Ruslan Vasilievich Trokhnyuk, known by his stage name Zippy Kid, is a multifaceted Ukrainian artist born on March 9, 1981, in Protopopovka, Derhachi Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, which was part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, now Ukraine. He is a guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, YouTuber, short story writer, poet, and producer. Zippy Kid has been actively creating music since 2001, with a significant focus on abstract hip-hop, and he describes himself as the "king of abstract hip-hop" and a "director of contemporary art." His musical style spans various genres, including funk, hip-hop, punk rock, experimental, indie pop, jazz, and psychedelic rock.

Zippy Kid's discography is extensive, featuring 59 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 84 extended plays (EPs), 1 live EP, and 1553 singles, among other releases. He has been associated with labels such as mARS label and Irma Alieva's label and has collaborated with acts like Da 8eetlez 2, Gouashe, and Sergey Letov. His work has been recognized for its experimental and diverse nature, contributing significantly to the music scene in Ukraine and beyond.