Fahree
Fahree | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fakhri Ismayilov |
| Born | 10 April 1995 Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Beat Music |
Fakhri Ismayilov[1] (Azerbaijani: Fəxri İsmayılov; born 10 April 1995),[2] known professionally as Fahree, is an Azerbaijani singer and songwriter. He is scheduled to represent Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Early life and education
Fahree was born in 1995 in Baku. He was raised in an artistic family, his father being a jazz drummer and his grandfather being an actor. He has both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in law. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he devoted himself more to music and pursued his childhood dream of becoming a musician.[3]
Career
In 2022, Fahree released his debut single, "Dance".[4] He later on went to release two more singles.
In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed Fahree as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the 2024 Azerbaijani selection for the Eurovision Song Contest,[5] and the next week, he was announced to be among the six who had moved on to the final stage.[6] On 7 March 2024, he was revealed as the selected candidate.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
|---|---|---|
| "Dance" | 2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Apardı uzaqlara" (with Mila Miles) | ||
| "Yollar" | 2023 |
References
- ^ Maude, James (7 March 2024). "Fahree to represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2024!". escunited.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ @itsfahree (10 April 2023). "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!". Retrieved 8 March 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Fahree will represent Azerbaijan in Malmö". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Dance - Single by Fahree". Spotify. Retrieved 8 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.
- ^ Brown, Alistair (7 March 2024). "Azerbaijan: Fahree To Eurovision 2024". eurovoix.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.