Vladislav Kurasov

Vladislav Kurasov

Vladislav Kurasov is a Guest Performer at The X-Factor-4 Auditions in Kharkov, Ukraine
Background information
Birth name Vladislav Kurasov
Born March 13, 1995
Brest, Belarus
Origin Krasnodar, Russia
Genres Pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Years active 2011–present
Website vladislavkurasov.com

Vladislav Kurasov (Vlad Kurasov, Владислав Курасов, Vladyslav Kurasov, born March 13, 1995) is an aspiring singer, songwriter, the finalist of the television show The X-Factor-2 Ukraine, the winner of the television show "Star Ring", the 2013 International Songwriting Competition The People's Voice Winner [1][2][3][4]

Early Years

Kurasov was born on March 13, 1995 in the city of Brest, Belarus. In 2006 the Kurasov's family moved to Krasnodar (Russia). Vladislav enrolled in the Interschool Aesthetic Center (IAC) to study variety vocal singing and pianoforte, and also in Creative Union "Première" (Theatre), and graduated his studies at these institutions in 2011 with honors. He has two sisters and a brother and is the youngest child in the family. He is the winner of many national and international competitions, such as: "Blue-Eyed Anapa," "Star Youth of the Planet," "Little Stars", "Eaglet Lights Up A Star” and many others.

In 2007 Kurasov took part in Minuta slavy show on the Russian TV-Channel "The First Channel" performing Elvis Presley’s song Blue Suede Shoes which received high scores from the jury.[5]

X Factor

On August 27, 2011 the STB (TV channel) broadcast a program about the "Х-Factor" auditions in Donetsk where Kurasov performed Celine Dion’s song My Heart Will Go On. The audience rose in applause and all four judges said "Yes" to Kurasov.[5]

Having successfully passed the first three rounds of the selection process (preliminary and TV auditions and the training camp), Kurasov began competing in the fourth and deciding round for a place in the “Boys” category.

On October 22, 2011 "Х-Factor" had its first live broadcast during which Kurasov performed Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah which eventually became the "visiting card" of the young performer.[6]

Kurasov had found himself in the nomination at the end of the 7-th live show. By performing the song You Lost Me and won the battle against his opponent decisively and proceeded to the next round.

In the finale of the project he performed "Walking Away" in a duet with the British star Craig David. Kurasov took part in all of ten "Х-Factor" broadcasts and took the third place by results of viewers voting.[7]

Stage of the show Song
Season 2: Casting Celine Dion: My Heart Will Go On
Performance for judges Mariah Carey: Without You (Badfinger song)
First live broadcast Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah
Second live broadcast t.A.T.u.: "All About Us (song)"
Third live broadcast Alla Pugacheva and Boris Pasternak: "Svecha Gorela na Stole (The Candle Burned)"
Fourth live broadcast Oleksandr Ponomaryov: "Varto Chi Ni"
Fifth live broadcast Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You
Sixth live broadcast Cats: Memory
Seventh live broadcast Iryna Bilyk: "Sneg"
Christina Aguilera: You Lost Me
Eighth live broadcast Mark Minkov and Leonid Derbenev: "Ti Na Svete Yest"
Beatles: Let It Be
Ninth live broadcast Bravo (band): "Doroga v Oblaka"
Yevgeniy Diatlov: "Nauchite Menya Ponimat Krasotu"
Tenth live broadcast (final) Craig David: "Walking Away"
Vladimir Vermenich and Mikola Singaivskiy: "Chornobrivtsi"
Celine Dion: My Heart Will Go On
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Dianne Warren: "It's My Time"

Star Ring

On March 6, 2012 the Ukrainian STB (TV channel) launched the show "Star Ring" which was a contest of finalists of two "Х-Factor" seasons and vocalists of Ukrayina maye talant. Kurasov was one of the contestants of that new project.

