Ilkin Dovlatov

Azerbaijani singer

Singer

Years active2023–present

Musical artist

Ilkin Dovlatov^[1] (Azerbaijani: İlkin Dövlətov; born 16 June 1990)^[2]^[3] is an Azerbaijani mugham singer. He rose to prominence after finishing second in The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). He will accompany Fahree, who is scheduled to represent Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Özünlə apar".

Early life

Dovlatov was born in 1990 in Baku. He was raised in a musical family, his father being a major inspiration for him to start pursuing a musical career. At the age of four, Dovlatov performed his first song "Qəlbimdə qaldı". During his school years, a music teacher discovered Dovlatov's talent in singing and encouraged him to perform his music.^[4]

Career

In 2023, Dovlatov competed in the The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). He was coached by Ilqar Khayal and finished as the contest's runner-up.^[5]^[6] Dovlatov has also participated in the Azəri Star song contest.^[4]

In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed a trio, consisting of Ilkin Dovlatov, Mila Miles and Etibar Asadli, as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the 2024 Azerbaijani selection for the Eurovision Song Contest,^[7] and the next week, they were announced to be among the six acts who had moved on to the final stage.^[8] Their song was titled "İnsanlar".^[9] On 7 March 2024, Fahree was revealed as the selected candidate.^[10] However, on 13 March 2024, it was announced that Dovlatov would accompany Fahree on stage,^[11] performing the song "Özünlə apar".^[12]

Discography

Singles

As featured artist

Title	Year	Album or EP
"Özünlə apar" (Fahree featuring Ilkin Dovlatov)	2024	Non-album single

References

^ Conte, Davide (15 March 2024). "Azerbaijan: Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov Releases 'Özünlə Apar'". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^ "İlkin Dövlətov Facebook Post". facebook.com. Facebook. Retrieved 15 March 2024.^{[self-published]}
^ İlkin Dövlətov - Sən yadıma düşəndə – Görmədən seçimlər – Səs Azərbaycan. Doğma nəğmələr – 2023. Səs Azərbaycan Doğma Nəğmələr. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024 – via YouTube.
^ ^a ^b Tağızadə, Kamran (23 November 2023). "Danışır İlkin Dövlətov – Avroviziya 2024 Azərbaycan". 12xal. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^ ""Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in qalibi o oldu". Unikal. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^ ""Səs Azərbaycan: Doğma nəğmələr"in finalçıları bəlli oldu". Axsam. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^ Granger, Anthony (29 October 2023). "Azerbaijan: Live Auditions Take Place in Baku for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
^ Stephenson, James (6 November 2023). "Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
^ Grace, Emily (22 February 2024). "Azerbaijan: Six Acts Remain in Contention for Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
^ Brown, Alistair (7 March 2024). "Azerbaijan: Fahree To Eurovision 2024". Eurovoix. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
^ Álvarez, Jesús (13 March 2024). "İlkin Dövlətov acompañará a Fahree representando a Azerbaiyán sobre el escenario de Eurovisión 2024 en Malmö" [İlkin Dövlətov will accompany Fahree representing Azerbaijan on the Eurovision 2024 stage in Malmö]. ESCplus España (in European Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
^ "FAHREE reveals Özünlə Apar for Azerbaijan". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by TuralTuranX with "Tell Me More"	Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 With: Fahree	Succeeded by TBD

Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest

Participation

Artists

Songs

"Always"
~~"Cleopatra"~~
"Day After Day"
"Drip Drop"
"Fade to Black"
"Hold Me"
"Hour of the Wolf"
"Mata Hari"
"Miracle"
"Özünlə apar"
"Running Scared"
"Skeletons"
"Start a Fire"
"Tell Me More"
"Truth"
"When the Music Dies"
"X My Heart"

Note: Entries scored out signify where Azerbaijan did not compete
Armenia–Azerbaijan relations in the Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Countries

Final	France Germany Italy Spain Sweden United Kingdom
Semi-final 1	Australia Azerbaijan Croatia Cyprus Finland Iceland Ireland Lithuania Luxembourg Moldova Poland Portugal Serbia Slovenia Ukraine
Semi-final 2	Albania Armenia Austria Belgium Czechia Denmark Estonia Georgia Greece Israel Latvia Malta Netherlands Norway San Marino Switzerland

Artists

Final	Olly Alexander Isaak Angelina Mango Marcus & Martinus Nebulossa Slimane
Semi-final 1	Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil Baby Lasagna Bambie Thug Natalia Barbu Silvester Belt Teya Dora Electric Fields Fahree feat. Ilkin Dovlatov Hera Björk Silia Kapsis Iolanda Luna Raiven Tali Windows95man
Semi-final 2	5miinust and Puuluup Aiko Besa Sarah Bonnici Nutsa Buzaladze Dons Gåte Eden Golan Kaleen Joost Klein Ladaniva Megara Mustii Nemo Saba Marina Satti

Songs

Final	"Always on the Run" "Dizzy" "La noia" "Mon amour" "Unforgettable" "Zorra"
Semi-final 1	"Doomsday Blue" "Fighter" "Grito" "In the Middle" "Liar" "Luktelk" "No Rules!" "One Milkali (One Blood)" "Özünlə apar" "Ramonda" "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" "Scared of Heights" "Teresa & Maria" "The Tower" "Veronika"
Semi-final 2	"11:11" "Before the Party's Over" "The Code" "Europapa" "Firefighter" "Hollow" "Hurricane" "Jako" "Loop" "(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi" "Pedestal" "Sand" "Titan" "Ulveham" "We Will Rave" "Zari"