Centr () is a Russian hip hop group formed in Moscow, Russia. Originally composed of Guf, Princip aka Prince, Slim aka Slimus, Ptaha aka Zanuda. In 2008 the group was the winner of the MTV Russia Music Award for Best Hip Hop Project. The group Centr is the founder of the «ЦАО Records» label. After Guf left Centr in 2009, rumours about the group's breakup began to appear. In 2010 at the “Russian Street Awards” the category for the "Biggest Hip-Hop Event of the Year" in Russia, "the Collapse of the group Centr" was chosen. From 2009 - 2012, the group included just Slim and Ptaha. In 2014, after a 5-year hiatus, it was announced that the group would be re-established. On May 14, 2016, the group played their last show in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and officially announced their disbandment. All of the members of the group continue to release solo projects. History The group was formed in 2004 in Moscow, Russia by rappers Guf aka Rolexx and Princip aka Prince. Originally they wrote an unofficial album, "Подарок" (Podarok / Gift), but only 13 copies of it were made and the rappers gifted it to their friends for the New Year. In 2002, Alex Dolmatov also professionally known as Guf, started working on his first album, "Подарок" (Podarok / Gift). It was released in 2005. In 2006 Guf, Slim & Ptaha wrote down the songs, "Мутные Замуты" (Mutnye Zamuty / Cloudy Trafficking), and "Жара 77" ("Heat 77") specially for the movie "Heat". At the end of 2006, members of Centr created a label "ЦАО records"; where the group called ‘Dymovaya Zavesa’ including rapper Smoky Mo released the album - "Этажи" (Etazhi / Floors). In 2007 Guf released his debut album "Город Дорог" ("Gorod Dorog" / "City Of Roads"). In Russia it was recognized as the one of the best albums of the year. On October 25, 2007 the group Centr released its debut album "Kacheli" (Качели / Swings). Princip, the co-founder of the group came out of prison and after his release wrote down the songs, "Железное небо" (Zheleznoe Nebo / Iron Sky), and "Исповедь" (Ispoved' / Confession) ft. Centr. All the songs were included in their debut album "Качели" (Kacheli / Swings). In 2007 Guf and rapper Basta were the ones to write a second soundtrack, for the movie "Бой с тенью 2: Реванш" (Bou’ S ten'yu 2: