ZESKULLZ aka KOSINUS

He began his DJ career in 1996 at the age of 14, preferring Scottish techno. From the first days of his career as a young and rising talent, he was accepted into Russia's leading techno team - Underground Experience (UE). Since 1998, he has held different responsibilities as promoter, organizing events for UE.

In 2000, he started worked with different musical styles such as synthe-pop and house. His and his work have often been featured in gossip columns of glossy fashion magazines. He's already been on three covers.

During his career,he was a resident of clubs "Tunell", "Mom," "Opium," "Louis," "Arena," "Arena2," "Arena3," "Delight 5 / 7," "Duxless,""Laque,""Decadance,""Circus," all located in Saint-Petersburg and "Fabric," and "Louvre" in Moscow all during the period from 2003 to 2005. He was also a resident of the "best dance clubs" in Saint-Petersburg according to the "Night Life Awards" and soon.

In 2007, Kosinus won the award for best DJ at the "Night Life Awards".
In 2007 - "The best project of the year"
In 2007 - "One of the most brilliant and trendsetting DJs in Russia"!
In 2004 - "Best St. Petersburg DJ" , according to the TV program Dance Class (SPC - St. Petersburg), magazines Sobaka.Ru and Dance Planet.
In 2007 and 2008 - "One of the 100 most fashionable people in St. Petersburg and eventually voted the most stylish person in St. Petersburg", according to the "ELLE magazine".
In 2008 - The magazine "Business Petersburg" included him in their list of the 8 most promising people.
In 2008, 2009 and 2010 - he was named "Best DJ" according to the movement B Party.
In 2007, 2008 and 2009 - he won "Glamoramma awards".
In 2011 - Kosinus won "Remy Pre Party Awards 2011" - "Best pre party DJ".
In 2011 - was named "Best StudentT DJ of 2011".
In 2011 - Movida corona Dj contest in Russia - "Winner".
In 2011 - Movida corona Dj contest International - "Finalist - nomination best technic and style".

Each new set is unique full of the DJ's personal energy, which he creates by using the best examples of the electronic music.
is not just a DJ with spectacular musical taste and filigree technique, but a showman whose every performance leaves an unforgettable impression on listeners. Kosinus' DJ-sets blow up thousands of the largest dancefloors at shows and create an incomparable atmosphere at closed club events.
He is the headliner at of St. Petersburg's most sensational parties. Again and again, switching up his image, costumes, act, which is accompanied by luxury, and sometimes even a trash-trans show.
Kosinus was the first DJ in Russia to completely dress up as a girl and go to a DJ mixer arousing a lot of strong emotions among the russian audience.
His shows are well-known and are loved all over Russia. Kosinus believes that the DJ is the first person, responsible for giving people joy and energy all night, not only with different music, with a bright, unique show as well.

He was travelled all over Russia (Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Cherepovets, Rostov, Chelyabinsk, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Tula, Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Chita, Omsk, Baku, Murmansk, Samara, Saratov, Yakutsk, Kostroma, Kaliningrad etc), perfomed in the best clubs in Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Turkey, Egypt, perfumed in London (Club Silver and Movido and still perform hem once a month as a guest resident), Paris, Cannes, Nice, Saint Tropez (Nikky Beach), Miami (MMWC), Los Angeles, San Fransisco, New York, Amsterdam, China, Ibiza, Germany, Stocholm, Madrid and so on.

He is a regular participant in such events as: Mayday, Soundtropolis, East strike, DJ Parade, Night Life Awards, Kazantip, Sun Dance (Tallinn), Stereoleto, Сlub Paradise Tour, Night Adeaters , Afisha picnic, World of Drum&Bass, Global Gathering, Sensation white, Headphones Disco etc.

He has played on the same turntables with world legends such as: Roger Sanchez, Westbam, Fisherspooner, Paul Van duk, Paul Oakenfold, Goldenboy, Scumfrog, Wally Lopez, Lexy, Armand Van Helden, Zombie Nation, Eric Morillo, 2raumwohnung, Miss Kitten,Editors, Grum,Gtronik (dim mak records), Hercules&Love affair, Chop Wood, Jori Holkonnien, Gesaffelstein, Riva starr, Proxy, Dj Attention, Jupiter, Dirghty south, Peyton, Axwell, Richie Hawtin, Nero, Sub Focus, Laidback Luke, Adam Beyer, James Zabiela, Calvin HarisNoysia, Umek, Fedde Le Grand, Seamus Haji, Jesus Luz, Sebastian Ingrosso, Umek and others.

The success of the DJ can be described simply by his record number of club mixes released over the period of 1996 - 2012.150 Releases,among his most sensational releases are: Megamix (broke all DJ mix sales in 2003), Syntrepon Jam (I, II, III), Nectar, Perina series, Bastards, Eggs, Pop Discoteque, Opium Club Mix, Fightclub, Lollipop, Elektrik emotion, 13, Gay CD and others.

Over the last 5 years Kosinus has made a lot of mixes available for download on the Internet. You can find his mixes on sites such as: Electronica.spb.ru, Geometria.ru, Recordings.ru, Radiorecord.ru,Soundcloud.com and others.

In 2002 he works on his projects with best friend and colleague - DJ Slutkey (formerly Kisloid). For the project Gigapop in 2002, he wrote music in synthe-pop and house styles . His songs have been released by the German label "Solaris".

In 2008 Kosinus started to work closely with BOBBY FISHER. Together they opened a label and a group under the same name ZESKULLZ. They write music and sell it through Myspace.com,Soundcloud.com,Youtube.com,Vimeo.com,Lastfm.ru,Mixpod.com, Beatport.com and more.

