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DJ Snake (real name — William Sami Étienne Grigahcine; born 13 June 1986, Paris, France) is a French DJ and music producer of Algerian descent, and one of the most successful figures of his generation on the global electronic music scene. His music sits at the intersection of EDM, trap, dubstep, hip-hop, reggaeton and other areas of club and popular music. He gained international recognition through tracks including Turn Down for What, Lean On, You Know You Like It, Middle, Let Me Love You, Taki Taki, Loco Contigo, Magenta Riddim and Disco Maghreb. DJ Snake’s career is distinguished by a rare ability to work across several musical environments at once. He began within Parisian hip-hop culture, received his first serious studio commissions as a producer for other…

«Король и Шут» — культовая российская панк-рок группа, основанная в Ленинграде (ныне Санкт-Петербург) в 1988 году. Их уникальный стиль, сочетающий энергичный панк-рок с элементами театральности, сказочности и мистики, принес группе всероссийскую славу и сделал её одной из самых знаковых в истории русской рок-музыки. Ранние годы и основание Группа была основана Михаилом Горшенёвым (Горшок) и Андреем Князевым (Князь), которые познакомились в Ленинградском реставрационном училище. Горшенёв был вокалистом, а Князев — автором текстов и вторым вокалистом. Изначально группа называлась «Контора» и исполняла каверы на западные рок-композиции, но позже участники начали сочинять собственные песни. К середине 1990-х группа обрела своё окончательное название…

Jamie Jones (born 28 October 1980 in Bontnewydd near Caernarfon, Wales) is a Welsh DJ, music producer and one of the most influential figures in the British house scene of his generation. He is the co-founder of the Hot Creations label, creator of the international Paradise party series, head of the Hottrax imprint and a member of the project Hot Natured. Jones’s music brings together house, deep house, tech house, disco and the legacy of the 2000s minimal scene. Childhood in North Wales and his first parties Jamie Jones was born in Caernarfon in north-west Wales and was educated through the Welsh language. His childhood was spent far from the major club centres of the United Kingdom, but by his teenage years he had already developed a strong interest in rave culture. The music…

Marshmello is an American DJ and music producer, and one of the most commercially successful electronic artists of his generation. Behind the white helmet with black X-shaped eyes is Christopher Comstock, born on 19 May 1992 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before Marshmello emerged, he released electronic music under the name Dotcom. His identity was not publicly confirmed for a long time, but in 2017 Forbes examined songwriting credits, management connections and other evidence and confirmed that Marshmello and Comstock were the same person. Marshmello began as part of the American bass scene but quickly expanded far beyond it. His catalogue includes future bass, trap, dubstep, house, pop, hip-hop, Latin music and country. His biggest international hits include Alone, Silence, Wolves,…

Ранние годы Юрий Васильевич Шатунов родился 6 сентября 1973 года в городе Кумертау, Башкирская АССР, СССР. Его детство было непростым: отец покинул семью, когда Юре было всего три года, а мать умерла, когда ему исполнилось 11 лет. После этого он воспитывался бабушкой, а затем оказался в школе-интернате для детей-сирот в городе Оренбург. Именно здесь и началась его музыкальная карьера. Начало музыкального пути В интернате Юрий познакомился с Сергеем Кузнецовым, который работал там музыкальным педагогом. Кузнецов обратил внимание на талантливого подростка и предложил ему стать вокалистом группы, которую он создал вместе с учениками интерната. Так появилась группа "Ласковый май", а Юрий Шатунов стал ее солистом. Его хрипловатый голос и искреннее исполнение быстро привлекли внимание…

Fred again.. (full name — Frederick John Philip Gibson; born 19 July 1993 in London) is a British music producer, DJ, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most prominent electronic artists of his generation, he combines house, UK garage, ambient, breakbeat, rave, drum and bass, pop and elements of hip-hop, transforming recordings of everyday life into material for dance music. Before launching his own high-profile career, Fred again.. spent many years working behind the scenes of the British pop industry with Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Headie One, George Ezra, Clean Bandit, Rita Ora and other artists. In 2020, he received the BRIT Award for Producer of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at that time. Later, the Actual Life album series, his viral 2022…

Fedde Le Grand is a Dutch DJ, music producer and remixer, born on 7 September 1977 in Utrecht. He achieved international recognition in 2006 with the release of Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, then consolidated his success with The Creeps, Let Me Think About It, 3 Minutes to Explain, Metrum, So Much Love and other releases. House has remained the foundation of his music throughout his career — from the electro house of the mid-2000s to later progressive, mainstage, tech house and club-oriented styles. Unlike many electronic artists, Fedde Le Grand is the musician’s real name, not a stage alias. The producer has said that early in his career he simply could not come up with an artist name he liked, so he ultimately decided to release music under his own name. Early career…

