Ilkin Dovlatov Explained

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Ilkin Dovlatov
Native Name:Azerbaijani: İlkin Dövlətov|i=no
Birth Date:16 June 1990
Birth Place:Baku, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR
Years Active:2023–present

Ilkin Dovlatov[1] (Azerbaijani: İlkin Dövlətov, pronounced as /az/; born 16 June 1990)[2] [3] is an Azerbaijani mugham singer. He rose to prominence after finishing second in The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). Accompanying Fahree, he represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song"Azerbaijani: [[Özünlə apar]]|i=no".

Early life

Dovlatov was born in 1990 in Baku. He was raised in a musical family, his father being a major inspiration for him to start pursuing a musical career. At the age of four, Dovlatov performed his first song "Azerbaijani: Qəlbimdə qaldı|i=no". During his school years, a music teacher discovered Dovlatov's talent in singing and encouraged him to perform his music.[4]

Career

In 2023, Dovlatov competed in the The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). He was coached by Ilqar Khayal and finished as the contest's runner-up.[5] [6] Dovlatov has also participated in the Azəri Star song contest.[4]

In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed a trio, consisting of Ilkin Dovlatov, Mila Miles and Etibar Asadli, as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the for the Eurovision Song Contest,[7] and the next week, they were announced to be among the six acts who had moved on to the final stage.[8] Their song was titled "İnsanlar".[9] On 7 March 2024, Fahree was revealed as the selected candidate.[10] However, on 13 March 2024, it was announced that Dovlatov would accompany Fahree on stage,[11] performing the song "Azerbaijani: [[Özünlə apar]]|i=no".[12] The duo failed to qualify from the first semi-final on 7 May 2024, placing 14th out of 15 with 11 points.[13]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbum or EP
"Azerbaijani: Ters|i=no"2023rowspan="4"
"Azerbaijani: Gecələr|i=no"
"Azerbaijani: İnsanlar|i=no"
2024
"Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan|i=no"

As featured artist

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 15 March 2024 . Conte . Davide . Azerbaijan: Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov Releases 'Özünlə Apar' . eurovoix.com . 15 March 2024 . 15 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240315123917/https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/15/azerbaijan-fahree-releases-ozunl%C9%99-apar/ . live .
  2. Web site: İlkin Dövlətov Facebook Post . facebook.com . . 15 March 2024 . 15 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240315204553/https://www.facebook.com/100002580896891/posts/680426345386722/ . live .
  3. İlkin Dövlətov - Sən yadıma düşəndə – Görmədən seçimlər – Səs Azərbaycan. Doğma nəğmələr – 2023. 15 March 2024. 4 February 2023. Səs Azərbaycan Doğma Nəğmələr. YouTube. 15 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315193759/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWcaAmOjvFY. live.
  4. Web site: Tağızadə. Kamran. 23 November 2023. Danışır İlkin Dövlətov – Avroviziya 2024 Azərbaycan. 15 March 2024. 12xal. 15 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315193925/https://12xal.com/2023/11/23/ilkindovlatov/. live.
  5. Web site: 20 March 2023. "Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in qalibi o oldu. 15 March 2024. Unikal. 15 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315193938/https://unikal.az/news/372650/ses-azerbaycan-dogma-negmelerin-qalibi-o-oldu. live.
  6. Web site: 20 March 2023. "Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in finalçıları bəlli oldu. 15 March 2024. Axsam. 15 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240315193800/https://axsam.az/news/156089-ses-azerbaycan-dogma-negmelerin-finalcilari-belli-oldu. live.
  7. Web site: Granger. Anthony. 29 October 2023. Azerbaijan: Live Auditions Take Place in Baku for Eurovision 2024. 29 October 2023. Eurovoix. 29 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231029192153/https://eurovoix.com/2023/10/29/azerbaijan-live-auditions-eurovision-2024/. live.
  8. Web site: Stephenson. James. 6 November 2023. Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024. 6 November 2023. Eurovoix. 6 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106084225/https://eurovoix.com/2023/11/06/azerbaijan-six-acts-remain-in-contention-for-eurovision-2024/. live.
  9. Web site: Grace. Emily. 22 February 2024. Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024. 15 March 2023. Eurovoix. 10 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310001025/https://eurovoix.com/2024/02/22/azerbaijan-eurovision-2024/. live.
  10. Web site: 7 March 2024 . Brown . Alistair . Azerbaijan: Fahree To Eurovision 2024 . Eurovoix . 8 March 2024 . 7 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240307205108/https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/07/azerbaijan-fahree-eurovision-2024/ . live .
  11. Web site: Álvarez. Jesús. 13 March 2024. İlkin Dövlətov acompañará a Fahree representando a Azerbaiyán sobre el escenario de Eurovisión 2024 en Malmö. İlkin Dövlətov will accompany Fahree representing Azerbaijan on the Eurovision 2024 stage in Malmö. es-ES. 13 March 2024. ESCplus España. 13 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240313111811/https://www.escplus.es/eurovision/2024/ilkin-dovl%C9%99tov-acompanara-a-fahree-representando-a-azerbaiyan-sobre-el-escenario-de-eurovision-2024-en-malmo/. live.
  12. Web site: 15 March 2024 . FAHREE reveals Özünlə Apar for Azerbaijan . 15 March 2024 . Eurovision.tv . . en-GB . 15 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240315092404/https://eurovision.tv/story/azerbaijan-2024-fahree-song-released . live .
  13. News: Sturtridge . Isaac . REVEALED: The Eurovision 2024 semi-final and final jury/televote detailed voting results . 2024-05-14 . ESCXTRA . en-GB . 14 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240514002635/https://escxtra.com/2024/05/12/revealed-the-eurovision-2024-semi-final-and-final-jury-televote-detailed-voting-results/ . live .

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