Strahil Velchev, better known by his artist name KiNK, is a Bulgarian producer, DJ and live performer.[1][2]
Velchev became interested in electronic music in the 1990s[3] and started making his own music a few years later.[4] In 2005, he released his track, "Same Old Thing", on vinyl.[5] He has worked with multiple record labels, including Ovum and Rush Hour.[6] In May 2014, his debut album Under Destruction was released with Macro.[6] His second album, Playground, was released with Running Back in November 2017.[7] In 2018, he launched his own label, named after his hometown Sofia.[8]
In his live performances, KiNK is known for improvisation and interaction with the audience.[4] According to a poll, Resident Advisor readers named him the Best Live Electronic Act of 2015[9] and 2016.[10] In 2018, MusicRadar named him the best live electronic act in the world.[11]
KiNK also releases music under the alias Kirilik[12] and with his partner Rachel Row.[13]
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