Natalia Privalova
Natalia Privalova is a journalist, publicist, editor and media professional whose career spans music journalism, artist publicity, digital publishing, photography and film.
Natalia Privalova is the founder of Raptology, an independent hip-hop publication established in 2017, and works in music publicity and artist marketing through FAMED PR.
Her professional background combines editorial media and public relations with earlier work in New York’s photography, nightlife and independent film communities.
Journalism and Publishing
Privalova founded Raptology in 2017 as an independent publication covering hip-hop music, artists and culture. As a journalist and editor, her work has included artist interviews, profiles, music news, features and editorial coverage of the hip-hop industry.
Her work in digital publishing combines journalism and editorial development with audience strategy, search optimization and the development of independent music-media platforms.
Music Publicity and FAMED PR
Through FAMED PR, Privalova works in music publicity, media relations and artist marketing. Her work includes developing press campaigns, coordinating media opportunities and interviews, preparing press materials and helping artists establish stronger public-facing media profiles.
Her experience working on both the editorial and publicity sides of the music industry provides a perspective that connects artists, journalists, publications and media campaigns.
Photography and New York
Before establishing her later career in music media and publicity, Privalova worked as a nightlife and event photographer in New York City, photographing subjects connected to the city’s music, entertainment and nightlife scenes.
In August 2006, Privalova presented Images of Brooklyn, a solo exhibition of her photography at the Cornelia Street Cafe in Manhattan.
Examples of her music-industry photography have also been preserved through Wikimedia Commons, providing a public record of another part of her visual-media work.
Film and Cinematography
Privalova’s visual work also extended into independent filmmaking. In 2010, she served as Director of Photography on Sunnyside, a short film directed by Italian filmmaker Ivano Fachin.
The film’s surviving on-screen credits identify Privalova as Director of Photography, while surviving film documentation also attributes the film’s photography to Natalia Privalova. Sunnyside received first prize at the 2010 Corto Moak competition.
Poker
Outside of her work in media, Privalova has also competed in live poker tournaments in the United States. Her recorded tournament history includes cashes in the 2016 and 2017 World Series of Poker Ladies Championships, along with additional tournament results in Florida.
Her live tournament results have been documented by poker organizations and tournament databases including the World Series of Poker, Global Poker Index, The Hendon Mob and Seminole Hard Rock Poker.
Privalova recorded cashes in consecutive World Series of Poker Ladies Championships in 2016 and 2017. Her tournament history also includes recorded appearances and cashes at live poker events in Florida.
Professional Focus
Privalova’s current professional work centers on music journalism, publicity, editorial strategy, artist marketing and digital media. Her earlier experience in photography and cinematography forms part of a broader career connected to media, music, entertainment and visual storytelling.
Selected Professional Areas
- Music Journalism
- Editorial Publishing
- Music Publicity
- Public Relations
- Artist Marketing
- Media Relations
- Digital Publishing
- Photography & Cinematography
Work With Natalia Privalova
Artists, labels and creative teams can consult with Natalia about music publicity, media positioning, release strategy, editorial storytelling and professional presentation. Share your music, project goals and preferred timeline when submitting your inquiry.