Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Рваные джинсыЭлджей

Элджей – Рваные джинсы

Rapper Allj, known for dance music-style hip hop.

While his work is primarily hip hop, his style leans more toward singing than rapping, making many of his tracks easy to listen to even for those who aren’t fond of hip hop.

His track “Рваные джинсы” is one of his signature works, featuring a distinctive style that pairs a simple beat with a downcast vocal delivery.

Russian hip hop showcases a wide range of styles, so heads should definitely check it out!

МОХOXXXYMIRON

OXXXYMIRON — МОХ

Oksksuimayan is a rapper who represents the Russian hip-hop scene.

He is the founder of a label called Vangaband, which commands enormous support in the Russian hip-hop community, and he has released numerous hit songs to date.

While trap music is currently booming in the hip-hop scene, in his case, although he incorporates trap, he distinguishes himself by crafting a unique sound through his distinctive flow.

Liki Bessmertnykh BogovARKONA

ARKONA – Liki Bessmertnykh Bogov (Official)

Russia is one of the countries where rock is particularly well developed.

Among its genres, symphonic metal and folk metal are especially popular.

Within Russia’s folk metal scene, the band Arkona commands overwhelming popularity.

They are known for lyrics centered on Russian folklore and Slavic paganism, as well as a musical style that features traditional Russian instruments, earning them high acclaim worldwide.

If you enjoy Celtic-style sounds, be sure to check them out.

МолнияДима Билан

Дима Билан – Молния (премьера клипа, 2018)

Dima Bilan is an artist from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic of the Russian Federation who holds two honorary titles: People’s Artist and Merited Artist.

A highly accomplished performer who has competed in Eurovision twice, his songs are extremely catchy and widely popular among the public.

One of his signature tracks is “Молния” (Molniya, meaning “Lightning”).

It’s dance music that blends deep house and EDM, resulting in a stylish vibe throughout.

КапканМот

Мот – Капкан (премьера клипа, 2016)

MOT, an artist who enjoys immense popularity in today’s Russian music scene.

In Russia, there’s a major label called Black Star, and he’s essentially one of its flagship artists, releasing numerous hit songs to date.

Early on, he excelled at funky works, but since the 2010s he has specialized in stylish tracks like R&B and slow jams.

If you like chic melodies and production, be sure to check him out.

О ЛюбвиEMIN

EMIN – О Любви (Новый трек)

Emin is a Russian artist who is also active as a businessman.

Born in Azerbaijan, he has released songs not only in Russian and English but also in Azerbaijani.

As a result, unlike straightforward Russian pop, his music incorporates Arabian elements characteristic of Azerbaijan.

While darker tones are mainstream in Russia, his works feel fresh because they blend that darkness with a distinct Arabian atmosphere.

KuririyaЧелси

Chelsea Krylya

Chelsea is an idol group that emerged from the audition show “Star Factory.” They originally performed as a quartet, but became a trio in 2011 when Roman Arkhipov left the group.

“Krylya” is a song that was released in 2007.