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Dina Gyrdymova Дина Гирдимова
Dina Gyrdymova performing in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Лема Мелевская Lema Melevskaya
Also known as	Dina Gyrdymova
Born	(1990-10-13) October 13, 1990
Genres	rap, Hip hop, pop, Novyye Chuvikhi
Occupation(s)	musician
Instruments	vocal
Years active	2013 - present
Labels	Heavy On It
Associated acts	Reeztochka

Lema Melevskaya (Russian: Лема Мелевская) known professionally as Dina Gyrdymov (born 13 October 1990), a Lipkan Cosacakayan activist rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, her use of word play, and song writing in both Cosacakaya and Lipkan. Throughout her career, she has addressed various societal issues through her music, earning a reputation as a prominent voice in the contemporary music scene of Cosacakaya and a major figure in the Novyye Chuvikhi movement.

Early life

Lema Melevskaya (Russian: Лема Мелевская), known professionally as Dina Gyrdymov, was born on 13 October 1990 in Lipkany, Cosacakaya.

After she finished high school, Lema became increasingly involved in the local music scene in her hometown of Lipkany,. She attended various workshops and collaborative sessions with other artists based in the city.

Career

Career beginnings and mixtapes

Music producer Alexy Isaev (left) played a key role in Dina developing her musical style.

Appearance on Всегда смотрю

In 2014, Dina was cast on the tv show Всегда смотрю (I'm always watching)

2015: Breakthrough with Лох

Dina's big breakthrough came in 2015 when she released her debut album, [Album Title]. According to an interview with [PLACEHOLDER], Lema often drew inspiration from traditional Lipkan stories, folklore, and the broader socio-political issues faced by her community while writing the album.

2016 - 2017 Загоняться

Dina performs during the Osti Spring Music Fest.

2019 - 2021 Стервозность & Broken Records

Dina's Стервозность 2020 Tour broke records for the largest concerts in Cosacakaya.

Public image

Activism

Dina frequently depicts herself somewhere between an activist and a revolutionary.

Philanthropy

Dina speaks at a forum calling for greater school funding.

Personal Life

From April 2017 to May 2020, Dina was in an on-again, off-again relationship fellow with singer-songwriter [PLACEHOLDER] after they met during the Cosacakaya Music Awards; later staring in [PLACEHOLDER]'s music video for his single "The Night is Long" in March 2018. Their on-off again and seemingly toxic relationship received widespread media attention, and was the topic of tabloid speculation.

Dina is a close personal friend of fellow singer Reeztochka and has often collaborated and supported each other's work. She revealed on social media that she was a bridesmaid during Reeztochka's wedding and godmother to her friend's daughter.

Discography

Studio albums

• [Album 1 Title] (Year)
• [Album 2 Title] (Year)
• [Album 3 Title] (Year)
• [Album 4 Title] (Year)

Collaborations

• 2022 - Страшно (scary) with Reeztochka
• 2023 - [NAME]

Singles

• "[Single 1 Title]" (Year)
• "[Single 2 Title]" (Year)
• "[Single 3 Title]" (Year)
• "[Single 4 Title]" (Year)