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Timur Ildarovich Yunusov (born August 15, 1983), better known by his stage name Timati , is an Russian rapper and actor.
, Soviet Union
to an ethnically mixed family of Tatar father Ildar Yunusov and Jewish mother Simona Yunusova (née Chervomorskaya), he also has a younger brother, Artyom. His current stage name "Timati" has stuck with him since he was young. Yunusov lived in Los Angeles
for 5 years, and now he lives in Moscow. At the urgent request of his grandfather, composer and conductor Yakov Chervomorsk, Timur has graduated from a violin class at the four-year music school. State University - Higher School of Economics
, but dropped out in his third year. He later became associated with the YPS squad. First single came out with Konaldo.
, but before it he collaborated with Detsl
. Member of the group Banda and co-founder of VIP 77. Ex-owned B-Club nightclub, the bar Black October and the stores Ё-Life. Also is the CEO of his own label called "Black Star Inc". In 2006, was featured in Heat produced by Fyodor Bondarchuk
. In 2008, Timati was featured in a Fat Joe
song called "Put U Take It", also featuring Nox and Raul, produced by Scott Storch
, which references Jacob Arabo
. In 2008 Mario Winans
featured Timati in the single "Forever". Timati, in 2009, featured Snoop Dogg
in the single "Groove On".
Michael 'Mike' David is currently Timati's UK producer. Responsible for the collaboration of Timati with foreign artists, such as Snoop Dogg and Mario Winans, he is responsible for much of Timati's Western popularity.
In Summer 2011 he topped most European charts with a single "Welcome to St. Tropez" vs. DJ Antoine and feat. Kalenna Harper from Diddy - Dirty Money, shortly after winning in nomination for the best clip in Russia's Capital Moscow with a soundtrack "I'm on You" feat. P Diddy. The clip was created by Timati' old friend and partner Pavel Hoodyakov on the East Coast of U.S. In June 2011 there has been a rumour that Timati aka Mr Black Star is planning to work with Shakira although so far there hasn't been any official information.
One of the most popular rappers of Russia is not willing to stop and has a desire to be known well-known worldwide. Evidently "the Black Russian" received a Twitter confirmation of his popularity. Timati is also ready to "throw" the USA edition of his 2nd album "The Boss" in which he promised to add some new tracks which has not been released before.
Collaboration albums
Early life
Timur Ildarovich Yunusov was born on August 15, 1983 in MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
to an ethnically mixed family of Tatar father Ildar Yunusov and Jewish mother Simona Yunusova (née Chervomorskaya), he also has a younger brother, Artyom. His current stage name "Timati" has stuck with him since he was young. Yunusov lived in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
for 5 years, and now he lives in Moscow. At the urgent request of his grandfather, composer and conductor Yakov Chervomorsk, Timur has graduated from a violin class at the four-year music school. State University - Higher School of Economics
State University - Higher School of Economics
The National Research University Higher School of Economics , colloquially known as “Vyshka” , is a Russian University specializing in social sciences. It was founded in 1992 as an MA training centre but soon offered Bachelor programmes in economics...
, but dropped out in his third year. He later became associated with the YPS squad. First single came out with Konaldo.
Career
He became well known to the Russian community from the music reality show Star Factory 4Star Factory
Star Factory is a Russian television show aired on Channel One since 13 October 2002. The show is the Russian version of the Endemol format Operación Triunfo....
, but before it he collaborated with Detsl
Detsl
Kirill Aleksandrovich Tolmatskiy , mostly known under his stage name Detsl , is a Russian hip hop artist. He graduated in Switzerland and the British International School in Moscow....
. Member of the group Banda and co-founder of VIP 77. Ex-owned B-Club nightclub, the bar Black October and the stores Ё-Life. Also is the CEO of his own label called "Black Star Inc". In 2006, was featured in Heat produced by Fyodor Bondarchuk
Fyodor Bondarchuk
Fyodor Sergeyevich Bondarchuk is a Russian film director and actor. He is the director of the acclaimed film The 9th Company, and producer of the 2006 film Heat, where he starred as himself with his mother Irina Skobtseva....
. In 2008, Timati was featured in a Fat Joe
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
song called "Put U Take It", also featuring Nox and Raul, produced by Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
, which references Jacob Arabo
Jacob Arabo
Jacob Arabo is a Bukharian-American jeweler who is owner and founder of Jacob & Company...
. In 2008 Mario Winans
Mario Winans
Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
featured Timati in the single "Forever". Timati, in 2009, featured Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
in the single "Groove On".
Michael 'Mike' David is currently Timati's UK producer. Responsible for the collaboration of Timati with foreign artists, such as Snoop Dogg and Mario Winans, he is responsible for much of Timati's Western popularity.
