Klavdiya Vadimovna Vysokova (Russian: Клавдия Вадимовна Высокова; born 23 July 1996), known professionally as Klava Koka (Russian: Клава Кока), is a Russian singer, songwriter, and YouTuber. Vysokova began her professional career in 2015, being signed to Russian record label Black Star after winning the casting show Molodaya krov ("Young blood").
Klava Koka Клава Кока | |
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 Klava Koka in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Klavdiya Vadimovna Vysokova |
| Born | 23 July 1996 Yekaterinburg, Russia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Black Star |
Early life and education
editVysokova was born in Yekaterinburg on 23 July 1996.[1][2] When she was a teenager, she moved with her family to Moscow.[3] After completing her secondary education, Vysokova enrolled in the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration to study public service and management.[3]
In 2012, she competed in the singing competition Ya - artist, where she reached the final.[4][5]
Career
editIn 2015, Vysokova released her debut studio album Kusto, consisting of country pop songs.[3] That year, she took part in the music competition show Glavnaya Stsena, the third Russian incarnation of The X Factor. In the show, her style of performing was criticized by celebrity mentors Diana Arbenina, Irina Allegrova, Valery Leontiev, and Nikolai Noskov.[3]
Later in 2015, Vysokova competed in the casting show Molodaya krov. She ultimately won, and was signed to Russian label Black Star as part of her prize.[3] In 2017, she launched her YouTube channel, where she began performing covers of foreign songs translated into the Russian language.[3] The following year, she became a host on the travel show Oryol i Reshka.[3]
In 2019, Klava Koka radically changed her image and musical style with the release of the single "Vlyublena v MDK".[3] She subsequently released her second studio album Neprilichno o lichnom later that year.[6] In 2021, Vysokova was included as one of the 30 Most Promising Russians Under 30 by Forbes Russia.[7] Vysokova is also a Russian advertising face of brands such as Pepsi, Garnier, and KitKat.[8][9][10][11][12]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Kusto |
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| Neprilichno o lichnom |
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| Депрессаунд |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS [13] | |||
| "May" | 2016 | 180 | Non-album singles |
| "Esli..." (with Olga Buzova) |
— | ||
| "Ne otpuskay" | 256 | ||
| "Tishe" | — | ||
| "Ya ustala" | 2017 | — | |
| "Teryayu sebya" (featuring DJ Daveed) |
— | ||
| "Netu vremeni" | — | ||
| "Prosti" | — | ||
| "Ya polyubila" | — | ||
| "Murashki" | — | ||
| "Vospominaniye" | 2018 | — | |
| "Zaberi menya" | 880 | ||
| "Tik-tak" | — | ||
| "Ne oblamyvay" | — | ||
| "Stala silneye" | — | ||
| "Krutish" | 624 | ||
| "Nenavizhu-obozhayu" | — | ||
| "Odinokiy chelovek" | 2019 | — | |
| "Devochka-pay" (featuring Timati) |
— | ||
| "Fak-YU" (with Lyusi Chebotina) |
— | ||
| "Grekhi" (with Egor Kreed) |
— | ||
| "Vlyublena v MDK" | — | Neprilichno o lichnom | |
| "Zaya" | — | ||
| "Zanovo" | — | Non-album single | |
| "Nogi delayut nogi" | — | Neprilichno o lichnom | |
| "Polovina" | — | ||
| "Mne pokh" (with Morgenshtern) |
— | ||
| "Hookah Hunnies" (with Bianca Bonnie and Brooke Lynne) |
— | Non-album singles | |
| "Pokinula chat" | 2020 | 25 | |
| "Baby" | — | ||
| "Krash" (with Niletto) |
21 | ||
| "Khimiya" | — | ||
| "Soshla s uma" | — | ||
| "Kostyor" (with Hensy) |
100 | ||
| "Pyanuyu domoy" | 87 | ||
| "Sladkiye malchiki" | 2021 | — | |
| "Nokaut" (with Ruki Vverh!) |
141 | ||
| "Podushka" | — | ||
| "Tochka" | 604 | ||
| "La La La" | 72 | ||
| "Derzhi" (with Dima Bilan) |
— | ||
| "Katastrofa" | 104 | ||
| "Khochesh" (with Aleksandr Revva) |
346 | ||
| "Ya tebya naydu" | 2022 | — | Mal'chik-Del'fin |
| "Mama" | — | ||
| "Dumal" (with Soda Luv) |
— | Non-album singles | |
| "Bumerang" | — | ||
| "Shkura" (with Mari Kraimbrery) |
— | ||
| "Plachesh'" | — | ||
| "Ne so mnoy" | 50 | ||
| "Rozovaya Luna" (with Dzharakhov, Sqwoz Bab) |
— |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High Five! National Television Awards | Favorite Singer | Herself | Won | [14] |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Russian Music Blogger | Herself | Nominated | [15][16] | |