Kosinus has organized parties in many Saint Petersburg clubs ("Red Club", "Opium", "Par", "Louis", "Decadence", "Delight", "Escobar","Laque", "5/7" and many others)
Starting in 2000 he organizes parties with Yuri Miloslavskiy, one of the leading club promoters of the St. Petersburg.
Kosinus often participants in international fashion shows, is on television and camerawork.
Kosinus was the presenter at the "Night Life Awards" in 2008.

Kosinus also led a radio show on "Dynamite FM" and "107,4 FM". In 2007 he started his own project on "Radio Record" called "Candyshop". In 2010 he start made his own programm about indie dance on the "Radio Record".

In the peroid from 2003 to 2005 he was the only DJs in Russia, sponsored by the global brand "Oakley".
In the peroid from 2003 to 2008 his sponsors are no less well-known "Electric" and "Matix".
In 2008 Kosinus became the face of advertising for such brands as "Electric", "Frenchurch" and "Krew".

Kosinus was the first Russian DJ to make a collection of mobile tones for the company "Infon".

Kosinus works with the company "Henessy Russia" by participating in all advertising campaigns and promotion of world corporations "LVMH" France ("Louis Vuitton", "Moet Chandon", "Henessy"), as well as is necessary part of the private events in St. Petersburg, Moscow, France and London and others. The presented a new fragrance from "Givenchy"with Liv Tyler, afterparty for the "Russian Мusic Awards" with Missy Eliot, "Letual tour" (it was a 20-city tour of Russia in support of the new fragrance from "Givenchy"), a resident of the official club "Fashion TV" in London, particapated in the opening of the jewelry boutique "Carerra & Carerra", "Stephan Webster", in "Dolce&Gabbana" fashion show, "Christian Dior","Frech art", in afterpartys of "Fillip Traicy" and "Julian Mcdonald" fashion show, made CD for "GRAZIA magazine" 120000 copies,"Elle Style Awards", "Filipp plien" fashion show,"Trussardi" fashion show, "Mtv Movie", "Versace party" with Donatella Versace,"Letual Party" this Patrizia Kaas, presentation of a new cosmetics line from "Christian Dior" with Sharon Stone, made a special mix for the first showing of the "Yana Rudkovskaya" in 2009 and 2010 , presented the new fragrance from "Kenzo",part in the "Economic Forum" in St. Petersburg,party "Vogue magazine" and "In style magazine", Paris Hilton party, was part of the jury in a beauty contest "Elite Model Look 2008 - 2010", in 2008 became the face of the house "Givenchy" (men's cosmetic line), particapated in the official opening of the "Tony&Guy" barbershop, in 2010 Kosinus performed at the "Martin Margela" fashion show. Played at the on "Brioni" fashion show, he play on grand opening of the "Babochka fashion store","Mac", on "Grazy Horse show"(Paris),Kosinus made the official mixtape for "Victor&Rolf" fashion show 2011 in Saint-Peterburg,"Avrora fashion week","Antonio Marras","Elle fashion days" and others.

Despite his success in the music industry, Kosinus works as a Hair Stylist in such places as: "Jacques Dessange", "CARITA","TONI & GUY" and "Vidal Sasson".Has its own brand of unisex clothing «by Kosinus», which is incredibly popular not only among fans, but among all those who love original clothes and jewelry accessories. He studied and trained at "Givenchy home".

Today, Kosinus is not only very professional and called a DJ, but one of the most talented and promising characters in St. Petersburg, who maintains creativity, diversity and complete success in all his endeavors, proving that desire and a high-earning capacity can achieve any goal.

In 2009 he opened his first beauty salon called "DIVA".
In 2009 he opened his first showroom bar "ACTION" where you can buy clothes "Bykosinus" and have a coffe break listening to synth-pop music.
In 2009, with Andrew Lubin made , a photo exhibition of his haircuts at "Mini cafe"and in "Sevenskay bar".
In 2009 Kosinus was the Official artist at the "Miami Winter Music Conference".
In 2009 Kosinus became the Official stylist of all "Ginza projec"t establishments.
Also in 2009 Kosinus began to work with the best Helsinki's promoter Peter Nassi. They set up a promotional group"Stars Project", through which they create successful parties in Finland. Parties are held once a month at the best clubs in Finland. Kosinus isn't stopping here and is starting a series of gatherings in St. Petersburg under the brand name "13".
“It's called because I had have already played for 13 years, I'm 26 years old now, so that means that I've spent half of my life with music. Now I'm starting a series of parties and mixes, so by the end of the year, my book will be published. "26-13, half of my life with music", Kosinus said. p.s. You will be need to read this book in 2013.
In 2010 Kosinus became the official hairstylist of "James Brown" professional hair cosmetics.
In 2010 Kosinus became an official WeActivist from "WeSC company".
In 2010 ZeSKULLZ made it's first single – cd, its a special project supported by "Kenzo" .
In 2010 Nike company started sponsoring Kosinus .
In 2010 Kosinus open a new Hairstudio "DIVA".
In 2010 Kosinus opened his label – "ZeSKULLZ records"."Zeskullz records" work with beatport.com,juno.com,itunes.com and others.
In 2010 Kosinus made a promotional group "DeathKrew"."Deathkrew" is fresh underground sound.Today "Deathkrew" best underground party in Saint-Peterburg.
In 2011 Kosinus worked as art director in Russia's best night club "LAQUE".