ELMAN
Azerbaijani-born Russian singer (born 1993)
ELMAN (Russian: Эльман Эльман оглы Зейналов; Azerbaijani: Elman Elman oğlu Zeynalov; born 18 November 1993) is a Russian singer and musician, who created the label RAAVA Music.
Biography
Early life
Elman Zeynalov was born on 18 November 1993 in Sumgait. His father died before he was born, and thus his mother and stepfather raised him. When Elman was still a child, his family moved to Shakhty, where he spent his childhood. Elman went to school and practiced judo. After he finished school he attended Rostov State Transport University (Ростовский государственный университет путей сообщения) and at 17 years old moved out of his parents' house. At this time he learned music, but did not receive professional education for it.
Music career
In 2017 Elman released the song «Адреналин», and his contract with Warner Music Russia ended. That year he participated in the show Fabrika Zvoyzd on Muz-TV, taking 4th place. his producer was Viktor Drobysh, but his contract was eventually terminated.
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