Yuri Dud, a well-known Russian journalist, recently released an interview with Ukrainian musician Potap, which became the first major interview in three years of full-scale war. The conversation took place in Spain, where Potap moved before February 24, 2022. This interview reveals many important moments from the musician's life, his attitude to criticism, life realities outside Ukraine, and new projects.
One of the main topics of conversation was the criticism that Potap faces due to his stay outside Ukraine. The musician admitted that he is often criticized when abroad, in particular because he did not give up on the Russian-speaking audience. However, Potap explained his position, noting that back in 2022 he joined the Terrodefense “in absentia” and has been actively supporting Ukraine since then.
The musician also shared details of his work in the Latin American market. It turns out that he is actively involved in producing Nastya Kamensky's career in this region, as well as working with other foreign artists. Potap talked about his new album and shared his plans for the future, including new musical projects.
Potap did not miss the topic of his successes in show business, emphasizing several times his achievements, influence on the industry and acquaintances with stars. He even talked about the offer to perform on tour with Ricky Martin for $ 10 million, as well as his collaboration with the famous musician Pharrell Williams. It was these moments that caused the greatest surprise among the audience, because Potap is not shy about recognizing his merits.
There were also mentions of the scandals that accompanied Potap in his career. One of these was a ban on entering Russia for 50 years, which was a consequence of his active position on the war. The song “Volunteer” was also an important topic, which caused an ambiguous reaction in society. Yuriy Dud does not avoid questions about politics, asking Potap about his attitude to criticizing Zelensky. The musician answered evasively, without giving a clear position.
And, of course, the topic of personal life was not left out. Potap denied rumors about a divorce from Nastya Kamensky and explained that their marriage remains strong. The interview ended with a question about Potap's future in Ukraine. The musician expressed hope for a return, but noted that it depends on many factors
