Kseniia Shadurska, (born April 17, 1991), commonly known by her stage name Shadu, stylized in all caps, SHADU, is a Ukrainian DJ and singer..[1].

Biography

Kseniia Shadurska was born on May 17, 1991 in the city of Kamianka (Ukraine)[2] in the family of a military man and a teacher[3]. She spent her childhood and youth in the town of Partenit (Autonomous Republic of Crimea). At the age of six, Shadurska began studying at a music school, specializing in violin, and graduated with honors.

At the age of 11, she won the Chornomorski Games competition[2][4].

By 16, she participated in and won the TV project "A Step to the Stars." She has repeatedly become a laureate of international competitions in Moscow, Berlin[5], Prague, and Krakow[2].

At 17, she enrolled at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, majoring in television directing, on a state-funded program. While studying, she worked part-time as a waitress and later as a backing vocalist in a karaoke club[2][6].

At 20, she formed her own indie rock band[2], Lollipop. By 22, she was already working as a director on the Ukrainian TV shows Ukraine's Got Talent and The X Factor on the STB channel.

In 2012, Shadurska began working as a director for the TV project The Voice of Ukraine[7][8] and later for the project Dancing with the Stars.

She also participated in the TV projects People's Star in a duet with Oleh Sobchuk[9][10][11] and The Voice of Ukraine (season one)[12].

In 2021, she launched her solo project, SHADU,[1][13][14][5][15]

In July 2022, together with sound producer Meyer, she presented the single "When I (Remix)", and two months later, the EP "Gravity"[16][14] was released to the public.

Throughout 2023, Shadu released her second EP titled Babylon[17][18] and a new single, "Rollercoaster"[19][20][21]

2024 became a significant year for her DJ career[22][23], as she released five Afro house releases, a subgenre of electronic dance music: "Need You"[24], "Under the Sky", "Stillness"[25], "Need Your Love"[14] and "Integration"[26]. In parallel with the production of her own tracks, the artist releases DJ mixes under the title "The Flow" on her YouTube channel.

Releases

Title Release Date
When I (Remix) 07.29.2022
Gravity 09.30.2022
Babylon 07.24.2023
Rollercoaser 06.10.2023
Need You 04.19.2024
Under the Sky 06.14.2024
Stillness 07.19.2024
Need Your Love 08.23.2024
Integration 10.18.2024

References

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  3. ^ "Як росія двічі позбавила мене дому: особистий досвід Ксенії Шадурської". vogue.ua (in Ukrainian). 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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  5. ^ a b "Українська співачка розповіла, як опинилася в КПЗ в Німеччині в 16 років: які закони порушила". Сlutch.net.ua (in Ukrainian). 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  6. ^ Cernik, Lizzie (2023-02-20). "How we met: 'He was this big, strong, handsome man. I fell in love straight away'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  7. ^ ""Голос страны" +14". МедиаНяня - таблоид для и про медиа. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  8. ^ "Участница шоу "Голос страны" Ксения Шадурская: "В решающем поединке пела "не свою" песню!"". KP.UA (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  9. ^ "Шоу "Народна зірка-3". Олег Собчук та Ксенія Шадурська покидають проект - TeleProstir.com - ТелеПростір знає про телебачення все | Новини телекомпаній, новини супутникового ТБ, аналітика ТБ, онлайн ТБ, галерея ТБ, досьє, інтерв'ю". teleprostir.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  10. ^ Зайцев, Максим (2010-10-17). "Шоу "Народна зірка-3" залишили Олег Собчук та Ксенія Шадурська". Tochka.net (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  11. ^ "Анастасию Заворотнюк довели до слез". Gloss (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  12. ^ "Голос країни: обрано уже 25 претендентів на перемогу". ТСН.ua (in Ukrainian). 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  13. ^ Valois, Margot (2023-01-19). "Shadu: vita privata, guerra e moda". Pink Magazine Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  14. ^ a b c "SHADU: Bridging Borders With Music - Elle India". 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  15. ^ "SHADU: «Кожен день - це маленький крок до великої мети!»". RadioClub.ua – мультимедійний розважальний портал. NRJ Ukraine, Lounge Fm, Авторадіо Україна, Радіо П'ятниця (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  16. ^ Urbancik, Johanna (2022-10-17). ""I believe silence to be the biggest crime in these hard times" – In conversation with Shadu". KALTBLUT Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  17. ^ Ramanan, Manju. "Ukrainian artist Shadu on why music thrives in Dubai". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  18. ^ "Українська співачка підкорила британський лейбл та презентувала мініальбом". fakty.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  19. ^ Valois, Margot (2023-10-17). "Shadu e l'amore tossico". Pink Magazine Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  20. ^ "SHADU releases hot new song 'Rollercoaster' - ESC Covers". 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  21. ^ Украина, Комментарии. "Українська співачка Shadu презентує пісню про взаємопов'язане кохання". Коментарі Україна (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  22. ^ "SHADU". DARKLY ART MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  23. ^ Olaegbe, Oluwaseun (2024-04-16). "Shadu: Unveiling a Musical Journey Beyond Borders - Yessiey". Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  24. ^ Magazine, Tune In (2024-04-23). ""Need You" EP by Shadu on Polyform: an electrifying beats and mesmerizing vocals". Tune In Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  25. ^ Schlutt, Marcel (2024-07-19). "Track Premiere: SHADU - Stillness". KALTBLUT Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
  26. ^ Schlutt, Marcel (2024-10-23). "Artist and Vocal DJ Shadu Unveils Her New EP". KALTBLUT Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
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