Draft:Daniel Raid
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Daniel Raid | |
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 Daniel Raid for his single Holy Night in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Mikhailov |
| Born | December 26, 1999 Moscow, Russia |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Spouse | Timothée Lapov (m. 2021) |
| Website | www |
Daniel Raid (born December 26, 1999, as Daniel Mikhailov) is an emerging artist known for his spiritual and electronic music with a deep love for dance, smoke, strobe lights, and the boundless energy of night parties, he creates music that immerses listeners in a world of neon lights, powerful bass, and divine illumination.
Early life
[edit]Daniel was born in Moscow, Russia. His mother, Elena Mikhailova (née Movsesova), chose his name after hearing a voice in a dream, despite not knowing the gender of her child. This divine message guided her, and throughout his life, Daniel has felt led by intuition and signs from above.
From a young age, Daniel was drawn to music and attention, often finding joy in creative expression. Growing up in a household with limited financial means, he pursued a career in healthcare, training as a nurse to help others. However, due to severe homophobia in his home country, he and his husband, Timothée Lapov, were forced to leave Russia, seeking safety and a fresh start in France.
After relocating to France, Daniel began learning a new language and working as a caregiver. It was during this time that he experienced a profound spiritual awakening. One night, God visited him in a vision, waking him at 1 a.m. with a powerful presence. Daniel had considered giving up on music at the time, but this divine intervention reignited his passion. Within that same week, he channeled this inspiration into his music and released his new single.
Career
[edit]Daniel Raid began his music career in 2020, creating and releasing his first tracks. However, due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from Russia caused by severe homophobia, he decided to halt his career and remove his earlier works.
After relocating to France and rebuilding his life from scratch, Daniel returned to music in 2024. Inspired by a spiritual vision, he released his new single, Holy Night, marking a fresh start and a renewed focus on his musical path. The song, imbued with deep meaning and emotion, reflects his journey from oppression to freedom and from doubt to divine inspiration.
Daniel's music is characterized by its ethereal and intense atmosphere, mixing dark electronic sounds with uplifting spiritual undertones. His lyrics often reference his connection to God, whom he credits for guiding his creative journey. Holy Night encapsulates this, inviting listeners into a world where the boundary between the sacred and the profane is blurred, reflecting his journey from oppression to spiritual freedom.
In a September 2024 article, *Music Times UK* described Daniel Raid as "a visionary artist illuminating the music scene with his profound spiritual messages and unique sound".[1]. Additionally, *Billboard Music World* praised Holy Night for its prophetic and spiritual undertones, calling it "a reflection of divine inspiration" [2]. His work has also been featured in *The Bandcamp Diaries*, highlighting his unique musical style and spiritual message [3]
Personal life
[edit]Daniel is married to Timothée Lapov, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2020. Deeply spiritual, he describes his music as a vessel for sharing divine light with the world. He currently resides in Lyon, France, where he continues his work.
External links
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References
[edit]- ^ "Daniel Raid: The Visionary Artist Illuminating the Music Scene". Music Times UK. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Daniel Raid's 'Holy Night': Can You Hear the Prophecy?". Billboard Music World. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Daniel Raid presents 'Holy Night'". The Bandcamp Diaries. 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-09-28.