The USA replaced the artist for Intervision at the last moment. 5 facts about the singer VASSY

At the last moment, the United States replaced the artist who was announced for the Russian Intervision competition, which will be held in Moscow on September 20. Instead of the R&B singer and producer Brandon Howard, the singer and author of electronic dance music VASSY will represent the USA in Russia. What is known about the performer representing the United States is in the Izvestia material.

Fact 1. Excluded from the choir due to poor vocal abilities

• The real name of the American singer is Vasiliki Karagiorgos, she was born into a family of Greek immigrants in the small Australian town of Darwin. At the age of 7, she was expelled from the school choir for lack of singing talent, and this was a great shock for the future singer.

• She was helped to achieve success by the support of the Australian youth radio station Triple J. In 2003, VASSY won the young talent contest "Unearthed Song of the Year", held by the radio station, and soon signed a contract with Warner Bros. In 2006, the promotion of the Australian singer's songs in the United States began, which contributed to the growth of her popularity. Four years later, she moved to the States.

The USA changed the artist on "Intervision": Who is the singer VASSY?

The Australian singer has Greek roots and has worked with international musicians.

Fact 2. She was noticed by David Guetta

• The Bad singer recorded one of her most successful singles in 2014 in collaboration with the popular French DJ and producer David Guetta. In an interview, VASSY said that Guetta found her phone number himself and invited her to cooperate. Her career also included collaborations with DJs Tiësto and KSHMR and a tour of US cities with the band Aqua.

• The singer's voice was made recognizable by her participation in advertising campaigns of major brands. VASSY's songs were featured in the animated film "Cold Heart" and the TV series "Anatomy of Passion"

Fact 3. The first woman to receive the ICON EDMA Award

• VASSY became the first singer in history to receive the title of "Icon" at the Electronic Dance Music Awards in 2023. "Being a woman in the dance world without being a DJ is certainly a rare and challenging experience, especially alone as a solo artist. That's why I'm very proud of myself.: I persevered and remained true to myself as an artist," the singer later recalled.

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• In the USA, VASSY had to face fierce competition — ideas were stolen from her, she faced unscrupulous producers. According to the singer, she had to deal with all the difficulties on her own. Now she is a producer herself, and her work occupies a strong place in the world of electronic music.

Fact 4. Promotes non-traditional values

Although the singer herself has never said that she is a representative of the LGBT community (recognized as extremist and banned in Russia), she is an ambassador for the NOH8 Campaign organization. The name translates from English as "no hate".

The "campaign" promotes the idea of legalizing same-sex marriage through propaganda on social media and demonstrative protest actions. Due to the fact that propaganda and the LGBT movement itself are prohibited in Russia, the sudden replacement of an artist with a defender of non-traditional values a week before the competition raises questions and makes one suspect an attempt at provocation.

Fact 5. Works by inspiration

• Faced with burnout, the singer reconsidered her approach to creativity. She no longer works in the studio every day like some other performers, but waits for ideas and inspiration.