During the live broadcast of "Star Ring" on April 10, 2012, which the Channel’s management decided to make the last broadcast, the viewers had to select the winner of that project.

Vladislav performed his "visiting card" – Hallelujah song, trying to impart new feelings to it. Vlad’s performance did not leave the audience untouched and according to results of viewers’ voting he became the winner of the show and was awarded the money prize in the amount of UAH 500,000 ($61,550 USD) to shoot a clip and record a song.[8][9][10]

Life After the Show

Kurasov's first author song “Farewell, My Town” was released online on June 22, 2012. It was favorably received by his fans and is getting very good reviews from online listeners around the world.[11][12]

On December 2, 2012, as a winner of the contest at the "Yatalant.ru",[13] Vladislav Kurasov presented his song "Proshchay, Moy Gorod"-" Farewell, My Town" at "The Golden Gramophone Award" in St Petersburg, Russia. The Golden Gramophone Award is a yearly national Russian music award, established by Russian Radio in 1996. It is one of the most prestigious musical events in Russia. He was singing in front of 11,000 people in The Ice Palace.[14]

His second song "Nol Liubvi v Kvadrate" - "Zero Love Squared" became a semifinalist of The International Songwriting Competition -2012 in Nashville, TN in Teen and Dance categories. There were over 20,000 songs entered from over 119 countries [in all genres].[15]

On December 22, 2012 Kurasov was an invitational guest at the X FACTOR-3 Ukraine. He performed a new song “Shopot Dozhdey” - "Whisper of Rains".[16] On February 26, 2013 Kurasov released one more song “Zabudesh”-"You'll Forget" that was successfully played in radio stations in Ukraine, Germany, USA,[17] and other countries.[18][19][19]

On June 18, 2013 Vladislav Kurasov's video for his song "Zabudesh"-"You'll Forget" was released.[20][21][22] It was made by famous Ukrainian director and screenwriter Maxim Litvinov.[23][24]

Vladislav Kurasov became a semifinalist of the another international music competition Unsigned Only-2013 (Nashville, USA) in TEEN category with song Halellujah (Leonard Cohen cover)! It was over 9,000 entries this year in all categories from over 100 countries worldwide![25]

On September 13, 2013 Producer Center STB and Vladislav Kurasov presented a new single "Day Mne Ispit" (Music and lyrics by Vladislav Kurasov) and a music video for this song was released on October 8, 2013 [26]

April 7, 2014 is a date of the new song release of this young artist. The title is "Ya Bolen Toboy"-"I'm Sick of You. Music and Lyrics by Vladislav Kurasov.[27][28]

Vladislav Kurasov's single "Day Mne Ispit" became "The People's Voice" Winner at the 2013 International Songwriting Competitions, and the Honorable mention in the category Teen. Results were revealed on May 6, 2014. It was near 20000 entries from 120 countries worldwide in all genres.[4]

On May 17, 2014 during his recital concert in Kiev, Vladislav have presented live a new song-18 (Music and Lyrics by Aleksey Malahov). The next day, May 18, 2014 it was released online. Vladislav commented :"Иногда не стоит искать глубокий смысл, иногда нужно просто отпустить себя и наслаждаться жизнью!"-which means " Sometimes it's not necessary to look for a deep meaning, sometimes you need to let it go and enjoy life" [29]

On June 20, 2014 the Vladislav Kurasov's song “Day Mne Ispit” was selected for the Al Walser Top 20 Countdown Show.[30] It was considered for this show even the song was in Russian.[31]

Another success in International music competition in USA. Vladislav Kurasov had won "Fandemonium " with the song "Hallelujah" in the "Vocal Performance" category in the 2014 Unsigned Only Music Competition. It was nearly 8000 entries from over 100 countries. [32] [33]

Vladislav Kurasov together with a photographer Marina Khardzhinova had produced a new music video for his song 'Ya Bolen Toboy". On September 18, 2014 was a debut video presentation in a Kiev complex "Indigo" [34] It was released by MOON RECORDS [35] at YouTube ELLO channel on September 22, 2014.

