{{more footnotes needed|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | name = Yana Kay | image = Yanakay_official.jpg | image_size = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Jana Kivlenika | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|04|20}} | birth_place = Riga, Latvia | origin = Riga, Latvia | death_date = | death_place = | genre = Pop, D'n'B pop-rock | occupation = Singer, songwriter, composer | instrument = keyboards | years_active = 1995–present | label = Deeselecta (2002–present)<br> }} '''Jana Kivlenika''' (born 20 April 1970), known professionally as '''Yana Kay''', is a Latvian-Russian singer and songwriter. Yana Kay's discography includes albums in English, Russian, Latvian, Spanish and Italian. At the international Eurovision Song Contest 2003, she represented Latvia with the song "Hello from Mars"<!-- <ref>{{cite web|title=The Latvian Final was held on February 1st at the Olympic Centre in Ventspils,|url=http://natfinals.50webs.com/90s_00s/Latvia2003.html}}</ref> --> as a member of F.L.Y.<!-- <ref>{{cite web |title=Member of F.L.Y.|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/yana_kay}}</ref> -->, the trio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eurojury 2020: Meet The Latvian Jury|url=https://eurovoix.com/2020/04/23/eurojury-2020-meet-the-latvian-jury/ |date=23 April 2020}}</ref> She is known for her collaboration with many international projects in the genre of Drum'n'bass, Progressive House and Trance. Together with Ilya Lagutenko and his band Mumiy Troll, she is the performer of the famous song Medveditsa ("The Bear"). She is one of the few Russian-speaking performers, whose songs got in English playlists, namely that of BBC Radio 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VOz51lf6mk|title=Yana Kay - Tears in the rain - on BBC RADIO 1|website=YouTube |date=24 July 2011 }}</ref>
== Early life == Yana Kay was born on April 20, 1970, the daughter of Juris Kivleniks, born on September 13, 1948, who is Latvian by his nationality. Her mother Gita Kivlenika, born on April 2, 1947, is a nurse and Russian by nationality. Yana's parents got together, when they were very young; they met in a circus studio; both of them were keen about sports, acrobatics and gymnastics.
Very early in Yana's childhood, her mother drew attention to her daughter's musical aptitude; so at the age of 6, she sent little Yana to a music school. Since then, she learned to play piano; besides, a year later at the age of 7, she began to study in a choreographic studio, too, where she danced for 8 years. At the age of 16, after successful graduating from both the music school and the secondary school, Yana almost managed to enter the theater faculty at the Latvian Conservatory; she missed just one point to the passing score. In the same year, she entered the Riga College of Culture (now the Latvian Academy of Culture), which she graduated with honors.
Yana Kay's musical career began as early as in her high school years. She became a member of a school musical band, where she played synthesizer and at the same time she was a vocalist of this school band. After the college graduation, the guys did not give up their hobby but created a professional band; they began performing at various events. From 1990 to 1994, Yana performed in music halls in Greece.
In 1995, Yana began her professional career as a songwriter and performer by recording her first own song with Len Davies, the British sound producer.
== Career == :(1999) She receives the award "Stopudovy hit" (abso-bloody-lute chart-topper) from the Russian radio Hit FM for the song "Baby girl" performed together with Fors, the singer. The video for the song "Baby girl" was in the rotation of MTV Russia. :(2000) For the first time, Yana Kay took part in the Latvian national selection for Eurovision. This was the year, when Latvia just began its participation in this prestigious international competition. Then, in 2000, three songs written by Kay got into the final of the national selection. In this competitive race, Yana Kay had to withdraw one of her three songs ("Watterfall");<ref>{{Cite web |title=Žūrijas komisijas vērtējums |url=http://www.ltv.lv:80/bildes-jaunumi/TABULA.htm |access-date=31 May 2022 |website=LTV |language=lv |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000621033316/http://www.ltv.lv:80/bildes-jaunumi/TABULA.htm |archive-date=21 June 2000 |url-status=dead}}</ref> in the competition, she was behind only Marie N and Brainstorm, the band. In this year, the audience took no part in the voting; the fate of the contestants was decided only by the jury members. :In 2000, the debut album in English was released called "Loveland".<ref>{{cite web|title=CD Album @ Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/de/album/loveland/1118914787}}</ref> :(2001) Again Yana Kay gets into the final of the Eurovision national selection with the song of her own composition named "Falling into you".