Mitya Fomin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mitya Fomin Митя Фомин
Background information
Birth name	Dmitri Fomin
Born	(1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 51)
Origin	Novosibirsk, RSFSR, USSR
Genres	Pop, R&B, Soul, Fusion
Occupation(s)	Singer, dancer, record producer
Years active	Hi-Fi (1998 – 2009) Solo (2009 – present)
Labels	Gala Records, All Star Music
Associated acts	Hi-Fi (1998 – 2009) Erica Chanturia Pavla Esenina Maxim Fadeev Aleksandr Sakharov Vintage

Dmitri Anatolevich Fomin (born January 17, 1974), known as Mitya Fomin, is a Russian singer, dancer, and music producer. He became famous as a member of the dance group Hi-Fi from 1998 to 2009. After leaving the group, he started a successful solo career.

Early Life and Beginnings

Mitya Fomin was born in Novosibirsk, Russia. His father, Anatoly Fomin, was a professor, and his mother, Tamara Fomina, was an engineer.

Time with Hi-Fi

Mitya Fomin as part of the group Hi-Fi

Mitya Fomin moved to Moscow, where he met producer Eric Chanturia and composer Pavel Esenin. In 1998, they invited him to join their new music group, Hi-Fi. He joined with Oksana Oleshko and later Tatyana Tereshina.

During his time with Hi-Fi, Mitya worked on many songs. He also started writing and composing his own music. After more than 10 years with the band, he decided to leave in January 2009 to start his own music journey.

Solo Music Career

In March 2009, Mitya Fomin began his solo career. He worked with songwriter and producer Maxim Fadeev to release his first solo song, "Две земли" (Two Lands).

At the end of 2010, he released his first solo album, Так будет (meaning So It Will Be). This album featured his popular songs and other rhythmic, relaxing, and dance tracks. He also released the single "Перезимуем" (We'll Winter Through) with StuFF, and Mitya himself directed its music video.

He also had a dance hit song called "Огни большого города (Paninaro)" (City Lights). For this song, he worked with the famous group Pet Shop Boys. Another single, "Не манекен" (Not a Mannequin), featured Christina Orsa and was filmed in Hong Kong.

Other Projects

Besides singing, Mitya Fomin also directs music videos. He has directed many of his own videos and also videos for other artists, like Yena's "Эксбой" (Exboy). In 2011, he was part of a Russian reality television show called Жена напрокат.

Awards and Recognition

Mitya Fomin has received several awards for his solo work. (For awards with Hi-Fi, see Hi-Fi)

Discography

Albums

As Hi-Fi (studio albums)

• 1999: Первый контакт
• 1999: Репродукция
• 2001: Запоминай
• 2002: Новая коллекция 2002 (DJ remixes)

As Hi-Fi (collection albums)

• 1999: Звёздная серия
• 2002: Best
• 2005: Любовное настроение
• 2008: Best 1

Solo

Singles

As Hi-Fi

Solo

See also

In Spanish: Mitya Fomin para niños