Artik & Asti

Artik & Asti are a Ukrainian-born pop duo formed in 2010 by producer and singer Artyom Umrikhin, known by his stage name Artik. For over a decade the project's core lineup paired Artik with vocalist Anna Dzyuba, performing as Asti, and together they became one of the most streamed pop acts across the Russian-speaking music scene. Their sound blends radio-friendly pop hooks with elements of rap and electronic production, built around Umrikhin's ear for catchy, danceable arrangements.

The duo built their catalogue on a steady stream of singles rather than a single breakout record, with tracks like «Истеричка (Hysteric)», «Грустный дэнс (Sad Dance)», «Номер 1», «Вселенная (Universe)», «Качели (Swing)» and «Последний поцелуй (Last Kiss)» becoming staples of Russian-language pop radio and streaming playlists. Songs such as «Девочка, танцуй (Girl Dance)» and «Неделимы (Indivisible)» further cemented their reputation for emotionally direct lyrics wrapped in polished, contemporary production.

In late 2021 Artik announced that Asti was leaving the group, marking the end of the pairing that had defined the project's first decade. In January 2022 the duo introduced a new chapter with the single «Гармония» and a new vocalist, Sevil Velieva, continuing the Artik & Asti name under Umrikhin's continued creative direction.