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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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kaskade
- Name (Japanese)
- カスケイド
- Reading
- かすけいど
- Born
- February 25, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- club DJ / disc jockey / record producer / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Glenbrook North High School
- University
- University of Utah
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.kaskademusic.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaskade/
- Xhttps://x.com/kaskade
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89
Frequently asked questions
When was Kaskade born?
Born February 25, 1971 (age 55).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.