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“Award winning DJ, Music producer and FilmMaker”

Paimon Alipour
Musician | Producer | Composer | DJ

Paimon Alipour is a versatile and accomplished artist whose work spans music production, live performance, and visual storytelling. A second-generation Iranian-American raised in Iowa City, Iowa, Paimon began producing music at 16, drawn to the creative energy of hip-hop and the excitement of DJing. Against cultural expectations, he forged his path in music, starting with beat-making for local rap artists and evolving into a multifaceted music career.

A self-taught musician, Paimon plays piano, guitar, drums, and bass, blending live instrumentation with synthesized sounds to craft an eclectic style influenced by G-Funk, Disco Funk, Neo-Soul, and Indie/Alt-R&B. This distinctive blend has become his hallmark, attracting audiences with its mix of rhythm and innovation.

In 2017, Paimon expanded his artistic vision to film, producing award-winning pieces to complement his music. His documentary DJ Paimon: 100% and the short visual album film Soul De Selene both garnered acclaim at independent film festivals, solidifying his reputation as a creative force in both music and visual media.

Throughout his career, Paimon has performed in top venues across the U.S., holding residencies in major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, and his remixes have featured on popular radio stations such as Power 106 and KISSFM. His work has also been included on mixtapes by artists like Mike Posner, Nina Sky, and Z-Trip, and his original compositions have been showcased in major films, including the 2020 thriller Spree.

With a following of over 170,000 on TikTok and more than 30 million views, Paimon has become a recognized influencer in the world of DJing. He continues to push boundaries in music production, with his current focus on composing music for sync licensing, bringing his unique sound to audiences worldwide through media placements.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Soul De Selene (4 awards):

  • 2019 Top Shorts Film Festival: Best Music (Winner)

  • 2019 Los Angeles Film Awards: Best Music Video (Winner)

  • 2019 Festigious International Film Festival: Best Music Video (Honorable Mention)

  • 2019 New York Film Awards: Best Music Video (Winner)

  • 2019 South Film and Arts Academy (Official Selection)

DJ Paimon: 100%: (4 awards, 1 nomination, 5 official selections)

  • 2018 Accolade Global Film Competition: Award of Recognition (Winner)

  • 2018 Los Angeles Mindfield Film Festival: (Official Selection) Best Documentary (Winner)

  • 2018 Albuquerque Mindfield Film Festival: (Official Selection) Best Cinematography (Winner)

  • 2018 Albuquerque Mindfield Film Festival: Best Original Score (Winner)

  • 2017 Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards (Official Selection)

  • 2017 Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards: Best Music/Score (Nominated)

  • 2018 Los Angeles CineFest (Semi Finalist)

  • 2018 Miami Independent Film Festival (Official Selection)

  • 2018 Hollywood Verge Film Awards (Official Selection)

Performed at:

The Brig (Venice, California)
The Dime (Los Angeles, California)
Arsenal (Los Angeles, California)
Envy (Fullerton, California)
Chelsea (Hermosa Beach, California)
Coda Bar (Sherman Oaks, California)
Page 71 Lounge (Studio City, California)
Dakota Lounge (Santa Monica, California)
V-Lounge (Santa Monica, California)
The Room (Hollywood, California)
L'Scorpion (Hollywood, California)
Blitz Pearl (Portland, Oregon)
Tube (Portland, Oregon)
5th Ave Lounge (Portland, Oregon)
Fortune (Portland, Oregon)
Rhino Room (Seattle, Washington)
The Red Room at The Shore Club (Miami, Florida)
Greenhouse (NYC, New York)
48 Lounge (NYC, New York)
Jack McGee's Pub (Brunswick, Maine)
The Library Club (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Dicks (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Icon Lounge (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Home Bar (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
Enclave (Chicago, Illinois)
Roof at Wit (Chicago, Illinois)
Castaways (Chicago, Illinois)
Privet (Chicago, Illinois)
Sound Bar (Chicago, Illinois)
Stay (Chicago, Illinois)
Citizen Bar (Chicago, Illinois)
Dore Lounge (Chicago, Illinois)
Bar Celona (Chicago, Illinois)
Dogwood (Austin, Texas)
Six Lounge (Austin, Texas)
Hangar Lounge (Austin, Texas)
HandleBar (Austin, Texas)
Brothers (Lonetree, Colorado)
Liars Club (Des Moines, Iowa)
Jokers (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Ice Lounge (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Union Bar (Iowa City, Iowa)
Bardot (Iowa City, Iowa)
Coa Cantina (Iowa City, Iowa)
Elrays Live & Dive (Iowa City, Iowa)
Roxxy (Iowa City, Iowa)

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