Vladislav Kurasov performed at numerous concerts. One of them was an acoustic concert with Zhenya Khmara on November 29, 2014 in Kiev. It went with a great success, and part of the proceeds of this concert went to charity. [36]

Vladislav Kurasov new single "My Love" (Music and Lyrics by Vladislav Kurasov) was released MOON RECORDS on ITunes on February 24, 2015. On February 24, 2015 during his trip to USA, Vladislav was an invitational guest in a Premier Russian Radio in LA and during an interview he was presenting HIMSELF his new song. [37]

Singles

Presentation Song Author
June 22, 2012 Proshchay Moy Gorod (Farewell My Town) Vladislav Kurasov
October 20, 2012 Nol Lyubvi v Kvadrate (Zero Love Squared) Vladislav Kurasov
December 2, 2012 Shopot Dozhdey ( Whisper of Rains) Music by Dmitry Danov, Lyrics by Gleb Kraskovsky
February 26, 2013 Zabudesh (You'll Forget) Vladimir Kurto
September 13, 2013 Day Mne Ispit (Let Me Indulge) Vladislav Kurasov
April 7, 2014 Ya Bolen Toboy (I'm Sick of You) Vladislav Kurasov
May 18, 2014 18 Aleksey Malakhov
February 24, 2015 My Love Vladislav Kurasov

Videos

Presentation Video
June 18, 2013 Zabudesh (You'll Forget) [38]
October 8, 2013 Day Mne Ispit (Let Me Indulge)[39]
September 22, 2014 Ya Bolen Toboy [40]

Guest appearances

Year Title Role Notes
September 12, 2012 Master Chef Himself TV series Channel STB (2 episode. Post-Show);
September 9, 2012 Guten Morgen Himself TV Channel M-1;
November 22, 2012 Rankove Expresso Himself TV Channel TONIS;
December 2, 2012 The Golden Gramophone Award Performer St Petersburg, Russia
December 12, 2012 XFactor-3 Ukraine Performer [16] TV Series Channel STB, 9 Live Show
April 2, 2013 Guten Morgen Himself TV Chanel M-1;
April 2, 2013 Neymovirna Pravda pro Zirok Himself TV Channel STB;
April 12, 2013 Holostiak (Bachelor) Performer TV Chanel STB, Post-Show;
May 14, 2013 SHOW-STARS himself TV Channel in Odessa
June 8, 2013 Nashchadki performer TV Channel First National
June 26, 2013 Neymovirna Pravda Pro Zirok himself TV Channel STB
July 2, 2013 Vladislav Kurasov at Celebration of Youth Day himself TV Channel TPK Aleks Zaporozhie
August 14, 2013 SHOW-STARS himself TV Channel in Odessa
August 15, 2013 Nehay Nam Bude Colyorovo himself TV Channel First National
September 24, 2013 Story of creating Vladislav Kurasov's video himself TV Channel M-1
September 26, 2013 Story of creating Vladislav Kurasov's video himself TV Channel ICTV "Korisni Novini"
September 27, 2013 Story of creating Vladislav Kurasov's video himself TV Channel Noviy Channel (New Channel)"Pidiom"
October 2, 2013 Neymovirna Pravda pro Zirok himself TV Channel STB
October 9, 2013 Music Box Daily News [41] himself TV Channel Music Box UA
October 18, 2013 Zvazheni i Schastlivi (Biggest Looser) performer TV Channel STB, Post-Show
October 21, 2013 Neymovirna Pravda pro Zirok [42] himself TV Channel STB
April 5, 2014 Interview with Vladislav Kurasov himself TV Channel 112 Ukraine HD
April 5, 2014 Chas Sovi himself TV Channel -Central Channel Ukraine
April 11, 2014 Rankovi Kurasani [43] himself/performer TVi Channel
July 15, 2014 Teleacademiya performer TV Channel-First National
May 29, 2014 Idu na Ti himself TV-5, Zaporozhie
August 11, 2014 Detskiye Mudrosti himself TV Channel Humor TV
November 3, 2014 Vse Bude Dobre [44] performer TV Channel STB
February 24, 2015 Interview With Vladislav Kurasov himself, performer Premier Russian Radio, Los Angeles, USA [45]

