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Ferreck Dawn (real name — Freek Coppens) is a Dutch DJ and producer, one of the most consistently reliable hitmakers on the modern house scene. His signature style blends a “heavy” rhythm section, hooky grooves, and warm soul vocals; that balance of drive and melody has made him in demand on dancefloors from Ibiza to North America and Asia. Over two decades in music, he has repeatedly topped the Beatport charts, released on leading labels, and built a reputation as an artist equally confident in clubs, at festivals, and on radio airwaves. Early years and formation Born and raised in the Netherlands, he grew up amid a tough dance landscape — from gabber to early techno. His first experiments behind the decks were under the alias DJ Dusk, but he soon pivoted to a…

Franky Rizardo — a Dutch DJ, producer, and label owner, and one of the most influential figures in the modern house scene. His name has become synonymous with high-quality sound, club energy, and genuine groove. Early Years and Beginnings Franky Rizardo was born on June 1, 1988, in the Netherlands. From a young age, he was fascinated by electronic music and began experimenting with DJ software and creating remixes during his teenage years. His first performances took place in small clubs in Amsterdam and Utrecht, where his signature deep, rhythmic sets combining elements of house, tech, and soulful grooves quickly gained attention. Over time, Franky developed his own musical identity — light melodic lines, tight rhythm sections, and a warm groove that became his trademark.…

No Doubt is an American rock band formed in Anaheim, California, in 1986. They rose to fame in the 1990s with hits such as Just a Girl, Don’t Speak, and Spiderwebs, becoming known for their distinctive blend of ska-punk, pop rock, and new wave. The classic lineup includes vocalist Gwen Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, guitarist Tom Dumont, and drummer Adrian Young. Formation and Early Years The band began when siblings Eric and Gwen Stefani, together with vocalist John Spence, decided to create a project inspired by ska and punk music. Working together at a Dairy Queen in Orange County, they dreamed of performing live and started rehearsing in the Stefani family garage. After the tragic passing of John Spence in late 1987, Gwen Stefani took over as lead vocalist. In 1988–89, Tom…

Roksana Rubenovna Babayan — Soviet and Russian pop singer, actress, and TV presenter, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation. Her name has been associated for decades with sincerity, warmth, and Eastern emotionality, while her voice is recognized for its depth and expressiveness, blending the traditions of the Armenian musical school with Soviet pop culture. Early Years Roksana Babayan was born on May 30, 1946 in Tashkent, into an educated Armenian family. Her father, Ruben Mikhailovich, was a civil engineer, and her mother, Seda Grigoryevna, was a pianist and singer. Her mother became Roksana’s first music teacher: she began singing and playing the piano early, and the family’s home music evenings shaped her artistic personality. Despite her natural talent,…

MØ (real name — Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted Andersen) MØ is a Danish singer, songwriter, and producer whose music has become a symbol of modern Nordic pop sound. Her style combines electropop, indie synth, punk energy, and the emotional lyricism of the Scandinavian school. Over more than a decade, MØ has gone from the DIY punk scene of Odense to global charts and major festival stages. Early Life and Beginnings Karen Marie Ørsted was born on August 13, 1988, in the small town of Ubberud near Odense, Denmark. She grew up in a family of teachers and psychologists, surrounded by music — from classical jazz to punk. At seven, she began writing her own melodies inspired by Spice Girls and No Doubt, and as a teenager she became passionate about…

A-ha — the legendary Norwegian pop-rock band formed in Oslo in 1982. The trio of Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (guitar) became one of the defining icons of the 1980s with their unique sound — a fusion of synth-pop, romance, and the melancholic tone of Scandinavian music. Early years and breakthrough The idea for the band came from Magne and Paul, childhood friends and members of small local groups, who decided to create an international project. Soon they were joined by vocalist Morten Harket, whose rare tone and vocal range gave the trio its identity. In 1983, they moved to London to work in studios and find a sound that could appeal to the British audience. The breakthrough came with the single «Take On Me»,…

Technotronic — a Belgian music project that laid the foundation for Eurodance and Hip House. Founded in 1988 in Brussels by producer and musician Jo Bogaert (also known as Thomas de Quincey / Manuela D), Technotronic became one of the first acts to combine house rhythms, rap vocals, and club electronic music, opening the door to the dance era of the 1990s. Formation and Early Years (1987–1989) Jo Bogaert, a musician and producer inspired by Chicago house and the European synth scene, initially conceived Technotronic as a studio instrumental project. The idea evolved when he collaborated with MC Eric (Éric Martin) and model-rapper Ya Kid K (Manuela Kamosi). In 1989, the single was released: “Pump Up the Jam” — an explosive fusion of hip-hop,…

