•The first Russian DJ to participate in Trance Energy Festival (ID&T, Netherlands) [2007] and Miami Winter Music Conference. [2006] •Tiesto in Concert participant. [2007]
•The only Russian DJ to appear in the DJ Mag Poll. [2006]
•The winner of Russian Dance Music Awards as “Most Rotated Artist†in dance music category. [2006]
•Bobina’s single “Lighthouse†was first in Russian Top 40 and later in Top 100 best of 2006 singles (30000+ broadcasts) on Europa Plus FM. [2006]
•Bobina’s album “Beautiful Friend†was sold in 10000 copies in one week. [2006]
•Video “Beautiful Friend†was in MTV Russia & UK rotation. [2006]
•Has released on the worlds record labels such as Ministry of Sound & Nebula.
“Ask me to name one of the most talented producers from Russia and the first name that comes to my mind is Bobina.†- Ferry Corsten
Dmitry Almazov’s “Bobina†project was founded in Moscow in 2003. The debut album "Catchy" (2004) blew trance floors across the country and went onto sell more than any other trance albums in Russia. The first official European release "Lazy World" became Bobina’s trademark sound on the international dance scene. The track was received with delight by the European critics and was supported by DJ's such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Above & Beyond & Solarstone.
The world’s No.1 DJ Paul van Dyk was quoted in his interview with Russia’s leading Internet-portal dj.ru was quoted as saying he admired Bobina’s work. In Europe as Bobina, Dmitry is known not only for its own music but also for a huge amount of remixes for trance’s A list artists: Armin van Buuren, Members of Mayday, Rank 1, Three Drives, Solarstone, The Thrillseekers, Supermode and many more. Bobina’s remix of Three Drives “Air Traffic†was in BBC Radio 1' UK Top 40.
“All the productions I hear of this man are solid, very well produced and have a great response from the crowd whenever I play them in my set.†- Ferry Corsten
In September 2005 DJ MAG (UK) gave his single "September Rain" (released by the UK’s leading label Newstate Music 5 out of 5 – the highest award possible) By this stage it was clear that Bobina’s reputation was on the same level as his western counterparts. In Russia "September Rain" was receiving regular plays on over more than 50 radio stations across Russia and also was on the air of leading European radio stations such as Ministry of Sound (UK) & Kiss FM (UK). It spread over the world dancing floors having support of Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules and others.
In March 2006 Dmitry became the first in history Russian DJ to participate in the world famous Miami Winter Music Conference.
By the end of April 2006 Bobina’s second artist album "Beautiful Friend" was released. A video was made for a title track and was shown on MTV UK and on other leading European and Russian musical channels. The shooting took place in Manchester (Great Britain), and was directed by Matt Howarth, known for his work Will Smith "Men In Black". The dancers involved in the video have had previous experience working with Madonna & Kylie Minogue. It is also worth noting the money for his first video Dmitry has earned himself practically not leaving the studio for the last 2 years working hard on remixes for european artists. Most of them were included in the album.
2006 also saw further achievements for Bobina when his single “Lighthouse†(feat Elles De Graaf) reached a wider audience which it first entered Top-40 and then Top-100 of Best Tracks of 2006’ Europa Plus FM – Russia’s biggest FM radio station and was rotated on more than 85 radio stations over Russia and Ukraine. Due to this Dmitry has become the “Most rotated artist in dance music category†and received an award in the Russian Dance Music Awards. The ceremony was held at the club "Dyagilev" in the beginning of 2007.
In the beginning of April the label Newstate Music (UK) will release a triple vinyl package for “Lighthouse†which has already received a great deal of support on the UK’s leading national music station BBC Radio 1. Bobina also remixed Supermode’s massive hit “Tell Me Why?†released on the world famous “Ministry of Sound†label to great reception from DJs and clubbers alike.
As a DJ, Dmitry has released 4 compilations: Russia Goes Clubbing (Stage 001), Kazantip 2005 (an official album of a huge festival) and A Trip In Trance 5 (for sale in the USA and Canada) in 2005 & “Bobina Live @ Trance Energy†in 2007. Also he found time for participation in the most significant festivals such as Gatecrasher & Mayday and has played on the same stage with such stars, as Depeche Mode, Ferry Corsten & Tiesto. Dmitry’s DJ sets have been played on Ministry of Sound & Kiss FM radio stations. He’s also got his own show on the biggest Internet-radio DI.FM.