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From the ashes of the soviet empire, from the flames of history, rises the proxy. Post 9/11 rave vibes cloaked in muscovite angst. The future and the past rolled up. TIGA.
The Proxys ascent to the top of what can only be described as Electro Rave has been rapid to say the least. His story reads like a Tolstoy from his native Russias epic bookcase, and epic is most certainly a word to use when describing The Proxys presence and command of a room demanding more. The best bit is this is only the beginning and already hes THIS good.
From his hometown just outside Moscow, his passion for music started with breakdance and hip-hop before discovering his beloved Electronic music. DJing to packed out clubs every weekend in Moscows district he soon discovered that he had a talent for writing music as well as playing it. Tracks written for fun become something more as The Proxy decided it was time to take his own brand of experimental Electronic squeaks, beats, bass and other blends to the world.
The Myspace generation was making itself heard and a profile is a powerful thing in the hands of music maestro. Launching himself with 2 key tracks that were perfected and polished he approached Boyz Noize and Tiga as his two favourite producers and djs. He was faxed the next day from Tigas office, offering him a contract. Turbo Recordings had found its protege.
The rest is history. Playing some of the worlds hottest dance floors from Gatecrasher and Fabric in the UK, Razzmatazz in Barcelona, Social Club in Paris, amongst others in Germany, France, Spain, China, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland... you could most definitely say he was a man in demand! Flying out from his Russian hometown every weekend to play, his supporters include music royalty such as Erol Alkan, Justice, Soulwax and the Ed Banger crew to name but a few. Having already played alongside names like Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Justice, Boyz Noize and of course Tiga, The Proxy has already firmly reserved his place in the Electronic hall of fame.
His first single Destroy became an immediate anthem, championed by djs and frenzied crowds alike, his follow-up Decoy has been dubbed THE post-nu-rave anthem of 2008 and was followed up by the hauntingly beautiful Dance in Dark.
For The Proxy, AKA "the Russian kid, 2009 is sure to be his year. Raven has torn up dance floors globally and as he releases his debut album on Turbo and continues to bring floors across the world to fever pitch with his live sets, he truly is one of the freshest and most dynamic sounds around. We wait with baited breath to see what this young Muscovite sensation will serve up next. Whatever it is, you know itll make you raise your Kalashnikovs and join the Russian revolution that IS The Proxy.