DJ EZ (real name — Otis Roberts) is a British DJ, producer, and one of the most influential figures in the UK Garage scene. Born on November 10, 1973, in London, and raised in the northern district of Tottenham, DJ EZ became a key figure in shaping the sound of UK Garage, Speed Garage, and 2-step in the late 1990s. Today, his name stands as a symbol of technical mastery and live mixing — performed “in real time” without digital pre-recording. Early Years and Path to Music As a child, he was fascinated by hip-hop and electro-funk, recording homemade mixes on cassette tapes. His first DJ alias was “Easy O”, later shortened to DJ EZ. Between 1989 and 1991, he began performing on London’s pirate radio stations, including Dance 93 FM…

The Cure — a British rock band formed in 1976 in Crawley, Sussex. The group is regarded as one of the key pioneers of gothic rock, post-punk, and darkwave, as well as one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 20th and 21st centuries. The founder, vocalist, songwriter, and constant leader of the band is Robert Smith. His image — messy black hair, heavy eyeliner, smudged lipstick, and melancholic voice — became a symbol of gothic culture. The Beginning (1976–1979) The band started as a school project called Easy Cure. In 1978, the name was shortened to The Cure, and they signed with Fiction Records. In 1979, they released their debut album “Three Imaginary Boys” followed by the breakthrough single “Boys Don’t…

Bauhaus — a British band that became one of the pioneers of the gothic rock genre and helped shape the aesthetic foundations of darkwave, post-punk, and alternative music of the 1980s. The group was formed in 1978 in Northampton, England. Members: Peter Murphy — vocals, Daniel Ash — guitar, David J (David John Haskins) — bass, Kevin Haskins — drums. The band took its name from the German school of architecture and design, Bauhaus — a symbol of minimalism, industrial aesthetics, and cold modernist beauty, which later became a reflection of their music. Early Days and Breakthrough Bauhaus began rehearsing in small clubs and garages, combining punk energy with a dark, theatrical atmosphere. In August 1979, they recorded…

Culture Beat is a German Eurodance project founded in 1989 by producer Torsten Fenslau in Frankfurt am Main. The group became one of the leading acts of the 1990s European dance scene, blending club house, rap elements and vocals into their signature Eurodance sound. Culture Beat achieved worldwide fame with the hits “Mr. Vain”, “Got to Get It” and “Anything”, which topped the European charts and became classics of dance music. Formation and Early Years (1989–1992) The project was launched in 1989. The first MC and co-writer was Jay Supreme, an American rapper who had moved to Germany. The first vocalist was Lana E. Together they released the debut album “Horizon” (1991) and the single “No Deeper Meaning”, which…

PPK is a Russian trance project founded in 1998 in Rostov-on-Don. The name comes from the first letters of the founders’ surnames: Pimenov – Polyakov – Korzhov. Just a few years later, the group became one of the most famous electronic music projects from Russia on the global dance scene, paving the way for trance music from Russia to enter international dancefloors. Formation and Early Years The group was formed by Sergey Pimenov, an experienced DJ, and Alexander Polyakov, musician and sound engineer. Roman Korzhov was initially part of PPK, but left the project shortly afterwards — PPK continued as a duo. Their first live performance took place on 21 February 1998 at the “Syndicate DJ 2000” festival in front of 6,500 people. In…

Lay Zhang (birth name — 张艺兴 / Zhāng Yìxīng; born October 7, 1991 in Changsha, Hunan Province, China) is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and producer, and one of the most prominent figures in the Asian pop and multi-genre music scene. He combines K-pop idol experience with Chinese solo artistry and global ambitions. Early Life and First Steps Lay grew up in Changsha in a family that supported his interest in performing arts. From a young age, he showed passion for singing and dancing: he appeared in TV programs and competitions as a child. His journey in the entertainment industry began with school performances and vocal and choreography training. At the age of sixteen, he successfully passed an audition for a South Korean entertainment company and moved to Korea to…

