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Main Man Yurii

is a musical, quasi-biographical mockumentary based upon the gritty world of 90s rap.

 

In 1990, as the Soviet Union was on the brink of collapse, Yurii produced a comedic record titled "Soviet Bloc" in Odesa, Ukraine. The song, inspired by Gorbachev’s policies of Glasnost and Perestroika, critiqued the regime and put Yurii at risk of arrest. To avoid being "re-educated (killed by the KGB)," he seized the opportunity to escape by producing a record for Soviet pop star Jenya in Australia. Although he initially believed he was destined for Austria, Yurii found himself in Melbourne, where the local Ukrainian community warmly embraced him.​​

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Breaking into the Australian music scene proved challenging, as his quirky R&B and dance music style was initially met with scepticism. However, his big break came when a local record label recognised his talent.  "Absolutely Perfect" launched Yurii into international fame, allowing him to tour the world. ​Unfortunately, a mishap in America ended his career.

Many years later, Yurii was invited to perform at a benefit concert for Ukraine in support of the war effort. Finally, his music was once again appreciated by a global audience.