Domiy
Real name – Maria Vitaliyivna Dovgayuk
Date of birth – November 3, 2000
Place of birth – village of Verben (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – singer, composer, songwriter
Genre – pop
History of the artist's development
Domiy (Mariya Dovgayuk) is a popular Ukrainian musician, songwriter and performer. Music and creativity accompanied Domiy from childhood. The girl inherited her love of singing from her mother, who was herself a musician and surrounded her daughter with the sounds of harmony from an early age. Maria began singing from an early age. The passion only grew stronger over the years and eventually determined the vector of her life and professional movement.
To develop her talent and gain the necessary knowledge, the girl moved to the capital. There she entered the Kiev Municipal Academy of Music named after Reinhold Glier. For the artist, studying was not just a stepping stone to future recognition and popularity among fans of good music. Maria received a real professional foundation at the academy. She received a diploma with honors and a qualification as a vocal teacher. Years of study gave her a deep understanding of music and self-confidence.
Creative path
Domiy's debut on the music scene took place in 2020. The singer presented a sensual cover of the hit "Hugs" from the album "Earth" by the Okean Elzy group. The track immediately attracted the attention of a wide audience. Thanks to her gentle performance and emotional delivery, the artist received recognition both among OE fans and among other representatives of the music industry.
Later, Domiy moved on to creating her own music. This is how a new stage in the artist's work began. Maria's original compositions quickly gained popularity. And the real breakthrough was the single "Remind". The video clip for the song gained over 50 million views on YouTube (as of June 2025). For a long time, the work held the leading position in the top 100 music videos of the platform. In addition, the track took 5th place in the Ukrainian Apple Music chart and was second in the top ten songs on Lux FM. Thus, the singer Domiy finally secured the status of a new star of the Ukrainian scene.
Style and development of the performer
In 2024, Domiy took an important step forward in her musical career. The artist became the author of the text and music for Tina Karol's song "What Have You Done". Such cooperation not only broadened Maria Dovgayuk's professional horizons. The new experience emphasized the talent of the songwriter, capable of creating material for the stars of the first echelon.
Today, the artist continues to conquer new fans with her bright charisma and delight listeners with new projects. In 2024, the singer presented several bright video clips. Among them are “Sadok vyshnevy kolo haty”, “Teplo tak”, “Ne bulo”. The works are distinguished by beautiful aesthetics, high-quality sound, emotionality and deep meaning. The music continues to move along the development track. At the same time, it remains sincere, recognizable and close to the listener.
One of the fundamental features of Domiy's approach to creativity was the performer's conscious refusal to work with large music labels, producers and media groups. The singer chose independence as her main priority. Such a strategy allows her to maintain creative freedom, remain sincere in each song and independently control all stages of the production of her projects.
Among the singer's popular releases are the following:
- “Isn't it?”;
- “I never found it”;
- “Get used to it”;
- “It won't pass” (in collaboration with SHUMEI);
- “Through the rain”;
- “Ranay zatsutayut”;
- “Naly meni vina” and others.
Social activity
Domiy actively uses the power of social networks, in particular TikTok, to spread her music. Videos, among which cover versions stand out, have repeatedly gone viral. The singer consistently supports Ukrainian music and calls on listeners to make a conscious choice in favor of national content. In her interviews, Maria Dovgayuk has repeatedly emphasized the importance of supporting Ukrainian culture, especially during times of war.
Today, Domiy is focused on creating songs that not only convey the emotional mood of society, but also capture the realities of life during a full-scale invasion. At the same time, the artist is actively involved in charitable initiatives. She takes part in concerts in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, helps to hold training sessions for the Ukrainian military.
Awards and distinctions:
- Golden Disc Award (jointly with SHUMEI). Nomination "Discovery of the Year" (for the song "It Will Not Pass"), 2024;
- Yuna-2025 Award (nomination "Discovery of the Year").