Dean Lewis Grant Loaney, known professionally as Dean Lewis, is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney (born October 21, 1987). He has become one of the most prominent figures in modern pop music, blending heartfelt lyrics, expressive vocals, and melodic songwriting that resonates with listeners around the world. Early Life and Musical Formation Dean grew up in the northern suburbs of Sydney in a family where music was part of daily life. As a teenager, he became passionate about the guitar, teaching himself to play and starting to write songs inspired by bands like Oasis. Watching an Oasis live DVD became a turning point: he decided he wanted to write songs that “speak” — and spent years studying, analyzing, and imitating his musical heroes. Before pursuing music…

Ninety One (also stylized as “91”, Kazakh-Latin transliteration — Toqsan Bir) is a Kazakh boy band that emerged on the music scene in the mid-2010s. The group became a pioneer of the Q-pop (Qazaq-pop) genre — a new wave of pop music in Kazakhstan that blends Western and Asian pop formats with native linguistic and cultural elements. Formation and Early Years The band was formed in 2014 through the “K-Top Idols” project — a competition aimed at creating Kazakhstan’s first idol group. The initial lineup consisted of the project’s winners and newly selected members. In 2015, under the name Ninety One, the group officially debuted with their first single “Айыптама” (“Don’t Blame”) on September 1, which…

2 Unlimited — a Belgian–Dutch music project blending Eurodance, techno, and dance-pop. It was founded in 1991 in Antwerp by producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde. The front performers — rapper Ray Slijngaard and vocalist Anita Doth — became the faces of the project during its international rise. Throughout the 1990s, 2 Unlimited sold over 18 million records worldwide and released a string of global hit singles. Formation and Early Years The project was born from the idea of creating a powerful dance sound combining techno rhythms, hip-hop rap, and melodic vocals. The first major work began as an instrumental track that was later given vocals — becoming one of the group’s signature hits. With the addition of Ray and Anita, the team focused on…

Sub Focus (real name — Nicolaas Douwma) is a British DJ, producer, and composer born on April 13, 1982 in London. One of the most influential figures in modern electronic music, he is considered a key architect of the new wave of drum & bass, known for blending club energy, melodic depth, and technical precision. Early Life and Beginnings Nicolaas grew up surrounded by music and showed an early fascination with sound programming and synthesizers. He began experimenting at home, creating loops and samples on an old computer. For him, music wasn’t just a hobby — it was a space for experimentation. Influenced by early UK rave culture, jungle, and artists such as The Prodigy, Grooverider, and Goldie, he started producing tracks inspired by London’s urban…

Troye Sivan Mellet — an Australian singer, songwriter, actor, and visual artist, born on June 5, 1995 in Johannesburg, South Africa. One of the most distinctive voices of modern pop culture, he blends sincerity, minimalism, and emotion, becoming a symbol of the digital generation. Early Life and Formation Troye grew up in Perth, Australia, after his family moved there when he was two years old. From an early age, he showed an interest in performing — singing in school musicals, making home videos, and taking vocal lessons. His natural musicality and childlike spontaneity helped him view the stage as a place of freedom and self-expression. As a teenager, Troye began uploading videos to YouTube — from covers to original songs and vlogs. He quickly built a massive…

Dinmukhamed “Dimash” Kanatuly Kudaibergen was born on May 24, 1994 in Aktobe, Kazakhstan. He is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, renowned for his incredible vocal technique and exceptionally wide vocal range. Family and Musical Environment Dimash grew up in a family of musicians: his father, Kanat Aitbayev, is a composer, singer, and cultural project director; his mother, Svetlana Aitbayeva, is a pop and opera singer. They created a home environment where music was a natural part of daily life from his earliest years. Dimash also has a younger sister, Raushan, and a brother, Abilmansur. Early Years and Education From an early age, Dimash showed a strong interest in music. He began performing as a child, singing and playing the piano. During his school…

Phuture — the legendary group from Chicago, recognized as one of the founders of the acid house genre. Formed in the mid-1980s, the collective created a sound that not only reshaped the sonic landscape of club culture but also gave birth to an entire movement in electronic music. Formation and Origins The group was founded in 1985 by three innovators: Earl “Spanky” Smith Jr. (Spanky), Nathaniel Pierre Jones (DJ Pierre), and Herbert “Herb J” Jackson. Initially, Phuture worked locally in Chicago, experimenting with early elements of house and synthesizers. The key instrument that brought them fame was the Roland TB-303 — a bass synthesizer they used in a new way, creating buzzing, resonant basslines. Their debut track “Acid Tracks” (1987)…