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Uma2rman is a Russian music group founded in 2003 by brothers Vladimir and Sergey Krestovsky. The band’s name is a wordplay and a reference to actress Uma Thurman, reflecting the musicians’ ironic and free-spirited character. The group became famous for its unique style, combining pop rock, light jazz, chanson-style lyricism and urban romance, creating a special atmosphere of warmth and philosophical ease. Formation and early years Sergey Krestovsky was born on 18 November 1967, and Vladimir Krestovsky on 19 August 1975. Both showed interest in music from an early age: Sergey in guitar and lyrics, Vladimir in singing and composing melodies. They grew up in an intellectual family and were involved in creativity from their youth, performing in small clubs and experimenting…

Zhanna Vladimirovna Friske (born Kopylova; July 8, 1974, Moscow — June 15, 2015, Moscow Region) was a Russian singer, actress and television presenter. She gained widespread fame as a member of the group «Блестящие», with which she worked from the mid-1990s until 2003, and later built a solo career. Among her best-known songs are «Ла-ла-ла», «Где-то летом», «Мама Мария», «Малинки» with Дискотека Авария, «Я была», «Портофино», «А на море белый песок», «Пилот», «Ты рядом» with Джиган and «Навсегда». Friske also worked successfully outside the music scene. She played the witch Alisa Donnikova in Timur Bekmambetov’s films «Ночной дозор»…

Whitney Houston (full name — Whitney Elizabeth Houston; August 9, 1963, Newark, New Jersey — February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills, California) was an American singer, actress and record producer, and one of the defining vocalists of pop and R&B in the second half of the 20th century. Her style brought together gospel, soul, pop balladry and contemporary R&B, while her exceptional command of melody and dynamics influenced several generations of pop singers. Whitney Houston’s best-known recordings include «Saving All My Love for You», «How Will I Know», «Greatest Love of All», «I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)», «One Moment in Time», «I’m Your Baby Tonight», «I Will Always…

Vanessa-Mae, full name Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson (born October 27, 1978, Singapore), is a British violinist and one of the best-known representatives of classical crossover of the 1990s and 2000s. She received a classical education and performed with orchestras from childhood, but gained worldwide popularity by combining the violin with electronic music, pop, rock and dance rhythms. The artist herself described her approach as Violin Techno-Acoustic Fusion. It was most clearly expressed on the 1995 album The Violin Player, where works by Bach and other classical themes appeared alongside electronic rhythm sections, synthesizers and electric violin. The record turned the sixteen-year-old performer into an international star and became the defining release of her career. Singapore,…

Sogdiana (real name — Oksana Vladimirovna Nazarova) is a singer, songwriter, and composer known for her distinctive vocals, oriental color, and unique blend of pop music, ethnic elements, and neoclassical influences. Her work unites gentle lyricism, Eastern philosophy, and modern arrangements. Early Life Sogdiana was born on February 17, 1984, in Tashkent, into the family of an engineer and a medical worker. There were no professional musicians in the family, but her grandmother sang in a church choir — from her, Sogdiana inherited her musical ear and love for melody. From childhood she showed vivid creative abilities: she sang, drew, danced, and staged home performances. Her parents supported her interest in music and enrolled her in a music school, where she graduated in…

“Boombox” is a Ukrainian band formed in 2004 in Kyiv. The group became a landmark phenomenon in contemporary Ukrainian culture, blending funk, hip-hop, rock, soul and pop into a vivid, instantly recognizable sound. Their songs combine honest lyrics, street philosophy and strong melodies, while the charisma of frontman Andrii Khlyvniuk has made the band a cult act across the post-Soviet space. Formation and Early Years The band was formed in the spring of 2004, when three musicians — Andrii Khlyvniuk, Andrii “Mukha” Samoilo and Valentyn Matiyuk (DJ Valik) — gathered at Khlyvniuk’s apartment and recorded several demo tracks. This is how “Boombox” was born — a name symbolizing street culture, vinyl aesthetics and musical freedom.…

“140 Beats Per Minute” is a Russian dance-pop project that emerged in the late 1990s and helped shape the domestic pop-dance scene. Over its career, the act became one of the symbols of early-2000s club culture, delivering a string of hits and a signature sound built on an energetic 140 BPM pulse—the source of its name. Founding and the Name The group formed in November 1999. Initially the members used the moniker “140 BPM,” but dropped the English version due to perception issues. The Russian name “140 ударов в минуту” (“140 Beats Per Minute”) proved recognizable and conceptually reflected the style: most tracks were indeed produced at that tempo. From day one the project focused on club-ready dance music with elements of…

