Alina Pash became known to the public only in 2018. The girl was able to tell about herself thanks to her participation in the X-Factor musical project, which was broadcast on the Ukrainian STB TV channel.
The childhood and youth of the singer
Alina Ivanovna Pash was born on May 6, 1993 in the small village of Bushtyno, in Transcarpathia. Alina was brought up in a primordially intelligent family. Her mother was a teacher and her father worked in law enforcement.
Mom instilled in Alina a love of music. From an early age, the girl attended art school, danced and took professional vocal lessons. Pash, the youngest, was developed beyond her years and stood out for her brightness against the background of her peers.
Starting from adolescence, the future star is a frequent participant in various Ukrainian festivals and music competitions. The girl performed on the stage of Children's Eurostar, festival-competition "Christmas Star", "Crimean Wave". As a student of the 11th grade, she got on the show "Karaoke on the Maidan", which was hosted by the host and Ukrainian producer Igor Kondratyuk.
Alina graduated from high school well. Having received a certificate, she became a student at the Kyiv Academy of Variety and Circus Arts. Pash received her master's degree in 2017.
The creative path of Alina Pash
The creative path of Alina Pash began at the age of 19. The girl was cast in the Real O team, but got on the backing vocals of the Ukrainian group SKY. A little later, Pash collaborated with Irina Bilyk.
A new page in Alina's biography was participation in the X-Factor show, which was broadcast on the STB TV channel. She successfully passed the qualifying round and made it to the final.
The girl got into the team of Nino Katamadze, in the category "Girls". Pash was remembered by the audience for its perseverance and at the same time femininity. Despite strong vocal abilities, Konstantin Bocharov, Igor Kondratyuk's ward, won this season. Pash took an honorable 3rd place.
Alina later commented:
“Being a member of a musical project, they created the role of a lyrical character for me. On the contrary, I felt empowered. Powerful energy literally emanated from me. I was not in my “skin”, and perhaps I was not able to fully open up to the audience ... ".
Alina's life after participating in "X-Factor"
After completing the project, Alina was invited to take part in the casting of the KAZKA group. Pash could take the place of a vocalist in the team and perform on a par with Sasha Zaritskaya.
At the same time, the singer received an offer from the group DVOE. Pash refused both projects and decided to go on her own.
Soon the Ukrainian singer presented her debut single Bitanga. The highlight of the composition was the original Transcarpathian dialect. The track was warmly received by music lovers and music critics. The debut took place "softly".
Alina Pash also released a video clip for her debut single. Interestingly, the shooting took place in extreme conditions. The girl, along with the film crew, spent a week in the mountains. But thousands of views and likes were worth any sacrifice.
The second single, Oinagori, was equally warmly received by fans and critics. This time the video clip was created in Marseille, France with the support of a local team. Then Alina Pash recorded bright cover versions for musical compositions by Jay-Z and Gorillaz.
Personal life of Alina Pash
Alina Pash does not hide information about her personal life. In 2019, the girl was led down the aisle. The girl's heart was taken by the Frenchman Nathan Daisy.
It is known that Pash had a relationship before marriage. Alina reluctantly recalls these relationships. The guy tried to make her a housewife, she also sought to realize herself.
Interesting facts about Alina Pash
- Alina Pash "blew up" the audience with her rap in the Transcarpathian dialect.
- The girl said that she was raised in a strict family. Her parents did not let her go to local parties, so rarely, but aptly, she ran away from home through the window.
- Alina's pseudonym is Pashtet.
- Alina considers the singer Beyoncé an ideal example and her personal idol.
- As a child, her grandfather often called her "bitanga", which means "hooligan" in Transcarpathian.
Alina Pash and Alyona Alyona
In 2019, fans of Alina Pash's work were in for a pleasant surprise. The performer recorded the track "Padlo", with the participation of the singer Alyona Alyona.
Soon the singer's discography was replenished with the debut album Pintea. The record consisted of two parts - Gory and Misto. They, according to Alina's stories, reflect her past and present.
This album includes musical compositions recorded in Ukrainian, Russian, English, French and Georgian. Music critics ambiguously spoke in the direction of Alina Pash. Some said that the girl's talent is clearly overrated.
But Alina is not very concerned about the opinion from the outside. Pash continued to be active. The artist performed at the parade during the celebration of Independence Day. Alina sang a rap of her own composition between the verses of the Ukrainian anthem.
