Mārkas Markūlis (; born 31 March 1993), better known by his stage name Markul (), is a Russian hip-hop artist who creates deep, atmospheric music with melancholic lyrics that combine elements of hip-hop and modern urban music. His key albums, such as Great Depression (2018), Sense of Human (2021), and MAKE DEPRESSION GREAT AGAIN (2024), reflect his unique musical style and worldview.
Biography and music career
Single «Fata Morgana» — present time
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on the second crossover «Versus Battle x #SLOVOSPB». On 1 December 2017 Markul released with Obladaet a 6-track mini-album called ''Friends & Family''. At the end of the year it was confirmed that Mark joined the concert agency «Booking Machine», which was headed by his friend Oxxxymiron.
On 19 April 2019 Mark released the single «Больше бед».
On 26 July 2019 Mark released the single «Скалы».
On 15 November 2019 he released the single «B.I.D» for the tour «Before I Disappear».
On 6 March 2020 it was confirmed, that Markul was no longer going to be part of the concert agency «Booking Machine».
On 10 July 2020 he released 3 singles: the solo singles «2 минуты», «Phantom» & with Платинa, «конфеты».
On 11 December he released the track «тренировочный день» with Куок.
In Winter 2021 the artist announced the release of his third studio album S.O.H..
On 5 August 2022 he released, with Tosya Chaikina, the song «Стрелы».
On 12 August 2022 Markul released the song «Больно» with Aarne and MAYOT.
On 2 December 2022 he released the single «НИОТКУДА».
Discography
Studio albums
Mini albums
Mixtapes
Collaborations
Singles
Released with other singers
Videography
Videoclips
With other singers
Concert tours
References
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Latvian rappers
21st-century Russian male rappers
21st-century male rappers
Living people
1993 births
Musicians from Riga
21st-century Russian singers