Kalush (Ukrainian pronunciation: [ˈkɑlʊʃ] ⓘ; stylised in all caps) is a Ukrainian rap group formed in 2019. The group consists of founder and rapper Oleh Psiuk, multi-instrumentalist Ihor Didenchuk, and breakdancer MC KylymMen (lit. 'Kilim Man').[1][2]
Kalush | |
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 Kalush in 2023, left to right: Kurochka, Didenchuk and Psiuk | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Ukraine |
| Genres | Hip hop[1] |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Spinoffs | Kalush Orchestra |
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In early 2021, the group launched the side project Kalush Orchestra.[1] Unlike the original line-up, Kalush Orchestra focuses on hip hop blended with folk motifs and elements from Ukrainian traditional music.[1][3][4][5]
History
Kalush was formed in 2019 by Oleh Psiuk and Ihor Didenchuk, together with Daniil Chernov as MC KylymMen.[1][2][6] The group was named after Psiuk's hometown of Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.[6] Their debut single "Ne marynui" (Не маринуй) was released in October 2019. After the release of their second single "Ty honysh" (Ти гониш) in November 2019, Kalush signed a recording contract with the American hip hop label Def Jam Recordings.[3]
On 19 February 2021, the trio released their debut album Hotin (Хотінь), named after a neighbourhood of the town Kalush.[7][8] On 23 July 2021, Kalush released their second album, entitled Yo-yo (Йо-йо), together with rapper Skofka.[9]
Members
Current members
- Oleh Psiuk (2019–present) – rap
- Vlad Kurochka (2022–present) – breakdance (MC KylymMen)
Past members
- Daniil Chernov (2019–2022) – breakdance (MC KylymMen)
- Ihor Didenchuk (2019–2023) – instrumentals
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Hotin |
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| Yo-yo (feat. Skofka) |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Ne marynui" | 2019 | Hotin |
| "Ty honysh" | ||
| "Hory" (feat. Alyona Alyona) | ||
| "Kent" | 2020 | |
| "Tipok" | ||
| "Virus" | Non-album single | |
| "Vibe" | Hotin | |
| "Góry" (feat. Alyona Alyona, Gedz and Skip) | Non-album singles | |
| "V trendi pafos" | ||
| "Bimbo" | ||
| "Takykh yak ya" (feat. Yarmak) | ||
| "Zori" | Hotin | |
| "Voda" (feat. Alyona Alyona) | Non-album single | |
| "Otaman" (feat. Skofka) | 2021 | Yo-yo |
| "Pirnaiu" (feat. Stanislavska) | Non-album single | |
| "Khalepa" (feat. Yuyu) | ||
| "Dodomu" (feat. Skofka) | Yo-yo | |
| "Davai nachystotu" (feat. Skofka) | ||
| "Taksi" (feat. Khrystyna Soloviy) | Non-album singles | |
| "Khvyli" (feat. Jerry Heil) | ||
| "Mala v 19" | ||
| "Kaluski vechornytsi" (feat. Tember Blanche) | ||
| "Soniachna" (feat. Salto Nazad and Skofka) | 2022 | |
| "Maibutnist" (with Artem Pivovarov) | ||
| "Batkivshchyna" (with Sfofka) | ||
| "Stiny" (with Jerry Heil)[10] | 2023 | |
| "To ye Lviv" (with Skryabin) | Upcoming |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Sterzhen (Own Core)" (Alyona Alyona ft. Kalush, Otoy, Bilyi Bo, Shershen, Dyktor and Dyadya Vova) | 2020 | Galas |
| "Pozhovkla vesna" (Dima Varvaruk feat. Kalush and Vláda) | Non-album single | |
| "Balabon" (Panini feat. Kalush) | 2021 | |
| "Peremoha" (Okean Elzy feat. Kalush) |
Non-single album appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "You ze fa" (Sasha Tab feat. Kalush) | 2021 | Refresh |
| "Dobre pre" (Alyona Alyona feat. Kalush and Kukon) | Galas |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work or act | Result | Ref. |
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| YUNA | 2021 | Best Hip Hop Hit | "Hory" (feat. Alyona Alyona) | Won | [11] |
2022 | Best Pop Group | Kalush | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Album | Hotin | Nominated | |||
| Best Song | "Zori" | Nominated | |||
| Best Hip Hop Hit | "Zori" | Nominated | |||
| "Dodomu" (feat. Skofka) | Nominated | ||||
| "Taksi" (feat. Khrystyna Soloviy) | Nominated |