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Glyuk'Oza [in Russian Глюк'Oza (from the Russian word глюкоза/glyukoza, glucose)] started purely as an animated character. Later the girl behind the cartoon was revealed to be an attractive blonde 20 year old (then 18), Natasha Ivanova. This is the official line; however it is thought that in reality the record company wanted to cash in on concerts and boost promo, both of which would have required a front lady. Natasha could just be a random blonde they found. So quite possibly Glyuk'Oza is Russia's answer to Milli Vanilli.

Glyuk'Oza is one of the most popular, and most interesting artists on the Russian pop scene at the moment. It's distinguishing features are it's Tarantino style guitars, and "Natasha's" unique, if somewhat grating voice.

Glyuk'Oza's first album Nostra was a huge hit in Russia, and saw her win the MTV Europe Music Awards' Best Russian Act in 2003. The follow up, Москва Moskva (Moscow), arrived in summer 2005, with the odd Russo-German ditty Швайне Shvaynye (Pigs) as it's first single. Simultaneously it is utter brilliance and complete shite, with it's German chorus "Eins, zwei, drei shiki-shiki schweine oh-oh!". As for the rest of the album, I can't really comment, since I bought it on pirate cassette in an underpass in Tatarstan and haven't got round to listening to it.

Швайне Shvayne (Pigs)
http://195.208.234.178/russia_pop/glukoza-shvayne.mp3

Невеста Nyevyesta (Bride)
http://rapidshare.de/files/5745670/03________.mp3.html

Глюк'Oza ностра Glyuk'Oza nostra (Cosa Nostra is Italian for Mafia)
http://rapidshare.de/files/5745974/01______z__Nostra.mp3.html

www.glukoza.ru