List of artists by letter «M» - Biography and discography, all albums and songs

Full name: Andrey Kirillovich Kosolapov Date of birth: January 6, 2002 Place of birth: Moscow, Russia From childhood, Andrey showed interest in music. He attended music school and practiced sambo. He wrote his first composition at the age of 11, using pseudonyms such as Young Chaser, Nemo MC, MC Guy Fawkes. Over time, he changed his approach and style, choosing the name Macan — a symbol of the tiger, reflecting strength and independence. He studied at the Faculty of Law at RANEPA, but music became the main direction of his life. He began publishing tracks on the Internet, attracting the attention of a young audience with his sincerity, emotionality, and a combination of melodic rap with personal lyrics. Career and Achievements He debuted in 2019 with his first album "1000…

Maddix is the stage name of Dutch DJ and music producer Pablo Rindt, born on December 3, 1990. He began his international career as a representative of big room and festival EDM, became one of the regular artists on Revealed Recordings, and later significantly transformed his sound by combining techno, trance, acid, rave, and the energy associated with major festival stages. Maddix’s best-known works include Ecstasy, Heute Nacht, My Gasoline, The Formula, ACID, Revolution, Open Sesame (Abracadabra), as well as collaborations with Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Timmy Trumpet, KSHMR, UMEK, Vini Vici, and other artists. One of the defining features of his career is that his most recognizable style emerged far from the beginning of his professional path. For more than half of the 2010s,…

Made in Ukraine is a Ukrainian music group formed in 1996 in Luhansk. The band became known for modern dance-oriented interpretations of Ukrainian folk songs, combining traditional melodies with pop music, Eurodance and electronic pop production. The idea for Made in Ukraine came from producer Vitalii Myronenko. The project's first arranger, sound producer and one of the key architects of its early sound was Anton Koffin. Made in Ukraine initially existed as a studio experiment, but the success of the debut album «Розпрягайте, хлопці, коней» led to the formation of a live lineup and many years of concert activity. The formation of Made in Ukraine The project began in 1996 at the «Prestige» recording studio in Luhansk. Vitalii Myronenko proposed that Anton Koffin…

Madonna (full birth name — Madonna Louise Ciccone; born 16 August 1958, Bay City, Michigan, USA) is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, actress and director, and one of the most influential figures in the history of modern pop music. Over a career that began on New York’s club scene in the early 1980s, she has repeatedly reinvented her sound — from post-disco and synth-pop to house, R&B, electronica, disco and contemporary dance music. In 2008, Madonna was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Her importance is defined by more than record sales. Madonna changed perceptions of how much control a pop artist could exercise over songs, visual identity, music videos, concert productions and the public conversation surrounding her work. Religious…

Major Lazer is an international electronic project created by American DJ and producer Diplo and British producer Switch. Formed in 2008 and making its debut a year later, Major Lazer built its sound around a combination of dancehall, reggae, electronic dance music, hip-hop, soca, reggaeton, Afrobeats, Brazilian funk and amapiano. The lineup changed several times over the years: after Switch left, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire joined Diplo; in 2019, Jillionaire was replaced by Ape Drums; and in 2025, British-Jamaican singer America Foster became a permanent member. Major Lazer’s best-known tracks include Pon De Floor, Get Free, Watch Out for This (Bumaye), Lean On, Powerful, Light It Up, Cold Water, Run Up, Know No Better, Sua Cara, Particula, Que Calor and Rave de Favela. The…

Mama Aoki is the stage name of Chizuru Kobayashi, the mother of American DJ and producer Steve Aoki. She appeared in music catalogues as a featured performer on Steve Aoki & Vini Vici — Moshi Moshi, released in 2018 on Dim Mak Records. Her voice, delivering short Japanese phrases, became one of the track’s central elements. Mama Aoki should not be considered a conventional solo music project with an extensive discography or long-running performing career. Her involvement in electronic music is primarily connected with a single recording, but Moshi Moshi received a full international release, appeared on Steve Aoki’s 5OKI EP and gave Chizuru her own artist profile on major streaming services. Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Beatport all list Mama Aoki among the…

