Gio_pika_buino_golova Apr 2026

Born in 1978 in Tbilisi, Georgia, Gio grew up in a family of musicians but spent his early years on the streets. His life was marked by the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict, drug addiction in his youth, and a career in medicine—he worked as a nurse and anesthesiologist for over a decade before turning to music full-time.

(meaning "Wild Head" or "Violent Head" ) is the signature song of the Ossetian-Russian rapper Gio Pika (born Gio Dzhioev). Released in 2016, the track has become a cornerstone of the modern "prison chanson" and "underground rap" genres in Russia, even recently catching the attention of global stars like Rihanna. The Story Behind the Music gio_pika_buino_golova

The song is part of a series (there are at least five versions of "Buino Golova") and serves as a narrative of life within the Russian penal system. Despite the gritty authenticity of his lyrics, Gio Pika himself . Born in 1978 in Tbilisi, Georgia, Gio grew