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Jah Khalib
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| Birth name | Bakhtiyar Mammadov |
| Born | September 29, 1993 Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Origin | Azerbaijani, Kazakh |
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| Labels | Warner Music Russia |
Bakhtiyar Mammadov, known to his fans as Jah Khalib, is a popular rapper, singer, and music producer. He was born on September 29, 1993. Jah Khalib is from Kazakhstan and also has Azerbaijani roots. He is famous for his unique blend of hip hop and pop music.
About Jah Khalib
Bakhtiyar Mammadov was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on September 29, 1993. His father was Azerbaijani and his mother was Kazakh. He went to the Kazakh National Conservatory to study music. There, he learned about musicology and how to manage musical projects.
His Music Career
When Bakhtiyar started his solo music career, he chose the stage name Jah Khalib. He has said that "Khalib" is a made-up name. "Jah" is a name for God in the Rastafari religion.
Some of his first popular songs were "Твои сонные глаза", "SnD", "Сжигая дотла", and "Ты для меня". Soon, his music became popular not just in Kazakhstan, but in other countries too. He released his first solo album in 2016. It was called "Если че, я Баха".
Awards and Recognition
Jah Khalib has received several awards for his music.
- In 2015 and 2016, he was listed among the top stars by Forbes Kazakhstan magazine.
- In June 2017, he won the "Breakthrough of the Year" award at the Muz-TV 2017 Prize. This award is for artists who have become very popular.
- In 2018, he won his first Golden Gramophone Award in Moscow for his song "Медина". This is a big award in Russian music.
In the summer of 2019, Jah Khalib moved to Kyiv, Ukraine. There, he worked on his album "Выход в свет". This album was released on October 29, 2019, and featured 14 songs.
His Albums
Jah Khalib has released many studio albums. A studio album is a collection of songs recorded in a music studio.
- KHALIBания души - released in 2015
- Джазовый грув - released in 2016
- Всё что мы любим - released in 2016
- Если чё, я Баха - released in 2016
- E.G.O. - released in 2018
- Выход в свет - released in 2019
- 911 - released in 2020
- Баха и Дмитрий Карантино - released in 2020
- Мудрец - released in 2021
Personal Life
Jah Khalib got married in the summer of 2020.