<ref>{{Cite web |title=LATVIAN NATIONAL FINAL 2001 |url=http://natfinals.50webs.com/90s_00s/Latvia2001.html}}</ref> :(2002) Yana Kay releases her original album "Everything is different", where she is the author of all the songs. The album received recognition both in Latvia and abroad. Becoming a part of various remixes, the song "Remember me" from this album gained the wide popularity abroad. A special resonance was received by the version in the style of drum’n’bass. It was released on vinyl with the participation of the American label. :(2003) At her third attempt, Yana Kay wins the Eurovision national selection as a member of F.L.Y., the trio, and represents Latvia at the 48th International Eurovision Song Contest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eurovision Song Contest: Latvia 2003|website=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367711/characters/nm1489803}}</ref> Also, the trio included two popular Latvian singers Lauris Reiniks and Martins Freimanis. Subsequently, F.L.Y. released its studio album in English called "Never look back".<ref>{{cite web |title=OE Music Awards|url=https://esctoday.com/42380/serebro-nominated-for-oe-2012-video-music-awards/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esc-history.com/details.asp?key=958|title=Latvia 2003 : F.L.Y., "Hello From Mars"|publisher=Eurovision Song Contest|accessdate=August 21, 2011|archive-date=October 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009230143/http://www.esc-history.com/details.asp?key=958|url-status=dead}}</ref> :(2005) To participate in the competition Eurovision 2005 on 6 January 2005, LTV announced that the song "Your Love is My Side" written by Yana Kay, and it would be performed by the duo Creem instead of Lily.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2005 |title=Izlozēta "Eirovīzijas" pusfinālistu uzstāšanās secība |url=https://www.apollo.lv/4714267/izlozeta-eirovizijas-pusfinalistu-uzstasanas-seciba |website=Apollo.lv |language=lv}}</ref> :(2006) Yana Kay releases her album in English called "Magnetic".<ref>{{cite web |title=Yana Kay, Detlefs get North American notice|date=20 July 2006 |url=https://latviansonline.com/yana-kay-detlefs-get-north-american-notice/}}</ref> The album contains 2 discs, one of which is arranged in the style of "progressive trance" by the British sound producer James Coyle, and the second one with the same songs is made in "house", the style, and produced by DJ Noiz. :(2008) Yana Kay won the popular in Latvia TV show "Zvaigžņu lietus" ("Star Rain") on the channel LNT. The provision of the show was the participation of professional singers in duets with non-professionals. Yana performed in a duet with Intars Resetins, the actor. Subsequently, the album in Latvian by Yana Kay and Intars Resetins was released under the title "Kaut kas starp mums..." ("Something between us"). :(2016) She participated in the TV show "Izklausies redzēts", which is the Latvian version of the international TV show "Your Face Sounds Familiar" or the Russian show "One and the same!" She sang songs in the images of Patricia Kaas, Vanessa Paradis, Prince, Loreen, Róisín Murphy, Corona, Jamiroquai, Leningrad (the Russian band), etc. :(2014) Yana Kay opens the exhibition of her paintings; the name of the exhibition was Anima Viva (or "A Living Soul" in the Italian version). In the same year, she presents her new album of the same name in Italian. :(2016) Yana Kay presents her new concert program in Russian with an orchestra; she gave a series of concerts in Moscow. :(2019) By this time, Yana is the author of more than 100 original songs not only for her own repertoire but also for such young performers as Markus Riva, Dina Kina, Katya Steff, Sofia Yurova, etc. She is also a vocal teacher and producer.
== Discography == Source:<ref>{{cite web|title=Discography @ discogs.com|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/147666-Yana-Kay}}</ref>
=== Albums === *(2000) Loveland<ref>{{cite web|title=Album CD @ Discogs|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/9719840-Yana-Kay-Loveland}}</ref> *(2002) Everything is different *(2003) Never look back (as a member of F.L.Y.) *(2006) Magnetic<ref>{{cite web|title=Album CD @ Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/ba/album/magnetic/1609796876}}</ref> *(2009) Kaut kas starp mums... (with participation of Intars Rešetins) *(2012) Anima Viva<ref>{{cite web|title=Album CD @ Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/ch/album/anima-viva/1546475750}}</ref> *(2024) Decadance
=== Singles === {{colbegin}} *(1997) My heart is your sweet home<ref>{{cite web|title=Single CD @ Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/ch/album/my-heart-is-your-sweet-home-ep/1126607833}}</ref> *(1998) Let me fly with you away<ref>{{cite web|title=Single CD @ Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/let-me-fly-with-you-away-ep/1121763095}}</ref> *(1999) How can I forget? + Baby girl (with participation of Fors) *(1999) I Wanna B *(2001) Remember me *(2002) Staraja Plastinka *(2003) Tears in the rain<ref>{{cite web|title=CD Remixes, soundtracks @ Discogs|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/2437290-Yana-Kay-Tears-In-The-Rain}}</ref> *(2003) Run away<ref>{{cite web|title=Soundtrack @ Discogs|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/612911-Yana-Kay-Run-Away}}</ref> *(2003) Hello from Mars (together with F.L.Y.)<ref>{{cite web|title=Eurovision 2003 Latvia: F.L.Y.