――I came to Japan for the first time in 2003 and played a music station during the program.What happened?
At that time, we went to Japan in line with the release of the first album, "Run at 200 km / h".Japan was a completely different world.I'm curious.At that time, we were still 18 and 19 years old.I had already been to Europe, but I thought that there would be no Japan and the United States.I was waiting for a similar success in Japan.
In the first place, the tattoo was with a scandal.This is the idea of producer Ivan Shapowarov.So was the lesbian setting.There was a message that homosexuality should not be blamed, but it was just a project.
The song "с соша с са (the title of the English version is" All the Things She Said ")" hit all over the world, which was amazing.As a result, Ivan had a "star disease".All of our activities were in his opinion and did according to his ideas.
It would be resistant now, but at that time it was not possible.For example, it's like resisting the war between the United States and Iraq.He thought about how to deliver his ideas to the audience, and we did everything.
By the way, it was when I appeared in a music station.At this time, it was realized with the cooperation of the record company's "Interscope".We were wearing costumes in the dressing room, making up and waiting for the appearance.
Then Banya (Ivan's nickname) suddenly said on the phone, "Don't appear."We asked, "Bagna, why do she refuse to appear?"He said, "I will explain later. Can't you trust me?"
In the dressing room, there were people from Interscorp, my mother and sister, but everyone couldn't understand the situation.It was the worst.Everyone knew that they had to appear, but I was afraid not to hear what Shapowarov said.
The director told him, "If you do that, you should appear."We, of course, thought so, but at that time we were completely obedient.
He was just a "powerful person" and decided everything.Suddenly, if you suddenly like yourself like a god, such a ridiculous thing happens.At that time, he was exactly the same, and I think he had a sense of versatile that he could decide anything himself.In fact, it was successful until then.
I knew why he had made a slapstick.He tried to scandal on purpose and tried to make us more famous.
Tattoos were already popular in Japan, but Bagna wanted to gain more popularity.But as a result, everything was lost.We lost Japan.
I realized that when I came next.Anyway, only half of the concert venue was filled.
Bagna did not anticipate that.Because in Russia, the methods using similar scandals worked well and became popular, and in Europe.However, it was completely opposite in Japan.People simply hated us.Naturally.He did not understand Japan.
――What did you feel for Japanese fans?
He made a serious failure and was our failure with him.I can't change what has happened.I want to apologize for having hurt Japan.If you can change everything, I want to change it.
――What happened to your relationship with Shapowarov?
In the activities at the time as a tattoo, we did not create anything.I just did what Bagna said.
In Bagna, tattoos were all on the route on the "Scandalas and great existence".At one point, he said, "You're famous, so I'll run for the presidential election."Bagna always says something, but it was meaningless.We couldn't understand what he was saying and what to do.
Eventually, shortly after Dotacan, the contract with him was discontinued.He had a common problem in show businesses, such as alcohol and drugs, and judged that it was not suitable as a producer.
It was a difficult decision to cancel the contract with Ivan.After all, we were products manufactured by Ivan, and the success so far was thanks to Ivan.Yurya has just become pregnant and pause his activities, so he has decided to break away from Ivan.
Boris Renki, a sponsor, was appointed as a producer to be an alternative to Ivan.He traveled to the United States with his proposal and produced a second album, and his relationship with Interscope returned.2004.
All the temporary success has disappeared.If Bagna was doing the same method in the United States or the United Kingdom, it might have been another result.In that sense, I had to know the nationality.
Looking back at myself at that time, I wonder how stupid it was.I was a star.I was looking down on everyone.He was a teen stupid girl.It's the lowest, shame.
After breaking up with Bagna, we worked on a project called "Tattoo in the World."This is a documentary program for TV.The relationship with Interscope has been revived.
However, scandals in Japan had a negative impact thereafter.It was a big mistake.I performed about twice in Japan.I wanted to release a DVD, but my anger in Japan was amazing.The situation did not change.
Later, I moved to Los Angeles.It's been four years.We have been working on the production of solo albums.I want to work again in Japan.I want to apologize to Japanese countries and people.
―― What kind of emotions do you have for Japan?
Japan is a special country for young Russian women, including me.It's different in everything.For example, a traditional culture that does not shake people.Moscow people have bad manners, and if they say something, they will quickly.But Japan is different.
Japan is beautiful.Fish swimming in the pond in the park.Literature is especially beautiful.And calligraphy work.That would be a painting.It is a beauty that I have never seen before.
Until I went to Japan, I had only the knowledge I learned about Japan at school, but I loved "Sailor Moon".
I will not forget the excitement when I first came to Japan.First, people treated me with positive emotions.He really welcomed us without having to enter the studio or concert venue.I was very surprised at the situation.The meals at Japanese restaurants were very delicious.I love sushi.My mother and sister watched sumo wrestling.
