Max Korzh is a Belarusian rapper, singer, songwriter and director, born in Luninyets in 1988. He studied piano at a music school, formed the Belarusian-language group Lun Clan at 16, and then joined the Minsk underground scene. He studied international relations at Belarusian State University for two years before leaving to make music.

He is known for fast, rhythmic Russian rap and pop-rap about friendship, love, mistakes, youth and finding your own identity. His breakout track, 'Nebo pomozhet nam', spread online after he recorded it with about $300 borrowed from his mother, and his debut solo album 'Zhivotny mir' followed in 2012. He is known for filling stadiums across the former USSR and touring Europe and North America.

The people who end up texting this version are usually fans who want to talk about the songs, the crowd and the road. They tend to find a direct, warm voice that talks about unity, decency and keeping your word.