Баста (real name: Василий Михайлович Вакуленко ) is a Russian musician, beatmaker, and composer, born April 20, 1980. He works in the Russian rap genre. Since 2007, he has co-owned the Gazgolder label, which has become one of the key platforms for the development of hip-hop in Russia. Among his most famous tracks are "Моя игра" "Сансара" and "Выпускной" In addition to his musical career, Баста is actively involved in production, and also works as an actor, screenwriter, and director. His contribution to the development of Russian rap has made him one of the most influential figures in the genre.

• Genres: Русский рэп
• Country: Russia
• Language: Russian, English