behind the label, and how do you select the artists and sounds you want to support?

Deed started after the global pandemic of 2020. When i had to close the first record label i co-founded. DEED is home i created for likeminded artists that i organically encountered on the way! and we basically do not accept demo submissions. We release story-telling and highly detailed and premium quality tunes that can be timeless rather than following trends , but we are also aware how the environment shapes us and our sounds. Most importantly is what we stand for with our intention. Dream. Empower. Evolve. Deliver.

Berlin’s underground scene is world-renowned. In your opinion, what is the secret to the city’s ability to keep its electronic culture alive, and what sets it apart from other music capitals?

By standing for the values, by creating in communities rather than flying solo. Berlin has a simplicity to it that is essential to understand in order to freely enjoy it. Otherwise it can also swallow one’s life energy! Music scene and party scene are two different world but they are hardly connected. Berlin evolved too, i hope we keep up with the real values and understand what really diversity means. That is by itself a long topic. At the end Berlin is a wild card!