ŪGA & “juos īluos līluos” (Latvia)

Hip-hop Artist ŪGA

ŪGA began her musical journey in 2016 by joining the Latgalian hip-hop collective AUSMEŅA RECORDS. Raised among wolves but transformed into a refined lady, she is widely known in Latvia as the Latgalian rap princess.

In 2021, ŪGA released her debut album “LG ir HH”, which gained widespread recognition and won two awards:

• “Zelta Mikrofons” @ Annual Latvian Music Recording Awards
• “Boņuks” @ Latgalian Cultural Award

The album features traditional hip–hop–boombap and break beats, offering representative tracks and a deeper insight into the realities of life. ŪGA carries the torch of justice, revealing the truth and spreading the light further.

In 2024, ŪGA released her second studio album “Čardaukšu rūtaļa”, which has won over the hearts of listeners. In this album, she confidently establishes herself as a hip-hop artist, incorporating elements of R&B and Jazz music.

The album brings irony, flirtation, and playfulness, while also drawing from the “Čardaukši” heritage – an ancient Latgalian tribe whose way of life is surrounded by legends. They are said to have lived in harmony with nature, rejoicing in life without worshipping material values. Their philosophy is encapsulated in the saying: “Tjav nabyus viertīs nu augšys uz sova bruoļa” – words attributed to the eldest Čardauksis of the tribe.

ŪGA has appeared in films, performed at the Grand Mežaparks Stage and the Presidential Palace, and participated in numerous TV and radio shows. She has collaborated with many Latvian artists, including: Shipsea, Arturs Skutelis, Bruolāns, Tomijs (3pk), Dināra Rudāne, Patrisha, Gustavo, Ave Pohus

Currently, ŪGA is collaborating with the female trio “juos īluos līluos”.

“juos īluos līluos” is a female group with rich Latgalian vocals, consisting of three artists: Laura Svikša (Rēzekne), Amanda Lapa-Slobožaņina (Daugavpils), Deina Misāne (Ludza).

Each of them brings their own charm and unique vocal timbre to the group. The group was formed as part of a project dedicated to the Latgalian poet Seimaņs Putāns’ legacy. After their first collaboration and the creation of joint songs, they decided to continue making music together, forming a special musical connection from Latgale.

Together they have a tour “Show Must Go Oh”.