Ilkin Dovlatov İlkin Dövlətov | |
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| Born | 16 June 1990 Baku, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
Ilkin Dovlatov [1] ( Azerbaijani: İlkin Dövlətov, IPA: [ilˈcin dœy̯ˈlætow]; born 16 June 1990) [2] [3] is an Azerbaijani mugham singer. He rose to prominence after finishing second in The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). Accompanying Fahree, he is scheduled to represent Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song " Özünlə apar".
Early life
Dovlatov was born in 1990 in Baku. He was raised in a musical family, his father being a major inspiration for him to start pursuing a musical career. At the age of four, Dovlatov performed his first song "Qəlbimdə qaldı". During his school years, a music teacher discovered Dovlatov's talent in singing and encouraged him to perform his music. [4]
Career
In 2023, Dovlatov competed in the The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). He was coached by Ilqar Khayal and finished as the contest's runner-up. [5] [6] Dovlatov has also participated in the Azəri Star song contest. [4]
In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed a trio, consisting of Ilkin Dovlatov, Mila Miles and Etibar Asadli, as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the 2024 Azerbaijani selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, [7] and the next week, they were announced to be among the six acts who had moved on to the final stage. [8] Their song was titled "İnsanlar". [9] On 7 March 2024, Fahree was revealed as the selected candidate. [10] However, on 13 March 2024, it was announced that Dovlatov would accompany Fahree on stage, [11] performing the song " Özünlə apar". [12]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Ters" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "Geceler" | Non-album single |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "
Özünlə apar" ( Fahree featuring Ilkin Dovlatov) |
2024 | Non-album single |
References
- ^ Conte, Davide (15 March 2024). "Azerbaijan: Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov Releases 'Özünlə Apar'". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "İlkin Dövlətov Facebook Post". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 15 March 2024. self-published
- ^ İlkin Dövlətov - Sən yadıma düşəndə – Görmədən seçimlər – Səs Azərbaycan. Doğma nəğmələr – 2023. Səs Azərbaycan Doğma Nəğmələr. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Tağızadə, Kamran (23 November 2023). "Danışır İlkin Dövlətov – Avroviziya 2024 Azərbaycan". 12xal. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ ""Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in qalibi o oldu". Unikal. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ ""Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in finalçıları bəlli oldu". Axsam. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (29 October 2023). "Azerbaijan: Live Auditions Take Place in Baku for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, James (6 November 2023). "Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Grace, Emily (22 February 2024). "Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Brown, Alistair (7 March 2024). "Azerbaijan: Fahree To Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Álvarez, Jesús (13 March 2024). "İlkin Dövlətov acompañará a Fahree representando a Azerbaiyán sobre el escenario de Eurovisión 2024 en Malmö" [İlkin Dövlətov will accompany Fahree representing Azerbaijan on the Eurovision 2024 stage in Malmö]. ESCplus España (in European Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "FAHREE reveals Özünlə Apar for Azerbaijan". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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