In Summer 2011 he topped most European charts with a single "Welcome to St. Tropez" vs. DJ Antoine and feat. Kalenna Harper from Diddy - Dirty Money, shortly after winning in nomination for the best clip in Russia's Capital Moscow with a soundtrack "I'm on You" feat. P Diddy. The clip was created by Timati' old friend and partner Pavel Hoodyakov on the East Coast of U.S. In June 2011 there has been a rumour that Timati aka Mr Black Star is planning to work with Shakira although so far there hasn't been any official information.
One of the most popular rappers of Russia is not willing to stop and has a desire to be known well-known worldwide. Evidently "the Black Russian" received a Twitter confirmation of his popularity. Timati is also ready to "throw" the USA edition of his 2nd album "The Boss" in which he promised to add some new tracks which has not been released before.
English songs
- Put U Take It (feat. Fat JoeFat JoeJoseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
, Nox & Raul) - Got Damn (feat. Laurent WolfLaurent WolfLaurent Wolf 1973 in Toulouse Is a French electro-house producer and DJ. He is the author of several compilations that contain his own tracks and also his remixes. He reached the top of the charts with his "Saxo" and "Calinda" compositions. Laurent Wolf was the winner of the DJ category in the...
) - Foreign Exchange (feat. SAS & Cam'ronCam'ronCameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
) - Limb By Limb (feat. XzibitXzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
) - Sexy Bitch (feat. Kalenna HarperKalenna HarperKalenna Harper , better known mononymously as Kalenna , is an American singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of the hip hop group Diddy-Dirty Money, along with Diddy and fellow singer-songwriter Dawn Richard .The winner of four Russian Grammy Awards, Kalenna is currently working on her solo...
from Diddy - Dirty Money) - Forever (feat. Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
) - Get Money (feat. Nox)
- Groove On (feat. Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
) - Groove On (remix) (feat. Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
& Big AliBig AliBig Ali is an American singer-songwriter, DJ, and rapper born in Queens, New York and based in Paris, France since 2001. He is signed to Up Music, a Warner Music label, and has released his debut album Louder in May 2009 on the record label. The album featuring numerous French and international...
) - Love You (feat. Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
& Mariya) - Party Animal (DJ M.E.G. feat. Timati)
- I'm on You (feat. Diddy - Dirty Money)
- Welcome to St. TropezWelcome to St. Tropez"Welcome to St. Tropez" is a song by Swiss DJ and producer DJ Antoine taken from his studio album 2011. It features vocals by Russian rapper Timati and American singer-songwriter Kalenna. Originally, the song is by Timati and Kalenna alone...
(DJ AntoineDJ AntoineAntoine Konrad , better known as DJ Antoine, is a house and electro DJ and producer, from Basel, Switzerland. He has had a number of successful single and album releases in Western Europe, in particular Switzerland and France. DJ Antoine's first notable release was the 2000 album Houseworks 01, and...
vs Timati feat. KalennaKalenna HarperKalenna Harper , better known mononymously as Kalenna , is an American singer-songwriter. She is currently a member of the hip hop group Diddy-Dirty Money, along with Diddy and fellow singer-songwriter Dawn Richard .The winner of four Russian Grammy Awards, Kalenna is currently working on her solo...
) - Money in the Bank (feat. Eve)
- Amanama (Money) (DJ AntoineDJ AntoineAntoine Konrad , better known as DJ Antoine, is a house and electro DJ and producer, from Basel, Switzerland. He has had a number of successful single and album releases in Western Europe, in particular Switzerland and France. DJ Antoine's first notable release was the 2000 album Houseworks 01, and...
feat. Timati) - Hollywood (Evii feat. Timati)
Russian
- 2004: Heavens cry (Плачут небеса) (With Ratmir & Dominick Jocker)
- 2004: New people (Новые люди) (With Banda)
- 2005: Men's season (Мужской сезон) (With Banda)
- 2006: When you're nearby (Когда ты рядом) (With AlexaAlexa InternetAlexa Internet, Inc. is a California-based subsidiary company of Amazon.com that is known for its toolbar and Web site. Once installed, the toolbar collects data on browsing behavior which is transmitted to the Web site where it is stored and analyzed and is the basis for the company's Web traffic...
) - 2006: In the club (В клубе) (With DJ Dlee)
- 2006: The Heat (Жара) (With NastyNastyNasty may refer to:* "Nasty" , by Janet Jackson* Nasty , by Cameo* "Nasty" , an episode of The Young Ones...
