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Real name: Alexey Sergeyevich Tsvetkov Date of birth: October 21, 1978 Place of birth: Leningrad, USSR Stage name: DJ TsvetkoFF Professions: DJ, composer, producer, radio host Main styles: electro house, progressive house, progressive trance, dance Status: one of the key figures of the Russian dance and radio scene of the late 1990s–2000s DJ TsvetkoFF and “Radio Record”: at the origins of dance radio DJ TsvetkoFF is a figure inseparably linked to the history of “Radio Record”. He stood at the origins of the station from its founding in 1995, at a time when dance music in Russia was only beginning to take shape as an independent cultural environment. It was his author’s show “Dancefloor”, launched in 1995, that became one of the…

DJ Alfredo is a cult figure of global club culture — a man without whom it is impossible to imagine the birth of Balearic Beat and the very philosophy of Ibiza as a musical space of freedom. He was not a hit-making producer and never sought studio fame — his influence was built exclusively through DJ thinking, taste, and an exceptional ability to feel the moment. Alfredo laid the foundations of what would later become the global club aesthetic of the late 1980s and 1990s. His real name is Alfredo Fiorito. He was born in Argentina, but his name is forever associated with Ibiza and the legendary club Amnesia. Early years: from Argentina to Ibiza Alfredo Fiorito was born in Argentina and began his journey not as a professional DJ, but as a music enthusiast with eclectic taste.…

DNDM is an electronic music project working within the Phonk and Aggressive Phonk genres — one of the most radical and atmospheric directions in modern underground electronic music. His tracks are built on raw energy, dark aesthetics, and a signature “dirty” sound that has become a defining hallmark of the genre. Style and Sound DNDM’s music is rooted in the classic phonk formula but delivered in its most intense and aggressive form. At the core of the compositions are overdriven basslines, distorted 808s, sharp drum patterns, and heavy compression, creating a constant sense of pressure and motion. A key characteristic of the sound is the use of vocal samples from 1990s Memphis rap. These fragments — often intentionally lo-fi, hazy, and distorted —…

Igor Vasylovych Kondratiuk is a Ukrainian television host, producer, showman, and intellectual — a system-level figure in the history of Ukrainian television. His professional path is unique: he managed to combine scientific rigor, intellectual game formats, and mass television, creating an entire ecosystem for discovering and developing talent. In the media sphere, Kondratiuk is rightfully called the “father of Ukrainian talents” — dozens of artists who later became stars of the national scene passed through his projects. Kondratiuk is a rare example of a person who brought academic discipline and analytical thinking into show business, transforming it from a chaotic environment into a structured system with clear rules of quality and growth. Biographical…

Ganvest (real name — Ruslan Vladimirovich Gominov, born November 11, 1992, Aktau, Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan) is a Kazakhstani and Russian rap artist, one of the most recognizable and commercially successful figures of hookah rap and pop hip-hop of the late 2010s–2020s. His phenomenon lies in the combination of an provocative visual image, high productivity, and a perfectly “streaming-friendly” sound that consistently resonates with a mass audience. Origins and early years Ruslan Gominov was born and raised in Kazakhstan. His interest in music appeared early: as a teenager he began experimenting with recording tracks and uploading them to social networks, primarily VKontakte. Starting in 2008, he regularly released his own songs, although he later described…

Afrika Bambaataa is one of the key ideologists and organizers of early hip-hop culture — a DJ, producer, and community activist who transformed the street energy of the Bronx into a global cultural movement. His contribution goes far beyond music: Bambaataa was the first to give hip-hop a clear structure, philosophy, and futuristic sound, connecting African American street culture with European electronic music. Origins and the Bronx context The future Afrika Bambaataa grew up in the South Bronx during the social crisis of the 1960s–1970s — a time when the area was associated with poverty, violence, and street gangs. This context was not just a backdrop but a starting point: hip-hop emerged as an alternative to gang warfare and as a way to transform aggression into…

Bad Bunny (real name — Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) is a Puerto Rican artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who became one of the defining figures of global pop music in the 2020s. He didn’t just achieve worldwide success while remaining a Spanish-language artist — he rewrote the rules of the industry, proving that Latin American culture can set trends rather than adapt to them. Childhood and identity formation Benito was born on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. His father worked as a truck driver, while his mother was an English teacher. Music entered his life early: as a child, he sang in a church choir, where he developed his ear, sense of melody, and emotional delivery. As a teenager, Bad Bunny gravitated toward reggaeton, Latin…