In the fall of 2019, Pash presented a video clip for the musical composition "The First Lady". The video clip was recorded with the participation of Pianoboy.
The artists wanted to show the fairer sex that they are all beautiful, regardless of status and age. The shooting involved such stars as Karolina Ashion, Elena Kravets, Vasilisa Frolova.
In 2020, Alina Pash, together with sound producer Taras Zhuk, released a remake of his famous Amaga. Subsequently, the work was called Amaga 2020. In addition, this year the singer managed to visit Ukrainian cities with her concerts.
Singer Alina Pash today
In early April 2021, the rapper presented her new studio album to fans. The disc was called "RozMova". Alina said that she recorded the collection during ethno-expeditions in the Carpathians. She turned to folktronics and world music. The record turned out to be incredibly intimate and atmospheric.
On August 13, 2021, Ukrainian singer Tina Karol presented the LP "Moloda Krov". Alina took part in the recording of one of the tracks.
On December 10, 2021, Alina replenished her discography with a mini-album, which she recorded together with the Kyiv DJ Pahatam. The collection was called NOROV. Note that the disc was released on the Rhythm label.
Alina Pash at Eurovision 2022
In 2022, Alina decided to test her strength in the Eurovision National Selection. And the strength was enough. Alina Pash became the winner of the national selection and will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The song "Things Forgotten Ancestors" became the entry for the contest.
Recall that this year the music competition, thanks to the winners of last year, the group "Maneskinwill take place in Italy.
At the end of January 2022, Alina Pash accused the Kalush members of plagiarizing her song. As the artist noted, the Kalush Orchestra stole her double bass part from the Bosorkanya track and used it in their carol. The musicians quickly reacted to the situation and promised to correct the part.
Alina also pleased with the presentation of the composition with which she will represent Ukraine at Eurovision. The track was called "Things Forgotten Ancestors". In the song, Alina rapped, and also sang about the history of Ukraine, using such styles as electronica, hip-hop and folk.
The final of the National selection "Eurovision" was held in the format of a television concert on February 12, 2022. The judges' chairs were filled Tina Karol, Jamala and film director Yaroslav Lodygin.
Alina performed at number 8. It is worth noting that the performance of the Ukrainian singer was highly appreciated by the judges. They gave Pash the highest score - 8 points. The audience gave the artist 7 points. She became the winner. Thus, Alina will represent Ukraine in Turin with the composition "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors".
Scandal with Kalush Orchestra at the Ukrainian selection for Eurovision
By the way, not everyone was satisfied with the result of the vote. Team members "Kalush Orchestra” accused Suspіlne of falsification. They are going to apply to the court and appeal against the decision of the judges.
Many viewers are also confused by the information that Alina allegedly visited the Crimea. "Haters" have already leaked several photos of the singer from Red Square. Pash - denies that she performed in the Crimea and visited Russia.
Despite the wave of "hate" - Alina has a powerful audience of fans who are sure that it is Pash who is worthy to represent Ukraine at the international song contest.
Alina Pash withdrew her candidacy and will not go to Eurovision 2022
After Alina took first place in the National Selection, they began to seriously “hate” her. The audience was sure that the appearance of Pasha at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin was “superfluous”.
Recall that a scandal erupted in the press, which is associated with the appearance of information that Alina illegally visited Crimea in 2015. The artist is included in the Peacemaker database. The performer provided the necessary certificates, which confirmed that she acted within the framework of Ukrainian legislation.
Soon the State Border Service of Ukraine published information that these documents were fake. Pash wrote a post about how she and her team were unaware of the forgery. She terminated the contract with the director and withdrew her candidacy from participation in Eurovision.
“I am an artist, not a politician. I don’t have an army of PR people, managers, lawyers to stand up against this attack, the evils of my social networks; threats. And also absolutely unacceptable formulas, like people allow themselves, without understanding the situation and forgetting about the health of the skin giant of Ukraine, ”the singer wrote.
Many public figures supported Alina. Among them are Nadya Dorofeeva, Yan Gordienko, Sasha Chef and others. Fans are also bombarding the artist with comments about her changing her mind and still going to the competition. “Heita” under her post is an order of magnitude less than on the day when Alina won the National Selection. Recall that on February 18, 2022, a decision will be made on who will go from Ukraine to the international song contest.