) - 2007: Wait (Дождись) (With Uma2rmanUma2rmanUma2rman is a Moscow-based band made up of the two brothers Sergei and Vladimir Kristovski. They have been active since 2003, releasing their first album "V Gorode N" in 2004. Additional musicians have been hired for concerts such as Alexei Ernst - keyboard, Sergey Solodkin - drums, Alexei...
) - 2007: My way (Мой путь) (With Ratmir)
- 2007: Dance (Потанцуй) (With Ksenia Sobchak)
- 2007: Carmen (Кармен) (With LolaLolaLola Cars International Ltd. is a racing car engineering company founded in 1958 by Eric Broadley and based in Huntingdon, England. Lola Cars started by building small front-engined sports cars, and branched out into Formula Junior cars before diversifying into one of the oldest and largest...
) - 2008: Lazerboy (With Sergey LazarevSergey LazarevSergey Vyacheslavovich Lazarev is a singer, dancer and actor born in Moscow, Russia. He is most famous for his singing career, when he rose to fame as the dark-haired member of the group Smash!!. The group broke up in 2006...
) - 2008: Do not go mad (Не сходи с ума)
- 2008: Dirty Bitches (Грязные Шлюшки) (With TitomirBogdan TitomirBogdan Titomir is a Russian musician, rapper and DJ, who began his career in a popular 1990s duo Car-Man. He is widely regarded as one of the first successful Russian rappers...
, TumanTumanTuman may refer to:* Tuman river, a river in China and North Korea* Tuman , a Soviet World War II warship* Tuman bay II, a medieval Egyptian sultan* Tuman , a second-level administrative subdivision in Uzbekistan...
, Geegun) - 2008: My Moscow (Моя Москва) (With DJ SmashDJ Smash (Russian musician)Andrey Leonidovich Shirman , better known by his stage name DJ Smash, is a Russian DJ who writes electronic music.- Biography :Shirman started his career at the age of 14 when he graduated from musical school while taking computer lessons...
) - 2008: Forever (Russian version) (With Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
) - 2009: Welcome to St. Tropez (With Bluemarine)
- 2009: Сlassmate (Одноклассница) (With Geegun)
- 2010: Time (Время) (With B.K.)
- 2010: SSL (Сколько Стоит Любовь)
- 2010: I will wait (Я буду ждать)
- 2011: Tricks (Фокусы) (With DJ SmashDJ Smash (Russian musician)Andrey Leonidovich Shirman , better known by his stage name DJ Smash, is a Russian DJ who writes electronic music.- Biography :Shirman started his career at the age of 14 when he graduated from musical school while taking computer lessons...
) - 2011: Top Of The World (На краю земли)
English
- 2008: Forever (English version) (With Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
) - 2009: Groove On (With Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
) - 2009: Groove On (Remix) (With Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
& Big AliBig AliBig Ali is an American singer-songwriter, DJ, and rapper born in Queens, New York and based in Paris, France since 2001. He is signed to Up Music, a Warner Music label, and has released his debut album Louder in May 2009 on the record label. The album featuring numerous French and international...
) - 2009: Love You (With Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
& Mariya) - 2010: Party Animal (With DJ M.E.G.)
- 2010: I'm on You (With Diddy - Dirty Money)
- 2011: Money in the Bank (With Eve)
Discography
Solo- Black StarBlack Star (Timati album)Black Star is a 2006 hip hop album by a Russian rapper Timati.-Track listing:...
(2006) - The BossThe Boss (Timati album)-References:*******...
(2009) - The Boss (USA Edition) (2011) (in production)
Collaboration albums
- New People (2004) - with Banda
- The Album (2006) - with VIP 77
Russian Music Awards MTV
- Best Hip-Hop Artist - 2007 (nominated)
- Best Hip-Hop Artist - 2008 (nominated)
- Best Artist - 2008 (nominated)
- Best Male Act - 2008 (nominated)
MUZ-TV Awards
- Best Hip-Hop Artist - 2009 (nominated)
- Best Hip-Hop Artist - 2010 (won)
- Best Album "The Boss" - 2010 (won)
- Best Video "Love You" - 2010 (won)
- Best Video "I'm on You" - 2011 (won)
Europe Music Awards MTV
- Best Russian Act - 2009 (nominated)
- Best Russian Act - 2010 (nominated)
- Best Russian Act - 2011 (nominated)
Filmography
- 2004: Countdown
- 2006: Arthur and the Minimoys (voice in the Russian version)
- 2006: Heat
- 2007: Surf's UpSurf's Up (film)Surf's Up is a 2007 American computer-animated mockumentary family comedy film directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck. It stars the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel and Jon Heder among others....
(voice in the Russian version) - 2008: Albania!
- 2008: Monday Twist
External links
- Timati | Shop | Merch Boutique
- Timati | Features Artist | Global Hit Music
- Timati at MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....