Awards and Nominations

See also

References

  1. ↑ Владислав Курасов стал победителем шоу "Звездный ринг" [Vladislav Kurasov Became a Winner of the show "Star Ring"] (in Russian). 11 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "Vladislav Kurasov" (in Russian).
  3. ↑ "Эксклюзивное интервью с Владиславом Курасовым для Music1.ru" [The Exclusive Interview with Vladislav Kurasov for music1.ru] (in Russian).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Winners 2013".
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Vlad Kurasov / Biography".
  6. ↑ "Родители меня поддерживают издалека", - Влад Курасов [Parents Support Me from Far] (in Russian).
  7. ↑ Х-Фактор: шоу покинул Владислав Курасов [X Factor: Vladislav Kurasov Left The Show] (in Russian).
  8. ↑ "Vlad Kurasov/Biography".
  9. ↑ Победителем шоу "Зірковий ринг" стал Владислав Курасов [Vladislav Kurasov become a Winner of the Show "Star Ring"] (in Ukrainian).
  10. ↑ ""Звездный Ринг": победитель шоу Влад Курасов был уверен в поражении" ["Star Ring": A Winner of the Show Vlad Kurasov Was Sure He Will Loose] (in Russian).
  11. ↑ "Владислав Курасов презентовал свою первую авторскую песню "Прощай, мой город"" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented His First Author Song "Farewell My Town"]. 22 June 2012.
  12. ↑ "Владислав Курасов обошел соперников по "Х-фактору"" [Vladislav Kurasov is Ahead of his X Factor Contenders].
  13. ↑ "Владислав Курасов на премии "Золотой Граммофон"" [Vladislav Kurasov is at the Golden Gramophone Award].
  14. ↑ "Владислав Курасов выступил на престижной церемонии "Золотой граммофон"" [Vladislav Kurasov performed at the prestigious "Golden Gramophone" Award].
  15. ↑ "Click to See the List of Semi-Finalists".
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Владислав Курасов представил на Х-Факторе свою версию саундтрека к Концу Света" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented on X Factor His Version of the Soundtrack to the Doomsday].
  17. ↑ "И снова Премьера!" [And again Debut].
  18. ↑ "Vladislav Kurasov Radio".
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Владислав Курасов представил свой дебютный сингл "Забудешь"" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented his Single "You'll Forget"].
  20. ↑ "Новое видео от Владислава Курасова" [A New Video from Vladislav Kurasov].
  21. ↑ "Владислав Курасов презентовал свой дебютный клип" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented his Debut Music Video].
  22. ↑ "Владислав Курасов презентовал свой дебютный клип" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented his Debut Music Video].
  23. ↑ "Maxim Litvinov to Stage Ukrainian Entry".
  24. ↑ "Famous Director Released Video Of X-Factor Finalist".
  25. ↑ "Unsigned Only Music Competition-2013".
  26. ↑ "Финалист "Х-Фактора" и победитель "Звездного ринга" возмужал и сменил имидж" [The X Factor Finalist and a Winner of the "Star Ring" Matured and Change His Look].
  27. ↑ "Влад Курасов рассказал о личном" [Vladislav Kurasov Share His Personal Staff].
  28. ↑ "Влад Курасов - "Я болен"" [Vladislav Kurasov-"Ya Bolen"].
  29. ↑ "Владислав Курасов. Финалист "Х-Фактор-2" и победитель шоу "Звездный ринг"" [Vladislav Kurasov. Finalist of "The X-Factor-2" and a Winner of the show "Star Ring"].
