“The Golden Voice of Russia”, “Favorite Disciple of Montserrat Caballe”, “Hope of the Opera Stage” - what titles were awarded to the rising star of the 2000s - Nikolai Baskov. But the sweet-voiced nightingale traded the opera stage, a strict suit and an intelligent repertoire for fur coats in rhinestones, outrageous behavior and clips of dubious content. When did the turning point in Nikolai Baskov's career take place?
At the beginning of his career, Kolya was noticed by Alla Pugacheva's "party" and the young singer immediately began to allow himself a little more than usual.
The first experience with a change of image occurred when recording the song "You are far away" with Taisiya Povaliy.
Then - a divorce from his wife, farewell to the producer and, apparently, something went wrong. Nikolai abruptly leaves the opera and delves into the stage. His costumes are far from restrained, and his actions border on shocking.
Nicholas was credited with novels with the first beauties of show business. With Victoria Lopyreva, it almost came to a wedding.
Image changes, weight gain and weight loss became Nikolai's eternal companions. However, as well as ridiculous outfits.
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The rivalry with Philip Kirkorov has borne fruit.
And here you can already feel the influence of Valery Leontiev.
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The struggle between Baskov and Kirkorov gradually developed into a strong friendship. Philip and Nikolai are recording songs and videos, for which, however, they now have to apologize.
One of the latest "achievements" of the creative duo is the advertisement of cat food. What's next?
Each person makes a choice in his life. The choice of Nikolai Baskov is sparkles, kitsch, vulgarity and shocking.
Few will remember his first, lyrical songs, for example, about a hurdy-gurdy that sighs about something