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Biography
Childhood and the beginning of the road.
Pavel Sergeevich Panov was born on May 20, 1997 in Moscow, where he spent his childhood years. From childhood he listened to exclusively foreign music, such hip-hop giants as 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, diluting it all with the extremely popular rock band
Linkin Park. At an early age he received a musical education (guitar) and after that he began to record his first creative ideas - compositions of his own and covers of Nirvana, Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Later he tried to combine hip-hop
recordings with a guitar, to create something of his own. At the age of 15, Paul began recording his first studio hip-hop tracks in English. But the he decided to try himself in creating arrangements and beats too. Along the way, he worked on
his twitter promotion and mastered music sequencer, focusing on FL Studio. From the age of 16-17, Paul was already an active Twitter user and had an extensive, weekly updated catalog of beats. But early his attention was attracted by the activities
of the producer. The artist has always been attracted by the southern hip-hop style, namely “crunk”.
Producing and the first major achievements.
Pavel's first major release was as a producer, with Alexey Bryntsev, known for his nickname Maison Lex.
They produced several tracks by an artist from Louisville, USA, under the pseudonym Valinchi. The most famous of them is Take It Off, released in 2014.
After that, Pavel actively began to receive job offers. He began working with many artists and producers, both abroad and local, thereby significantly increasing his resume. Some of them are: Yung Bub, Lil Dee Dope, Onehunnidt, Breezeymuzik, Leon Doinnumberz.
With the Artist from Dallas, Texas, under the name Big Smooth, Pavel recorded a feature and also produced several tracks for him, including the one with Lil Twist (YMCMB), which went quite well to the public, but without a loud blow.
They produced several tracks by an artist from Louisville, USA, under the pseudonym Valinchi. The most famous of them is Take It Off, released in 2014.
After that, Pavel actively began to receive job offers. He began working with many artists and producers, both abroad and local, thereby significantly increasing his resume. Some of them are: Yung Bub, Lil Dee Dope, Onehunnidt, Breezeymuzik, Leon Doinnumberz.
With the Artist from Dallas, Texas, under the name Big Smooth, Pavel recorded a feature and also produced several tracks for him, including the one with Lil Twist (YMCMB), which went quite well to the public, but without a loud blow.
The second major victory can rightly be considered a track he produced called “Mobbin” from the mixtape by P.I. Bang who is a popular artist from Orlando. Featuring Fame McCalister and Mojo.
After that, Pavel began to learn how to make even better beats. Twitter and instagram were filled with some notable subscribers, including Tinashe, E-40, artists of such popular labels as BSM, Sony Music.
After that, Pavel began to learn how to make even better beats. Twitter and instagram were filled with some notable subscribers, including Tinashe, E-40, artists of such popular labels as BSM, Sony Music.
Paul's style was transformed, the southern sound changed to a more club-like one, and trap and cloud were added to the arsenal. The artist also began to write in the style of Funk, didn’t hesitate to show his skills in playing the guitar.
By 2015, Paul's music began to be published less frequently, the artist decided that he wanted to focus more on the career of the artist who wrote the arrangements mainly on order.
Major achievements.
Having accumulated experience and inspiration, Pavel began to work on his first mixtape, which was later called “Taking Over” and was released on the largest mixtape placement platform, DatPiff. It was presented at the personal concert of Pavel
in the hookah / bar in Moscow.
After the release of the mixtape, Pavel began to improve his skills, developing the necessary pronunciation, grow in sound, as both in tracks and beats, releasing a couple of singles per month.
After the release of the mixtape, Pavel began to improve his skills, developing the necessary pronunciation, grow in sound, as both in tracks and beats, releasing a couple of singles per month.
refined.
The tracks on the artist’s soundcloud gradually began to gain popularity and to gain increase in plays.
Released closer to the end of 2017, the track with the well-known Patient Zero as a producer, with light vocals under the dense layer of the autotune and RnB beat that go to edm trap - this all gave a great impetus to the further work of Paul. He appeared as a mature artist, meeting all the standards of the West, including the voice itself.
