Lubo Kirov
| Lubo Kirov | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 October 1972 Pleven, Bulgaria |
| Genres | pop, house, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer |
| Instruments | vocals, piano, drums |
| Labels | My Sound Universe |
| Website |
www |
Lubo Kirov is a Bulgarian pop singer and music producer. He was formerly the lead singer of the band Te and was a member of the jury in the second and third season of music show X Factor.
Early life
Kirov was born in Pleven, Bulgaria and graduated from the National Academy of Arts.
Career
Kirov was a some time drummer for the Doom Metal group Mortal Remains, and later became part of the group Mr. White, which recorded the single "Something funny."
From 2000-2007 he was part of the group THEY who released two albums - "Pronouns" and "Different" containing songs including "Does flowers," "I'll find you", "I", "All Right" ( with Maria Ilieva) "other". THEY was awarded the First Prize at the International Media Festival "Albena" in the "Concerts" for the realization of "TE Unplugged" DVD. During the same period, Kirov participated in music events including concerts Simply Red, Incognito, Al McKay's Earth Wind And Fire Experience, Simple Minds. The group took part in various initiatives and campaigns including "Sport against drugs" and "Bulgaria in the EU" in Brussels.
In the spring of 2007 Lubo left the band THEY and launched his solo career. His first solo single - "Again, I believe" - won the radio competition "Golden Spring". In 2010 Lubo released his first solo album, "Lubo 2010" which includes sons "Can", "Talk to me of you," "You and I" (with people from the ghetto), "at world's end," "Forbidden love" (as the eponymous series of New TV), and "Tonight" (with Italian singer Alessia D'Andrea_.
Kirov has participated as guest vocalist in various musical projects. HIs joint project with Zhivko Petrov, "Life is beautiful" became quite popular with its video reaching over 1 million views.
Discography
- Pronouns (2001) - Pop Different
- Different (2003) - Pop
- They Unplugged (2005) -Pop, Live
- Lubo 2010 (2010) - Pop,by "Lubo Productions"
- Life Is Beautiful (2011) - by Lubo & JP, Dance/House
- I Can't Get Over (2012) - Mr.Moon & Lubo Kirov, чрез "Stimulated Soul Recordings"
Awards
- 2014- Artist of the Year (BG Radio)
- 2012 - Best Artist (Artist of the Year) (BG Radio)
- 2007 - Best Song (BNR)
- 2005 - Best Group(БГ радио)
- 2004 - Best live performance (BG Radio)
- 2003 - Best Group (Melo TV Mania Music Awards)
- 2003 - Best Music (Melo TV Mania Music Awards)
- 2002 - Super Group Bulgaria (BG Radio)
- 2002 - Best Group (Bulgarian TOP 100 Music Awards)
- 2001 - Best Newcomer (Melo TV Mania Music Awards)