Claptone is an anonymous German DJ and music producer working primarily at the intersection of house, deep house and tech house. The public history of the project begins around 2012, while the international breakthrough is associated with the single No Eyes featuring JAW. His stage persona became defined by a golden long-beaked mask, black clothing, a top hat and white gloves — a visual code that has accompanied Claptone throughout his career. Anonymity as part of the project The identity of the person behind the Claptone mask officially remains undisclosed. The artist has consistently maintained this concept and, in interviews, speaks about Claptone as an independent stage identity that exists together with the mask. Over the years, numerous theories have emerged about who…

Savage (real name — Roberto Zanetti, Ital. Roberto Zanetti) is a legendary Italian singer, songwriter, composer, and producer — one of the defining icons of the Italo Disco era. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Massarosa (Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy). His melodic compositions, heartfelt vocals, and romantic lyrics made him one of the brightest stars of the 1980s, and Savage’s hits still resonate at retro festivals and radio stations around the world. Early Life and Musical Beginnings From a young age, Roberto was passionate about music and studied keyboard performance. As a teenager, he played in local rock bands, but with the rise of synthesizer technology and disco culture, his attention shifted toward electronic sound. It was during this period that his…

Face (real name — Ivan Timofeev) is a Russian rapper, songwriter, musician, and public figure, born on April 8, 1997, in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan. His work has become a symbol of protest, self-expression, and the voice of a generation that grew up in the era of social media, digitalization, and cultural transformation. Face is known as one of the first artists to redefine Russian-language rap, blending irony, punk energy, trap, and social lyricism. Early Life and Musical Roots Ivan grew up in an ordinary family. From childhood, he was interested in music, graffiti, street culture, and hip-hop. He was influenced by Western artists such as XXXTentacion, Lil Peep, and Travis Scott, as well as Russian underground rappers. At the age of 13, he began writing lyrics and creating…

Ace of Base — шведская поп-группа, которая стала одной из самых успешных музыкальных коллективов 1990-х годов. Их стиль, сочетающий элементы поп-музыки, регги и денс, произвел настоящий фурор на международной музыкальной сцене. Ранние годы и формирование группы Группа была основана в 1990 году в Гётеборге, Швеция, братьями Йонасом Берггреном и Улфом Экбергом. Позже к ним присоединились сестры Йонаса — Мэлин и Дженни Берггрен. Изначально коллектив носил название Tech Noir, но позже был переименован в Ace of Base, символизируя «туза в своей базе», что отражало амбициозные намерения участников группы. Прорыв и международный успех В 1992 году Ace of Base подписали контракт с датским лейблом Mega Records и выпустили дебютный альбом "Happy Nation" (в США он был…

Bassjackers is a Dutch electronic music duo from Tilburg, founded in 2007 by friends Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst. From the beginning, the roles within the project have been clearly divided: Flohr is primarily responsible for DJ performances and the stage side of Bassjackers, while van Hilst focuses on studio production. Bassjackers started with house and electro house, became a prominent part of the global big room scene during the first half of the 2010s, and later expanded their sound with hardstyle, trance, bass music, rave, techno, and hard dance. The duo’s international breakthrough is closely associated with Mush Mush, released on Musical Freedom in 2011. The main distinguishing feature of Bassjackers is not only their characteristically heavy festival sound, but also…

ONUKA — это украинский музыкальный проект, объединяющий современные электронные звучания с элементами народной музыки. Название «ONUKA» (в переводе с украинского — «внучка») — это дань уважения её дедушке Александру Шлёнчику, мастеру народных инструментов, который оказал огромное влияние на творчество основательницы проекта. Детство и ранние годы Настоящее имя основательницы проекта — Ната Жижченко. Она родилась 15 марта 1985 года в Киеве. Музыка окружала Наталью с самого детства. Её дед, Александр Шлёнчик, был выдающимся мастером украинских народных инструментов, таких как бандура, цимбалы и сопилка. Именно он вдохновил Наталью на глубокое погружение в традиционную украинскую культуру. Ната рано начала заниматься музыкой, освоив игру на…

