Vinsent


Vinsent, real name Dzmitry Uladzіmіravich Papko is a Belarusian singer, hip-hop artist, and actor.
Vinsent writes and performs songs in the Belarusian language. Initially, he performed solo. Now he sings, accompanied by a band.
The main theme of his songs is social problems. Besides writing, performing and recording his own music, Vinsent translates lyrics into Belarusian for other bands.
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Biography

Vinsent was born in the city of Ivatsevichi, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union. He graduated from the Faculty of Journalism of Belarusian State University with a major in Directing Television.
In 2007, he had his debut musical performance on the stage of BSU.
Vinsent became famous in 2008 as a Belarusian language hip-hop artist.
In the same year, he recorded the song "Адыходзяць караблі", which twice won first place in the hit parade of Belarusian music portal Tuzin.fm.
In February 2009 Vinsent's debut album "Пачатак" was released on the label BMA Group.
Music videos were filmed for the song Vinsent "Працягваю жыць" and "Восеньскі вальс".
Vinsent's acting career began with the announcement of the youth film "Вышэй за неба". The artist offered a film director to write the soundtrack for the film. The director invited him to participate in the film.
In 2011 the film "Жыве Беларусь" was filmed. Vinsent played the lead role. The film won second place in the Czech film competition Febiofest 2013.
In April 2013, Vinsent said that upon arrival in Belarus after the filming "Жыве Беларусь" the Belarusian secret services began to haunt him. They called him in for questioning. The diagnoses that gave the actor a respite from the army, were cancelled. Authorities banned him from travelling abroad.
In November 2015, Vinsent presented his new music video "Жывы". Then he announces the release of his new album. On 9 December 2015, Vinsent released the album "VIR". The album was presented on 16 December 2015 in Minsk club Пляцоўка хол. The album was also presented in London on 19 December.

Discography

Albums

  • 2009 — «Пачатак»
  • 2015 — «VIR»

Singles

  • 2010 — «Развага» , feat. BN

Music videos

  • «Працягваю жыць»
  • «Восеньскі вальс»
  • «Ні кроку назад» ''
  • «Жывы»

Films

  • 2012 Viva Belarus! as Miron Zakharka
  • 2012 Above the Sky as Maxim