Psaiko.Dino: Facts and FAQ

Psaiko.Dino is the artist name of Markus Brückner, a German DJ, music producer and author based in Berlin. He has been Cro's official tour DJ since 2011, released the top 10 album #hangster in 2014, wrote the Spiegel bestseller "Easy does it" and runs the Berlin creative studio Post Hawaii.

Psaiko.Dino's real name is Markus Brückner. He was born in Stuttgart and lives in Berlin.

Before making music, Markus Brückner sprayed graffiti and mostly painted dinosaurs. That is where the name Psaiko.Dino comes from.

Psaiko.Dino shares music, studio and live moments, style, and his everyday life as a father in Berlin.

Psaiko.Dino makes melodic dance music with festival energy. His roots are in German hip-hop production, which still shapes his sound and his DJ sets.

Psaiko.Dino's latest single is "Life Is Beautiful Again" feat. Clarees, released on August 28, 2026. His next single, "Camera Roll" feat. Wanja Janeva, comes out on November 6, 2026.

In hip-hop, Psaiko.Dino has worked with Cro, Sido, Casper, Haftbefehl and Beenie Man. In electronic music he has released with Toby Romeo, Quarterhead, Ambre Vallet, Clarees and Wanja Janeva.

2026

"Life Is Beautiful Again" feat. Clarees; "Camera Roll" feat. Wanja Janeva (Nov 6)

2024

"Tu Peux"

2018

"What You've Done To Me" feat. Wanja Janeva

2017

Music for the Versace #VFIERCE campaign and runway show

2014

Album #hangster, number 7 in the German charts; book "Easy does it", Spiegel bestseller; host of "Die Psaiko.Dino Show" on joiz

Since 2011

Cro's official tour DJ

2010

Produces "Ja Ja Ve Ve" on Haftbefehl's debut album "Azzlack Stereotyp"

TV

Wetten, dass..?, TV Total, Circus HalliGalli, Schlag den Raab, TV DJ on the Enissa Amani show (ProSieben)

Yes. Psaiko.Dino has been Cro's official tour DJ since 2011 and still plays his live shows.

Psaiko.Dino met Cro around 2011 at the Stuttgart music company Chimperator, where he was doing an internship. They became friends, he learned to DJ for Cro's first tour, and because Cro only appeared with a panda mask, Psaiko.Dino often became the visible face next to him.

"Easy does it: CRO, die Maske und der ganze Rest" (Bastei Lübbe, 2014) is Psaiko.Dino's book about the early years with Cro. It became a Spiegel bestseller and was also released as an audiobook.

Yes. Psaiko.Dino plays clubs and festivals in Germany and abroad, with sets that move between melodic dance music and the hip-hop classics he grew up with. Booking requests go to mgmt@iheartpsaikodino.com.

Yes. Psaiko.Dino regularly DJs brand events and activations, for example for Berlin and Paris Fashion Week, Nike, Levi's, Spotify, Meta and Red Bull.

Yes, selected private events are possible on request. Write to mgmt@iheartpsaikodino.com with date, city and type of event.

Psaiko.Dino has played clubs, festivals and brand events in more than 15 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey and France, and has DJed on German TV shows such as Wetten, dass..? and TV Total.

For DJ bookings, brand partnerships and press, contact Psaiko.Dino's management at mgmt@iheartpsaikodino.com.

Psaiko.Dino has worked with Vans, Bose, Meta, Adidas, Heron Preston and Coca-Cola as creator partner and brand face; with Versace, Jägermeister, Captain Morgan, Desperados, Klarna, Snipes x DJ Khaled, Mezzo Mix x Bill Kaulitz and Bumble on concepts, music and sound; and as DJ for brand events such as Paris Fashion Week, Nike, Levi's, Spotify and Red Bull.

Yes. Psaiko.Dino has created original music and sound for brands such as Versace, Klarna, Mezzo Mix and Snipes x DJ Khaled. Today he offers music, sound design and campaign concepts through his Berlin studio Post Hawaii.

Yes. Psaiko.Dino has developed concepts, music and live moments for drinks brands such as Jägermeister, Captain Morgan, Desperados and Coca-Cola, combining DJ sets, content and artist features.

Psaiko.Dino has more than 25 million streams. On Instagram his largest audience group is 25 to 34 years old, 64% women and 84% based in Germany (mid-2026).

Post Hawaii is a Berlin creative studio for social media, sound and talent, founded by Markus Brückner aka Psaiko.Dino. It brings his experience from music, live shows and brand work to artists and brands looking for music, content and campaigns.

Post Hawaii was founded by Markus Brückner, better known as the DJ and producer Psaiko.Dino.