Full Name Dzmitry Papko Years active 2007 – present | Occupation Singer, actor Movies Viva Belarus! | |
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Born 3 October 1988 (age 28) ( 1988-10-03 ) Ivatsevichi, BSSR Similar Lavon Volski, :B:N:, Karolina Gruszka, Rembrandt Frerichs, Krambambula | ||
Vinsent (real name – Dzmitry Papko (Belarusian: Дзмітрый Папко) born 3 October 1988) is a Belarusian singer, hip-hop artist, and actor.
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Vinsent writes and performs songs in the Belarusian language. Initially, he performed solo. Now he sings, accompanied by a band.
The main theme of his songs is social problems. Besides writing, performaning and recording his own music, Vinsent translates lyrics into Belarusian for other groups.
Biography
Vinsent was born on 3 October 1988 in the city of Ivatsevichi, Byelorussian SSR. He graduated from the Faculty of Journalism of Belarusian State University with a major in Directing Television.
In 2007, he had his debut musical performance on the stage of BSU.
Vinsent became famous in 2008 as a Belarusian-language hip-hop artist.
In the same year, he recorded the song "Адыходзяць караблі" (Ships Depart), which twice won first place in the hit parade of Belarusian music portal Тузін Гітоў. (A Dozen Hits)
In February 2009 Vinsent's debut album "Пачатак" (Start) was released on the label BMA Group.
Music videos were filmed for the song Vinsent "Працягваю жыць" (I Continue to Live) and "Восеньскі вальс" (Autumn Waltz).
Vinsent's acting career began with the announcement of the youth film "Вышэй за неба" (Above the Sky). The artist offered a film director to write the soundtrack for the film. The director invited him to participate in the film.
In 2011 the film "Жыве Беларусь" ("Viva Belarus") was filmed. Vinsent played the main role. The film won second place in the Czech film competition Febiofest 2013.
In April 2013, Vinsent said that upon arrival in Belarus after the filming "Жыве Беларусь" ("Viva Belarus") the Belarusian secret services began to haunt him. They called him in for questioning. The diagnoses that gave the actor a respite from the army, were cancelled. Authorities banned him from travelling abroad.
In November 2015, Vinsent presented his new music video "Жывы" (Alive). Then he announces the release of his new album. On 9 December 2015, Vinsent released the album "VIR". The album was presented on 16 December 2015 in Minsk club Пляцоўка хол. The album was also presented in London on 19 December.