  30. ↑ "Al Walser's Weekly Top20".
  31. ↑ "Песня Влада Курасова попала в Al Walser's Weekly Top20" [The Vladislav Kurasov's song was selected to Al Walser Weekly Top 20].
  32. ↑ "Unsigned Only".
  33. ↑ "Владислав Курасов получил престижный титул UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION 2014" [Vladislav Kurasov obtained a prestige title from Unsigned Only Music competition].
  34. ↑ "Владислав Курасов представил новый клип на песню «Я болен тобой»" [Vladislav Kurasov presented a new video for his song "Ya Bolen Toboy"].
  35. ↑ "MOON RECORDS" (in Russian).
  36. ↑ "Владислав Курасов и Евгений Хмара показали своей публике волшебство" [Vladislav Kurasov and Yevgeniy Khmara show magic to their audience].
  37. ↑ Интервью c ВЛАДОМ КУРАСОВЫМ [Interview With Vladislav Kurasov] (in Russian).
  38. ↑ "Владислав Курасов презентовал свой дебютный клип" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented his Debut Music Video].
  39. ↑ "Финалист "Х-Фактора" и победитель "Звездного ринга" возмужал и сменил имидж" [The X Factor Finalist and a Winner of the "Star Ring" Matured and Change His Look].
  40. ↑ "Владислав Курасов презентовал авторский видеоклип" [Vladislav Kurasov Presented his Author Video].
  41. ↑ "Новый клип: Владислав Курасов – Дай мне испить" [New Video:Vladislav Kurasov -Day Mne Ispit].
  42. ↑ "Влад Курасов Отримав Серйозну Трамву Пiсля Стрибка з Парашутом" [Vlad Kurasov Seriously Insured After Parashute Jump].
  43. ↑ "Влад Курасов у "Ранкових курасанах"" [Vlad Kurasov at "Rankovi Kurasani].
  44. ↑ "Все буде добре". Выпуск 489" ["Vse Bude Dobre". Vol.489].
  45. ↑ Интервью c ВЛАДОМ КУРАСОВЫМ [Interview With Vladislav Kurasov] (in Russian).
  46. ↑ Владислав Курасов стал победителем шоу "Звездный ринг" [Vladislav Kurasov Became a Winner of the show "Star Ring"] (in Russian). 11 April 2012.
  47. ↑ "Vladislav Kurasov" (in Russian).
  48. ↑ "Эксклюзивное интервью с Владиславом Курасовым для Music1.ru" [The Exclusive Interview with Vladislav Kurasov for music1.ru] (in Russian).
  49. ↑ "Владислав Курасов на 11-ой церемонии награждения конкурса «Фавориты Успеха»" [Vladislav Kurasov is at the 11 Award ceremony of Favorites of Success] (in Russian).
  50. ↑ "Favor UA 2013 Vote Results in Young Talent Category" (in Russian).
  51. ↑ "Состоялась 11 церемония награждения победителей конкурса Фавориты Успеха" [11-th Award Ceremony of Favorites of Success] (in Russian).
  52. ↑ "Unsigned Only".
  53. ↑ "Владислав Курасов получил престижный титул UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION 2014" [Vladislav Kurasov obtained a prestige title from Unsigned Only Music competition].
  54. ↑ Reid, Amy. "Congratulations to this Weeks Beat100 Music Video Chart Number One 'Ya Bolen Toboy' by Vladislav Kurasov Followed by HeadShy & Silent Company!". Beat100. Beat100. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  55. ↑ "Beat 100 Vladislav Kurasov Page". Beat 100. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  56. ↑ Reid, Amy. "Congratulations to this Weeks Beat100 Music Video Chart Number One 'Ya Bolen Toboy' by Vladislav Kurasov Followed by HeadShy & Silent Company!". Beat 100. Retrieved February 16, 2015.

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