Dolphin

Andrey Lysikov (born September 29, 1971), known as Dolphin, is a Russian singer-songwriter and former member of the rap group Malchishnik. He shifted from rap origins to sparse, laptop-based electronic and trip-hop textures and is known for poetic, often melancholic lyrics.

Born September 29, 1971; joined rap group Malchishnik in 1992. Released Ja budu zhit' (2001) and Zvezda (2004). Zvezda features minimal production (drum machine, acoustic guitar, laptop loops) and a duet with Stella Katsoudas on the bonus track "Glaza." The review notes Ja budu zhit' was issued in multiple audio formats and describes Dolphin's work as reductionist and poetic.

The provided review of Zvezda (2004) celebrates Dolphin's reductionist, laptop-driven sound and poetic, often bleak lyrics. It highlights his origins in rap (Malchishnik) and his move to minimal electronic/trip‑hop textures. Collaborations noted include Stella Katsoudas on the bonus track "Glaza." The review regards Zvezda as emotionally affecting and stylistically spare.

For:Listeners of minimalist electronic, trip-hop and Russian alternative music; readers interested in poetic, introspective lyrics.