Shopping was also a lot of fun.It was difficult to find the size.I have a dream of going to Japan instead of going to Japan for work.By the way, my mother had a higher tension, and after returning from Japan, I became an anime fans in Japan and began to learn Japanese.On my birthday when I started living in the United States, I asked my sister to send a video of Japanese anime works.Also, I liked Toyota cars and was riding in Moscow.Japanese cars are longing and I think they are wonderful in terms of safety.
―― Dotacan was critically reported in Japan.Did you get angry?
No, that's not the case at all.It is us who hurt the people of Japan.It is our sin and failure.We are 100 % bad.The action at that time is really embarrassing.I am ashamed of myself.Oh, I should have really opposed Banya.But at that time, we were not ready to resist him.
After the scandal, we held a concert several times in Japan.I also made a song "I'm sorry" and tried to convey my apology.Yuri opposed it as a song that was too kind to the tattoo with the image of "rebellion".But the song was necessary for apology.
Nevertheless, I couldn't get back to the people of Japan.How do you come back?
――Why do you think the truth of Dotacan is still known to Japanese people?
don't understand.I have explained it, but why is it still not known?Maybe the time we explained was too early?Or does it mean that the anger at us hasn't subsided yet?
After the scandal, there were Japanese who came to the concert, but it was 1/100 of the previous one.
――Why did you pause your tattoo activity and enter your solo activity?
I started solo activities four years ago.That's why she came here to Los Angeles.I decided to leave Yurya after recording a third album (released in 2008).
We've been working together for about 10 years, and the relationship has been stalled.Yuri can't appear, two hours behind the interview, and suddenly cancels her tour.Concert failure in San Francisco was a decisive factor.
Boris (producer) was also tired and decided to reduce tattoo work.He has suggested to me, "Do you want to do solo activities?"Until then I was struggling.I didn't know what to do.Tattoo was my life itself.
And in 2009, I came to Ross in a separation from Yurya.She remained in Moscow.Perhaps Yurya is angry with Boris, not her, proposed a solo activity to me.
Nevertheless, Yurya is a much more important person for me.He met at the age of 11 and has been 17 years old.For 10 years, I've been working together.Recently, I have been in contact with her.My latest goal is to open a solo concert
Now I have just released one single song as a solo.The goal is to create a second single song, release music clips and first albums.I will definitely do it.Because at least 30 nice songs are made.
To be clear, it is difficult to make a song overnight.In the tattoo era, famous people did it, so we felt like we were able to sleep for a day.
Now I'm completely self -power, but I really like the song I made.I make it on the theme of love, life, and days when I did not work.
For example, the song "Walking in the Sun" is a scarlett of the scarlet Ohahara of "going down with the wind", in which the problems are piled up in the sun and thinks about an unpleasant morning.It is an image to match.
In the tattoo, I felt like I was playing myself.The people who made the song were wonderful, but I just played the role of singing.It's not now.I feel alive, the song is me itself.I put my thoughts on the song.
Life in Ross is better than Russia.The level of the show business here is very high.Of course, there are good artists in Russia.Zemfira, Zuberi, Umaturuman (UMA2RMAH).Just yesterday, a Tequila music slip came out.But there are still not many high -level artists.
Recently, I appeared in Romania as a tattoo with Yurya, but it was difficult.Because I got used to her solo activities.When the day of working as a tattoo comes again, you must level up.
I have a strong sense of responsibility.I love work.I'm in the studio from morning till night.You're a 100 % perfectionist.In that sense, I am not satisfied with my current work.
――Do you want to work again in Japan, such as holding a concert in Japan?
If you have an offer, of course, I would like to appear in Japan as a tattoo and a tattoo.I think there is a possibility.I strongly hope that she will appear in Japan as a tattoo or as a solo artist.
There is no such plan.The first is to complete the album.And I want to realize a tour performance.Go to Asia, if possible, Japan.It is the highest priority.Maybe Japanese people forgive me.That's exactly the challenge.
Of course, Russia, Europe, Australia, etc.
Japanese fans are really wonderful.Everyone is really pleased and there is nothing to make a turmoil.I waved my hand and took a photo, but I never touch it.I'm pretty scared when I'm doing a concert.
It was in South America, but I was taken to what I was packed with.There is no offense.It is an exciting fan psychology.But Japanese fans never did that.
Discipline, respect for others, modest attitude, but still hospitality.It is the Japanese who have them.
――Is it a charity song for the Great East Japan Earthquake as a solo activity.
yes.Immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake, I decided to make a charity song.It was the advice of a Japanese woman I knew as a choreographer.The title is "KEEP on BREATHING".
