Russian singer Matvey Melnikov, known as Mot, has criticized global pop stars, claiming their concert productions fall short of Russian standards.
In comments reported by the Telegram channel Zvezdach, Melnikov singled out American singer Bruno Mars, comparing his recent show at Wembley Stadium in London to a routine local town event.
Melnikov stated that few international performers invest the effort and emotional energy that Russian musicians put into their live stage productions. He highlighted fellow Russian artists Vanya Dmitrienko and Egor Kreed for organizing summer stadium concerts at the highest level.
Comparison of global and domestic shows
Matvey Melnikov, who performs under the stage name Mot, is a prominent Russian hip-hop and pop recording artist. Bruno Mars is a multi-Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter known for high-profile worldwide stadium tours, while Wembley Stadium in London, England, is one of Europe's largest entertainment and sports venues.
Egor Kreed and Vanya Dmitrienko are major figures in modern Russian pop music. Kreed is a leading hip-hop and pop singer who regularly fills large venues, while Dmitrienko is a popular young singer and songwriter who achieved national fame with hit pop singles.
Statements on Kanye West concert
The remarks from Mot follow earlier statements by Honored Artist of Russia Dima Bilan regarding international performers. Bilan stated that he plans to attend an upcoming concert by American rapper Kanye West in St. Petersburg to see how the artist replicated his 2019 show Planet Bilan.
Bilan noted that he considers Kanye West to be an odious character surrounded by public hysteria.
Dima Bilan is a celebrated Russian singer who earned the title of Honored Artist of Russia and won the Eurovision Song Contest for Russia in 2008. Kanye West, also known as Ye, is an influential American rapper, producer, and fashion designer. St. Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and a major venue for national cultural events.
The Telegram channel Zvezdach is a Russian digital news outlet that regularly reports on celebrity news, interviews, and events within the Russian entertainment industry.
