Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s music scene continues to make waves internationally. In recent years, several tracks by Kazakh artists have become viral hits on the global stage. Tengrinews highlights ten songs that have captured the attention of millions worldwide.
Zhurek – Adam
Kazakh artist Farukh Tokhtamuratov, known as Adam, made waves with his track "Zhurek." The song has garnered nearly 14 million streams on Spotify and 108.5 million views on YouTube, with its remix accumulating over 135 million views. The track went viral on TikTok, with users from China, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries creating their own versions.
Dadada – Tanir and Tyomcha
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The song "Dadada" by the duo Tanir and Tyomcha became a sensation on social media. Hundreds of thousands of videos featuring the track were created by users from Japan, Vietnam, China, and other Asian countries. On Spotify, the song has amassed over 18.5 million streams.
SLAY and Brodyaga Funk – Eternxlkz
Young Kazakh artist Nurbek Myssiev, known as Eternxlkz, captured listeners' hearts with his hits "SLAY" and "Brodyaga Funk." The former has achieved 147 million streams on Spotify, while the latter has garnered 108 million. Nurbek, just 20 years old and from Aktobe, is making waves with his unique funk electronic music.
Er Turan – Turan
The song "Turan" by the ethno-folk ensemble "Turan" is considered a hymn of the Turkic world. Last December, the track gained significant popularity on social media, amassing over 7.5 million views on YouTube. The song has found a broad audience both in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Hot – Lilli
Kazakh singer Lilli Hot's track "Hot" has seen a resurgence in popularity, with 17 million streams on Spotify. Lilli continues to rise in fame with her distinctive style and performance.
Montagem Mysterious Game – lxngvx
Young musician Nurgisa Kelingoza, known as lxngvx, achieved international recognition with his track "Montagem Mysterious Game," which has garnered 194 million streams on Spotify. Nurgisa, who played the dombra as a child, writes music in the increasingly popular funk style.
"I Will Play" – Moreart
Rapper Kuat Kuralbaev, known as Moreart, drew attention with his provocative track "Я буду играть" (I will play). The song went viral on TikTok and remains popular, with 61 million streams on Spotify. The track is still frequently heard in resorts in Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries.
Own Paradise – LXAES
Artem Sauer, known as LXAES, gained popularity with his track "Own Paradise," which has accumulated 58 million streams on Spotify. The song has spread widely on social media, and the young musician from Ust-Kamenogorsk is experimenting with various genres, with funk music achieving notable success.
Roses – Imanbek
Imanbek Zaykenov, known internationally as Imanbek, became the first Kazakh artist to win a Grammy for his remix of the song "Roses." The track has an astonishing 1.97 billion streams on Spotify, and another hit, "Belly Dancer," has 584 million streams. Imanbek remains one of Kazakhstan’s brightest musical stars.
Shootout and Polozhenie – Izzamuzzic
33-year-old Karaganda native Vadim Pavlyuchenko, known as Izzamuzzic, released a remix of the popular track "Polozhenie" by Skriptonit, which has nearly 28 million streams on Spotify. His other track "Shootout," released in 2022, has 138 million streams and has been certified gold by the RIAA for its quality and popularity, with over 500 million streams across various platforms.
Kazakh artists are proving that music knows no boundaries, with songs released in Kazakhstan becoming global hits and winning the hearts of millions around the world.
