Matrang

Matrang
Background information
Birth name	Alan Arkadievich Khadzaragov
Also known as	Matrang, Don ShaL
Born	(1995-04-20) April 20, 1995 (age 29) Vladikavkaz, Russia
Genres	Hip hop, Pop rap, trap, Deep house, Hip house
Occupation(s)	Musician, rapper, singer
Years active	2012-present
Labels	Moon Mafia, Gazgolder

Alan Arkadievich Khadzaragov (Russian: Алан Аркадьевич Хадзарагов), better known under the pseudonym Matrang (born 20 April 1995, Vladikavkaz) is a Russian musician, singer, and rapper. Since 2017, he has been part of the music label Gazgolder.[1] He is the owner of the musical award "Zolotaya Gorguliya" with the nomination "best soul-project".[2][3]

Biography

Alan Khadzaragov was born on 20 April, 1995, in Vladikavkaz to an Ossetian family. His mom is a teacher, who now leads mountain excursions, and his father is engaged in creativity.[4] He has two sisters and a brother.

In his youth, Khadzaragov painted, played in theater and sang.[5]

After returning to Russia on 21 February 2024, Matrang's family entered him into a rehabilitation center.[6] The singer's sister explained that the decision was based on his drug addiction.[7]

Discography

Albums

Title	Information
Планета Луна	Release: 2015 Label: Moon Mafia Format: Digital distribution
Красная Луна	Release: 2017 Label: Moon Mafia Format: Digital distribution
ЭЙА	Release: 25 May 2018 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution
DA	Release: 31 January 2019 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution
ТРИ	Release: 27 March 2020 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Nomination	Category	Result
2018	Russian National Music Award	Matrang — "Медуза"	Best hip-hop artist	Nominated
	Muz-TV Awards		Best song on RuNet	Nominated
2019	Muz-TV Awards		Best male video	Nominated

References

1. Николай Редькин (2018-01-12). "Matrang — самый новый артист «Газгольдера». Что надо о нем знать?". the-flow.ru. Archived from the original on 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
2. ""Золотая горгулья» назвала группу «Би-2» «Легендой"". InterMedia. 2018-10-26. Archived from the original on 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
3. "Вручена премия «Золотая горгулья»". Colta.ru. 2018-10-26. Archived from the original on 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
4. "MATRANG – Биография / Rhyme.ru". Rhyme - новости музыки. 2018-10-31. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
5. "MATRANG". srsly.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
6. Никита Осипов (21 February 2024). "Рэпер Matrang вернулся на родину, и семья сразу же закрыла его в рехабе". Life. Archived from the original on 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
7. Константин Митягин (21 February 2024). "Matrang прилетел в Россию и сразу отправился в клинику. Сестра музыканта раскрыла причину этого решения". Фонтанка.Ру. Archived from the original on 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-02-24.