Raim

Raim (real name Raimbek Baktygereev) is a Kazakh musician and rapper, born on April 18, 1996, in Oral, Western Kazakhstan. From a young age, he was passionate about music, particularly rap and hip-hop, and began writing his own compositions while still in school. Alongside his budding music career, he studied to become an English teacher at the Zhakhansha Dosmukhamedov College.

Raim gained popularity in 2018 with his hit song "Samaya Vyshka," recorded with fellow artist Artur. Despite facing accusations of plagiarism, the song was a breakthrough. Later that year, he released his debut album "O2," which included hits like "Dvigaytsa," popular on TikTok. Raim and Artur won multiple awards, including the "Internet Choice" and "Breakthrough of the Year" at the Muz-TV Awards.

In 2020, Raim's song "Dvigaytsa" topped social media charts and ranked second on Apple Music Russia. His second album, "4 dongelek," included tracks in Kazakh, Russian, English, and Spanish.

In 2023, Raim publicly confirmed his relationship with fellow Kazakh singer Erke Esmahan after sharing a romantic photo from Paris. Raim continues to release new music, including his 2022 album "BESTSELLER."