Ex-Driver (real name Vladimir Bashmakov) is a DJ and producer from Russia, Moscow. Since he started his DJ career back in early 2006 he played all over former USSR with gigs in Moscow, St. Petersberg, Kiev, Astrakhan', Ekaterinburg, Perm, Naberezhnye Chelny, Sergiev-Posad, Zhukovsky, Kirov, Vitebsk, Ryzan’, Ufa, Penza, D'zerjinsk and many more, playing alongside with the likes of John Askew, Daniel Kandi, Nitrous Oxide, Tom Colontonio, Ronski Speed, Bobina, Dennis Sheperd, Mat Zo and more!

Ever since his first track was released in April 2008 his production was supported by the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Paul Oakenfold, Bobina, Sean Tyas, Ernesto vs. Bastian, Giuseppe Ottaviani, John O'Callaghan, Manuel Le Saux, Jorn Van Deynhoven and many more!

Having dozens of released productions on such labels as Armada, Discover, Spinnin' and others he is continuing to work with rounds of respected labels.