Xenia Beliayeva is a Russian-born mezzo-soprano who gained attention with her 2018 song "Hellraiser." The track appeared on the soundtrack for a horror film of the same name. She had released earlier albums like Nocturne in 2013 and Agony in 2016 before that viral moment.
Her music blends classical opera with electronic and gothic elements, a style that drew some skepticism from critics who found it unconventional. She works with a band that includes Alexey Smirnov on piano, Alexey Vlasov on guitar, Sergey Ilyin on drums, and Anastasia Ivanova on cello.
Another song of hers, "If I Ever," appears among her notable tracks. She released an album called Unveiled in 2021.
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