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Chris Brown (real name — Christopher Maurice Brown) is an American singer, dancer, actor, songwriter, and producer. Born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia (USA). He has become one of the most successful R&B and pop artists of the 21st century, blending vocals, choreography, and original songwriting. Chris Brown is known for his hit singles, masterful dance moves, record-breaking streams, and versatile influence across genres such as R&B, pop, hip-hop, trap, and dancehall. Early Life From a young age, Chris displayed a natural talent for music and dance. He sang in his church choir and drew inspiration from artists like Michael Jackson, Usher, and Ginuwine, performing at school shows and local events. As a teenager, he was discovered by Hitmission Records, who…

Wolfpack is a Belgian DJ duo specializing in Big Room House, Progressive House, and Electro House. Known for their high energy and close friendship with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, they became part of the Smash The House Family and standout representatives of the festival EDM sound of the 2010s. Their motto — “Join the pack!” — reflects the duo’s philosophy of unity, loyalty, and staying true to their roots. Early Years The Wolfpack project was founded in Antwerp, Belgium. The members — Steve Braet and Ruben Khaza — have been close childhood friends. They began by performing in local clubs and parties, experimenting with house and electro sounds. The turning point came when Wolfpack met Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, who invited them to…

Radiohead is a British rock band that has had a colossal influence on the evolution of modern music. Formed in 1985 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, the band evolved from guitar-based alternative rock to experiments with electronic sound and avant-garde forms. The group is renowned for its profound lyrics, innovative recording techniques, and independent stance toward the music industry. Early Years The story of Radiohead began during their school days. Five friends — Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Phil Selway — first started playing together at Abingdon School. Initially, they performed under the name On a Friday, since they rehearsed on Fridays. In the early 1990s, the group signed a record deal with EMI and changed their name to…

Mata (real name — Michał Matczak) is a Polish rapper, singer, and songwriter, born on July 14, 2000 in Wrocław. One of the most recognizable artists on the Polish music scene of the 2020s, he gained fame for his unique blend of socially conscious lyrics, self-irony, and cultural references. His music reflects the realities of modern Polish youth — their ambitions, doubts, and the struggle for freedom of expression. Early Life Michał Matczak grew up in an intellectual family. His father, Marcin Matczak, is a well-known legal scholar, lawyer, and public figure, while his mother is a university lecturer. From childhood, Mata was interested in literature, wrote poetry, and took part in school plays. He became passionate about music during his teenage years, drawing…

Dash Berlin is a legendary project in the genres of trance and progressive house, founded in 2007 in the Netherlands. The group became one of the brightest phenomena on the global electronic scene of the late 2000s and early 2010s, blending the powerful energy of club music with melodic and emotional depth. The name Dash Berlin became synonymous with “Emotional Trance” — music that connects the dancefloor with the heart. Formation and Early History The Dash Berlin project emerged from the collaboration between Jeffrey Sutorius and producers Sebastiaan Molijn and Eelke Kalberg. Molijn and Kalberg, who had previously worked with Tiësto and Enigma, handled studio production, while Sutorius became the face and DJ of the project. Together they created a perfect…

Imanbek Zeikenov (Имамбек Зейкенов) is a Kazakh DJ, producer, and remixer who gained worldwide fame thanks to his remix of the track SAINt JHN – Roses, which earned him a Grammy Award and put Kazakhstan on the map of the global electronic music scene. He became the first artist from Central Asia to receive such a prestigious award and a symbol of a new wave of producers who achieved success through the internet and raw talent rather than major record labels. Early Years Imanbek Zeikenov was born on October 21, 2000, in the city of Aksu, Kazakhstan. From a young age, he was passionate about music, played the guitar, and experimented with electronic sounds. He did not receive a formal musical education: during his youth, he studied transport engineering and worked on the railway,…

“Skryabin” (Скрябін) is a legendary Ukrainian band that became a symbol of its era. Founded in 1989 in the city of Novoyavorivsk (Lviv region), the group evolved from synth-pop and electronic music to mature pop rock, while maintaining its authenticity and sincerity. The founder and irreplaceable leader of the band was Andriy Kuzmenko, better known by his stage name Kuzma Skryabin — a musician, TV host, writer, and producer who managed to combine humor, honesty, social awareness, and deep humanity in his creative work. Beginnings (1980s–1990s) The band’s story began in the late 1980s, when Andriy Kuzmenko, Rostyslav Domyshevskyi, and Serhiy Hera formed the first lineup of “Skryabin.” Their early works were synth-pop with electronic elements,…

