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Prior to pursuing music full-time, Nina Kraviz hosted a local Irkutsk radio station, where she became fascinated with electronic music, and wrote for a local fanzine. After moving to Moscow, Kraviz took up dentistry before briefly forming the trio MySpaceRocket. In 2007 MySpaceRocket released the 12” “Amok” featuring deep house bass and Kraviz’ whispery vocals. The single’s B-side featured UK DJ Greg Wilson, the success of which led Kraviz to pursue a solo career.
By 2008 the DJ had secured residency at the Propaganda Club in Moscow, where she honed her live performance skills and tested new material. With little time wasted the electronic DJ and producer began releasing material on Efdemin’s Naïf, Jus-Ed’s Underground Quality, and Matt Edwards’ REKIDS in 2009, all of which did wonders for Kraviz’ profile. In 2010 the producer released the split EP “Moses” alongside Sasche Funke, before releasing her most popular single to date “I’m Week”. The single “Ghetto Kraviz” followed in 2011 before Nina Kraviz issued her self-titled, debut full-length album in 2012. Once again released on REKIDS, the record earned positive reviews and introduced the musician to an international audience.
Having been dubbed the first lady of Russian deep house, an insight into the musician was offered with there video profile “Between the Beats: Nina Kraviz”, which also discussed themes of feminism and sexuality in electronic music. The single “Best Friend” featuring Naughty Wood earned its release in 2013, the same year Kraviz issued her sophomore studio album “Mr Jones”. Spawning the popular tracks “Remember” and “Black White”, the record proved a more refined output than her debut and led to the formation of her own label “трип” or “Trip” in 2014.
Live reviews
For the most part, the electronic dance music movement has been predominantly male, or at least that is the case with the current leak into mainstream EDM. However, if you take the time to listen to Russian DJ/producer and singer Nina Kraviz, you will find a whole new perspective of electronic dance music.
Due to the nature of the music that she makes, Nina plays mostly clubs and raves. This translates to a large crowd looking to get their dance on, and Nina makes sure to deliver the proper music for this. In her leather jacket she looks like a badass, and carries herself so that everyone knows that she is just as good as anyone else is, even though she is debatably better. The meticulous movements of her hands to time everything so flawlessly is a wonder to watch, as the people around her, watching her intently, probably agree with. There are absolutely no interruptions because she tackles the transitions between songs as if they were nothing. She takes moments to listen to the music, then you can see her feel and analyze how she will make the next movement. Watching her is like watching an artist paint a complete picture from just a small amount of paint.
Ellinoinsta
She was beastly last night. She's an absolute goddess!! She was in sync with her music and audience. I am still reliving last night's moments =). I can't wait to see her again, perhaps in the daytime.
kellybastidas88