It's a very beautiful song, and when you sing, tears come up.I decided to make a song as soon as the earthquake occurred.At that time, I was bitten by television news all day.There were many people who lost everything in an instant.What should they do in the future?I have the desire to breathe anyway.
The song will be released only on the net, and there is no plan to release a CD.I do not PR.It is my emotion and the scream of the soul.I wanted to convey my feelings by giving the song and wanted to provide support.The sales were donated to the Ashinaga Ikueikai.I was very impressed by the Ashinaga Ikueikai, which supports the affected children.
A thank -you message was sent through Facebook.There was no special reaction from the Japanese, but I heard that other SNS is more popular in Japan than Facebook.
I was really shocked when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred.The victims would have been sad and sad.Before nature, I realized again that people were powerless.There is room to prevent war.Even a nuclear accident like Chernobyl is an artificial failure.
But natural disasters do not.Earthquake, tsunami, hurricane ... people are powerless.there is nothing to do.
Meanwhile, I was struck by the actions of the victims.Instead of taking products from a collapsed store, I put money.There is no one in the store.If it was Russia, the products were quickly deprived, and I wouldn't leave any money.Remember, when there was a terrorist attack at Domodo Dobo Airport in Russia.At that time, the taxi drivers who were in and out of the airport took on the misfortune of others and raised their fees.It's awful.In such a case, the people's degree appears.
――Please tell us about the situation at that time about Dotacan at a music station.
That was not our decision, but what Ivan Shapowarov decided.He was all manipulating behind us.
After the opening appearance, I suddenly got a phone call from Ivan and left the studio.He made such a decision.
I had no idea what happened.He was an excuse for Dotacan, saying that there was a tire ad behind us.
I thought that Banya would solve everything.We were just an artist, we didn't know the group's route.
――What kind of person was Shapowarov?
He was an extraordinary person.His characteristic technique is scandals and a good behavior.In Japan, I decided to do something that gives up and scandal.He didn't know the Japanese mentality.I broke up with him.
―― After that, how was the reaction of the Japanese?
Then I did a concert in Japan, but I knew I hadn't forgiven it yet.I think that the existence of tattoos in Japan is treated as a taboo.
I made a song "I'm sorry" and performed it, but I realized that the Japanese were very angry.Now you can understand how terrible that action was.
――Are you angry with the Japanese?
That's not true.That's a natural reaction.Conversely, I was envious of the attitude of trusting such a Japanese person.
The only mistake has made it difficult to perform, but I still believe that some of them have been a fan.
Now we are writing an autobiography that looks back on our tattoo.At last, about half is done, but I would like to introduce it to Japan once it is completed.
By the way, I am not writing a sentence, but another person who heard my thoughts and emotions is writing.
――What kind of activities have you been doing recently?
I haven't worked for the last three or four years.I was closed and concentrated on raising children.I just returned in 2012.
Includes single songs and co -starred with Dima Bolan.I also underwent surgery for vocal cords.It's a ragged voice now, but I think it will be better in two months.Perhaps you will have surgery again.I did a concert and did movie shooting.It is a work called "Zombie Holiday".My song is also used.I love shooting.
I just sing, and some of the lyrics composed of tattoo songs have been partially added.
――Is the tattoo disbanded?
We do not think it was dissolved.There are still many people who support me, and everyone is waiting for tattoo.
Fans also came to the concert in Moscow, which co -starred with Rena yesterday, from St. Petersburg and Argentina.There are interactions with fans around the world.Both fans and us have grown up.Many people have family and children.It feels like both have grown.
In the last four years, we have not been contacted properly.We are no longer Bagna (Ivan's nickname) team.
Rena doesn't seem to be interested in the resurrection of the tattoo.Her director, Katha, invited her to appear as a tattoo, but she refused.I also invited a tattoo project, but Rena only said, "I'll do it if the time is right."The priority for her is solo activity.
―― If you can have a concert in Japan, do you want to appear?
I'm glad if the Japanese accept it, but I need to consult with Rena.As we have already mentioned, we are now working completely separately.
And now I have family and children.The country where you live is different.I have been working with Lena for 10 years, but at the end I was fighting.Maybe I was tired.
So, if you can agree with Rena, I will go.I've played with Rena in Moscow only once in the last four years, but she doesn't always co -star.It's up to her because she has my own job.
The problem depends on whether the Japanese will invite me.I need a new show, I support tattoos, and if I can join Rena, I will surely succeed.
――What do you think about Japan?
I love Japan.The pond where carp swims is beautiful.And the taxi driver is wearing white gloves, which is amazing.It is a completely different cultural sphere.I also like kimonos.