Kolya Funk
Birth nameNikolay Nikolaevich Shikhov
AliasНиколай Николаевич Шихов
Birth dateMay 1, 1991 (age 35)
Birth placeSoviet Union
OriginRussia
GenreEDM, House, Techno, Indie dance
OccupationRecord producer, DJ, remixer
Years active2005–present
LabelWarner Music · Sony Music · Universal Music Group · LoudKult · Effective Records · PMI
Websitekolyafunk.ru

Nikolay Nikolaevich Shikhov (Rus: 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

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

Career

Beginnings and The Confusion project (2008–2010)

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)

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)

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

Remixes

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

Singles

YearTitleNotes
2024"Pozovi Menya"[22]

References

  1. ^ "Kolya Funk - популярный Российский DJ". kolyafunk.ru. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  2. ^ "Kolya Funk прокачивает нетленку 1990х «Зимушку» Ольги Федотовой" (in Russian). metronews.ru. 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?" (in Russian). Собака.ru. 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  7. ^ "«Новый год в стиле диско» начнется в Вологде 2 января" (in Russian). cultinfo.ru. 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»" (in ru-RU). «Джаз.Ру». 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  10. ^ "«С Международным днём DJ»!" (in ru-RU). DJ.ru. 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" (in Russian). Рамблер/новости. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  13. ^ "Сегодня в Вологде выступит московский диджей Kolya Funk" (in Russian). Онлайн Вологда. 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  14. ^ "«Матушка Земля»: DJ Коля Фанк включил провокационной трек в Дортмунде" (in ru-RU). РИАМО. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  15. ^ "Великий Устюг отпразднует 878-летие" (in Russian). cultinfo.ru. 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"