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Kolya Funk
Background information
Also known asНиколай Николаевич Шихов
Born
Nikolay Nikolaevich Shikhov

(1991-05-01) May 1, 1991 (age 35)
Soviet Union
OriginRussia
GenresEDM, House, Techno, Indie dance
OccupationsRecord producer, DJ, remixer
Years active2005–present
Labels
Websitekolyafunk.ru

Nikolay Nikolaevich Shikhov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Шихов; born 1 May 1991),[1] better known by his stage name Kolya Funk, is a Russian musician, disc jockey, record producer, and remixer specialising in electronic dance music.[2][3] He rose to prominence in the CIS electronic music scene through remixes and club releases that received rotation on radio stations and digital platforms including Shazam, Spotify, and Apple Music.[4] According to digital platform statistics, the annual reach of his music across streaming services exceeds 200 million streams.[5][6]

Early life

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Nikolay Nikolaevich Shikhov was born on 1 May 1991 in the Soviet Union. In 2007, he relocated to Kirov.[7]

Career

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Beginnings and The Confusion project (2008–2010)

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In 2008, following his introduction to the Yushkov brothers, Shikhov co-founded The Confusion project, working in the progressive house and tech house styles.[8]

Solo career and early recognition (2011–2017)

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In 2011, Nikolay began developing his solo project under the name Kolya Funk. By 2013, the project had gained recognition through remixes of established artists.[9] Following his move to Saint Petersburg, he began releasing official remixes.[10]

From 2015, he embarked on active touring across Russia, and from 2016 he undertook international tours under the banner of the "Russian Party".[11]

Mainstream success (2018–present)

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By 2018, Kolya Funk had become one of the leading figures of the Russian club scene and began a collaboration with Warner Music Group, building an original music catalogue.[12]

In 2020, he released an official remix of "Redemption" by Hurts, which reached leading positions in CIS charts and international ratings.[13][14] From 2020 onward, Nikolay increasingly focused on releasing original tracks and remakes, gradually moving away from remixes.[15]

In 2023, he relocated to Moscow. His remakes of "White Night" and "Summer Jam" reached high positions in charts and popular playlists.[16]

In 2024, Kolya Funk and Tin Tin began a joint project with Matvey Emerson, creating original music in the Russian language.[17][18]

Discography

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Remixes

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YearTitleNotes
2020"Redemption (Kolya Funk Remix)"Hurts[19]
2023"Belaya Noch (Remake)"[20]
2024"Do Vstrechi Na TantsPole (Kolya Funk & Shnaps Remix)"[21]

Singles

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YearTitleNotes
2024"Pozovi Menya"[22]

References

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  1. ↑ "Kolya Funk - популярный Российский DJ". kolyafunk.ru. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  2. ↑ "Kolya Funk прокачивает нетленку 1990х «Зимушку» Ольги Федотовой". metronews.ru (in Russian). 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  3. ↑ "Official website of Kolya Funk".
  4. ↑ "Artist profile on Zvuk".
  5. ↑ "Spotify statistics".
  6. ↑ "Строим весенние планы: чем заняться в Новосибирске?". Собака.ru (in Russian). 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  7. ↑ "«Новый год в стиле диско» начнется в Вологде 2 января". cultinfo.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  8. ↑ "Сегодня на DFM выступил один из самых ярких диджеев России DJ Kolya Funk". Урал56.Ру. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  9. ↑ "Snake Steak: джаз-фанк проект гитариста Николая Куликова выпустил альбом «Emotions»". «Джаз.Ру» (in Russian). 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  10. ↑ "«С Международным днём DJ»!". DJ.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  11. ↑ "Kolya Funk - Exclusive Mix (March 2026)". PromoDJ. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  12. ↑ "Диджей из РФ достал триколор и включил трек «Матушка Земля» на концерте в ФРГ". Рамблер/новости (in Russian). 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  13. ↑ "Сегодня в Вологде выступит московский диджей Kolya Funk". Онлайн Вологда (in Russian). 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  14. ↑ "«Матушка Земля»: DJ Коля Фанк включил провокационной трек в Дортмунде". РИАМО (in Russian). 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  15. ↑ "Великий Устюг отпразднует 878-летие". cultinfo.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  16. ↑ "DJ Kolya Funk на Седьмом небе". Единая Афиша Каменск-Уральский. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  17. ↑ "Dj Kolya Funk (Санкт-Петербург) – Royal Pub". www.royal-pub.ru. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  18. ↑ "DJ KOLYA FUNK". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  19. ↑ "Discography".
  20. ↑ "Release information".
  21. ↑ "Streaming statistics".
  22. ↑ "Releases".
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