On May 16, 2020, the 65th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Rotterdam (Netherlands). The answer to the most exciting question: "Who will represent Russia?" already received. The honorable mission is entrusted to the rave group from St. Petersburg "Little Big".
Of course, public opinion was divided. Someone has high hopes for the team, while others consider such a decision shocking and thoughtless. We invite you to get acquainted with the work of musicians. Below is a selection of the most interesting facts about the Little Big group and its members.
Little Big song for Eurovision 2020: UNO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_dWvTCdDQ4
Little Big 03/12/2020 on the air of the Evening Urgant program presented the song Uno, with which the musicians will perform at the Eurovision-2020 music contest.
Team Leader and Founder
Ilya Prusikin was born in a small village located in the eastern part of Transbaikalia. Already at a young age he fell in love with music, was a fan of the "Nirvana" group. She had a great influence on the formation of Prusikin's musical taste. Then he realized that you can create without looking back at someone else's opinion and without enclosing yourself in a rigid framework. In fact, everything turned out to be a little different.
Ilya took up music, organized a team, but failed to achieve much success. I also failed to get a “normal” job. Ilya was not taken by the courier or the pizza delivery man. For some time he lived off his girlfriend's salary. Still, he did not break down, he found his place in life. The Internet sitcom "Police Weekdays", "The Great Rap Battle" and "The Gaffi Guff Show" are projects thanks to which Prusikin became known in Russia.
The birth of "Little Big"
The team was created on April 1, 2013. Ilya and his friends decided to shoot a video for the song “Every Day I’m Drinking”. The clip hit the net and soon it blew up the internet. The guys did not even hope for such an outcome of events. They regarded it as an April Fool's joke. Nevertheless, she brought them worldwide fame.
Incredible success
Friends did not think about further creativity, but fate gave them a chance. Little Big received an offer to perform before the concert of the popular African band Die Antwoord. Ilya doubted the team had no songs, to which he was answered: “You have a month”. For 30 days, they recorded 6 tracks, shot clips. It was these songs that brought the band incredible success.
Recognition in Europe
And then the fun began. The group became popular not only in their country, but all over the world. The team regularly goes on tour to Europe: France, Belgium, Germany ... For some time it was in demand there even more than in Russia. Now the situation has changed, "Little Big" is loved in the homeland.
Stereotypes about Russians
The main idea of the team's creativity is a musical reflection of reality. In their songs and videos, they ridicule stereotypes about Russians. There are people who perceive this as outright banter, but this is not at all a mockery of their compatriots. Team members want to show that all templates and cliches are nothing more than fictions.
Here is what Prusikin says about this.Another interview:
“The funny thing is that people in Europe understand that we are laughing at them. But in Russia people ...
-… are you sure that you defame the country?
- Yes."
Budget clips
"Little Big" is in no rush to invest big bucks in music videos. The budget for the first video was 30 thousand. The team members believe that money is not the main thing, but the idea is much more important. The most famous clip "Skibidi" cost only 1.5 million rubles. This video went viral with 367.5 million views, and that's not the limit.
Popularity with children
Most of the band's songs have an age limit (18+). Despite this fact, the team has many small fans. Even very young boys and girls (1,2,3 years!) Are crazy about Little Big. Incendiary tunes, vivid clips ... 100 or 200 views on YouTube - easy! And this is from one child. By the way, as soon as the leader of the team had a son, their songs and videos became softer. There is no such aggression in them as before. Prusikin claims that now even the smallest children can watch them.
Striving to conquer the world
Many people blame Little Big: "The Russian group does not sing in Russian." The participants are easy to understand if you know their purpose. They want to become the most famous Russian music team in the world. Ilya Prusikin dreams of destroying the stereotype that no one needs Russians abroad, and he succeeds.
For your information: the language in which "Little Big" sings songs can hardly be called English. This is a mixture of different distorted words, separate phrases. We can say that they have their own language.
Anton Lissov
Everyone knows Anton as "the guy with black lips." He has been playing the guitar since childhood. Lissov often recalls how his mother gave him an instrument and said that all girls love guitarists. It would seem a calling, but no ... He also searched for his path for a long time. He worked as a security guard and baker, courier and seller. In 2013 he joined the team. Probably now he has no problems with girls ...
Sofya Tayurskaya
The only girl in Little Big. In 2014, Anna Kast left the group, Tayurskaya replaced her. Then there was another woman in the team - Olympia Ivleva. In April 2019, she decided to pursue an acting career and left the cast.
Tayurskaya quickly joined the team, there was no time to swing. A creative person, she almost did not experience difficulties. Education - the Institute of Culture and Arts in St. Petersburg - played an important role. The girl used to be in sight. Fans appreciate her for her gentle voice and great looks. If you doubt her vocal abilities, listen to the song "Polyushko-field".
An interesting fact about Sophia. Hot babe Sonya hasn't always been this sexy. Everything changed when she became a member of the group. Tayurskaya created a new self: she lost 10 kilograms and changed her image. Now she does not complex about her appearance. The girl knows that she looks great and is not shy about showing off her charms.
Sergey Makarov
DJ and backing vocalist "Little Big". Before getting into the world of music, Sergei had to show his other talents. He worked in a toy factory, sold clothes. In 1999, together with Anton Lissov, he organized a musical group. They performed in bars and restaurants, and then fate brought them together with Prusikin. This is how the Little Big team was born.
The group has a couple more months to prepare for a significant event - the Eurovision Song Contest. And we can only wish them good luck.