{"id":2201062,"date":"2025-12-16T10:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2201062"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:37:42","slug":"ukrainian-track-strong-willed-named-one-of-the-best-electronic-songs-of-the-21st-century-by-resident-advisor-united24-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ukrainian-track-strong-willed-named-one-of-the-best-electronic-songs-of-the-21st-century-by-resident-advisor-united24-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian Track \u201cStrong-Willed\u201d Named One of the Best Electronic Songs of the 21st Century by Resident Advisor \u2014 UNITED24 Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>British music publication <em>Resident Advisor<\/em> has released its list of the 200 greatest electronic tracks of 2000\u20132025, which includes <em>Strong-Willed<\/em>, a track by Ukrainian vocalist Yana Pavlova and producer Pavel Milyakov.<\/p>\n<p>The list was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pl.ra.co\/features\/4481\" rel=\"external noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">published<\/a> on the magazine\u2019s website on December 11.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-prose__ignore bg-gray-100 leading-6 justify-between p-6 flex flex-col gap-5 my-9 md:items-center md:text-lg md:flex-row\">\n<div>\n<p>Every article pushes back against disinformation. <b>Your support keeps our team in the field.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/donate?banner_variant=article_small_2\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"f-btn f-btn--sm f-btn--primary\">DONATE NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<p>The ranking was compiled based on a survey of more than 100 contributors from across the electronic music scene, including artists, DJs, clubs, labels, promoters, journalists, Resident Advisor staff, and freelancers. Ukrainian hit <em>Strong-Willed<\/em> placed 41st overall.<\/p>\n<p>The track was released in 2021 as part of Pavlova and Milyakov\u2019s joint album <em>Blue<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Resident Advisor, Mariana Berezovska, Ukrainian producer and writer, described the track as a \u201cdocument of grief and resilience,\u201d noting that \u201cproducer Pavel Milyakov\u2019s gripping bass synths form the foundation for the gentle intonation of the late Ukrainian singer Yana Pavlova.\u201d <\/p>\n<figure class=\"aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9\"><lite-youtube videoid=\"nbrSLwnGO-w\" posterquality=\"maxresdefault\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>She added that the composition calls for humanity and that, even though Pavlova is no longer alive, \u201cher voice still resonates, as if she never left us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine\u2019s presence on the global electronic music stage continues to grow, with Ukrainian artists increasingly featured in major international rankings.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside <em>Strong-Willed<\/em> by Yana Pavlova and Pavel Milyakov, Ukrainian performers are also gaining recognition among the world\u2019s leading DJs. Previously, three Ukrainian artists\u2014Korolova, Artbat, and Miss Monique\u2014have been <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/latest-news\/ukraines-korolova-artbat-and-miss-monique-included-in-dj-magazine-top-100-ranking-12169\" target=\"_self\">included<\/a> in <em>DJ Magazine<\/em>\u2019s annual Top 100 DJs ranking, underscoring Ukraine\u2019s expanding role in the global electronic music scene.<\/p>\n<article class=\"c-entry c-entry--bg c-entry--wide c-prose__entry c-prose__ignore my-9\">\n<div class=\"c-entry__img u-cover \"><picture><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-entry__content\">\n<p>Read more<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt class=\"sr-only\">Category<\/dt>\n<dd><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/war-in-ukraine\" class=\"c-entry__category\">War in Ukraine<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"c-entry__title\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/war-in-ukraine\/he-used-to-blow-up-clubs-with-his-music-now-he-blows-up-russian-armor-7551\" class=\"u-link-overlay\">He Used To Blow Up Clubs With His Music, Now He Blows Up Russian Armor<\/a><\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-04-18T12:42:10+03:00\" class=\"opacity-50\"><br \/>\n            Apr 18, 2025 12:42<br \/>\n        <\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>Korolova (Olga Korolova) appeared on the list for the second year in a row, rising ten positions to 50th place. Known for her blend of melodic techno and progressive house, she is recognized for tracks such as <em>Be Strong<\/em>, <em>Shining<\/em>, and <em>Heal My Mind<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian electronic duo Artbat and DJ Miss Monique entered the Top 100 DJs ranking for the first time, placing 73rd and 75th respectively. Artbat, founded in 2014 by Artur Kryvenko and Vitalii Lymarenko, is widely described as a \u201cmix of energy, vibes, and emotions.\u201d Miss Monique (Olesia Arkusha) gained international recognition with her track <em>Nomacita<\/em>, which topped Beatport\u2019s Melodic Techno chart.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Kyiv\u2019s Central Railway Station <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/latest-news\/arm-women-now-hosts-charity-dj-event-at-kyiv-central-station-to-raise-funds-for-female-body-armor-8436\" target=\"_self\">hosted<\/a> a charity event titled <em>Frequencies of <\/em><em>Defence<\/em>, bringing together Ukrainian female DJs for a performance aimed at raising funds for specially tailored body armor for women serving in Ukraine\u2019s defense forces.<\/p>\n<article class=\"c-entry c-entry--bg c-entry--wide c-prose__entry c-prose__ignore my-9\" data-donation-article=\"\">\n<div class=\"c-entry__img u-cover\"><picture><img data-src=\"https:\/\/storage.united24media.com\/thumbs\/1058x596\/f\/ad\/(x672-y213-w831-h469)-29ed98e0f248ee005bb84bfbf7f30adf.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.united24media.com\/thumbs\/1058x596@2x\/f\/ad\/(x672-y213-w831-h469)-29ed98e0f248ee005bb84bfbf7f30adf.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Truth is Under Attack\" width=\"1026\" height=\"577\" class=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-entry__content\">\n<div class=\"c-entry__heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/united24media.com\/static\/build\/img\/logo.qJ-S0EWo.svg\" alt=\"Logo\" width=\"169\" height=\"16\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Help our reporters investigate lies, verify facts, and deliver truth from Ukraine\u2019s frontlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"c-prose__ignore my-9 max-w-[740px]\">\n<p><h2 class=\"c-heading__title c-title text-5\">\n                Related articles<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source united24media.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>British music publication Resident Advisor has released its list of the 200 greatest electronic tracks of 2000\u20132025, which includes Strong-Willed, a track by Ukrainian vocalist Yana Pavlova and producer Pavel Milyakov. 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