Biography
Kazakh DJ Immanbek Zeyiken is sure: writing music is needed for the soul, and not for money, and if she is worth something, the remuneration will come. The musician knows about it not at the timeless, because remixes on the first tracks he began to create a pleasure, and now he found worldwide fame under the name IManBek. His name learned the whole world at the end of 2020, when he received a nomination for the Grammy Prize.Childhood and youth
Imanbek Zeikenov was born on October 21, 2000. He comes from the Kazakhstan town of Aksu, located 50 km from the regional center of Pavlodar. Here silence, calm, measured life, and the American international prize "Grammy" usually has approximately the same attitude as an invasion of aliens. Imanbek also did not dream of world glory and spent his life for studying, communication with friends and music.
Love for the guitar instilled his father, and the boy began playing a tool from 8 years of age. Mom worked in the field of organizing holidays and supported the Son in everything. Zeikenov confessed that she felt love and pride of parents long before worldwide fame came to him. Any achievements were encouraged and appreciated by a loving family.
After graduating from the city school number 1, Zeikenov entered the college of transport and communications, where he stopped at the specialization of the "organization of transportation". The selected direction was consonant with the passion of Imanbek to cars. During his studies, the guy settled to work on the Railway with alarm. In his duties, consolidated cargo wagons to fix the brake shoes before the further detachment of the locomotive.
Zeikenov turned out to be the youngest in the team. The work was responsible and sometimes heavy, but gave a stable 20-25 thousand rubles per month. In addition, sometimes the musician "I caught Zen", looking at the sunset sun and reflected on shiny wagons. Colleagues loved Imanbek and sincerely rejoiced by learning about his successes. In December 2019, the guy decided to quit to free up time for creativity.
Music
"He did not know that it was impossible, so I just did it."Quote Mark Tweed How it is impossible to suit the fate of the Kazakh DJ. IMANBEK began writing remixes to popular songs since 2017, having mastered FL Studio's music software by educational videos. He listened to a lot of music, preferring Deep House, Tropical House, Future Bass and Hip-Hop. Favorite occupation was listening to famous tracks with reflection on how the material can be improved by adding bits, amplifying the pace or premisive vocals.He created remixes, not at all counting on success, but was shared by the fruits of creativity in social networks, hoping to get the reverse reaction of friends. So, in 2019, Imanbek laid out a rhythmic processing of the song Roses of the American Raper Saint Jhn in Vkontakte, without thinking about the consequences. And they did not make themselves wait long. The track became viral, quickly bypassed the original, released back in 2016.
Music labels began to come to Zeikenov, and he signed a contract with the Russian company Effective Records, which helped him register the rights to remix, contacting the original executor. The premiere of the clip on Roses (IMANBEK REMIX) took place in March 2020, and since then the video scored hundreds of millions of views, which repeatedly exceeds the original views.
Imanbek began to receive proposal from world celebrities on cooperation, and collaborates with Tory Lanez, Don Diablo, Vize, 24kgoldn appeared. The discography of the producer was replenished with Singles Blackout, Valentino, I'm Just Feelin '(DU DU DU). While DJ has no own album, but he tries to write music, leaning on Roses style to work out recognizable brand sound.
"Grammy-2021"
Imanbek faced an unexpected popularity. He still does not believe that millions of people are dancing under his tracks, and tickers without tired inherent undergo new movements. Despite the fact that the world fame began for a guy with a given, the news about the "Grammy" nomination for the best remix in the fall of 2020 caught Zeikenov by surprise. At first, he took congratulations to friends as a Prank and eventually went to google a list of nominees.
Having experienced the original shock, Imanbek digested information and weighed the chances of winning. In a video conferencing with Ivan Urgant on November 26, 2020, he admitted to a laugh that he did not see competitors for himself, and the leading evening show congratulated the musician in advance with the victory.
The prophecy of Ivan came true. On March 14, Imanbek became the owner of Grammy-2021 for the best remix. The ceremony was held in online mode due to a pandemic. "The most beautiful musician career is to win grammy, and we did it!" - wrote DJ. IMANBEK became the first in the history of Kazakhstan and the CIS countries the winner in the category of non-classical music.
Personal life
Imanbek is confident that too young for a serious relationship, and therefore in no hurry to arrange a personal life. In addition, the success and recognition prompt the musician seriously focus on creativity. He is already feeling a lack of time, because, in addition to creating new tracks, seeks to master professional DJ equipment.Communication with fans of Zeiken supports through "Instagram", where the news is postponing, fresh facts of biography, photos and shares success.
IMANBEK now
In February 2021, Imanbek released a track with Rita Ora and David Ghette called Bang. According to Rita, she came to delight, having heard the remix of the Kazakhstani musician, and therefore decided to offer him a collaboration. For 10 months, Rita and Imanbek recorded tracks, sharing each other creative experience.
DJ is tightly engaged in work, receives orders for remixes from other musicians, while not everyone meets agree. He planned tour of Europe. Zeikenov is not afraid to become a star of one hit and with pleasure immersed in his favorite business. He understands that he achieved success in many ways due to good luck, and gives him a report that she may not repeat.
Discography
- 2019 - Roses
- 2020 - I'm Just Feelin '(DU DU DU)
- 2020 - Brother Louie
- 2020 - Blackout
- 2020 - Too Much
- 2020 - Kill Me Better
- 2021 - Bang.