Plump DJs are a British electronic duo from London, widely regarded as one of the key driving forces behind the Nu Skool Breaks movement and the broader breaks culture of the 2000s. For producers, they are more than hitmakers — they are a benchmark of sound design: dense bass, sharp broken drums, futuristic “technological” precision, and a groove that works just as confidently in a club as it does on a festival stage. Quick facts Origin: London, United Kingdom Core genres: Nu Skool Breaks / Breakbeat / Electro Breaks Members: Andy Gardner, Lee Rous Key ecosystem / label: Finger Lickin’ Records Years active: 1999 — present Andy Gardner and Lee Rous: the formation of Plump DJs The project took shape at the turn of the late 1990s…

Pictureplane is the stage name of American electronic musician, artist, and designer Travis James Egedy, one of the key figures of the late-2000s and early-2010s American underground. His name is firmly associated not only with music, but with the formation of the aesthetics, terminology, and philosophy of a scene that would later become globally known as witch house. Origins and early way of thinking Travis Egedy was born on May 1, 1985 in Santa Fe, New Mexico — a region with a strong visual, mystical, and cultural identity. From an early age, he thought not in genres, but in spaces: sound, image, and the body were perceived as parts of a single artistic system. He began making music as a teenager, using early digital tools and simple software. Even then, he was less interested…

Aurika Mykhailivna Rotaru is a Ukrainian singer, Honored Artist of Ukraine (1996), a representative of the renowned Rotaru musical family and an independent creative figure with a clearly defined artistic stance. Her career developed not according to the laws of the pop industry, but through professional growth, stage discipline, and respect for musical tradition. Origins and cultural background Aurika Rotaru was born on October 5, 1958, in the village of Marshyntsi, Chernivtsi region — an area where Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Romanian musical traditions coexist naturally and organically. The Rotaru family was truly musical: folk polyphony, stage culture, and a sense of melody were shaped not theoretically, but through everyday life. She is the younger sister of Sofia Rotaru, yet…

Chase & Status are a British electronic duo from London, one of the most influential projects in the history of drum and bass, jungle, and the wider UK bass culture. Their career is a rare example of long-term success in which underground thinking, street energy, and producer intelligence not only survived changing eras, but once again became central to the global music agenda in 2023–2024. Members and origins The Chase & Status project was formed in the early 2000s in London. At its core are two producers and DJs: Saul Milton — Chase Will Kennard — Status Both grew up within the British rave scene of the 1990s: jungle, hardcore, drum and bass, pirate radio stations, and illegal parties were not genres for them, but a natural environment. From…

Irina Ivanovna Saltykova (née Sapronova) is a Russian singer, actress, TV host, and entrepreneur—one of the brightest and most recognizable figures of Russia’s pop scene of the 1990s. Her name is firmly associated with the era of music television, clip culture, and the emergence of a new type of female pop image—independent, visually strong, and commercially successful. Early Years and Character Formation Irina Saltykova was born on May 5, 1966, in the town of Donskoy, Tula Region. Her childhood passed far from the capital’s show business, in an environment where success was not assumed “by default.” Sport had a major influence on Irina’s character. As a child, she practiced rhythmic gymnastics and later volleyball. Athletic discipline…

DJ Kool Herc is the person from whom the story of hip-hop begins—not simply as a genre, but as a cultural engine. His impact can’t be measured in charts or sales: he shaped the very principle by which the culture works—rhythm, the break, the street, sound, and community. Origins and early years His real name is Clive Campbell. He was born on April 16, 1955, in Kingston, Jamaica. In the late 1960s, his family moved to New York, settling in the Bronx—a borough that would experience a steep social decline in the 1970s. The construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway effectively cut the area in two, triggering a large-scale middle-class exodus, rising poverty, and escalating street violence. In that environment, DJ Kool Herc’s parties became an alternative to…

