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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)…

DJ Feel (real name: Philipp Belikov) is a Russian DJ and producer, one of the leading figures of the Moscow and Russian club scene in the genres of trance and electronic dance music. He gained fame as a regular entrant of the DJ Mag Top 100 chart and as the founder of the large-scale festival and radio show Trancemission. Early Years and Career Start Philipp Belikov was born on December 30, 1980. From a young age, DJ Feel was passionate about electronic music, synthesizers, and DJ culture. Around the early 2000s, he began performing under the name “Feel,” recording his first tracks and remixes that combined energetic trance rhythms with melodic elements. Gradually, he made his way into the Russian club scene — performing at parties, participating in radio and dance…

Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and one of the most influential figures in modern Latin music. She has helped expand the boundaries of genre by blending urban, reggaeton, and Latin pop, establishing herself as a voice of her generation. Early Life and Beginnings Karol G was born on February 14, 1991, in Medellín, Colombia. From an early age, she showed a love for music, recording songs on a cassette recorder. As a teenager, she participated in the TV show Factor XS, where she gained recognition and confidence to pursue her musical career. After the competition, she moved to the United States to work on her music and collaborate with record labels. She later returned to Latin America, where she began releasing her…

Ay Yola is a Bashkir folk-pop group founded in Ufa in 2024. The project stands at the crossroads of ethnic, pop, and electronic music, blending Bashkir culture, traditional instruments, and epic storytelling into a modern sound. Formation and Members The group was launched in 2024 as a trio: Adel Shaikhitdinova — vocals, guitar, dombra; Ruslan Shaikhitdinov (known as DJ Ruslan Sever) — keyboards, bass, kyl-kubyz; Rinat Ramazanov — vocals and the kurai instrument. The idea for the project emerged after their collaboration on the song “Ufa Moya,” dedicated to the 450th anniversary of the city. The creative synergy inspired the musicians to form a group uniting the ancient and the modern. Musical Style and Concept Ay Yola builds its sound around…

NUTEKI is a Russian-Belarusian rock band formed in 2007. Their music combines alternative rock, elements of nu metal, and melodic rock. The group is known for its bold visual concepts, emotional songs, and powerful live performances. Beginnings and Formation In 2007, musicians Mikhail Nokarashvili (vocals) and Kirill Matiushenko (keyboards, programming) joined forces between Moscow and Minsk to create a shared musical project. Their concert and studio activity began with early singles and extensive touring across the CIS region. In the spring of 2008, the band released its debut track "Glass of My Soul", which quickly became a defining song in their repertoire. Soon after, Nuteki won a youth contest in Moscow and embarked on a tour of 45 cities across the CIS — a major step…

NaviBand is a Belarusian music duo representing the modern wave of indie pop and folk rock. They became known for their heartfelt sound, soft vocal harmony, and dedication to preserving national identity within popular music. The main members — Artyom Lukyanenko and Ksenia Zhuk — are not only a creative duo but also a married couple whose music has become a symbol of the new Belarusian scene. Early Years The story of NaviBand began in 2013 in Minsk, when two young musicians — Artyom and Ksenia — decided to unite their voices and musical vision. From the very start, they chose an independent path: writing their own songs, performing at festivals, and recording their early albums on their own. Their first songs were in Belarusian and Russian, filled with…

Enrico Sangiuliano — Italian DJ, composer, and producer, widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern techno and melodic techno. He is known for his powerful live sets, atmospheric releases on labels such as Drumcode, Truesoul, Intec, and his own imprint NINETOZERO, as well as for his collaborations with Charlotte de Witte, with whom he shares both a creative and personal partnership. Early Life and Beginnings Enrico Sangiuliano was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy, in the 1980s. From an early age, he was fascinated by electronics and acoustics, building his own amplifiers, playing drums, and recording early experiments on cassette tapes. As a teenager, he discovered Italy’s 1990s club scene and began creating homemade tracks — a period that shaped his desire…