MamaRika (настоящее имя — Анастасия Александровна Кочетова) — талантливая украинская певица, автор песен и актриса. Её имя хорошо знакомо поклонникам современной поп-музыки, фанка и соула, а её путь от «Фабрики звёзд» до сольной независимой карьеры — яркий пример творческого роста и смелости. Детство и первые шаги в музыке Анастасия родилась 13 апреля 1989 года в городе Червоноград, Львовская область. С раннего возраста проявляла любовь к сцене и вокалу — занималась в студии «Реверанс», участвовала в конкурсах и с 14 лет начала побеждать на фестивалях, включая известную «Червону Руту». Позже она получила высшее образование, окончив факультет иностранных языков во Львовском университете имени Ивана Франко. Этап…

DJ Maniak (real name — Yuriy Vasilyev) is a Ukrainian DJ and music producer, a representative of the Odesa club scene. He was born on March 8, 1981, in Odesa. He began his professional career in 2001, gaining recognition as a house and electro house DJ before later expanding his musical range toward progressive house, melodic house and melodic techno. Maniak’s career has been closely associated with the Odesa clubs Atlantis, Yo, Riviera and Ibiza, Kyiv’s Barsky Club, joint performances with MC Rybik and the Black & White radio show on Kiss FM Ukraine. In 2006 and 2008, he won the Odesa DJ competition held as part of the Light. Sound. Stage exhibition, and in 2010 he received an Odessa Entertainment Awards honor. Early career Yuriy Vasilyev was born in Odesa in…

Manowar is a cult American band in the genres of heavy metal and power metal, founded in 1980 in Auburn, New York. The group became one of the most recognizable and ideologically cohesive acts in the history of the metal scene, shaping a unique “metal warrior” aesthetic — with epic lyrics, mythology, heroism, and absolute dedication to the genre. The band is known not only musically, but conceptually: Manowar position themselves as defenders of “true metal,” opposing commercialization and “false metal.” Origins and Formation (1980–1982) The band’s story begins in 1980 during a tour with Black Sabbath. Bassist Joey DeMaio worked as a technician and pyrotechnician, where he met guitarist Ross Friedman (Ross the Boss), who was playing…

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…

Mariah Carey – американская певица, автор песен, актриса и продюсер, одна из самых успешных исполнительниц в истории поп-музыки. Обладательница уникального голоса с диапазоном в пять октав, она известна своими мощными балладами, поп- и R&B-хитами, а также легендарными рождественскими песнями. За свою карьеру Carey продала более 200 миллионов записей по всему миру, завоевала множество наград, включая пять премий «Грэмми», и установила множество рекордов в музыкальных чартах. Ранние годы и начало карьеры (1970–1989) Mariah Carey родилась 27 марта 1970 года в Хантингтоне, Нью-Йорк. Её отец, Альфред Рой Кэри, был инженером венесуэльского и афроамериканского происхождения, а мать, Патриция Хики, – оперной певицей ирландского происхождения. С детства Mariah…

Mariana BO is a Mexican DJ, music producer, violinist, and electronic music composer. The artist’s full name is Sandra Mariana Borrego Robles. She was born on October 27, 1990, in Culiacán, the capital of the Mexican state of Sinaloa. Mariana BO became known for a live format in which her DJ sets are complemented by performances on electric violin and drum pads. Her musical journey began with trance, big room house, psy-trance, and festival EDM before leading her toward hard techno, hard dance, and neo-rave. In her contemporary sound, heavy club rhythms are combined with classical melodies, choral parts, and violin themes. Childhood and Musical Education Mariana grew up in a family connected with art and music. As a teenager, she played drums in several bands before…

Marilyn Manson — Biography, Career, and Influence Real name: Brian Hugh Warner Date of birth: January 5, 1969 Place of birth: Canton, Ohio, USA Occupation: Musician, composer, actor, painter, former music journalist Genres: Alternative metal, industrial rock, shock rock Stage name: Marilyn Manson Early Life and Education Brian Hugh Warner was born on January 5, 1969, in Canton, Ohio, to Barbara and Hugh Warner. His childhood took place in a strict religious environment — he attended Heritage Christian School, where he was frequently warned against the “devil’s” rock music. These prohibitions only fueled his curiosity toward rock and counterculture. Later, the family moved to Florida, where Brian graduated from high school and enrolled in college to…

