Little Big

Little Big is a Russian rave band that was formed in Saint Petersburg in 2013 by musician Ilya Prusikin and videomaker Alina Pasok. The group quickly gained recognition for its distinctive sound, which fuses rave, pop, and hip-hop elements, alongside visually striking music videos that often satirize Russian stereotypes and pop culture. Their debut video “Every Day I’m Drinking,” released on April 1, 2013, marked their public introduction, followed by their first live performance in July 2013, opening for Die Antwoord. This performance led to initial comparisons with Die Antwoord, though Little Big established its own identity through its creative output. The band has consistently produced their own music videos, with co-founder Alina Pasok directing them, contributing to their unique visual brand and viral success.

Throughout their career, Little Big has achieved significant milestones, including the release of their first full-length album, “With Russia from Love,” in 2014, and their second album, “Funeral Rave,” in 2015, which charted on Russian iTunes. Their innovative visual style earned them multiple accolades at the Berlin Music Video Awards, with “Big Dick” winning Most Trashy in 2016 and “Lolly Bomb” securing the same award in 2018. A major turning point came in 2018 with the release of “Skibidi,” whose accompanying dance craze became a global internet phenomenon, leading to the “Skibidi Challenge.” This viral success significantly expanded their international audience, with the video accumulating hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and winning the Best Concept category at the 2019 Berlin Music Video Awards.

In 2020, Little Big was selected to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Uno.” Although the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Uno” became one of the most-watched Eurovision entries on YouTube. The band also contributed a cover version of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” to the trailer and closing credits of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” in 2020. Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, core members Ilya Prusikin and Sonya Tayurskaya relocated to Los Angeles, California, and released the anti-war single “Generation Cancellation.” This move led to them being designated as “foreign agents” in Russia. The band continues to produce music and plan charitable concerts, embodying their commitment to artistic expression and social commentary.