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ID – ID: what this track title means and why thousands of listeners search for this music
In music services, on YouTube, in DJ sets, and in festival recordings, you can often encounter a strange track title — “ID – ID”. Many users believe this is the actual name of the composition, but in reality it is a temporary label for unidentified music that originated in the professional DJ community.
The term has long become part of electronic music culture, and search queries such as “ID – ID track”, “what track is ID – ID”, “track ID from a DJ set” regularly appear in search engines and music communities. Let’s explore where this tradition came from, what this title means, and why people actively search for such tracks.
What ID – ID means
In the music industry, ID – ID refers to a track where bot...
Minatrix.FM has updated the music genres and subgenres section
The music platform Minatrix.FM has announced a major update to one of the site’s key sections — the catalog of music genres and subgenres. The update is designed to make navigating music content more convenient for listeners, DJs, music editors, and researchers of the modern music scene.
This new stage in the project’s development goes beyond simply expanding the catalog. The goal is to create a full-scale music encyclopedia, where each genre will be described in detail in terms of its history, evolution of sound, technical characteristics, and cultural impact.
Expanding the genre base: a dedicated Metal section
One of the most notable additions is the launch of a dedicated section for the genre Metal. This genre holds a special place in global music culture and includes ...
Lady Gaga sets record in Asia: The MAYHEM Ball Tour surpasses Madonna’s achievement
American pop icon Lady Gaga continues to strengthen her status as one of the most influential artists on the global pop stage. Her eighth world tour, The MAYHEM Ball Tour, has set a new historic record in Asia among Western female performers for concert box office revenue.
According to industry sources, the artist grossed approximately $45.7 million from just six concerts in the region, selling a total of 257,000 tickets. This result became the highest figure among Western female singers performing on Asian stages, allowing Gaga to surpass the previous achievement of pop legend Madonna and her Rebel Heart Tour.
Record-breaking tour figures
The concert program The MAYHEM Ball Tour is the singer’s eighth global tour and supports the album Mayhem. The touring marathon began in the summe...
World DJ Day — TOP DJ 2026 Voting Launch on Minatrix.FM
On March 9, the world celebrates World DJ Day — a holiday dedicated to the people who create the atmosphere on dance floors, shape musical trends, and bring listeners together across the globe. The Minatrix.FM team congratulates all DJs, producers, and electronic music lovers on this professional celebration!
In honor of World DJ Day, we are launching the annual voting for the TOP DJ ranking. Starting March 9, voting will begin on the TOP DJ 2026 ranking page, where every DJ can showcase their talent and compete for a place among the best.
How to Participate
Any DJ can submit an application to participate in the ranking through their personal account and present their work to a wider audience. This is a great opportunity to gain additional attention for your project, expand your list...
Premiere for March 8: Igor Krutoy and Irina Allegrova release new song “I Am a Woman”
Russian composer and producer Igor Krutoy has presented the premiere of his new song «I Am a Woman», performed by legendary singer Irina Allegrova. The new composition is already available for streaming on all major music platforms.
The premiere of the song was timed to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. In this way, the artists decided to congratulate women and fans of the singer’s creativity. Igor Krutoy announced the release on his social media, sharing a fragment of the new composition and inviting listeners to check out the premiere.
The lyrics of the song were written by poet Ekaterina Trokaylo. The composition reveals the image of a modern woman — strong, multifaceted and emotional. One of the key lines reads: «I am a woman, and t...
Ozzy Osbourne fulfilled his final wish before his death: Sharon Osbourne reveals the details
According to Sharon, the artist's condition was deteriorating rapidly. Six months before his passing, Osbourne developed sepsis—a complication that severely compromised his already fragile health. Medics warned the family that any physical strain could prove fatal. However, the musician made a choice that ultimately served as his final creative manifesto.
Despite the risks, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman insisted on performing at the farewell concert. His widow recalled that while doctors were blunt about the likelihood of a lethal outcome, Osbourne’s response was characteristically raw and unflinching: he knew his time was short and wanted to go out "his way"—on stage, before his audience.
The final performance, symbolically titled Back to the Beginning, took place...
Celebrities are stranded in Dubai due to missile attacks and flight cancellations.
Dubai is facing a tense situation: amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict and missile strikes from Iran, airspace in the region was temporarily closed. International flights have been cancelled or postponed, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded in the UAE, including well-known artists and media personalities.
Svetlana Loboda sheltered in an underground parking lot
The Ukrainian singer LOBODA was in Dubai during the shelling. On her social networks, the artist published a video from an underground parking garage of a shopping centre, where she and other people waited out the explosions.
According to the singer, the night was tense: loud bangs and sirens were heard in the city. Due to the closure of airspace, she was unable to leave the country as planned.
MamaRika: “We are c...
58-year-old David Guetta becomes a father for the fourth time
World-renowned DJ and producer David Guetta is once again celebrating a new addition to his family. The musician and his partner, model Jessica Ledon, have welcomed their second child together. The couple officially announced the news on February 26, 2026, introducing their newborn daughter to the world under the name Skyler.
