Oxxxymiron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oxxxymiron
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Oxxxymiron in 2022
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Miron Yanovich Fyodorov
January 31, 1985 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Other names | MC Mif (2001) |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
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| Years active | 2001 2008—present |
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Miron Yanovich Fyodorov (born January 31, 1985), better known by his stage name Oxxxymiron, is a famous Russian rapper. He is one of the most well-known and important hip-hop artists in Russia.
Many fans and critics believe his albums The Wandering Jew and Gorgorod are some of the best in Russian rap history. He also used to be the CEO of the Booking Machine agency, which helps artists plan their concerts.
Life Story
From Russia to England
Miron Fyodorov was born in 1985 in Leningrad (now called St. Petersburg), Russia. His family is Russian-Jewish. His father was a scientist who studied theoretical physics, and his mother was a librarian.
When Miron was nine, his family moved to Essen, Germany. He had a tough time at school because he was new and his German wasn't perfect. At age 13, he started writing rap songs in both German and Russian. He used the nickname MC Mif.
Two years later, when he was 15, his family moved again, this time to Slough, England. In 2004, Miron started studying at the famous University of Oxford. He studied English literature and was the president of the university's Russian community. In 2008, he graduated with his degree.
Starting a Music Career
After university, Miron moved to the East End of London. He decided to focus on his music again, using the new name Oxxxymiron. The name is a mix of his first name, Miron, the word oxymoron (a figure of speech with words that seem to contradict each other), and "triple X" to show his lyrics were for mature audiences.
Finding a job was hard. He worked as a cashier, translator, and guide, among other things. His experiences in London later inspired the Russian TV show Londongrad.
Music Journey
First Steps (2008–2010)
In 2008, Oxxxymiron released a new song called London Against All. This was his first major track after a seven-year break from music. Soon after, he joined a German record label called Optik Russia. There, he met another rapper named Dimitri Hinter, who is known as Schokk.
In 2009, Oxxxymiron competed in a big online rap battle on Hip-Hop.ru and made it to the semi-finals. He also performed his first live shows in Kyiv and Odesa.
The Vagabund Label (2011)
In 2010, Oxxxymiron and Schokk toured together. The next year, they started their own record label called Vagabund, which means "vagabond" or "wanderer" in German.
On September 15, 2011, Oxxxymiron released his first album, The Wandering Jew. The album was a big hit with critics. However, due to a conflict between the members, Oxxxymiron left the label later that year.
Mixtapes and More (2012–2014)
In 2012, Oxxxymiron released miXXXtape I. A mixtape is a collection of songs, and this one included his best tracks from 2008 to 2011.
The next year, he released miXXXtape II: Long way home. This mixtape featured his best songs from 2012-2013. It also included remixed verses from his rap battle against another rapper named Krip-a-Krip.
The Gorgorod Album (2015–2016)
In 2015, Oxxxymiron released a music video for his song Londongrad. The song was used to promote the TV series of the same name.
His second official album, Gorgorod, came out in 2015 and was a huge success. In 2016, he became the first Russian ambassador for the clothing brand Reebok Classic.
Recent Years (2017–Present)
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In 2017, it was announced that Oxxxymiron would act in a movie called Empire V, based on a popular Russian novel.
In 2021, he released a 10-minute music video called Who killed Mark?. He also released his third mixtape, miXXXtape III: Time of Troubles, and his third album, Beauty & Ugliness.
Speaking Out Against War
When the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Oxxxymiron spoke out against it. He canceled his sold-out concerts in Russia, saying, "I cannot entertain you when Russian missiles are falling on Ukraine."
He then organized a series of charity concerts in other countries called "Russians Against War." The money raised was sent to help Ukrainian refugees. In October 2022, the Russian government added him to its list of "foreign agents". This label is used for people or groups that the government claims receive foreign support.
Battle Rap Fame
Battle rap is a type of rapping where two artists compete by improvising clever and often insulting lyrics about each other. Oxxxymiron is one of the most-viewed battle rappers in the world, with over 120 million views on YouTube.
He has competed in many high-profile battles:
- vs. Krip-a-Krip (2013): Oxxxymiron won 3-0.
- vs. Dunya (2014): Oxxxymiron won by a crowd vote.
- vs. Johnyboy (2015): Oxxxymiron won 5-0. This battle got 1 million views in one day and became the most-watched rap battle in the world at the time.
- vs. ST (2016): Oxxxymiron won 3-0.
- vs. Slava KPSS (2017): Oxxxymiron lost 0-5. This battle was watched over 9 million times in its first day.
- vs. Dizaster (2017): He battled the American rapper Dizaster at the Canadian league King of the Dot. There were no official judges, but the battle is one of the most-viewed on the league's YouTube channel.
Discography
Albums
Mixtapes
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Notable Singles
Notable Music Videos
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Filmography
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| 2019 | BEEF: Russian hip-hop | Himself |
| 2022 | Tchaikovsky's Wife | Nikolai Rubinstein |
| 2023 | Empire V | Mitra |
Concert Tours
- 2011 – Vagabund Tour
- 2013 – Long Way Home
- 2015 – City under Sole Tour
- 2017 – IMPERIVM (stadium tour)
- 2022 – Russians Against War
- 2023 – WORLD TOUR
See also
In Spanish: Oxxxymiron para niños
