What’s 2 m tall, lives Behind the Iron Curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label, and flies? Meet UMEK, a techno legend from Slovenia.

UMEK is personally responsible for kickstarting the electronic music scene in his home country by first organizing illegal raves and then becoming one of Slovenia’s most wanted export products and the number one music ambassador to the whole world.

And he does fly! Around 100 times per year, visiting almost every continent each year. His gig diary ranges from dark underground clubs in Berlin to massive techno stages at the world’s most renowned festivals. 

Apart from making his name in the DJ booth, he’s also a tireless producer. He mostly releases on his own imprint 1605, and most of his tracks end up on the very top of Beatport’s charts. After more than 25 years as a professional musician, he decided to use his experience and skills in the entrepreneurial world. Together with his managers, he founded a music-tech startup Viberate (www.viberate.com), where they are building the world’s greatest music platform.

Arthur Kazarian aka Kazarian aka Dj Da Vinci is one of the finest DJs in Russia.

He started collecting and playing records in late 90's.

Arthur as a DJ has formed his own underground style with no limiting himself by genres of music.

Soon he has become a favorite music selecta in local clubs in his home town of Tver.

In 2003 Arthur started playing in the most popular clubs in Moscow and other cities of the Russian Federation, also in Tbilisi (Georgia), Minsk (Belarus) & Tel-Aviv (Israel).

In 2004 Arthur moves to Moscow, and he became a resident of a legendary Propaganda Club.

In 2006 he takes part in the trendy City Space Bar & Lounge, which is one of the World's Top Ten Bars according to the Bartender's Guide 2008.

In 2011 he became a chief music editor of internet radio Flat.fm.

In 2012 Arthur and his soulmates started parties titled "Salt And Soul" in Paparazzi Bar.

Arthur Kazarian was a musical opener of "Miss Russia 2013 Show".

And he is also a member of music and art projects such as "Origin", "Multiplayer!" and "Lab. Sixty Nine".

Kazarian played with the most influential disco, house and techno DJs and producers such as Nicky Siano (Gallery NYC, Studio 54), Frankie Knuckles, Robert Owens, Bob Jones, Timmy Regisford, Dennis Ferrer, Richard Dorfmeister, Hipp-e, King Britt, Llorca, Demarkus Lewis, Shur-i-kan, Motorcitysoul, Jeff Samuel, Joakim, Diz, Jimpster, Swayzak, Catz'n Dogz, Pezzner, Tone Of Arc, Moire Patterns, Ellen Alien, Claptone and many more...

As a producer Arthur prefers Electronica, Big Beat, Deep & Tech-House. 
In Feb 2013 a remix on All Over It Records (UK) was released with g-house boys Balashov, Andre Salmon, Gog & Antu Coimbra. 
In August 2013 "Time Feeling" EP was released on In Dushe (UKRAINE).
In July 2014 Big Al "Do You Feel Me" (Kazarian & Major Reduct Remix) was released on Asymmetric Recordings (ISRAEL) with Sonic Union and Tash remixes.
In July 2016 "Pool EP" was released on Isendit. (GERMANY) including remix from The Unhottest.
In Sep 2016 a track "Space E" was released on DHM Sampler 004 by Deep House Minister (GERMANY) -  No. 4 in Top 10 Indie Dance/Nu Disco Releases on Beatport.
In Oct 2016 the "Fall Of Disco" EP was released on Wildtrackin' (GERMANY). Track "The Way" from EP was No. 52 in Deep House Top 100 on Traxsource, also was in Sasse's Top 10 & FreedomB's Top 10 tracks.
In 2017 & 2018 several remixes and EP's are released on labels such as Nite Grooves (+Yapacc Remix), Frequenza, Wildtrackin', Manuscript, Chrom, Dushe Label & Lisztomania.
"Comalive" single was No. 13 in Indie Dance/Nu Disco Top 100 Releases on Beatport.
"Wake Up" was No. 48 in Lounge/Chill Out tracks on Traxsource
 
Added in VA compilations with Giorgio Moroder, Hernan Cattaneo, Demarkus Lewis, Blond:ish, Kiko Navarro, Phonique, Kraak & Smaak, Lovebirds, Demarzo, Pawas, Miguel Campbell, Matt Flores, Herb LF, Tboy, Dave DK, Satoshi Fumi, The Unhottest, Dima Studitsky, Sergey Sanchez, Therry Tomas...

In 2019 Arthur launched his independent label Underground Is For Everyone.

"The Seed Of Doubt" 2x10" album has released - "album of the week" in Davestation - Live Radio Show (UK).

Unreleased tracks & alternative versions by Kazarian are compiled in "Porno Instruction EP" featuring Tony Key, Leo Gross, BLSHV, BarBQ & Radioactive

Isendit. 10 Years VA Volume 1 - Whatpeopleplay Top 100 / place 8, Top 100 House / place 7, Top 100 Techno / place 1.

Vincent Floyd - "Time Machine" (Kazarian Remix) on 12" released in May '19 - No. 1 in Deep House Vinyl at Juno 

In 2021 Arthur started playing DAW-less live acts using analog only circuit.

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