Xzibit (real name — Alvin Nathaniel Joiner; born September 18, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan, USA) — is an American rapper, actor and television host, and one of the most recognizable figures in West Coast hip-hop of the late 1990s and 2000s. He began his career in the Los Angeles underground scene and gained wider recognition with the albums At the Speed of Life, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz, Restless and Man vs. Machine. Over the years, Xzibit has collaborated with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, B-Real, Redman and other artists. Outside music, he became internationally known as the host of the MTV automotive show Pimp My Ride and also built an acting career, appearing in the films xXx: State of the Union, Derailed, Gridiron Gang, The X-Files: I Want…

ZAZ (birth name — Isabelle Geoffroy, fr. Isabelle Geoffroy) is a French singer-songwriter and one of the most recognizable European artists of the 21st century. Her signature style blends folk, jazz, acoustic elements with a street-music aesthetic. ZAZ’s timbre is instantly recognizable — slightly husky, warm, and emotionally “alive.” Early Life Isabelle was born on May 1, 1980 in the city of Tours (France) to an energy-sector engineer and a schoolteacher. She has a brother and a sister. Her childhood unfolded in a musical atmosphere — her parents listened to classical music, chanson, and Romani motifs, and she showed vocal talent early on. At age 9 her parents divorced, which shaped her independence and character. From 1990–1995…

Bomfunk MC’s — a Finnish electronic hip-hop group that became one of the cult acts at the turn of the 1990s and 2000s. The crew earned fame for its unique blend of old-school hip-hop, electro-house, funky breaks, and for one of the most recognizable tracks in European club history — “Freestyler”. The group formed in 1997 in Helsinki when vocalist Raymond Ebanks (also known as B.O. Dubb) met DJ Gismo at a club where he was spinning. Their shared passion for breakbeat culture, old-school hip-hop, and electro-funk grooves laid the foundation for future success. Later, the duo linked up with electronic producer JS16, who became the key architect of the Bomfunk MC’s sound. Early lineup and first releases When the live lineup took shape, the group…

«Chay Vdvoem» — one of the most recognizable male pop duos in Russia and the CIS in the late 1990s and 2000s. The act became a unique phenomenon on the pop stage, blending romantic lyricism, velvety vocal timbres, a signature arranging palette, and charismatic delivery. The duo’s music became a memorable soundtrack to an entire era. Founding and First Steps The story of «Chay Vdvoem» began in 1994, when two young professional musicians — Stas Kostyushkin and Denis Klyaver — met. Both had formal musical training, performed in various groups, and had solid professional backgrounds. Shared musical tastes, a knack for vocal harmony, and the desire to create a duo with original material led to a project unlike other offerings in Russian show…

“Infinity” («Инфинити») — a Russian pop group known for melodic dance tracks that blend heartfelt lyrics with a club-ready sound. Formed at the turn of the era — in the late 1990s — the act kept listeners’ attention for many years thanks to a distinctive vocal style, modern production, and a romantic aesthetic. Early years and formation The story begins in 1999, when singer Tatyana Bondarenko (stage name Malta) and sound producer Aleksey Kutuzov teamed up under the name “Black and White”. Tatyana performed her own songs while Aleksey handled the arrangements. By the early 2000s, the project had shaped a signature style — gentle electronic pop music with lyrical themes. In 2002, they created the track “Gde ty”…

Pavlyky International is a Ukrainian music project founded by producers Vlad Sotnikov and Mykhailo Yasinskyi in late 2007. The group became one of the most unusual phenomena on the domestic pop scene of the late 2000s thanks to a combination of international lineup, club-dance aesthetics, and the legacy of popular Ukrainian artist Viktor Pavlik. Concept and project idea The core concept was to adapt Viktor Pavlik’s hits for a new audience — generations raised on club culture, remixes, and modern production. The producers bet on fresh energy, young voices, and dance-floor arrangements. The word International wasn’t a marketing ploy but a statement of fact: from the outset, members came from different countries: Michael Bans — Poland (vocals), MC Cupid…

