The Russian scene (like Russian football, politics, roads, and much more) is usually scolded.
Looking to the West and looking at our voiceless (sometimes) stars, many are twisted, but this approach is not entirely true. No less than many listeners adore the unloved by many artists, otherwise they simply could not stand the competition.
It’s not that “everything is bought”, but that someone likes such music. This clarification is provided so that fewer questions arise regarding the heroes of our collection.
These performers are the most popular singers in Russia because they have a full house at their concerts, and the songs fall into the rotation of the leading radio stations and win prizes.
10. EMIN
Emin (this is his real name) is a popular Russian and Azerbaijani singer and an extremely successful entrepreneur, singing mainly in English.
He released his first Russian-language album “On the Edge” in 2013, having at that time 6 English-language albums in his discography (he has 15 longplayers in total, the last one was released in 2019).
He has many prestigious awards, including the World Music Awards in the nomination "Best Artist of Azerbaijan". In addition, he is the first vice president of the well-known development company Crocus Group.
Interesting fact: inviting a famous athlete or musician to appear in his video is commonplace, but EMIN went the farthest: Donald Trump, who became president of the United States a couple of years later, starred in his video for the song “In Another Life”.
9. Nikolay Baskov
The national artist of Ukraine and Russia, as well as the ten-time winner of the Golden Gramophone, is not only one of the most popular singers, but also an object for ridicule by all comedians and parodists.
The overstated ChSV and frequent narcissism are ascribed to him for a reason, but this does not prevent him from collecting full halls. His "organ-grinder" in the zeros sounded from every iron, so even his haters know the motive and words of the refrain.
Recently, he has been trying to "saddle a new wave" and be in the trend, so he often goes for experiments in the repertoire and image. What is “Ibiza” with Philip Kirkorov and the clip shot on it.
With this image Nikolai Baskov sharply contrasted with the fact that he sang on the same stage with Montserrat Caballe, Methodius Bujor, Montserrat Martin and other stars of the opera.
8. Vasily Vakulenko
Basta, Noggano, N1NT3NDO or simply Vasily Vakulenko - One of the mastodons of Russian hip-hop. The most amazing thing is that his popularity did not go along with the fashion for "boy" rap, but rather increased.
His hits "My Game", "Urban", "Graduation", "Sansara" and many others provide him with the love of fans.
In recent years, Basta appears wherever possible: an interview with Dude, Versus Battle, the show “Voice. Children ”, own show on YouTube, etc. Thanks to such media, he is now at the peak of popularity.
7. Timati
It is unlikely that in the Russian rap community there will be a figure who would be hated more than Timur Yunusov. Actually, not everyone considers him even a rapper.
Universal, at first glance, hatred does not prevent him from releasing commercially successful albums, touring, recording a duet with Snoop Dogg and being popular. And his tracks, although considered "Spanish shame", but everyone at least once sang along "When we are in the club, the cheeses dance. Let the city know with whom it hangs out. "
Recently Timati is more involved in commerce and producing on the Black Star label than music. His signature black burgers, the equally famous black Pepsi and headphones became a real meme.
6. Stas Mikhailov
Fan base is believed Stas Mikhailov consists of single women, but in fact, men are listening to him. The songs “Brother” and “Candle” are a good example of a solid Russian chanson, although they cannot be compared in popularity with “Everything for you”.
The peak of his fame came in 2011-2015, when his earnings reached $ 21 million (first place among Russian stars), and in Yandex his name became the most frequently requested.
5. Arthur Pirozhkov
Musical alter ego talented comedian Alexander Revva acquired during performances at Comedy Club, later making it a separate type of creativity.
Songs Arthur Pirozhkov - an undisguised banter in which you do not need to look for meaning or listen to the vocals. “Chika”, “Either love”, “Hooked” - these songs either “come in” or not.
Judging by the fact that he is in the top 5 of the most popular singers in Russia, most of Reva’s tomfoolery in the image of Pirozhkov is still like.
4. Philip Kirkorov
One of the most controversial figures on the national stage, although a whole generation has grown on his songs (the second is growing up).
Kirkorov he could beat a random extras who shouted “My Bunny”, cursed the journalist for an unacceptable question, dragged the assistant director of the Golden Gramophone by the hair and kicked his legs and much more. Such behavior (not always adequate) provoked and causes indignation, but his music is still close to millions.
First of all, due to the fact that the songs “I Will Die for You”, “Fire and Water”, “Diva”, “Cruel Love” and many others became popular at a time when the Internet was not so widespread and its behavior few people knew. On these songs, people grew up and admitted love under them, so no scandals can block the feeling of nostalgia.
Recent high-profile hits like “Ibiza” with Nikolai Baskov or “Color of mood blue” have clearly proved that the artist is okay with self-irony and he can be interesting even to young people. This means that its popularity is unlikely to come to naught.
3. Dima Bilan
Songs Dmitry Bilan You can not love, but the artist deserves respect at least for his performances at Eurovision. Having gone there for the first time in 2006, she took second place with the song “Never Let You Go”, and two years later she returned and won with the song “Believe”.
He became the first representative of our country to return from the competition with a victory, and the songs became hits, such is he, a Russian artist.
“On the shore of the sky”, “I just love you”, “Do not be silent” - these singles tore the Russian charts, and even now the words are remembered without difficulty.
2. Sergey Lazarev
The singer became famous as a member of Smash !!, but his solo career gave him, nevertheless, more.
“Why did you come up with love”, “Find me”, “7 Wonders” - these and other songs brought him not only popularity as an independent artist, but also a lot of awards.
Like Bilan Lazarev twice went from Russia to Eurovision, but did not take the coveted first place, both times limiting to third place.
1. Egor Creed
Career Egor Creed started in 2011, when he, as a 17-year-old guy, wrote the song “Love on the Net” and independently shot a clip on it. A year later, he was signed by the famous label Black Star, a collaboration with which made him the main star of young girls.
The song "The Most", written by Kotl with friends in 15 minutes in 2014, led all the charts, and in 2015, the debut album "The Bachelor" with several more "viral" tracks arrived.
Most recently, the artist’s contract with the Timati label ended and now he is in free swimming, and he was allowed to leave his pseudonym (which labels sometimes select).
Every year, the artist earns millions of dollars (in 2017, with 4 million he took 7th place in the list of the highest paid Russian celebrities), and yet he is only 26 years old.