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Russian Federation Egor Kreed is a Russian singer and songwriter whose career spans from viral YouTube success to chart-topping hits and major brand collaborations.
Egor Kreed was signed to Timur Yunusov's record label, Black Star Inc., from April 2012, releasing his debut under the label with the song "Starletka" and his debut album "Holostyak."
After leaving Black Star Inc. in 2019, Egor Kreed signed with Warner Music Russia, continuing his independent music career.
Egor Kreed starred in a vibrant commercial for the fast-food chain Vkusno i Tochka, positioned as a place where everyone's interests meet.
Egor Nikolaevich Bulatkin, known professionally as Egor Kreed (and more recently Egor Split), was born on June 25, 1994, in Penza, Russia. He developed an interest in music from a young age, citing 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” as early inspiration. Kreed’s career began in July 2011 when he uploaded his song “Lyubov v seti” to YouTube. This initial release garnered millions of views and brought him significant recognition across Russia. Building on this momentum, in March 2012, Egor won the “Star Vkontakte – Channel Five” competition in the “Best Hip Hop Project” category, chosen from over 1000 competitors with more than twenty thousand votes. This led to a performance at Saint Petersburg’s BKZ “October’s,” where he performed “Vdokhnovenie” (Inspiration).
His cover version of Timur Yunusov’s “Ne skhodi s uma” (Don’t Be Mad) further increased his online presence, attracting the attention of Yunusov’s record label, Black Star Inc. In April 2012, Egor officially signed with Black Star Inc. His debut single under the label was “Starletka” (Starlet), released in spring 2012, accompanied by a music video featuring actress Miroslava Karpovich. During his time with Black Star Inc., Kreed performed at major venues such as “Olympic” and “Luzhniki” and participated in events like Hip-Hop Unite and ELLO Festival. In April 2015, he released his debut album, “Holostyak” (The Bachelor). His single “Samaya Samaya,” released in October 2014, marked a shift toward a pop genre, reaching number one on Russian charts and accumulating over twenty million YouTube views. By 2018, Egor Kreed had recorded approximately 60 songs.
Egor Kreed left Black Star Inc. in 2019 and signed with Warner Music Russia, transitioning to an independent career. Following this move, he increased his activity on social media platforms. By July 2019, his YouTube channel exceeded 2 million subscribers, growing to over 6 million by February 2022. His Instagram page also boasts over 14.7 million subscribers, indicating a significant and sustained digital presence. He has collaborated with various artists, including Timati, Klava Koka, MOLLY, Morgenshtern, and Philipp Kirkorov. His filmography includes appearances in ‘Hotel Alien’ (2017), ‘Zhara’ (2019), and ‘(Ne)idealniy Muzhshina’ (2020). In 2024, he changed his stage name to Egor Split.
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