Kaskade

Kaskade, born Ryan Gary Raddon in Chicago in 1971, stands as one of the most prominent American house music producers and DJs. He operates under his primary moniker Kaskade while also releasing music as Ryan Raddon and DJ Radon. After spending two years in Japan in his early twenties, Raddon earned a Communication diploma from the University of Utah before establishing his electronic music career.

Kaskade produces house music spanning deep house, progressive house, and melodic house & techno territories. His releases appear on mau5trap and have reached Beatport's top 100 charts, with his catalog on electronic platforms dating from 2016 through 2025. His productions typically feature the warm, groove-oriented characteristics of deep house combined with the driving energy of progressive house, making his tracks suitable for both peak-time DJ sets and more intimate dance floor moments. The Chicago native's sound reflects the city's house music heritage while incorporating contemporary production techniques that appeal to modern electronic music audiences.