iEDM Radio Episode 147: DJ FEEL

Russian DJ Feel, aka Philip Belikov, is the creator and presenter of the legendary radio show “Trancemission,” producer of the biggest Russian trance festival “Transmission,” and was rated 56 on DJ Mag's Top 100 Poll in 2012. His success has been directly tied in with the burgeoning Russian and Eastern European scenes. "Russian artists are growing," he said, pointing to Arty's collaboration with Paul van Dyk on 'The Ocean' as evidence. "In 2012, I had around 80 gigs and had a very busy time in the studio preparing my new artist album, tracks and remixes for Armada and other labels." His album that includes his single “24.01.11” is his tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Moscow's Domodedovo Airport. Otherwise, he's been pushing forward with his Trancemission radio show and festival. "We now have the most popular trance radio show in Russia, its biggest trance music festival, as well as our own label," he said. He's brought artists to Russia like Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond, as well as showcasing local talent like Alexander Popov, Eximinds and beyond. DJ Feel is also an official ambassador for the Dance4Life Foundation, promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with Vladimir Pozner, FEEL created the official Russian anthem Dance4Life, that was supported by Armin van Buuren in the show A State Of Trance and Tiesto in the show Club Life, along with other artists, while its music video also got support by MTV Russia and other channels. Feel collaborated with other performers and artists: together with singer and protagonist of the TV-show “Club” on MTV Russia Nastya Zadorozhnaya. Feel recorded the main theme for a new season of the show, which he also acted in. The track recorded jointly with Julia Pago is the only song performed in Russian which has been aired on BBC Radio 1 in the Judge Jules’s radio show. Feel is constantly working to maximum potential to reinvent the dance scene. His talent has been recognized and he performs alongside the world’s top artists including Paul van Dyk, The Prodigy, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten. His radio show "Trancemission" starts every Thursday from 22:00 and runs for 2 hours on the most known dance music radiostation in Russia—Radio Record, with hot hits, exclusive news and guest mixes from the best DJs and producers from all over the world.