Russian Pop Music Hits YouTube
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Looking for some new tunes to add to your playlist? Check out these Russian pop music hits that have been taking YouTube by storm!
Introduction
Over the past few years, Russian pop music has been gaining popularity around the world, thanks in part to the internet and social media. In recent months, a number of Russian pop songs have gone viral on YouTube, garnering millions of views.
Here are some of the most popular Russian pop songs on YouTube right now:
1. “Sushi” by Albina
2. “Gde Ti?” by Vera Brezhneva
3. “A Ya Igrek” by Taras Bulba
4. “Kolshik” by Sergey Lazarev
5. “Naveki” by Philip Kirkorov
6. “Na Svete” by Nyusha
7. “Na Razluke” by SEREBRO
8. “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers (featuring Elena Temnikova)
9. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor (featuring A’Studio)
10. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (featuring Sasha Spielberg)
What is Russian pop music?
Russian pop music is contemporary popular music written and performed in Russia, typically in the Russian-language. It originated in the 1960s, when a wave of western rock and roll and beat music arrived in the Soviet Union, resulting in the birth of rock and roll bands such as Zemlyane (Earthlings) and Pesniary (The Songsters). In the 1970s, Russian pop music became widely known outside of Russia, particularly in Eastern Europe, where it was often used as an export to compete with Western popular music. By the late 1980s, Russian pop music had become quite popular in Russia.
Today, Russian pop music is still quite popular both inside and outside of Russia. Some of the most successful Russian pop artists include t.A.T.u., Vitas, LOBODA, Band’Eros, Sergey Lazarev, Philip Kirkorov, Valery Leontiev, Nyusha, Series & Moviessoundtracks (such as Ivan Okhlobystin’s “Escape from Sobibor”), children’s songs (“Podari mne leto” by Valery Leontiev), as well as various parody songs (such as “A Chocolate Bar”, “Kolshik” and “Gangnam Style” by Timati).
The history of Russian pop music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles. “Pop” and “rock” were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s, when they became increasingly differentiated from each other.
In Russia, pop music developed in the late 1980s, with artists such as Alla Pugacheva, Valery Leontiev, Philip Kirkorov and Sovietskaya Sudarushka becoming some of the first Russian pop stars. In the 1990s Russian pop music became extremely popular both in Russia and internationally, with artists such as Tatu, Oleg Gazmanov and Valeriya leading the way. The 2000s saw a continued rise in Russian pop music, with band t.A.T.u., featuring Julia Volkova and Lena Katina, becoming international sensations with their debut album 200 Po Vstrechnoy (200% on Meetings), which sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
Today, Russian pop music is extremely popular both in Russia and internationally, with a wide variety of artists gaining popularity both at home and abroad.
The popularity of Russian pop music
Since the early 2010s, Russian pop music has been growing in popularity both inside and outside of Russia. Thanks to the rise of YouTube and other online streaming platforms, Russian artists have been able to gain a wider audience for their music.
Some of the most popular Russian pop songs in recent years include “Galiyano” by Nyusha, “Posle Nashey Lyubvi” by Sergey Lazarev, and “Kuda leti etot veter” by Alena Apina. These songs have all been viewed millions of times on YouTube, and they continue to attract new listeners from all over the world.
Russian pop music is often characterized by its positive, uplifting message and catchy melodies. Many Russian artists sing in both Russian and English, which helps them to reach an even wider audience. If you’re looking for some new music to enjoy, be sure to check out some of the latest hits from Russia’s pop scene!
The influence of Russian pop music
Russian pop music has been gradually gaining popularity on YouTube over the past few years. A number of Russian artists have been able to rack up millions of views with their catchy tunes and creative music videos.
Interestingly, many of these artists are not from Russia, but from neighboring countries such as Ukraine and Belarus. This goes to show that the appeal of Russian pop music is not just limited to Russia itself, but has a much wider reach.
So what is it about Russian pop music that has made it so popular on YouTube? Part of it surely has to do with the fact that the songs are often very catchy and infectious. But there is also a certain quirkiness and playfulness to many of the videos that make them highly entertaining to watch.
Whatever the reason, there is no doubt that Russian pop music is having a moment on YouTube right now. And with more and more people discovering these talented artists, this is likely only the beginning.
The future of Russian pop music
As the world gets smaller, it’s no surprise that music from all corners of the globe is finding its way onto our screens and into our ears. Russia is no exception, with a growing number of Russian pop stars crossing over into the international market.
In recent years, a number of Russian pop music hits have gone viral on YouTube, introducing the genre to a whole new audience. While some purists may scoff at the idea of Russian pop music, there’s no denying that it’s catchy, infectious and often surprisingly deep.
So what does the future hold for Russian pop music? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on.