Skofka | |
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Born | Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Samoliuk 21 February 1994 |
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Citizenship | Ukrainian |
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Years active | 2021–present |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Samoliuk ( Ukrainian: Володимир Володимирович Самолюк, born 21 February 1994), better known as his stage name Skofka (stylized in all caps) is a Ukrainian rap artist. [1] [2] [3]
Born in Rivne and grew up at the nearby town of Zdolbuniv, where he decided to become a rapper. His police officer father did not immediately approve of his son's hobby. [4]
In 2011, he graduated from Zdolbuniv Secondary School No. 6, and in 2011–2016 he studied at the Rivne Institute of Slavic Studies of Kyiv Slavonic University, majoring in Commodity Research and Commercial Business. [5] [6] [7]
In January 2021, together with the leader of the Kalush band Oleh Psiuk, they presented their joint track "Otaman". [8] In May, they released their joint song "Dodomu", which hit the YouTube trends, top charts on Shazam, Spotify, and iTunes. [9]
In July, Kalush and Skofka released a joint EP "Yo-Yo" and a new track "Ne napriahaisia" (Don't Stress). [10]
In the fall of 2021, the singer Kola presented the song "Ba", released in collaboration with Skofka. [11] [12]
At the same time, Skofka became an artist of the ENKO label ( Alyona Alyona, Kalush). [13]
In 2022, the rapper Skofka released the songs "Ne zabudem i ne probachym" (Don't forget and don't forgive) and "Chuty himn" (Hear the anthem). The latter of these works was dedicated to his friend Valentyn Konovodov, who died defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. [14]
Year | Subject | Category | Awards | Result | Ref |
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Collaboration of the year (with Kalush) | Rap.ua | Nominated | [15] | ||
2023 | Chuty himn | Song of unbreakable Ukraine | YUNA | Won | [16] |
Skofka | |
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Born | Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Samoliuk 21 February 1994 |
Other names |
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Citizenship | Ukrainian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2021–present |
Musical career | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Samoliuk ( Ukrainian: Володимир Володимирович Самолюк, born 21 February 1994), better known as his stage name Skofka (stylized in all caps) is a Ukrainian rap artist. [1] [2] [3]
Born in Rivne and grew up at the nearby town of Zdolbuniv, where he decided to become a rapper. His police officer father did not immediately approve of his son's hobby. [4]
In 2011, he graduated from Zdolbuniv Secondary School No. 6, and in 2011–2016 he studied at the Rivne Institute of Slavic Studies of Kyiv Slavonic University, majoring in Commodity Research and Commercial Business. [5] [6] [7]
In January 2021, together with the leader of the Kalush band Oleh Psiuk, they presented their joint track "Otaman". [8] In May, they released their joint song "Dodomu", which hit the YouTube trends, top charts on Shazam, Spotify, and iTunes. [9]
In July, Kalush and Skofka released a joint EP "Yo-Yo" and a new track "Ne napriahaisia" (Don't Stress). [10]
In the fall of 2021, the singer Kola presented the song "Ba", released in collaboration with Skofka. [11] [12]
At the same time, Skofka became an artist of the ENKO label ( Alyona Alyona, Kalush). [13]
In 2022, the rapper Skofka released the songs "Ne zabudem i ne probachym" (Don't forget and don't forgive) and "Chuty himn" (Hear the anthem). The latter of these works was dedicated to his friend Valentyn Konovodov, who died defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. [14]
Year | Subject | Category | Awards | Result | Ref |
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Collaboration of the year (with Kalush) | Rap.ua | Nominated | [15] | ||
2023 | Chuty himn | Song of unbreakable Ukraine | YUNA | Won | [16] |