Ivan Shapovalov

Ivan Nikolayevich Shapovalov (Cyrillic: Иван Николаевич Шаповалов, born 28 May 1966) is a musical producer[1] based in Moscow, Russia. He is best known for being the founder and former executive producer/manager for t.A.T.u.

Ivan Shapovalov
Shapovalov in 2009
Born (1966-05-28) 28 May 1966
Kotovo, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
OccupationMusical producer
SpouseElena Kiper (divorced)
Parent(s)Nikolay Aleksandrovich Shapovalov
Nadezhda Richardovna Shapovalova

Career

Before becoming a music producer, Shapovalov worked as a child psychologist, as well as an advertising executive.[2] In 1999, he began to venture into making music videos.[3] That year, Shapovalov, along with Voitinskyi, Sergio Galoyan, Renski and then-lover Elena Kiper, created t.A.T.u.,[4] where most of Shapovalov's success would come from. He directed the music video of t.A.T.u's 2002 single "Ya Soshla S Uma" ("All the Things She Said"). Ivan led the girls to stardom as their producer, with a controversial image, and producer of the production company Neformat, which he and Renski formed.

In 2003, Shapovalov formed the project Podnebesnaya to develop his producing skills. He ended up working with many artists, and becoming the producer of 7B and n.A.T.o.[5]

However, in 2004, t.A.T.u. decided to break off from Shapovalov[6] (and Neformat) and continue alone. t.A.T.u. was soon re-signed to Universal Music, appointing Boris Renski as their head producer.

References
  1. "Russian Pop Act t.A.T.u. Performing at Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony: Report". Billboard. 2 June 2014.
  2. Tavernise, Sabrina (2003-03-04). "Moscow Journal; A Bubblegum Duo Sets Off Squeals and Squirms". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  3. McCormick, Neil (2003-06-14). "Tatu bad to be true". The Age. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  4. "Reconsidering the Queer Cosplay of t.A.T.u." Pacific Standard. 24 August 2017.
  5. n.A.T.o. – a pop singer dressed as a suicide-bomber – causes outrage. The Telegraph. October 2, 2004
  6. "Who Is t.A.T.u.? A Look Back At The 'All The Things She Said' Duo's 15 Minutes Of Fame". HuffPost. 7 February 2014.
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