Alexander Valerievich Makhonin, known professionally as Mr. Credo, was born on November 22, 1972, in Chudnovsky, Zhytomyr, Ukraine, and is a Russian singer, composer, and music producer. He began his music career as part of the band Credo before transitioning to a solo career under the pseudonym Mr. Credo. His initial breakthrough came with the release of his debut album HSH-Bola in 1996. In 1997, he released Fantasy, which garnered significant attention but also sparked controversy due to lyrics referencing drugs in two songs. Throughout his career, Mr. Credo has released several notable albums including Золотое время (1998), Нувориш (2004), and Шоколад (2008).
