Michalis Kouinelis (; born March 22, 1979), also known as Stavento, Mike or METH is a Greek rapper, songwriter and the lead singer of the

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group Stavento.

Career

His first discography work was with the group Babylon at the 1997 album, ''Arhi Epi Telous''. His next works were also with the band on ''Kouarteto ton stihion'' and ''Epi telous''. He has cooperated with the band Active Member on the album ''Meres Thavmasies, Paraxenes Meres''. He was a partner of the Free Style Productions. He always wanted to create something of his own that would be his "trademark", a child of his that would have his elements. Stavento was his "child," for which he handles production, writes the lyrics and performs. In 2014, he became a coach in the

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Personal life

The media stated that he was in relationship with

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. Later, in one interview, Adamou denied the rumors. In 2014 though, Kouinelis revealed that they were in a relationship since 2013 and not since 2010 as the media claimed. They now live together in Alexandroupoli with their daughter.

Discography

With Stavento

*To pio Glyko Methysi *Grifos *Simera to giortazo *Mia fora ke enan kero

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kouinelis, Michalis 1979 births Living people Greek male rappers People from Alexandroupolis