Amelie Lens is a Belgian DJ, music producer and founder of the techno labels LENSKE and EXHALE Records. She was born on May 31, 1990, in Vilvoorde, near Brussels. Before beginning her international music career, Lens performed under the alias Renée and was a resident DJ at Labyrinth Club in Hasselt. Her first original releases appeared in 2016. Date of birth: May 31, 1990 Place of birth: Vilvoorde, Belgium Country: Belgium Profession: DJ, music producer Early alias: Renée Genres: techno, peak-time techno, acid techno; elements of trance and tribal techno Labels and projects: LENSKE, EXHALE Records, EXHALE Active period: since the late 2000s; official releases since 2016 Early years Amelie Lens grew up in Flanders. Her mother died when she was five years old, after which…

Dmytro Serhiyovych Monatik (stage name MONATIK) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, composer, choreographer, producer, and one of the most influential artists of the modern Eastern European pop scene. His style combines elements of pop, funk, R&B, soul, and electronic music. MONATIK has created a new aesthetic of Ukrainian mainstream — emotional, visually powerful, and filled with the philosophy of movement. Early Life and Artistic Formation Dmytro Monatik was born on April 1, 1986, in Lutsk, Ukraine. From an early age, he showed a keen interest in music, dance, and art. He learned to play drums and guitar, took part in school performances, and later joined dance ensembles. In his youth, he combined artistic pursuits with sports, but creativity ultimately became his true…

Scooter is a legendary German electronic music group founded in 1993 in Hamburg. The band became one of the most successful and recognizable acts in the genres of techno, dance, and hard dance. They are known for their powerful live shows, energetic performances, signature shout-style vocals, and the charisma of frontman H.P. Baxxter (real name — Hans Peter Geerdes). Early Years: Celebrate the Nun and The Loop Before founding Scooter, H.P. Baxxter and Rick J. Jordan performed in the synth-pop band Celebrate the Nun, which existed from the late 1980s. The group released two albums and received positive reviews but never achieved major commercial success. After the project ended, the musicians began producing remixes under the name The Loop, gaining valuable experience in the…

Reinier Zonneveld (born 30 January 1991 in the Netherlands) is a Dutch DJ, music producer, composer and live performer, and the founder of the Filth on Acid label. His music spans techno, acid techno, hard techno, rave and more melodic forms of electronic music. Zonneveld received classical musical training before pursuing a career in the club scene. His music combines hard rhythms and acid sequences with piano parts, developed harmony and extended compositional structures. Live sets occupy a central place in his career: during performances, he works directly with individual elements of his own tracks and hardware synthesizers. In 2023, Reinier Zonneveld set an official Guinness World Record by performing an 11-hour, 11-minute electronic music live set at his own Karren Maar Festival.…

Skofka (настоящее имя Алексей Прищепа) — украинский рэп-исполнитель и автор песен, который стремительно завоевал популярность благодаря своему искреннему подходу к музыке, наполненной глубокими текстами и мелодичностью. Родился в городе Ровно, Украина, и начал увлекаться музыкой еще в подростковом возрасте. Его творчество сочетает в себе хип-хоп, рэп и элементы украинской этники. Начало карьеры Свою музыкальную деятельность Skofka начал с экспериментов с текстами и звуком. Первые треки создавались на любительском уровне, но благодаря уникальному подходу и стремлению к самовыражению, его работы начали привлекать внимание. Его тексты подкупают честностью, они раскрывают личные переживания, размышления о жизни, культуре и актуальных событиях. Прорыв и популярность Настоящая…

Kalush is a Ukrainian music group founded in 2019 in the city of Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The band has become one of the symbols of a new wave of Ukrainian music, blending hip-hop, pop, and folk into a unique style filled with ethnic motifs and modern sound. Their songs combine live folk instruments, rap, melodic choruses, and deep lyrics exploring themes of love, freedom, identity, and Ukrainian culture. Formation of the Band The group was formed in 2019 by frontman and lyricist Oleh Psyuk, known by his stage name Psiochyi Syn. The name Kalush refers to the artist’s hometown. Their debut single, “Ne marynui”, immediately caught attention for its original mix of Ukrainian rap and folk elements. Later, the band released tracks like “Ty honish” and…

Black Coffee (real name — Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo) is a South African DJ, music producer and songwriter, and one of the key figures of the contemporary African electronic music scene. His music developed at the intersection of house, deep house, afro house, soul and jazz. Black Coffee has played a major role in bringing the South African house sound to an international audience. His career spans the local South African scene of the 1990s and 2000s, his own Soulistic Music label, extensive international touring, a long-running residency at Hï Ibiza, collaborations with pop and R&B artists, and a Grammy Award for the album Subconsciously. Early years Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo was born on 11 March 1976 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. At around the age of…