Bogdan Titomir is a well-known performer, producer, DJ, and television host who gained fame in the 1990s, much like the frontman of the band "Korol i Shut", due to his work in the duo "Kar-Man." Although he was born in Odessa, he is often referred to as the pioneer of Russian rap.
He was the one who set the trend for baggy pants and the "platform" hairstyle. He remains popular in Russia today, but despite his Ukrainian roots, he has not spoken about the war. "Telegraph" decided to find out where Bogdan Titomir is now and his stance on the Russian aggression.
Bogdan Titomir is a pop star of the 90s. In 1989, he formed the duo "Kar-Man" with Sergey Lemokh. The group had many fans and was immensely popular. Hits from the pop duo such as "London, Goodbye," "San Francisco," etc., were played "from every radio" not only in Russia but also in Ukraine.
The singers created music in the "exotic pop" genre, which they invented themselves. Later, in 1991, the group disbanded, and Titomir became a solo artist. During that time, he often used hyperbolization of sexuality in his songs and became the first popular hip-hop singer in the post-Soviet space. He was later recognized as the first rapper in Russia.
Regarding the artist's roots, he was born in Odessa. His mother had the maiden name Titorenko, and it is known that her ancestors were Zaporozhian Cossacks.
The youth of the 90s viewed Titomir as an icon of style and flamboyance. His stage persona – bright, bold, and audacious – created a representation of a new type of freedom. His songs, such as "Do It Like I Do" and others, encouraged actions based on one's own discretion. This particularly resonated with the youth seeking their identity in the new realities of independent Ukraine.
In particular, popular stand-up comedian Felix Red'ka mentioned in his performance in Lviv that he grew up listening to Bogdan Titomir's songs, which influenced his use of the Russian language until the onset of the full-scale invasion.
Regarding the fact that Russia is daily striking his native Odessa, Bogdan Titomir has not expressed any position. He has chosen to remain silent about the crimes of the aggressor country. As of January 2025, the artist has not made any public statements about the war in Ukraine. His stance on this issue remains unknown.
Recently, he has rarely appeared in the media space. Occasionally, he has been seen in Moscow at local "parties" accompanied by young women.
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