Conchita Wurst is the stage persona of Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth, a figure who has gone far beyond pop music and the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a story not only about a song and a victory, but about the courage to be yourself in a world that is not always ready to accept difference. Childhood and early years Thomas Neuwirth was born on November 6, 1988, in the small town of Gmunden, Austria, and grew up in the rural region of Styria. Conchita’s childhood was far from easy: a closed environment, conservative views, and an early awareness of being “different” left a deep mark. Music became Thomas’s refuge. He sang a lot, took part in school performances, and quickly realized that the stage was a place where he could breathe freely. Even then, his…

Modjo is a French electronic duo formed in 1998 that became one of the defining symbols of early-2000s French house (French House). The project entered dance-music history thanks to the global megahit “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)”, which is still regarded as one of the most recognizable tracks of the genre. Members of the duo Modjo consisted of two musicians: Romain Tranchart — producer, composer, guitarist Yann Destagnol — vocalist, lyricist Romain Tranchart was responsible for the music, arrangements, and production, while Yann Destagnol shaped the project’s distinctive vocal identity. Formation and musical roots The Modjo project emerged during the rise of French Touch — a movement popularized in the late 1990s by Daft Punk, Cassius,…

Oomph! is a German rock band formed in 1989 in Wolfsburg, Germany. The group is widely regarded as one of the founding pioneers of the Neue Deutsche Härte (NDH) genre—a style that fused industrial metal, electronic music, and harsh German-language lyrics. It was Oomph! who set the artistic and musical benchmarks later developed by bands such as Rammstein, Eisbrecher, and Megaherz. The band’s name—Oomph!—is an onomatopoeic expression conveying energy, impact, and physical force, perfectly reflecting the character of their music. Formation and Early Years (1989–1993) The band was founded by three musicians: Dero (Dero Goi) — vocals, lyrics Flux — guitars, synthesizers, programming Crap — bass guitar, electronic elements…

Krovostok is a cult Russian hip-hop group formed in 2003 in Moscow. The collective became widely known for its radically honest, dark, and provocative lyrics that combine criminal realism, black humor, social satire, and philosophical reflections on violence, poverty, and the absurdity of post-Soviet reality. The group is considered one of the most influential and, at the same time, one of the most controversial projects in the history of Russian-language rap. Band Members The classic lineup of Krovostok includes: Shilo (Anton Chernyak) — vocals, lyrics, and ideological core of the project Feldman (Dmitry Feldman) — music and production Sergey Krylov (DJ) — scratches and live support (early period) Anton Chernyak is also known as a conceptual…

Stepan Petrovych Hyha (Ukr. Степан Гіга, November 16, 1959 – December 12, 2025, Bilky village, Zakarpattia region) is a Ukrainian pop singer (tenor), composer, People's Artist of Ukraine (2002), and one of the most recognizable performers of the Western Ukrainian music scene. He is the author and performer of hits that have become an integral part of modern Ukrainian musical folklore. Early Life and Formation Stepan Hyha was born into a working-class family and grew up in a musical atmosphere. In his school years, he took an interest in singing and instrumental music, studying with the local teacher Mykhailo Kopynets, who taught him vocal technique and bayan (accordion). Despite his strong desire to study music, he managed to enter the Uzhhorod Music College only on his fourth…

DJ Jazzy Jeff (real name — Jeffrey Allen Townes) was born on January 22, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — an American DJ, producer, sound engineer, and one of the most technically influential masters of hip-hop scratching. One of the founders of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, a two-time Grammy winner, a pioneer of hip-hop party DJing, and the creator of the classic “transform scratch” technique. Early life and musical roots Jeffrey Townes grew up in West Philadelphia — a city known for its strong DJ culture. He began DJing as a teenager, inspired by local block-party events and early hip-hop pioneers. Already at 10–12 years old, he experimented with his father’s turntables, and by 14 he was performing at school events.…

DJ Hype (real name Kevin Ford) is a British DJ, producer, and one of the founding figures of the jungle / drum & bass genre. He was born on 6 August 1968 in London. Hype is regarded as a key architect of the 1990s UK sound, a resident of major rave events, founder of Ganja Records, and a member of the iconic project Ganja Kru. He is known for his razor-sharp scratching technique, legendary radio shows, and production work that helped define the face of the early d’n’b scene. Early Years and Beginnings Kevin Ford grew up in London at a time when hip-hop, reggae, dub and sound-system culture were shaping the city’s musical landscape. He began his career as a hip-hop DJ and turntablist, performing at competitions and club nights. In the late 1980s, he became part of…