Kazakh artists dominate Hollywood actor’s 2025 playlist

Tengrinews.kz – Hollywood actor Iain Armitage, best known for playing Sheldon Cooper in the TV series Young Sheldon, has shared his 2025 music recap — and Kazakhstan’s artists made the list.

In his Instagram Stories, Armitage posted a selection of tracks he listened to most on Apple Music in 2025. The top spot went to Kazakh rapper Skriptonit.

Armitage accompanied the post with Skriptonit’s track “16” from the album “Whistles and Papers”.

The actor also shared his most-played albums of the year. Ranked seventh was AYALUM by Kazakh singer Ayau, while Skriptonit’s Fantasy Mixtape, Vol.1 placed tenth.

Other tracks and albums Armitage listened to throughout the year also appeared in his Stories. According to the data, he streamed music from more than 1,000 different artists.

Among them was an album by the vocal-instrumental ensemble Dos-Mukasan, featuring songs such as:

• Qyzdar-ai
• Sen menim ertegimsin
• Aq sisa
• Aigoelek
• Gul qala
• Gashyqtar ani
• Dalam menin
• Apitok
• Naz Qongyr
• Boizhetken

Armitage currently has more than 1.7 million followers on Instagram.

Who is Iain Armitage

Iain Armitage is an American film, television and voice actor who rose to global fame for portraying a young Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon, the prequel to The Big Bang Theory. He also appeared in HBO’s Big Little Lies, playing Ziggy Chapman.

The actor has also been studying Russian language and culture for several years.

Who is Skriptonit

Skriptonit (real name Adil Zhalelov) is a Kazakh rapper, producer and musician whose tracks are popular both in Kazakhstan and internationally. His music has repeatedly appeared on the social media accounts of American celebrities and influencers.

Who is Ayau

Ayau (Ayaulym Qusaiyn) gained wide recognition after releasing the track “sybyrlaiyn” in September 2022. Her music has been featured multiple times by international celebrities. In January 2024, actress Eva Longoria used Ayau’s collaborative track “basqany” with M’Dee and Shiza in an Instagram post. More recently, actress Sydney Sweeney shared a video on Instagram using one of Ayau’s tracks as background music.

Kazakh music, it seems, is officially in global rotation — and Hollywood is listening.