The residency at the Propaganda Club in Moscow served as an early catalyst for the electronic career of Nina Kraviz. Born in 1980 in Irkutsk, she moved to the capital to pursue a career in dentistry before transitioning into the music industry, where she eventually established herself as a global disc jockey, singer, and label founder.
Early Career and Training
Before achieving prominence in techno, Kraviz worked various roles in the early 2000s, including hosting a radio show in Irkutsk and writing for a fanzine. Her academic background in dentistry led to a residency in the field. In 2005, she earned a spot at the Red Bull Music Academy in Seattle, though she could only attend the following year in Melbourne after obtaining a visa.
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Kraviz released her self-titled debut album on the Rekids label in February 2012. Two years later, she founded her own imprint, Trip. Her work has included significant remixing projects, such as her 2019 vocal version of St. She has also contributed to specialized projects like the 2021 compilation PX099: 100 Years Of Colombia, which aimed to highlight the country's social unrest.
Media and Gaming
Beyond traditional studio albums and DJ mixes, such as her 2015 contribution to the DJ-Kicks series, Kraviz expanded her reach into interactive media. In 2020, she participated in the production of the Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack and provided a voice for her own cameo appearance within the game, available in both Russian and English language versions.
Political Criticism
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kraviz faced public scrutiny regarding her political silence and past social media activity. Critics, including other electronic artists, questioned her stance on the conflict and specific comments regarding Vladimir Putin. The fallout included the removal of her music by Rotterdam-based distributor Clone Distribution and her exclusion from festival lineups, including Movement and The Crave. In May 2022, she stated her opposition to violence while emphasizing her role as a musician rather than a political commentator.
Fast facts
- Born: 1980, Irkutsk, Russia
- Occupations: Disc jockey, singer, record producer, journalist, music executive
- Record Label: Trip (est. 2014)
- Debut Album: Nina Kraviz (2012)
- Gaming Participation: Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
- Languages: Russian
Questions readers ask
Did Nina Kraviz work in other fields before music?
Yes, she initially studied dentistry and worked in roles including host of a radio show, writer for a fanzine, and as a dentist.
What record label did Nina Kraviz found?
She established her own label in 2014 called Trip.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice
- Genres: techno and electronic music