Мэрилин Монро (настоящее имя — Норма Джин Мортенсон) — одна из самых знаменитых икон Голливуда, секс-символ XX века и актриса, чья жизнь и карьера оставили неизгладимый след в мировой культуре. Ее образ сочетает в себе красоту, талант и трагедию, что делает ее историю одной из самых загадочных и обсуждаемых. Вот подробная биография этой легендарной личности. Ранние годы Мэрилин Монро родилась 1 июня 1926 года в Лос-Анджелесе, Калифорния. Ее мать, Глэдис Пёрл Бейкер, работала монтажером на киностудии, но страдала от психических расстройств. Отцом Норма Джин, вероятно, был Мартин Эдвард Мортенсон, хотя его личность до сих пор остается предметом споров. Глэдис не могла заботиться о дочери, и Норма Джин провела детство в приемных семьях и приютах.…

Name: Markus Schulz Date of Birth: February 3, 1975 Place of Birth: Eschwege, Germany Residence: Miami, Florida, USA Early Years and Musical Path Markus Schulz was born in a small German town. In his teenage years, he moved to the United States, where he became interested in electronic music and began participating in local rave scenes and club events. A key stage in his career was his residency at a club in Arizona, where through marathon sets he honed his DJing skills and developed his own style. Style and Characteristics Markus combines elements of trance, progressive house, and dramatic melodic EDM in his sound. He is known for his deep, atmospheric tracks, smooth transitions, and powerful emotional buildups and drops in his sets. One of the key features of his DJ…

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…

Marlon Hoffstadt, also known as DJ Daddy Trance, is a German DJ, music producer, electronic music artist, and founder of several Berlin-based record labels. His work combines trance, Eurodance, hard house, techno, rave, and dance-pop. Hoffstadt is one of the most prominent representatives of a new wave within the European club scene that has revived interest in fast tempos, vivid synthesizer melodies, and the emotional aesthetics of 1990s and early-2000s dance music. His career, however, began long before he developed the DJ Daddy Trance persona: the musician achieved his first international success in the early 2010s through house releases and collaborations with other artists. Childhood and Introduction to Club Culture Marlon Hoffstadt was born in 1994 and grew up in Berlin, a city…

Marnik is an Italian electronic duo consisting of producers Alessandro Martello and Emanuele Longo. The project was formed in Milan in 2013. Over the course of their career, Marnik’s sound has evolved from progressive house and big room EDM toward dance-pop, psytrance, hard dance, techno and trance. Since the mid-2020s, the duo has focused on a harder club aesthetic that they describe as existing somewhere between techno, trance and rave. Marnik’s discography includes collaborations with KSHMR, Steve Aoki, Don Diablo, Vini Vici, VINAI, Naeleck and other electronic artists. Among the duo’s best-known releases are Bazaar, Children of a Miracle, SHIVA, Bella Ciao, Gam Gam, Up & Down and Boyz In Paris. Formation of Marnik Alessandro Martello and Emanuele Longo met in…

Maroon 5 — американская поп-рок-группа, известная своим уникальным сочетанием поп-музыки, ритм-энд-блюза и рок-звучания. Группа обрела всемирную известность благодаря хиту "This Love" и другим успешным песням, таким как "Moves Like Jagger" и "Sugar". Основанная в 1994 году в Лос-Анджелесе, она прошла долгий путь от школьного проекта до глобального музыкального феномена. Ранние годы и создание группы Группа была основана еще в 1994 году, когда будущие участники Maroon 5 учились в старшей школе в Лос-Анджелесе. Первоначально группа называлась "Kara's Flowers" и была преимущественно ориентирована на стиль альтернативного рока. В составе находились: Адам Левин — вокал, гитара, Джеймс В Valentine — гитара, Микки Мэдсен — бас-гитара, Расти Андерсон —…

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,…