| 2020 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Russian Act | Herself | Nominated | [17] |
| 2021 | Muz-TV Awards | Best Female Artist | Herself | Nominated | [18][19][20] |
| Best Female Video | "Pokinula chat" | Nominated | |||
| Best Collaboration | "Krash" (with Niletto) | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Клава Кока - биография, фото, песни, личная жизнь на Black-Star.ru". Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ "Самые запоминающиеся моменты 2018 года: поющие блогеры". MTV Russia. 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Gaysina, Ilmira (2020-08-05). "Как Клава Кока пережила провал на ТВ, смену имиджа и в 24 года стала одной из главных молодых звезд России". Forbes (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
- ^ LiveMusicPro (2012-07-15). "Конкурс Я-Артист 14.07.12". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ Я - гражданин ТВ (2012-09-19). "Я - артист. Финал. Klavdia Coca". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ "Клава Кока". vtb-arena.com (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Pavel Zakharov. "Клавдия Высокова (Клава Кока), 24". Forbes «З0 до 30» (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ RETAIL & LOYALTY (14 October 2020). "PepsiCo и Верный запустили совместную акцию". Retail & Loyalty (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ ""Прыщи чисто просто покинули чат" в треке Клавы Коки из новой кампании Garnier и Publicis Russia". Advertology.Ru - все о рекламе, маркетинге и PR (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Акция KitKat и Пятерочка: "Музыкальный перерыв с Kitkat и Клавой Кока"". proactions.ru. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Клава Кока выпустит собственный люксовый парфюм". www.e1.ru (in Russian). 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "SKLV x Клава Кока". sokolov.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ Peak chart positions in CIS:
"Клава Кока - Май". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Не отпускай". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Я устала". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Нету времени". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Прости". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Прости". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Мурашки". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Я полюбила". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Воспоминание". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Забери меня". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Не обламывай". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Стала сильнее (OST "Пацанки-3")". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Крутишь". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Ненавижу-обожаю". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
"Клава Кока - Ненавижу-обожаю". TopHit. Retrieved 2019-02-11. - ^ «Дай Пять!». Национальная телевизионная премия
- ^ "Kids' Choice Awards: номинанты из России". MTV Russia - официальный сайт телеканалаdate=2019-02-27. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
"Kids' Choice Awards 2019 - Голосуй сейчас!". 2019-02-27. Archived from the original on 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
"ПУТЕШЕСТВИЯ Nickelodeon объявил номинантов Kids' Choice Awards 2019". YES!. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
"Голосование "Кids choice awards", 2019: что за премия, номинанты, как проголосовать?". FTimes. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2019-10-15. - ^ "Победители - 2019 Kids' Choice Awards! - Kids' Choice Awards 2019 - Галерея | KCA Russia". 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ Рэпер Niletto получил награду MTV как лучший исполнитель года в России — Газета.Ru
- ^ "Номинанты Премии МУЗ-ТВ 2021, голосование за участников". premia.muz-tv.ru. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ^ "Уральские звезды Клава Кока и Niletto получили семь номинаций премии "МУЗ-ТВ"". www.e1.ru (in Russian). 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ^ ""Вы смогли во мне что-то разглядеть»: Клава Кока и Niletto стали победителями премии «Муз-ТВ 2021"". www.e1.ru (in Russian). 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.