Matrang — the stage name of Russian musician, singer, and rapper Alan Arkadievich Khadzaragov (born April 20, 1995, Vladikavkaz). He is known for his unique style that blends pop, rap, hip-house, and atmospheric melodies. His track “Meduza” earned him widespread recognition across the Russian-speaking music scene. Origin and Early Life Alan Khadzaragov was born and raised in Vladikavkaz in a family where his mother was a teacher and his father a doctor (who had played in a rock band in his youth). From childhood, he showed interest in music, singing, theater, and art. At the age of seven, he became a soloist in the choir “Arion”, performing at competitions and touring with the group. During his school years, Alan was fond of literature, poetry, and…

Dmitry Koldun — a Belarusian singer, musician, and composer, best known for representing Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song “Work Your Magic”. He became the first Belarusian artist to reach the Eurovision final and remains one of the most recognizable pop-rock performers in the post-Soviet space. Early Years Dmitry Alexandrovich Koldun was born on June 11, 1985 in Minsk (then part of the Belarusian SSR). He showed a strong interest in music and singing from childhood, performing in school choirs and local concerts. After finishing school, he entered the Belarusian State University, Faculty of Chemistry, but continued pursuing music and performing actively. Career Beginnings Koldun’s first major public appearance took place in 2004 on…

Aygün Kazımova — Azerbaijani singer, actress, producer, and one of the most renowned stars of the modern Eastern European pop scene. She is rightfully considered the “Queen of Azerbaijani pop music” — an artist whose career spans more than three decades and has had a profound influence on the development of Azerbaijan’s music industry. Early Life and Beginnings Aygün Kazımova was born on January 26, 1971 in Baku (Azerbaijan SSR). From a young age, she showed a strong interest in music, dance, and performance. She studied at a music school and actively participated in school contests and festivals. Her rise to fame began after winning the national competition “Baku Autumn” (1988), where she was recognized as the best performer. Soon…

Cosmic Gate is a German electronic music duo and one of the most influential projects in the history of trance music. Formed in the late 1990s in Germany by producers Claus Terhoeven (Nic Chagall) and Stefan Bossems (Bossi), the duo has spent over two decades crafting a unique sound that blends the power of classic trance with modern melodic emotion — earning worldwide acclaim and a devoted global fanbase. Beginnings and Formation The story of Cosmic Gate began in 1999 when Nic Chagall and Bossi, both already active in Cologne’s studio scene, decided to join forces. Their debut single “The Drums” became a club hit, but it was “Exploration of Space” and “Fire Wire” (2001) that made their name synonymous with the new wave of energetic…

Vibessmusic is an electronic music project founded by Russian musician and producer Eldar Aliev from Krasnoyarsk. Since 2017, the project has been steadily developing its own sound in the genres of Deep House, Slap House, and Melodic House, creating music that blends danceable rhythm, emotional harmony, and atmospheric sound design. Origins and Development Vibessmusic began as a home-production experiment but quickly evolved into a full-fledged electronic project with an international audience. Eldar Aliev started by creating remixes and original tracks, publishing them on YouTube and streaming platforms. Thanks to his distinctive melodic approach and signature sound, his compositions gradually gained popularity, appearing in curated playlists such as “Chill House”,…

A'Studio — a legendary pop group from Kazakhstan, founded in 1987 in the city of Alma-Ata (now Almaty). The band quickly became one of the most popular and influential musical acts in the post-Soviet space. A'Studio blends elegant pop, funk, jazz, and soul with distinctive vocals and flawless production. For decades, the group has remained a benchmark of style, quality, and musical sophistication. Early Years The band was formed by musicians Baigali Serkebayev, Baglan Sadvakasov, and Vladimir Mikloshich under the name “Alma-Ata Studio” — from which the shorter name A'Studio originated. From the beginning, the group stood out for its professional arrangements, clean sound, and charismatic performance. The first vocalist of the band was Batyrkhan Shukenov —…