Matrang

Alan Arkadievich Khadzaragov (Russian: Алан Аркадьевич Хадзарагов), better known under the pseudonym Matrang (born 20 April 1995, Vladikavkaz) is a Russian musician, singer, and rapper. Since 2017, he has been part of the music label Gazgolder.^[1] He is the owner of the musical award "Zolotaya Gorguliya" with the nomination "best soul-project".^[2][3]

Matrang
Background information
Birth name	Alan Arkadievich Khadzaragov
Also known as	Matrang, Don ShaL
Born	(1995-04-20) April 20, 1995 (age 29) Vladikavkaz, Russia
Genres	Hip hop, Pop rap, trap, Deep house, Hip house
Occupation(s)	Musician, rapper, singer
Years active	2012-2024
Labels	Moon Mafia, Gazgolder

Biography

Alan Khadzaragov was born on 20 April, 1995, in Vladikavkaz to an Ossetian family. His mom is a teacher, who now leads mountain excursions, and his father is engaged in creativity.^[4] He has two sisters and a brother.

In his youth, Khadzaragov painted, played in theater and sang.^[5]

After returning to Russia on 21 February 2024, Matrang's family entered him into a rehabilitation center.^[6] The singer's sister explained that the decision was based on his drug addiction.^[7]

Discography

Albums

Title	Information
Планета Луна	Release: 2015 Label: Moon Mafia Format: Digital distribution
Красная Луна	Release: 2017 Label: Moon Mafia Format: Digital distribution
ЭЙА	Release: 25 May 2018 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution
DA	Release: 31 January 2019 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution
ТРИ	Release: 27 March 2020 Label: Gazgolder Format: Digital distribution

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Nomination	Category	Result
2018	Russian National Music Award	Matrang — "Медуза"	Best hip-hop artist	Nominated
	Muz-TV Awards		Best song on RuNet	Nominated
2019	Muz-TV Awards		Best male video	Nominated