Pearl Jam — an iconic American rock band from Seattle, and one of the main symbols of the 1990s grunge movement alongside Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. Founded in 1990, the band quickly became the voice of a generation, combining powerful guitar riffs, emotional lyrics, and philosophical depth. Early Years and Formation The story of Pearl Jam began in the late 1980s, when guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament played in the band Mother Love Bone. After the death of vocalist Andrew Wood, the project disbanded, but Gossard and Ament decided to continue their musical journey. They invited guitarist Mike McCready, recorded several demos, and sent them out in search of a vocalist. The recordings reached Eddie Vedder, then a surfer and musician from San Diego.…

Dave Clarke — British DJ, producer, and musician, one of the most influential artists in the techno, electro, and breakbeat scenes. His name is firmly associated with the development of underground electronic culture, and his powerful sets, technical sound, and uncompromising attitude toward music earned him the nickname “The Baron of Techno”, given by legendary BBC radio host John Peel. Clarke remains a symbol of authentic techno sound, resistant to commercial trends and fashion. Early Years Dave Clarke was born on September 19, 1968 in the United Kingdom. His passion for music began in his teenage years — he experimented with tape recorders, drum machines, and early samplers. Inspired by the punk movement, hip-hop, and the electronic scene of the 1980s, he…

MaRLo (real name — Marlo Hoogstraten) is an Australian DJ and music producer of Dutch origin, and one of the most recognizable artists on the modern trance scene. Known for his energetic sets and melodic compositions, MaRLo has become a symbol of uplifting trance, tech trance, and progressive trance, with his unique style celebrated at the world’s largest festivals. Early Life and Career Beginnings Marlo Hoogstraten was born in the Netherlands, where he showed an early interest in music and technology. As a teenager, he experimented with track-making software, inspired by artists like Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, and Tiësto. His passion for electronic music soon grew into a professional pursuit. In the early 2000s, MaRLo moved to Australia, where he began actively…

Yotto (real name — Otto Yliperttula, born in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish DJ, producer, and remixer, and one of the leading figures in the melodic house, progressive house, and deep progressive scenes. His music blends a cinematic atmosphere, warm analog sound, and deeply emotional melodies. Early Life and Career Beginnings Otto grew up in a musical family: his father was a musician, and his mother a music teacher. From a young age, he studied classical piano and drums, which gave him a strong foundation in harmony and rhythm. As a teenager, he became fascinated by electronic music — first influenced by trance and house, and later began experimenting with sound, inspired by artists like Sasha, Hernan Cattaneo, Eric Prydz, and Deadmau5. Before launching his solo career,…

Bobina (real name — Dmitry Almazov, born March 11, 1982, in Moscow, Russia) is a Russian DJ, producer, and remixer, and one of the leading artists on the global trance scene. His name has become synonymous with high-quality sound, emotional melodies, and powerful club sets. Dmitry began his career in the late 1990s, inspired by artists such as Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten. By the early 2000s, he was already performing in Moscow’s clubs and releasing his first tracks, quickly gaining attention from the international audience. The stage name Bobina appeared in 2003 — under this alias, he released his biggest hits and earned recognition beyond Russia. Musical Career Bobina became the first Russian DJ to enter the global DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranking, where he remained…

Lang Lang (born June 14, 1982, in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China) is a Chinese virtuoso pianist and one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 21st century. His playing is distinguished by extraordinary technique, emotional depth, and artistry, making him a symbol of a new wave of classical music popularization. He began his musical education at the age of three. By five, he was already performing in concerts, and at nine, he won a national competition for young pianists. In 1997, he moved to the United States to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia under the tutelage of the famous professor Gary Graffman. Lang Lang gained international fame in 1999 after his sensational debut at the Century Gala Concert in Chicago, where he replaced André Watts and…

