NikitA
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NikitA is a Ukrainian
pop
duo
formed in Ukraine
by Yuriy Nikitin. The group consists Dasha Astafieva and Anastasiya Kumeyko.
They are said to be one of the most unusual Ukrainian music bands, as their specified theme of music is "Sexual Aggression". The band released their little known single "Mashyna" (Machine) in 2008.
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Yulia was found by Nikitin a little bit later. Kavtaradze prior to NikitA performed for another band "А.Р.М.И.Я" (as Army). She left that band being pregnant and after giving birth Yulia tried for Nikitin's music project.
The video director of "Mashyna" was Alexander Filatovich. Choreography
for the band composed by Anastasia Snadna who had prior experience in that field in the "А.Р.М.И.Я" (Kavtaradze's former band). The music director of the band is Roman Babenko who writes lyrics and composes music.
The group is contracted by the mamamusic music casting company that beside NikitA works with already mentioned "А.Р.М.И.Я" as well as "neAngely" ("НЕАНГЕЛЫ"), Iryna Bilyk
, and others.
. While pursuing a career as a model, Dasha also studied at Dnipropetrovsk Theatrical College.
Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Ukraine, which is the sixth-largest nation in Europe. The Constitution of Ukraine applies the term 'Ukrainians' to all its citizens...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
duo
Duo
-Arts:*Duet , a musical piece performed by two people*Duo, a musical ensemble composed of two musicians*Comedy duo, also known as a double act*Duo , 2008*Duo , 1991...
formed in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
by Yuriy Nikitin. The group consists Dasha Astafieva and Anastasiya Kumeyko.
They are said to be one of the most unusual Ukrainian music bands, as their specified theme of music is "Sexual Aggression". The band released their little known single "Mashyna" (Machine) in 2008.
Overview
The band sings in duet. Nikitin's idea to create the band was under development for quite some time. One of the initial versions of the band's name were Sireny and Divas, however when Nikitin found Dasha and Yulia they decided to name it NikitA which was the name the two ladies used to refer to Nikitin. Nikitin selected Dasha at the Russian-based music project Fabrika Zvezd created by Alla PugachevaAlla Pugacheva
Alla Borisovna Pugacheva or Pugachova , born 15 April 1949), is а Soviet and Russian musical performer. Her career started in 1965 and continues to this day...
.
Yulia was found by Nikitin a little bit later. Kavtaradze prior to NikitA performed for another band "А.Р.М.И.Я" (as Army). She left that band being pregnant and after giving birth Yulia tried for Nikitin's music project.
The video director of "Mashyna" was Alexander Filatovich. Choreography
Choreography
Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of dance notation. The word choreography literally means "dance-writing" from the Greek words "χορεία" ...
for the band composed by Anastasia Snadna who had prior experience in that field in the "А.Р.М.И.Я" (Kavtaradze's former band). The music director of the band is Roman Babenko who writes lyrics and composes music.
The group is contracted by the mamamusic music casting company that beside NikitA works with already mentioned "А.Р.М.И.Я" as well as "neAngely" ("НЕАНГЕЛЫ"), Iryna Bilyk
Iryna Bilyk
Iryna Bilyk is a Ukrainian singer and songwriter. She wrote her first song at the age of ten. In 1995, Bilyk performed for the United States President Bill Clinton...
, and others.
Other performances of participants
Dasha is also known for being one of the Playboy's playmates in January 2009 (US version). Dasha is a Central Ukraine native, born in the city of OrdzhonikidzeOrdzhonikidze, Ukraine
Ordzhonikidze is a city of oblast subordinance in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of central Ukraine. It is located at around . The city is named afterSergo Ordzhonikidze....
. While pursuing a career as a model, Dasha also studied at Dnipropetrovsk Theatrical College.
Singles
- 2009 - "Mashyna" (Car)
- 2009 - "Zaichik" (Bunny)
- 2009 - "Verevki" (Ropes)
- 2009 - "Soldat" (Soldier)
- 2010 - "Koroleva" (Queen)
- 2011 - "Iskusayu" / english version "Bite"
- 2011 - "20:12" / english version "My Love"