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Kaskade was born on February 25, 1971 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Kaskade is credited as a club DJ, disc jockey and record producer. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Glenbrook North High School and University of Utah.
My Take
My take on Kaskade is that he kept warmth alive when dance music was busy chasing the loudest drop. Born in Evanston in 1971 and a University of Utah alum, he strikes me as a DJ who melts a crowd rather than merely hyping it. Being voted America's Best DJ twice is no fluke; it reflects a craftsman who builds sounds that glow at sunrise instead of detonating for a quick hit. I'm a sucker for artists who move people through tenderness, and Kaskade's enduring relevance feels like proof that emotional honesty outlasts spectacle on any floor.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kaskade
- Name (Japanese)
- カスケイド
- Reading
- かすけいど
- Born
- February 25, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- club DJ / disc jockey / record producer / composer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Glenbrook North High School
- University
- University of Utah
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kaskademusic.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaskade/
- Xhttps://x.com/kaskade
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaskade
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q595529
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kaskade born?
Kaskade was born on February 25, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Kaskade from?
Kaskade is from Evanston, Illinois, United States.
What does Kaskade do?
Kaskade works as club DJ, disc jockey, record producer, composer, musician.
Where did Kaskade study?
Kaskade attended University of Utah.
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