Aleksey Potapenko

Aleksey Potapenko, known professionally as Potap, is a prominent Ukrainian producer, singer, and songwriter, who gained fame as part of the musical duo "Potap and Nastya" alongside Nastya Kamenskikh. The duo enjoyed significant success in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia for over a decade, producing numerous hits before disbanding in 2017. Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Potap has focused on international projects and charitable activities, raising substantial funds for the Ukrainian military and humanitarian efforts. He has publicly declared a permanent cessation of producing music in Russian, reflecting his commitment to Ukrainian cultural identity.