Aygun Kazimova
Aygun Alasgar gyzy Kazimova is an Azerbaijani singer, songwriter, pop musician, and actress in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia. Kazimova wrote and sang the anthem of the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Her duet with Snoop Dogg "Coffee from Colombia" was a number one hit on the Azerbaijani, Turkish, Czech Republic, Colombian, Georgian and Russian charts. Kazimova has recorded ten albums.
Early life
Kazimova is the youngest of four children. After graduating high school, she briefly enrolled in the Maarif Technicum of Arts, which she left in 1986. During this period, she performed with the Gaya youth band.Career
Kazimova began her professional solo career in 1988 after winning first prize at the Baki Payizi-88 music contest. She received an award at the Yurmala music competition in 1989 and also earned distinction at the "The Voice of Asia" music contest in Kazakhstan in 1992.Kazimova released her first album, featuring fourteen tracks, in 1997 called Sevgi Gülləri. She was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan in 2001.
In 2005, Kazimova played the title role in the musical Khari Bulbullar directed by Arif Gaziyev, and the role of Sanam in the screen version of the play Meshadi Ibad. She has also hosted several television shows.
In 2013, Kazimova collaborated with Snoop Dogg for the song "Coffee From Columbia", which was released by Dokuz Sekiz Müzik and included remixes by My Digital Enemy and Bimbo Jones.
Personal life
Kazimova married Ibrahim Ibrahimov, in 1989. Their daughter, Ilgara, was born in 1990. The couple divorced in 1991.In 1994, Kazimova married Rza Guliyev, a nephew of former parliamentary speaker and later opposition figure Rasul Guliyev. The couple separated following Guliyev's arrest in 1996.
From 2001 to 2002, Kazimova was in a relationship with Turkish actor and model Mert Kılıç. She later entered into a relationship with meykhana singer Namig Garachukhurlu, which lasted from 2004 to 2010. The couple confirmed their separation in August 2010.
In September 2014, Kazimova alluded to changes in her private life; follow-up reports highlighted a pendant with the letter “F” and speculation about a new partner. In March 2016, Kazimova confirmed her relationship with Farhad Aliyev, son of energy minister Natig Aliyev. Later that year, Kazimova announced the relationship had ended.
Discography
Studio album
- Ömrüm – Günüm
- Ah...!
- Aygün
- Sevdim
- Sevgi gülləri
- Sevərsənmi?
- Yenə tək
Compilation albums
- Aygün Kazımova, Vol. 1
- Aygün Kazımova, Vol. 2
- Aygün Kazımova, Vol. 3
- Aygün Kazımova, Vol. 4
- Sevdi Ürək
- Ya Devushka Vostochnaya
- Səni Belə Sevmədilər
- Azərbaycan Qızıyam
- Aygün Kazımovanın ifaları
- By SS Production
- Remakes
Live albums
- ''Crystal Hall''
EPs
Duy- ''Ya v Nirvane''
Awards
Big Apple Music Awards
The "Big Apple Music Awards" is an annual American awards show.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Aygun Kazimova | Best Azerbaijani Female Artist | Nomitated | |
| 2015 | Aygun Kazimova | Best Caucasian Female Artist | Nomitated |
Daf Bama Music Awards
The "Daf Bama Music Awards "is an annual German awards show.| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Aygun Kazimova | Best Azerbaijani Female Artist | Nomitated | |
| 2016 | Aygun Kazimova | Best Azerbaijani Female Artist | Won | |
| 2017 | Aygun Kazimova | BAMA People's Choice Award | Nomitated | |
| 2018 | Aygun Kazimova | Best Azerbaijani Female Artist | Nomitated |