Arsalan Nami best known as Arsi Nami, was born on May 21, 1984 in Shiraz, Iran, is a international Singer & Songwriter living in Los Angeles, California raised in Sweden. His breakthrough came when he participated on "Aiming at the Stars" a national talent show program televised on TV4 Sweden, Sikta_mot_stjärnorna[2] much like American Idol, singing live on television. After two auditions where 3000 participated, he became one of the forty-five to enter the show singing "Hero" (originally by Enrique Iglesias ), ending in 2nd place. [3] His music is in a variety of styles from soft rock and pop to electronica with oriental touches indicative of his upbringing. All music, lyrics, and instruments are played, written, and produced by him.[4] He co-directed, produced, and edited two of his music videos: 100 Miles and Heaven Knows, which have been broadcast through mainstream medium giants such as MTV UK. His Music Video 100 Miles was also featured at the Laemmie Theaters Santa Monica SMC Film Festival, Persian major television channels and more. Arsi is most known for writing and dedicating his works or performances for freedom, human rights and health foundations. His hitsong "She Wants To Fly" was written and dedicated to the innocent people of Iran who sacrificed their lives for freedom during the Summer 2009 elections.