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Kaskade, real name Ryan Raddon, was born in Chicago and commenced his long rise to the top in university where he began learning to DJ in the early 90s however it would be a long time until his first full release.
Kaskade’s first release, single ‘What I Say’, came in the early 00s when there was a minor explosion of EDM popularity however it would turn out to be only a faint glimmer of what was to come. None the less, Kaskade began seeing some chart success with the release of his 2004 album ‘In The Moment’ when single ‘Steppin’ Out’ reached number 5 on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Dance Club Play chart.
His career was slowly building momentum and a big boost came when he signed with legendary dance label ‘Ultra Music’. This signing coincided with America’s EDM boom and has allowed Kaskade to absolutely blossom. He has now scored twelve Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay Chart, provided high profile remixes for chart topping artists like Beyonce and Lady Gaga and his 2011 album ‘Fire & Ice’ was even nominated for a Grammy.
Kaskade is also a formidable live act and is known for his spectacular visuals and high energy performance when playing to arena sized crowds at headline shows and festivals. It may have taken him a long time to get there but Kaskade is now undoubtedly at the top of the EDM world.
I will never forget the first time I saw Kaskade in Vegas at the Marquee Nightclub....I danced until 5 am, without a care in the world, lost in a trance, mesmorized by the show that he was putting on, It was Labor Day Weekend..... That was when I knew I loved house music.
To this day Kaskade is one of my all time favorite DJ's to see live, and to listen to. No matter where he is playing, mixing up old school deep house with new stuff, its always worth braving the crowds to go see. One unique thing I happen to love about Ryan (Kaskade) is that he is always spinning wearing sandles or barefoot, how freeing it must be to be on stage in front of thousands doing exactly what sets your soul on fire.
You can't go wrong seeing a Kaskade show live. It will be an experience of a lifetime that you wont forget, he's been known to play for 12 straight hours on New Years Eve in Vegas, and he doesn't even drink. Just some of the many qualities that make me love him and his music even more. Dancing the night away, in a trance listening to good house music....you cannot go wrong. His song " It's you, It's me" is one of my absolute all time favorites, and makes me think of that one special person along with so many of his others. An all around amazing DJ, amazing music and an amazing experience. You just cant go wrong with Kaskade.
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