20TOKENS formed in Moscow in 2017 around Kira Maximova and Nikita Grechushkin. Their debut album 'Розовые Сны' came out the following year, establishing their presence in Russian pop with a sound built on ethereal vocals and subtle electronic textures.
They've worked with other artists like electronic producer Lera Kudryavtseva and rapper Oxxxymiron, which brought their music to different audiences. The band has been vocal about social issues, particularly LGBTQ+ rights, which has drawn both support and criticism.
Later albums like 'Ночная Эра' and 'Сладкий Яд' continued in a similar vein of dreamy, introspective pop. Their music tends to avoid mainstream polish in favor of a more personal, atmospheric approach.
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