: The video features prominent Russian stars, including Ekaterina Varnava and Natalya Eprikyan from Comedy Woman , alongside Ivan Vasilyev and Ilshat Shabaev.
: The song is packed with witty metaphors, describing the Lada as a "faceted diamond" with an "eagle eye" that flies through "hyperspace" at 1,600 km/h. 3. Legacy and the Timati Collaboration
The Anthem of the "Eggplant" Lada: Behind Rekord Orkestr’s Viral Hit rekord_orkestr_lada_sedan_official_video
Before it was a chart-topping collaboration with Timati, was a standalone cult classic by the Vladimir-based rock band Rekord Orkestr . Combining Balkan folk energy with heavy rock riffs, the song became a cultural phenomenon, celebrating (and satirizing) Russia's most iconic "lowrider"—the deep-purple VAZ-2107. 1. The Origins: From Blues to "Eggplant"
The track was originally released in as part of the band's second album. Lead singer Timofey Kopylov noted that the inspiration was simple: the Lada is Russia's most common car, and the word "Sedan" just happened to rhyme perfectly with "Baklazhan" (Eggplant) . The band, which evolved from the Blackmailers Blues Band , infused the track with a "gas-station rock" vibe that resonated across the country. 2. The Official Video: A Star-Studded Satire : The video features prominent Russian stars, including
: You can find the original version and various remixes on platforms like YouTube and Shazam .
: Many fans of the original argue that Rekord Orkestr's version is superior for its authentic blend of folk and rock, often citing the bridge lyrics— "Vaz, Adidas suit—armor of the gods of galactic tracks" —as peak lyrical genius. Legacy and the Timati Collaboration The Anthem of
The official music video for "Lada Sedan," released in , elevated the song's humor with a surreal, high-energy production.