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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Russia is a country that enjoys overwhelming support in classical and metal music.

Because Japan doesn’t have much of a culture of listening to foreign music other than English and Korean, many of you may not be familiar with it, but Russia’s music scene actually boasts world-class quality.

This time, I’ve picked out artists and bands who are active in Russia.

We’ve selected songs from a wide range of genres, so try finding a new favorite artist.

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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (41–50)

DEMOLISHERSlaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail – DEMOLISHER

DEMOLISHERSlaughter To Prevail

Slaughter to Prevail is a Russian deathcore band.

They’re popular not only across Europe but also in parts of Asia such as China and Japan.

Though the members are multinational, they’re primarily based in Russia, where rock music is thriving and they enjoy overwhelming popularity.

While many modern rock bands are known for blending various genres, their sound remains uncompromisingly straight deathcore with no wavering.

If you’ve been craving authentic deathcore, be sure to check them out.

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Recommended Russian artists: Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (51–60)

U CAN TAKE feat. LITTLE BIGTATARKA

TATARKA – U CAN TAKE (feat. LITTLE BIG)

U CAN TAKE feat. LITTLE BIGTATARKA

Tataruka is a female artist who has gained popularity in the genre of cloud rap, which mixes Southern rap and trap music.

While she belongs to the hip-hop genre, she has a strong singer-oriented style, making her approachable even for those who aren’t into hard-hitting hip-hop.

If you imagine a style similar to American pop star Kesha, it’s easier to understand her vibe.

Be sure to check her out.

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Wolf huntingВладимир Высоцкий

Владимир Высоцкий – Охота на волков

Wolf Hunt Vladimir Vysotsky

Vladimir Vysotsky was a Soviet singer-songwriter who was also active as an actor.

His songs were critical of the regime and were not recorded during his lifetime.

“Wolf Hunt” is one of his signature songs.

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Золотой рассветСве́та

Света – Золотой рассввет (Песни спетые сердцем)

Золотой рассветСве́та

Sveta is a singer from Rostov-on-Don.

She has been composing since childhood and was once a member of a children’s choir.

“Zolotoy rassvet” is included on her debut album, “Lyubov,” which was released in 1999.

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Group CloveKeno

Kino (Viktor Tsoi) / Blood Type

Group Key Keno

Kino was a band that was active before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Viktor Tsoi, the vocalist who passed away at the young age of 28, is known by the nickname “the God of Rock.” “Gruppa Krovi (Группа крови)” is one of their signature songs.

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НЕ ГРОЗИ СЕВЕРНОМУ КАВКАЗУАдлер Коцба

Адлер Коцба- НЕ ГРОЗИ СЕВЕРНОМУ КАВКАЗУ | ПРЕМЬЕРА КЛИПА (2021)

НЕ ГРОЗИ СЕВЕРНОМУ КАВКАЗУАдлер Коцба

Adler Kotsba, who gives off the vibe of an earnest, wholesome young man, is a musician born in 1991 from the Karachay-Cherkess Republic.

He reportedly started rapping during his student days under the influence of the legendary rapper 50 Cent, and was already creating tracks at the time.

After serving in the military and returning to his studies to earn a degree, Adler began his full-fledged music career in 2013.

In 2018, he released his debut album, and its title track has racked up over 78 million views on YouTube.

His style—rapping sweet, romantic lyrics over catchy tracks—has made him especially popular among young women.

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ПотрачуЕгор Крид

Егор Крид – Потрачу (премьера клипа, 2017)

ПотрачуЕгор Крид

If you like the kind of classic, stylish hip-hop represented in Japan by AKLO, I recommend the Russian rapper Igor Krid.

Many people associate rappers with a rough image, but he’s different: he studied music seriously at a conservatory.

He didn’t graduate because he became successful as a rapper while still in school, but thanks to that background his compositions are highly sophisticated, and every release boasts an exceptional level of polish.

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