The key word with DJ Kolosov is "discerning." He didn't play a ton of gigs outside of the UK in 2011, but every single one of them seemed to be at one of the best venues that country or city in question had to offer.
So how did it all begin?
My father worked in the music industry; he owned a production company. So since I was an early age, since I joined college ( at the age of 13)after school, before school and sometimes during school time, I used to sit down and watch how my father worked with different artists in order to create a piece of music. The genre which was relatively new ten- fifteen years ago- house music but I loved it straight away. My father’s initial idea had been to create something new, and never heard by the crowd before- and to a certain extent it worked. At the age of fifteen, I refused to do higher education, I wanted to proceed a career in the music industry, like my father did. During the day I was giving away free CD’s and during the night I worked as a promoter in one of the night clubs. This gave me the money to get started. As time progressed I was able to meet new people and that gave me an opportunity to work for different production companies.
What advice would you give to up and coming DJs/Promoters?
My best advice would be to never give up, and do anything you physically can in order to achieve your goals. Honestly, I never thought I would become a DJ, and have the opportunity to play world- wide, however, I never depended on anyone else, my family, especially my father, in order to get where I am. I worked during the day and the night- in order to achieve my goal.
Where would you like to be in five years? Ten years?
That is a very hard question to answer. As the market is very competitive, new DJ’s enter, bring something ‘fresh’, whilst other DJ’s leave, it’s a circle of life and no-one knows when it could be your turn to retire (laughing). However, this doesn’t stop me from putting my heart and soul into the music which I love not only playing but listening to.
What was the first event you ever played at/put on?
The first event which I played at was one of my friend’s birthday party. It was the first gig I got paid for and it meant that I could buy new equipment and go travelling. I never ever depended on my parents and their money. The first time I played at a club was when I was seventeen and as the result my music caught the attention of a couple of large music companies, that wanted me to sign a contract with them.
Which other countries have you played/put parties on?
I have played in Miami, Ibiza, New York, Milan and London. The list is pretty short so far but I have been invited to play in other countries and major cities next year, but for the moment I will keep the destinations as a secret.
What’s the best event you’ve played at/put on?
Last year I was invited to play at Creamfields festival in Liverpool, which had 50,000 people there!!. The atmosphere was extraordinary and energetic. Hopefully, I will get an invite to play on the main stage again, next year (laughing)
Out of all the tunes you have, which one ‘never fails?’
Every year, there are many songs and mixes that become very popular, however the one that gets the crowd going is Steve Angello- Rave n Roll, as everyone knows the words to the song.
What other DJs you rate?
I admire the music of Axwell and Eric Morillo, as they play similar kind of music to me. There are a number of uprising DJ’s which I show a great interest in- Tale of Us, Luciano and Jamie Jones. By looking up at other people, there is always something to work for.
If you could stage a rave anywhere, where would you choose?
My dream would be to play at Tommorowland in Belgium. The festival attracts over 100,000 people but it’s not just about the crowds, it would give me an opportunity to play along side other incredible and very talented DJ’s.
There's honestly not much to say about DJ Kolosov at this point. What's most amazing about the progressive house king's longevity, however, is the longevity itself. Dance music is a young man's game, yet Kolosov continues to add colors and countries to his already voluminous gig diary. Few DJs on this list have played Cyprus, Thailand, USA and UK. He did it in the past 12 months. It's his professionalism, consistency and dedication that keeps him booked every weekend in clubs around the world. The music, meanwhile, is what keeps crowds coming back year after year.
