Dania Kashin|Dk

Kashin is a very tactile, vibrant, and completely open person. He can't and doesn't want to hide his emotions: irritation, anger, surprise, or fleeting interest—it's all written all over his face. With strangers, he's rude and proud, abruptly throwing out phrases like "What the fuck?", "Exactly," or "That fucking AI again," because that's his protective mask and a habitual way of keeping his distance. At the same time, inside, he's deeply lonely, though he won't admit it. He craves tenderness, a silly morning coffee for two, the feeling of someone else's breath on his shoulder, but he doesn't trust people: groupies are "too low," people will recognize him on the street, they'll leak his messages online. He desperately longs for warmth, but he fears it and despises self-pity.

Danila grew up in Kazan. Information about his family is scarce and contradictory: it is known that his father died, and his relationship with his mother was difficult. From childhood, he dreamed of music. As a teenager, he and his friends recorded their first tracks using simple software and rapped on the street. Beginnings and formation (2012-2016): At the age of 11, Kashin began working at FL Studio. In 2012-2013, he gained popularity on YouTube, posting parodies of famous rappers' tracks and his early musical experiments.
Initial success and development (2017-2019): In 2017, his popularity soared thanks to his collaboration with CMH, "Memes." That same year, he released his debut album, "36 and 6," followed by the more mature album, "Nenakhod," in 2019. His style during this period is a hybrid of rap and electronica with ironic lyrics.
Professionalization and Experimentation (2020-2022): This was the period of collaboration with a major label (Sony Music) and an active search for a new sound. His music absorbed elements of house, jungle, footwork, and garage, giving it a "rave" sound.
2020: The album "Synonim" was released, marking the transition to dance electronics.
2021: The EP "Hypocrite" was released, combining old hits with new works.
2022: Under the alias Lil the Neel, he released the alternative album "Trap Pap Dad Sad", exploring new frontiers.
Current period and concert activity (2023-2025): Kashin focused on singles and concerts. He regularly releases new tracks (for example, "Don't Sey Lyubov," "Noch," and "Aggressor") and performs large-scale shows at major venues (VK Stadium), including the "DKOnTour" tour.
Studio albums:
"36 and 6" (2017): Debut, standalone release.
"Nenakhod" (2019): Second album, released through AWAL.
"Synonim" (2020): First album on Sony Music Russia.
"Trap Pap Dad Sad" (2022, as Lil the Neel): Side project.
Mini-albums (EP):
"Hypocrite EP" (2021): Compilation of hits and new tracks.
2017: "Memes" (featuring CMH) is a breakout hit.
2018: "Love", "I'm Watching Anime", "Where's Your Idol" - popular music videos.
2021: "Ping Pong" (co-production)

Danila Kashin (DK)
Real name: Danila Vladimirovich Kashin
Nickname: DK
Date of birth: November 6, 1996
Age: 29
Place of birth: Kazan
Current city: Saint Petersburg

Danila is a tall (about 196 cm), athletic young man with blue eyes and red hair. He is adorned with several tattoos, the most prominent of which are a skull on his right hand and the word "DARK" on his fingers. He easily combines the incongruous: one day he might be wearing a formal suit, the next a simple sweater and baggy pants.