Alexander Shoua is a Russian singer, musician, songwriter. He skillfully owns the guitar, piano and drums. Popularity, Alexander gained in the duet "Nepara". Fans adore him for his piercing and sensual songs. Today Shoua positions himself as a solo singer and at the same time he is developing the Nepara project.
Childhood and youth of Alexander Shoua
Alexander Shoua was born in the town of Ochamchira. For the love of music, Alexander is obliged to thank his family. The head of the family owned several musical instruments, and his uncle could boast of a beautiful voice. Shaw took up the piano at the age of four.
Like everyone else, Alexander attended school. He devoted all his free time to music. As a teenager, Shoua became part of the Anban ensemble. The organizers of the vocal and instrumental ensemble taught their wards to play drums and keyboards.
After graduating from school, he entered the Sukhum school, preferring the variety department. During this period of time there was a military conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia.
Alexander never received a diploma from the school. The turbulent situation at home forced the parents to leave the house. The family moved to the territory of Russia. The show settled in Moscow.
The capital met the settlers coldly. The financial situation of the family left much to be desired. To support his relatives, Alexander got a job. He worked as a laborer, loader, seller. For a while, he had to forget about his dream of becoming a singer and musician.
The creative path of Alexander Shoua
Despite financial difficulties, each of the family members supported each other. The father encouraged his son, saying that his dream of becoming a singer would definitely come true. The first positive changes occurred after Shaw met a musician from the Aramis band.
Soon Alexander Shoua joined the group. He served as keyboardist, arranger and backing vocalist. The show managed to save the family from poverty. The musician's relatives did not need anything.
At one of the parties, Shaw was spotted by a representative of the prestigious European record company PolyGram. He was offered to move to Cologne and he agreed. He worked in a nightclub. He was satisfied with everything - from the reception of the public to the "fat" fees. But time passed, and he wanted development.
Over time, he outgrew performances in nightclubs. He wanted more. The show returns to the capital of Russia, with plans to put together its own musical project.
With a future duet partner "Nepara"- Victoria Talyshinskaya, he intersected at the end of the 90s. In 2002, when he returned to Moscow, he decided to contact the girl to offer to create a common group.
Founding of the Nepara group
For a long time, the musicians could not think of a name to give to their offspring. They went through a bunch of ideas in their heads.
The guys quarreled and reconciled. The idea with "Nepara" was proposed by the producer of the duet. More precisely, not that he suggested, but simply indicated that Vika and Sasha look strange together. Victoria is a beautiful, slim, tall girl. Alexander is small, bald, nondescript.
When the issue with the title was closed, Alexander and Victoria started working on their debut LP. The first disc of the newly-made duet was called "Another Family". The newly minted group was warmly received by music lovers. The record sold well, which gave the guys a reason to go on a protracted tour.
Until 2009, the band's discography was replenished with a couple more collections. We are talking about the records "All over again" and "Doomed / Betrothed". Some tracks have become real hits.
Despite the fact that Nepara was doing just fine, Shoua dreamed of a solo career. Soon the presentation of his first independent track took place. We are talking about the musical composition "The Sun Above My Head". The work was warmly received by fans. The song reached the top of the music charts.
He failed to repeat the success that he found while paired with Victoria. In 2013, he again contacted the performer and offered to reanimate the duet.
Victoria didn't need much persuasion. In 2013, Alexander and Victoria again delighted fans with a joint appearance on stage. Some time later, the premiere of new products took place: “A Thousand Dreams”, “Darling”, “God Invented You”, “Cry and See”.
Alexander Shoua: Presentation of the debut solo album
Despite working in a group, Alexander Shoua continued to lead a solo career. During this period of time, he presented the track "Remember". In 2016, his discography was replenished with a solo disc. We are talking about the collection "Your Voice". The compilation was topped by 16 tracks.
A few years later, the artist took part in the filming of Three Chords. Shaw's fans were happy to see their idol at the music show. He pleased the audience with the performance of the work of Alexander Rosenbaum "The Jewish Tailor".
After some time, he performed on the stage of the Kremlin courtyard. It was then that the concert "Chanson of the Year" started there. He sang in a duet with popular singer Arthur Best. The artists pleased the fans with the performance of the musical work "I'll steal her."
The collapse of the group "Nepara"
The fact that "Nepara" would soon disintegrate was known for sure. The duo practically did not please music lovers with the release of new musical works. In 2019, the artists finally confirmed the information about the breakup of the group.
In the same 2019, Alexander released another solo album. We are talking about a disc with lyrical works "Stop me ...". With the release of the collection, Shaw seemed to confirm that he feels much more comfortable when he sings alone. Soon, the premiere of the track “The World Has Gone Crazy” took place on the air of Avtoradio. The debut album was "stuffed" with a number of one hundred percent hits.
Alexander Shoua did not stop only at the release of a full-length album. In the same year, the premiere of the track "Tum-Balalaika" (with the participation of Alla Reed) and "Without You" (with the participation of Yaseniya) took place.
In 2020, some more details of the collapse of the Nepara group surfaced. It turned out that Vika and Sasha did not remain friends after the breakup of the group. The artists did not hesitate to express themselves in the direction of each other with not the most flattering words. Everything got worse after Shaw bought the rights to the name of the group and the top songs of the duet. It was rumored that Vika wanted to do the same, but did not have time.
The amount of the transaction on official papers was only 10 thousand rubles. It is easy to guess that in fact, it was about completely different figures. Alexander did not disclose the details of such a lucrative deal. He only dropped a hint that he was on strong friendly terms with the group's producer Oleg Nekrasov.
Alexander Shoua: Details of his personal life
In an interview, Alexander said that he did not consider himself handsome. Despite this, he definitely enjoys success with the fairer sex. Shaw admits that he does not use his position in terms of winning women's hearts.
The performers were married twice. He met his first wife even before the duet was founded. Alas, this union was not strong. In this union, the couple had a daughter, who was named Maya.
During the heyday of Nepara, it was said that more than a working relationship developed between the artists. The singers themselves ruled out the possibility of developing a romantic relationship. The artists emphasized that they do not mix the personal with the work.
Soon the artist's personal life improved. He met a girl named Natalya and offered her hand and heart. Alexander says that he loves his wife. She gives him the support he deserves. The daughter Taisiya is growing up in the family.
Alexander Shoua at the present time
Alexander assured until 2019 that he no longer plans to use the Nepara brand. But, apparently in 2020, his plans have changed dramatically. It turned out that he revived the project. It consisted of: backing vocalists, musicians and Shaw. In October 2020, the premiere of the track "My Angel" took place.
In the same year, he became an invited guest of the popular show "Mask". On the project, he performed the track of the legendary Soviet group Earthlings "Grass near the house".
In 2020, he reappeared in the Three Chords program. On the stage of the music show, he brilliantly performed the track "You Tell Me Cherry" in a duet with Aya.
Alexander Shoua in 2021
In 2021, he announced the release of a new musical composition and took part in the parody show of the Russian TV channel Just Like It.
Showa and his reanimated band "Nepara" presented a new single. The song is titled "Maybe".
