The text appears to be a nostalgic and satirical commentary on the early 2000s Russian hip-hop scene, specifically focusing on the careers of several child rappers. The narrator discusses the rise and fall of these young artists, including Zhorik and Kroshe, who were heavily produced and marketed to appeal to a teenage audience.
The narrator criticizes the industry for exploiting these children and creating a facade of rebellion and edginess, while in reality, they were just puppets being manipulated by their producers and parents. The narrator also notes that the children's rappers' careers were short-lived, as they grew up and lost their appeal.
Throughout the text, the narrator uses humor and irony to poke fun at the absurdity of the child rappers' lyrics, music videos, and overall image. The text also touches on the theme of nostalgia and how the early 2000s Russian hip-hop scene has become a nostalgic memory for some.
Some notable points mentioned in the text include:
* Zhorik, a child rapper who was heavily produced and marketed, but ultimately failed to achieve lasting success.
* Kroshe, another child rapper who was known for his flamboyant style and lyrics, but was also heavily criticized for being a copycat of the 90s group Kris Kross.
* The narrator's commentary on the exploitation of child rappers by the music industry and their parents.
* The nostalgic value of the early 2000s Russian hip-hop scene, despite its flaws and absurdities.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The DSL 1 project turned hip-hop into mainstream in Russia in the early 2000s.
2. DSL 1's videos were cleverly shot, and their backing tracks were excellent.
3. The group's lyrics covered topics such as misunderstanding on the part of parents and being late for school.
4. DSL 1's lead singer, Kirill, had a conflict with his father, who was one of the producers, which led to the project folding.
5. Vlad Valov, also known as Chef, is considered the founder of hip-hop culture in Russia.
6. Zhorik Majore was a rapper who gained popularity at the age of 11.
7. Zhorik's real name is not mentioned, but his father was a producer who helped him launch his career.
8. Zhorik's lyrics were written by adults, and his image was created by his father and producers.
9. Zhorik's popularity was short-lived, and he eventually stopped rapping.
10. Kroshe was another child rapper who emerged in 2007 with a unique style and lyrics.
11. Kroshe's real name is Philip Oreshnikov, and he was also a child actor.
12. Kroshe's producers tried to create a controversy around him to gain attention.
13. Kroshe's music and image were heavily influenced by the 1990s group Kris Kross.
14. Kroshe's career was also short-lived, and he eventually stopped rapping.
15. The life of child rappers is limited, and they often struggle to maintain their popularity as they grow up.