Dovlatov was born in 1990 in Baku. He was raised in a musical family, his father being a major inspiration for him to start pursuing a musical career. At the age of four, Dovlatov performed his first song "Qəlbimdə qaldı". During his school years, a music teacher discovered Dovlatov's talent in singing and encouraged him to perform his music.[4]
Career
In 2023, Dovlatov competed in the The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). He was coached by Ilqar Khayal and finished as the contest's runner-up.[5][6] Dovlatov has also participated in the Azəri Star song contest.[4]
In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed a trio, consisting of Ilkin Dovlatov, Mila Miles and Etibar Asadli, as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the 2024 Azerbaijani selection for the Eurovision Song Contest,[7] and the next week, they were announced to be among the six acts who had moved on to the final stage.[8] Their song was titled "İnsanlar".[9] On 7 March 2024, Fahree was revealed as the selected candidate.[10] However, on 13 March 2024, it was announced that Dovlatov would accompany Fahree on stage,[11] performing the song "Özünlə apar".[12] The duo failed to qualify from the first semi-final on 7 May 2024, placing 14th out of 15 with 11 points.[13]
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