Yenlik

Eñlik Qūrarbek (Kazakh: Еңлік Құрарбек; born 28 February 1997), known mononymously as Yenlik, is a Kazakh singer and songwriter who performs primarily in Kazakh. Her work spans contemporary R&B, hip hop, and pop.

Early life and education

Yenlik was born on 28 February 1997 in the settlement of Boraldai in Almaty Region. She studied at the Abylai Khan University of Foreign Languages, where she trained as a teacher of English. She later studied vocals at JuzAcademy and began composing songs while still a student.

Career

Yenlik left her position as an English teacher in a rural school to pursue a career in music. Her early tracks began to receive attention in 2021, including the single DOP. She subsequently released Bipl, Bir kem düniye ("Imperfect World"), and a cover of the 1980s Kazakh song Men dep oila ("Think of Me").

In 2022 she released the song Shukir in cooperation with BTS Education. The accompanying video, filmed in the style of a school musical, supported a youth professional orientation initiative through EduNavigator.kz. Her lyrics and style combine elements of Kazakh folk music with contemporary hip hop. In interviews she has compared the improvisational aspect of rap to the Kazakh oral performance practice known as Aytysh.

In 2026, Yenlik became the first artist from Kazakhstan to be featured on the international music platform COLORSxSTUDIOS.

Discography

See also

• Music of Kazakhstan
• Q-pop

Notes

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