Shoxrux

Shodmonov Shoxrux O'ktamovich, better known as his stage name Shoxrux is a famous rapper, entertainer, producer in Uzbekistan He has came to fame in 2004 with his song Hayr bevafo (Fairwell Unfaithful). He is now considered best rapper in Uzbekistan

Early life

Shoxrux was born in January 31st, 1986 in Tashkent city, Uzbekistan. In his family he has his father O'ktam Shodmonov, his mother Shohida Shodmonova, and two brothers Farrux and Xurshid. After graduating from school he got admitted to Toshkent Davlat Iqtisodiyot Universiteti--Tashkent State Finance University. He showed singing talent when he was 5.

Career

His first solo performance was at Tarona 2004 annual music awards ceremony held in Tashkent every year. His song Hayot was received well. After the performance at the ceremony he developed his career and published his second song Hayr Bevafo, video has also been made and aired on Canal 30, Tashkent based entertainment channel.
His first album Balandda was released in 2005 by Tarona Records. Album became popular among young listeners and was commercially successful. Album's first solo Balandda--Up High was a successful song and topped the chart in Uzbek radio channels. Album's second single Hayolimdasan was also another success for him and video has been made and topped the charts in Uzbek television. His third single Bahtli Bo'l--Be happy was another successful song and praised as it was a different direction for music industry in Uzbekistan. It only contains Shoxrux's talking to a music. Shoxrux gave a concert in biggest hall in Uzbekistan Xalqlar Do'stligi.

Later career

Shoxrux continued releasing new songs and performing on stage. His collaborations with other singers also has been successful. His collaboration with biggest pop star Shahzoda, Qayt was received well by fans and topped the charts. His second album Bolaligim was released in 2006. Album was another commercially and critically acclaimed for him. Album's first single Bolaligim--My youth was a hit in Uzbekistan due to its featuring orphans in the video. It also featured a duet song with his cousin Sarvar (young rapper), Salom. The song was popular in Uzbekistan and topped the charts. Album contains Shoxrux's first hit russian song Etaji--Stairs.

In 2007 Shoxrux took a break from music industry causing fans to worry. Later he came back and continues his career. His latest hits include: Xato, Layli va Majnun, Ayriliq.

Personal Life

Shoxrux is a single and resides in Tashkent. He says he admires singers like Sherali Jo'rayev and Sevara Nazarkhan. Shoxrux remains to be one of the only performers who sings live instead of lip-syncing. Shoxrux likes tennis and his favorite player is Anna Kournikova.