Nadezhda Georgievna Babkina — Soviet and Russian singer, performer of folk songs, actress, TV host, and People’s Artist of the Russian Federation. She was born on March 19, 1950 in Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Region, USSR. From an early age, Nadezhda showed great interest in music and folk art. After finishing school, she entered the Astrakhan Music College, and later continued her studies at the Gnessin State Musical and Pedagogical Institute (now the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music), where she received a professional musical education. Already during her student years, she stood out for her bright timbre, sincere manner of performance, and love for Russian folk songs — traits that defined her future creative path. Creative Career In 1974, Nadezhda Babkina founded the…

Manuel Le Saux (born 1974 in Rome, Italy) — is an Italian DJ and producer, recognized as one of the masters of uplifting trance and classic trance. He began his career back in the late 1980s as a radio host and club DJ, and in the 1990s fully devoted himself to electronic music. His first releases appeared in the early 2000s on European labels, and by the mid-decade Manuel became well-known thanks to support from Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk and Above & Beyond. He also gained fame as a radio host: his podcast and radio shows Top Twenty Tunes and Extrema became widely popular among trance fans around the world. Musical Career Manuel Le Saux is considered one of the most dedicated and consistent producers in the uplifting trance genre. His style is…

Roger Sanchez (real name — Roger Rene Sanchez, born June 1, 1967 in New York City, USA) — is an American DJ, producer, and remixer of Dominican descent. One of the key figures of the house and progressive scene since the 1990s. From an early age, he was interested in art and architecture but eventually chose music. His first successes came in the late 1980s — early 1990s, when he began releasing remixes and original tracks under the alias Roger S. His style is a blend of house, funky house, tribal house, progressive house, with strong influences from Latin American culture. Musical Career In the 1990s, Roger Sanchez became known as a remixer for artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Daft Punk, and Jamiroquai. His remixes became a…

Pretty Pink (real name — Jennifer Bichmann, born 1989 in the Harz region, Germany) — is a German DJ, producer, and founder of the label Deep Woods. Her style blends melodic house, deep house, progressive house and elements of techno. She began her career with remixes of popular tracks — one of her first major successes came in 2013, when her remix of Daft Punk’s «Get Lucky» went viral online. This marked the beginning of her international recognition. Pretty Pink quickly became in demand at major festivals — Tomorrowland, Fusion Festival, Parookaville — and established herself as one of the most successful women in Germany’s electronic music scene. Musical Career By founding her own label, Deep Woods, Pretty Pink not only promoted…

Corsak (real name — Hu Mengzhou, born November 16, 1994, in Shanghai, China) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ, and electronic music producer. He received formal music education and studied Music Business and Technology at the University of Liverpool (UK). He began his career in China as a songwriter for local artists before moving on as a solo musician, blending pop vocals with electronic sounds. Corsak’s style combines EDM, pop, future bass, and Eastern musical elements. His international breakthrough came through collaborations with global stars and releases on major labels, including Universal Music and Liquid State (a joint venture between Sony Music and Tencent). Musical Career Corsak rose to fame with the track “Reverse” (2018), which went viral in…

Carta (real name — Leo Li, born December 18, 1996, in Shanghai, China) is one of the most famous and successful DJs and producers in Asia. He first became interested in electronic music as a teenager and started creating remixes, uploading them to the internet. Thanks to his fresh sound and energetic style, he quickly gained recognition on the local scene and soon broke into the international stage. In 2015, Carta became the first Chinese artist to sign a contract with the world’s largest EDM label, Spinnin’ Records, which marked a major milestone in his career. Just a few years later, he entered the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list, becoming the first Chinese DJ to achieve this result. Music Career Carta’s style can be described as a fusion of future house, progressive…

Andrew Rayel (real name — Andrei Raoul Bobeț) was born on July 21, 1992, in Chișinău, Moldova. From an early age, he showed interest in music and studied piano, which later became the foundation of his style. As a teenager, he became fascinated with electronic music and decided to combine his academic training with a modern sound. At the age of 17, he presented his first original tracks and quickly attracted the attention of the global scene. With the support of artists such as Armin van Buuren and Tiësto, his name soon became associated with the new generation of trance producers. Within a short time, Rayel established himself as one of the most talented composers, creating emotional, melodic, and energetic music. Music Career Andrew Rayel entered the international elite…