|url=https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/2003/latvia}}</ref> *(2003) U & Me (together with Paul B)<ref>{{cite web|title=Soundtrack @ Discogs|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/192182-Paul-B-Feat-Yana-Kay-Paul-B-U-And-Me-Massacre}}</ref> *(2003) Sinergy EP (together with L.A. project)<ref>{{cite web|title=Soundtrack @ Decks.de|url=https://www.decks.de/track/la_project_feat_yana_kay-sinergy_ep/38h-nt}}</ref> *(2004) Remember me (together with Sunchase)<ref>{{cite web|title=Soundtrack @ Soundcloud|url=https://soundcloud.com/sunchase/sunchase-feat-yana-kay}}</ref> *(2004) Eyes of a perfect stranger (together with Alucard)<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube, original Mix MPFS Records 2004| website=YouTube | date=June 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh1CBG3QAVU}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Track @ SonicHits|url=https://sonichits.com/video/Yana_Kay/Eyes_of_a_Perfect_Stranger?track=1}}</ref> *(2008) Take me to your ride<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube, DJ Noiz feat Yana Kay| website=YouTube | date=25 October 2008 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dg6yiFwG7g}}</ref> *(2009) Tears in the rain (Ørjan Nilsen Remix together with Will Holland)<ref>{{cite web|title=Dutch Charts|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Yana+Kay}}</ref> *(2011) Weapon (together with Setrise)<ref>{{cite web|title=DJ Feel Radio Edit - Setrise feat Yana Kay| website=YouTube | date=23 May 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVjE4bwU84}}</ref> *(2011) Paloma<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube official video clip| website=YouTube | date=2 December 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKBNanOCi9w}}</ref> *(2012) Deep dive (together with Alpha Duo)<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube Original Vocal Mix| website=YouTube | date=20 April 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6N220Wa_E}}</ref> *(2013) Forbidden<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube official video| website=YouTube | date=19 May 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2VmZCox7XY}}</ref> *(2015) Poedem v Sochi<ref>{{cite web|title=Track @ Spotify|website=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/7wPRcNqSi5bfCCxU0vkElB}}</ref> *(2015) Monaco<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube official audio| website=YouTube | date=8 May 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju910KZOpxo}}</ref> *(2019) Flame of bitter love *(2020) Kino<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube official audio| website=YouTube | date=July 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vm390CnM_0}}</ref> *(2021) Hologram<ref>{{cite web|title=Youtube official audio| website=YouTube | date=20 September 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_-5uA9BNA8}}</ref> {{colend}} *(2024) Telescope *(2025) Puzzle *(2025) October
=== Music videos === {| class="sortable wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center;" |- ! Year<ref>{{cite web|title=Yana's Kay proved official channel on Youtube|url=https://music.apple.com/de/artist/yana-kay/88488293}}</ref> ! Song ! Director ! ! Year ! Song ! Director |- | align="left" |1999 | align="left" |Baby Girl (ft. Fors) | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov | | align="left" |2011 | align="left" |Hurts | align="left" |Markus Riva |- | align="left" |2001 | align="left" |Touch me | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov | | align="left" |2011 | align="left" |Paloma | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov |- | align="left" |2001 | align="left" |Remember me (ft. Ozols) | align="left" |Biotom | | align="left" |2002 | align="left" |Everything is different | align="left" |Biotom |- | align="left" |2003 | align="left" |Tears in the rain | align="left" |Biotom | | align="left" |2003 | align="left" |Hello from Mars (F.L.Y.) | align="left" |Hindrek Maasik |- | align="left" |2010 | align="left" |Tev | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov | | align="left" |2012 | align="left" |Perfectly insane | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov |- | align="left" |2012 | align="left" |Kad nakts | align="left" |Markus Riva | | align="left" |2012 | align="left" |Quanto Tempo | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov |- | align="left" |2013 | align="left" |Forbidden | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov | | align="left" |2019 | align="left" |Flame of bitter love | align="left" |Dmitry Smirnov |}
== In advertisement == *(2003) Brand ambassador of the Swedish fashion house "Panos Emporio" producing swimwear<ref>{{cite web |title=Panos empporio official face|url=https://www.panos.com/models/yana-kay}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Panos empporio model|date=23 May 2003 |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/7l6dlo/schlagerstjarnan-blir-panos-nya-modell}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sweden newspaper NOJE article|date=23 May 2003 |url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/melodifestivalen/baddraktskungens-schlager-modell/}}</ref> *(2005) Official symbol and Brand ambassador in the advertising company for MINI Cooper, the car, in Latvia *(2010) Brand ambassador in the advertising company for Blend-A-Med
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== External links == * Official website: http://www.yanakay.com * YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/yanakayofficial <!-- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yanakayofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanakayofficial --> * Yana Kay at Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/yana-kay/88488293
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