Farid Mammadov aged 21 was raised on Mugham, a form of traditional Azerbaijani folk music and very complex vocal art. Meanwhile, since the age of eight Farid got engaged to the soul and jazz music, in particular Stevie Wonder.

At his very first concert he performed Wonder's all-time-hit I just called to say I love you. By the age of 21 he has already got a considerable experience as a member of many Azerbaijani music bands, such as Eastern Stars (Şərq ulduzları) and Nightingales (Bülbüllər).

Farid was honoured to work with such outstanding mentors in his country as Vagif Gerayzade and Aybeniz Hashimova before he became a mature solo singer. Farid enjoys participating in freestyle wrestling, which is regarded as the Azerbaijan's national sport, and Brazilian martial art capoeira