Shahzoda
| Shahzoda | |
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 Shahzoda | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zilola Bahodirovna Musaeva |
| Born | 28 July 1979 |
| Origin | Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, USSR |
| Genres | Pop, Uzbek music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actress |
| Years active | 1998– |
| Associated acts | Jonim |
| Website |
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Zilola Bahodirovna Musaeva (Uzbek: Zilola Bahodirovna Musaeva, Зилола Баҳодирқизи Мусаева) (born 28 July 1979), most commonly known by her stage name Shahzoda, is an Uzbek singer and actress.[1] Zilola Musaeva was born on July 28, 1979, in Tashkent. Shahzoda has become a highly popular singer in Uzbekistan and other neighboring countries. Recently Shahzoda has gained some fame in Russia. She has recorded songs in Uzbek, Russian, Persian, Kazakh, Tajik, and English.
Music career
Before her solo career, Shahzoda was one of two members of the pop band "Jonim". They came to fame with their song "Qarama koʻzlarimga" ("Don't Look at My Eyes") in 1998. The band separated two years later and both Shahzoda and Aziza launched successful solo careers.
Shahzoda's first single "Bor ekan" became a hit in Uzbekistan and she gained fame in pop culture. Following the success of "Bor ekan" Shahzoda released her first album with the same title in 2002. The Album became one of the best selling albums of the year.
Shahzoda's second album Baxt boʻladi was released in 2003 and became another hit album for her. Shahzoda's third album Keragimsan was released in 2004 and sold more than 25,000 copies in its first week. Album's first single "Keragimsan" was released in May 2004 on Vodiy Sadosi radio. It became a hit in Uzbekistan. Singles such as "Baxtliman", "Sevgi", "Tamannozi" became hits on radio and TV channels. "Qayt", which is a duet with the well-known Uzbek rapper Shoxruxh, also became a hit and received positive views from critics. Album's single "Hayot ayt" was chosen as a soundtrack to the Uzbek movie Fotima va Zuhra in which Shahzoda played the lead role.
Shahzoda's fourth album Baxtliman, which was released in 2005, sold more than 50,000 copies in its first week. Album's first single "Keragimsan" was released on radio channels and was received well by fans. Singles such as "Baxtliman", "Faqat sen", "Layli va Majnun" also became hits.
Shahzoda has sung a few songs in the Tajik language, such "Manu tanho" and "Naghz mebinam", and they have been received well by Tajik fans. Her song with Shahriyor, another well-known rapper, "Birinchi Sevgim" did well in charts on Uzbek TV channels.
Shahzoda has gained some fame in Russia. Her first single "1000 i Odna Noch" and "Mezhdu Nebom I Zemley"(Feat. Dj Smash) were received well by Russian fans. The video of the song has been played by many Russian Music Channels, including RU-TV.
Shahozda's studio album entitled Qora koʻzlaring was entirely written and produced by the band BENOM (Nameless).
In December 2011 Shahzoda was recognized as "The Best Artist in Central Asia and Caucausus" at Big Apple Music Awards held in New York City.
In 2012, Shahzoda started releasing songs in English, such as "Afghana", "All Alone feat Akcent", and "Flying Tonight." "Flying Tonight", which was produced by DJ Sean Bay, was uploaded to YouTube on January 12, 2012.