The joyful событие remained a closely guarded secret for months, as the couple kept the pregnancy private until the birth. In a heartfelt joint post on social media, the artist shared intimate family moments, including a touching video of him holding his baby girl against his chest, describing the experience as “the best feeling in the world.”
“Welcome to the world, Skyler. The most beautiful secret we’ve ever kept,” the musician caption...
New opportunities for artists on Minatrix.FM — more listens and priority in recommendations
We continue to develop the ecosystem for promoting electronic music and supporting DJs who participate in our ranking and upload tracks to the platform. Now their music will be not only available on :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, but also:
Be played on partner music sites — expanding the audience and increasing reach. Tracks from ranking participants will automatically enter rotation on partner sites, providing additional visibility and new listens.
Priority in recommendations of the Android app — music from DJs participating in the ranking and actively uploading releases will receive higher positions in recommendations. This means: more listens, more fans, and faster growth in popularity.
Increased chances to appear in playlists and selections — recommendation a...
The Prodigy reissue Firestarter on vinyl for its 30th anniversary — the iconic single returns
British rave icons The Prodigy have announced a special anniversary vinyl reissue of their seminal single Firestarter. The release marks the 30th anniversary of the track, originally issued on March 18, 1996, and widely regarded as one of the most influential electronic hits of the decade. The official release date for the new edition is set for March 13, 2026, almost exactly three decades after its debut.
The Track That Redefined the Rules
Firestarter was more than just a hit single — it was a pivotal moment in the evolution of electronic music. The track became The Prodigy’s first UK No. 1 and firmly established the group as global stars. With this release, Keith Flint emerged as the unmistakable face of the aggressive, punk-infused edge of 1990s rave culture.
Built around a ...
Musical Genre Crunk: History, Characteristics, and Influence on Hip-Hop Culture
Crunk is a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged in the Southern United States in the late 1990s. It is known for its aggressive energy, simple yet powerful beats, and shouted, chant-like vocal performances. Crunk was created as music for clubs and parties, designed to provoke a physical reaction from listeners — dancing, shouting, and movement.
The name of the genre comes from the slang word crunk, a blend of crazy and drunk, reflecting the extremely hyped and excited state associated with this music.
Origins of the Crunk Genre
The birthplace of the genre is considered to be the city of Atlanta, which became a key center of Southern hip-hop in the 1990s. Crunk grew out of the local club scene and was closely connected to the development of Southern rap.
The main popularizer of the genre ...
Winamp: why the cult 2000s player truly was ahead of its time
In the history of digital music, few programs became not just utilities but cultural phenomena. Winamp is exactly such a case. In the 2000s, it was almost a must-have application on every new Windows PC. It was installed right after video card drivers — alongside the browser and archive utility.
Today, streaming — from Spotify to Plexamp and Minatrix.FM — defines a new standard of music consumption. But Winamp’s philosophy was fundamentally different: it didn’t offer music — it offered control over it.
Architecture of Freedom: Modularity as Ideology
The main thing that set Winamp apart from its competitors was its modular approach. The interface was not a static window with buttons. It consisted of separate blocks: player, equalizer, playlist, visualizat...
The Storks Battle at Eurovision 2026: Ukraine and Croatia chose artists with almost identical names.
Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are gradually entering an active phase: national selections are forming the line-up of participants for the contest, which will take place in the Austrian city of Vienna. One of the most discussed storylines has been the symbolic parallel between the representatives of Ukraine and Croatia — projects with almost identical stage names LELÉKA and LELEK.
Croatia selects LELEK: Dora 2026 results
The winner of Croatia’s national selection Dora 2026 is the ethno-pop group LELEK with the song Andromeda.
The selection featured 16 performers who passed through two semi-finals (12 and 13 February). The winner was determined by a mixed voting system:
50% — public televote
25% — Croatian jury (Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek)
25% — in...
Architecture of a DJ Set: How to Build the Perfect Mix and Read the Dancefloor
A DJ set is not a collection of successful tracks and not a display of technical skills. It is a controlled process in which music, space, and people merge into a single flow. The mistake many DJs make is starting with the equipment, even though everything begins much earlier — with mindset and taste.
Let’s break a set down as architecture: from the foundation to the final touch.
1. Preparation and selection (The foundation)
Crate Digging 2.0: finding music beyond templates
Modern crate digging is no longer about hunting for rare vinyl. Today it is the ability to navigate noise and discover music before it becomes mainstream.
Professional digging is built on several sources:
curated radio shows and themed broadcasts,
independent and niche labels,
closed scenes and local commun...
LELÉKA will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026: victory with the song “Ridnym”
On 7 February 2026, Ukrainian artist LELÉKA achieved a confident and symbolic victory in the National Selection, earning the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Her performance with the song “Ridnym” received the maximum possible support — 10 points from the jury and 10 points from the audience — making the result unanimous and unequivocal.
LELÉKA’s victory became one of the most emotionally charged moments of the Ukrainian selection in recent years and sparked a wide response both within the professional music community and among viewers.
The song “Ridnym”: a return to one’s roots
The composition “Ridnym” was perceived not merely as a competitive entry, but as a d...