Tina Karol (birth name — Tetyana Hryhorivna Lieberman) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, actress, TV host, talent-show mentor, public figure, and producer. People’s Artist of Ukraine. One of the most influential and recognizable stars of the contemporary Ukrainian scene. Date of birth: January 25, 1985 Place of birth: Orsha District, Byelorussian SSR Citizenship: Ukraine Genres: pop, soul, dramatic ballads Education: Kyiv Glier State Music College — pop/jazz vocal department Early years and formation From childhood, Tanya grew up in a family of engineers where music wasn’t a profession but was always present at home. In 1991 the family moved to Ukraine, settling first in Ivano-Frankivsk and later in Kyiv. At school she actively took part in vocal contests and…

Pitbull (birth name — Armando Christian Pérez) is an American rapper, singer, producer, and entrepreneur of Cuban descent. One of the most successful artists of the 2010s, his hits fuse rap, Latin fire, and pop sensibility. He’s defined by charisma, a signature switch between English and Spanish in his songs, and an upbeat image that embodies a “from nothing to something” success story. Early life and background Armando Pérez was born on January 15, 1981, in Miami, Florida (USA) to a family of Cuban immigrants. His parents left Cuba after the revolution, and he grew up bilingual, surrounded by both English and Spanish. From an early age he was drawn to poetry and music, influenced by Cuban rhythms as well as American hip-hop of the ’80s and…

SEREBRO is a Russian female pop group founded by producer and composer Maxim Fadeev. The group made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, finishing third with Song #1. SEREBRO subsequently established itself on the Russian pop scene and gained recognition outside the country through English-language releases such as Mama Lover, Mi Mi Mi, Gun, Chocolate and other songs. At different stages of its career, SEREBRO combined dance-pop, electropop, europop, house and elements of contemporary electronic music. Music videos, stage personas and provocative visual presentation also became important parts of the project’s identity. Country: Russia Formed: 2006 Years active: 2006–2019; 2024–present Founder and producer: Maxim Fadeev Genres: pop, dance-pop, electropop,…

The group “Vintage” emerged in 2006 as an independent creative experiment by two strong artists — Anna Pletnyova and Alexey Romanov. Both already had stage experience, but neither was a “star of a single era”: Anna had been the lead singer of the pop group “Licey” for eight years, Alexey worked in the project “A-Mega” and wrote music for other artists. They met at a moment when each of them was going through a creative turning point. The idea of forming a group did not come from a producer’s office, but arose spontaneously — as an inner need to make music without limits, yet with aesthetics: bold, sensual, intelligent, and musically polished. They were joined by the dancer Mia — graceful, theatrical,…

Band’Eros is a Russian musical group blending elements of pop, funk-rap, R’n’B, and dance music. Known for their flamboyance, self-irony, and charisma, they became one of the defining acts of the mid-2000s Russian pop scene. Formation and Early Years (2005–2006) The story of Band’Eros began in the summer of 2005, when five artists — Natasha, Rada, Batishtha, Igor DMCB, and Ruslan — decided to join forces for the sake of creativity and fun. Despite their different backgrounds and temperaments, they shared a passion for stylish, modern, and danceable music. The producer Alexander Dulov helped channel their energy into a professional project. The name “Band’Eros” is a playful word game combining the Spanish “band”…

Anastasiia Konstantynivna Prykhodko is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, and public figure who rose to fame after winning the Russian television project “Star Factory – 7”. She represented Ukraine at international festivals and competitions, was a finalist of the Eurovision 2009, and is known for her unique vocal timbre and strong civic stance. Early Life and Family Anastasiia Prykhodko was born on April 21, 1987 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Her mother is Oksana Prykhodko, her father — Kostiantyn Rybalov, and her older brother — Nazar Prykhodko, who later became a journalist and social activist. From early childhood, Anastasiia showed interest in music. At 13, she began participating in vocal competitions and school performances. At 15, she auditioned for the girl…

Alicia is a young singer from Krasnodar and one of the brightest representatives of the new wave of Russian pop music. Her work combines sincerity, lightness, and emotional openness, making her one of the most promising young performers of her generation. Early Beginnings The name Alicia first appeared in the music press in the late 2000s, when the young singer—then a 9th-grade student—suddenly burst onto the airwaves of major Russian radio stations. Her songs immediately resonated with listeners, especially among teenagers and young audiences. Several tracks recorded at that time quickly climbed the charts, surpassing even more established artists. The secret of her success was simple: purity, sincerity, and authenticity. Alicia never tried to imitate anyone—she…