Also there should be noted the gentle single Belong, with the participation of a close friend of the artist, producer and DJ Beaty Rate, as well as a producer from Finland under the nickname Ohrix. Sweet arrangement and pleasant vocals from
Pavel, who put all his soul to sing the lines of love, won’t leave any listener indifferent. It was the first experiment of an artist with styles and it turned out good.
The first solo single titled “Keep It On A Low” went well with the public, especially the female audience. Lyrics and references to the track began to appear on various sites, many, mostly Western DJs began to play it in clubs. From 2018
Pavel began to work with many labels in the United States and Germany. He made friends and began to work on a permanent basis with one of the most popular designers on the Internet, Ivan Khors, who provided his services to the giants of
the Russian hip-hop industry.
February 21, 2018 can truly be considered the beginning of something big for an artist. The track released on the German TRXX label with the loud and concise title “I Love Pussy” blew the Internet and was very warmly received both in Russia
and abroad.
Written with the Beaty Rate mentioned above, as well as DJ Demian - a bright and explosive drop, a relaxed, mannered flow from Paul - became the key to success.
Performances were performed with this track on very large and famous venues in Moscow, such as Glavklub (formerly Yota Space), TIPSY. Mentions from DJs all over the world and spins on a major radio in Russia and Germany (Europa +, hr1, etc.). There was also a fairly successful release of their own T-shirts, as a promotional campaign for the track. Later this label from Germany began to actively cooperate with the artist.
After the success of “I Love Pussy”, the guys in the same compiled fired another gun, called “Spank”, which to this day regularly plays in Moscow clubs and bars. And a little later, in the spring of 2019, a track was released on a German track label with the same Beaty Rate “Eat It”.
Also worth noting was the February 8 track with an artist from Detroit, USA Kid Pullen, entitled “No Time”. Big bass, aggressive flow. The track quickly scored a considerable number of views and regularly played out in various clubs in Moscow.
On June 1, 2018 Pavel’s solo single titled “Hit The Bando” was released, becoming his most successful track of the year. Producer KayDeePro from Canada on the beat, Ivan Khors, as always, is responsible for the design. Tens of thousands of purchases, clicks, likes and shazams.
Written with the Beaty Rate mentioned above, as well as DJ Demian - a bright and explosive drop, a relaxed, mannered flow from Paul - became the key to success.
Performances were performed with this track on very large and famous venues in Moscow, such as Glavklub (formerly Yota Space), TIPSY. Mentions from DJs all over the world and spins on a major radio in Russia and Germany (Europa +, hr1, etc.). There was also a fairly successful release of their own T-shirts, as a promotional campaign for the track. Later this label from Germany began to actively cooperate with the artist.
After the success of “I Love Pussy”, the guys in the same compiled fired another gun, called “Spank”, which to this day regularly plays in Moscow clubs and bars. And a little later, in the spring of 2019, a track was released on a German track label with the same Beaty Rate “Eat It”.
Also worth noting was the February 8 track with an artist from Detroit, USA Kid Pullen, entitled “No Time”. Big bass, aggressive flow. The track quickly scored a considerable number of views and regularly played out in various clubs in Moscow.
On June 1, 2018 Pavel’s solo single titled “Hit The Bando” was released, becoming his most successful track of the year. Producer KayDeePro from Canada on the beat, Ivan Khors, as always, is responsible for the design. Tens of thousands of purchases, clicks, likes and shazams.
The artist regularly became the headliner of concerts, took part in hip-hop festivals as a judge or a special guest. One of the biggest performances took place in the Moscow club IZI.
Pavel actively manages his SoundCloud, uploading there interesting lyrical compositions, and other exclusive tracks that can be downloaded only there. The artist also actively cooperates with the 3x3 Opposition Moscow basketball team, their
logo is present on their form.
Pavel is currently working with EDM producer from Saint Petersburg , The Dual Personality and an artist from New York, USA Ro Ransom, expanding his club style and adding more and more uniqueness to his work, combining it with other genres.
On 16.04.20 Pavel released a debut EP called “Things You Won’t Even Know” in a completely new style for him. It’s a dreamy mix of indie pop, synth pop, chillwave and some other sounds.