It was revealed on November 12 that Shahzoda would be representing Uzbekistan at Türkvizyon 2013 with the song "Медленно".[2]
Acting career
Shahzoda has portrayed main characters in several Uzbek movies. Fotima va Zuhra, in which Shahzoda played the lead role, did well in box office and Shahzoda received positive reviews for her role. She also played the leading role in the 2007 Uzbek movie "Zumrad va Qimmat". The soundtrack for the movie "Orzular" was sung by Shahzoda herself. Shahzoda played at movie celled Maryam Maryam which was popular among uzbek people
Discography
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Bor ekan |
| 2003 | Baxt boʻladi |
| 2004 | Keragimsan |
| 2005 | Baxtliman |
| 2007 | Assalomu alaykum |
| 2009 | Sevgi bor |
| 2009 | Unutmadim |
| 2010 | Tilayman |
| 2011 | Qora koʻzlaring |
| 2013 | Bu muhabbat |
| 2014 | Sen menga kerak |
Filmography
This is a chronologically-ordered list of films in which Shahzoda has appeared.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Fotima va Zuhra | |
| 2003 | Sevinch | |
| 2004 | Sarvinoz | |
| 2005 | Sarvinoz 2 | |
| 2007 | Zumrad va Qimmat | |
| 2010 | Majruh | |
| 2012 | O Maryam, Maryam | |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Yurak sezar" | |
| "Baxt boʻladi" | ||
| 2005 | "Hayot ayt" | Yodgor Nosirov |
| "Qayt" (feat. Shohrux) | ||
| 2006 | "Birinchi sevgi" (feat. Shahriyor) | |
| "Faqat sen" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Kechalar" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Yoʻq-yoʻq" | Jasur Shametov | |
| 2007 | "Arman" | |
| "Assalomu alaykum" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Ayirma" | ||
| "Orzular" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Paxtakor" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Огни Алматы" | Jasur Shametov | |
| 2008 | "Тысяча и одна ночь" | Bahodir Yuldashev |
| 2009 | "Erkala" | Nahrom Berdiyev |
| "Quchgin" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Unutmadim" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Между небом и землей" (feat. DJ Smash) | Jasur Shametov | |
| 2010 | "Layli va Majnun" | Jasur Shametov |
| "Nagʻzme binam" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Ol yuragimni" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Tilayman" | ||
| "Toʻrt qadam" | Abduvohid Gʻaniyev | |
| "Люблю тебя" | Pavel Khudyakov | |
| 2011 | "Qora koʻzlaring" | Yodgor Nosirov |
| "Yoqasan" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Все только начинается" | ||
| 2012 | "Bahor" | Jasur Shametov |
| "Flying Tonight" (feat. Sean Bay) | Mustafa Mahdi | |
| 2013 | "Ayt" | Calin Moraru |
| "Bu muhabbat" | Aleksandr Sutkin | |
| "Chicco" | ||
| "Habibi" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Hands in the Air" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Ishon" | ||
| "Tirikmanmi?" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Qoʻllar tepaga" | ||
| "Shoshma" | ||
| "Toʻkilib" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Давай до свидания" | ||
| "Как без тебя" | ||
| "Медленно" | ||
| "Мой золотой" (feat. Costi Ioniță) | ||
| 2014 | "Qaynona" | |
| "Sen menga kerak" | ||
| "Yor-Yorlar" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Yurak" | ||
| "Мало ли" | ||
| "Shunchaki" | ||
| "Habibi (Улыбнись и все ОK)" (feat. Faydee and Dr. Costi) | ||
| 2015 | "Super Lady (Bari Gal)" (feat. Jasur Gʻoipov) | |
| "Ayrilamiz" | ||
| "Chiccita (Chicco 2)" | Javlon Turdixoʻjayev | |
| "Mon cheri" | ||
Awards
Shahzoda has received many awards. Most notably "Nihol" which is an Uzbek award given to recognize excellence of professionals in the music and film industries. She has received many Tarona Records Awards awards, including Best Female Singer, Best Song, Best Lyrics, Best video, Best Collaboration, and Best Design.
References
- ↑ "Shahzoda has encore concerts". Gazeta (in Russian). 7 May 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (13 November 2013). "Uzbekistan: Shahzoda Will Represent Uzbekistan". Gazeta (Eurovoix). Retrieved 13 November 2013.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Debut entry |
Uzbekistan in the Türkvizyon Song Contest 2013 "Medlenno" (Медленно) |
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