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- Strobelite Seduction
- Released 2008
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- Here And Now
- Released 2006
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- The Grand
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- In The Moment
- Released 2004
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biography
Though he was born in Chicago, this DJ found his spiritual and musical home in San Francisco by way of Salt Lake City and New York. He is currently one of the most influential people in the San Francisco house scene, as well as one of the hardest-working: By night he's Kaskade the house music producer/DJ; by day he's Ryan Raddon, A&R director for OM Records. As a producer, Raddon has contributed to several OM compilations including Sounds of OM (Volume 3), which he both contributed tracks to and mixed, and Sound Design. Two standout tracks Raddon wrote, produced and released through OM are "Gonna Make It" and "What I Say". As an A&R man, he has helped kick-start the careers of many artists including much-touted twosome Ming & FS and beloved SF soul-house act Soulstice. OM's current roster also includes J Boogie, Afro Mystic and King Britt, among others.
In the early days, Kaskade familiarized himself with the rapidly changing electronic music scene wherever he went, eventually finding that house music was the subgenre he loved best. He started out as a DJ in New York and Salt Lake City clubs. During the tail end of his stay in Salt Lake City, his first attempts to produce tracks were released on his own tiny label Mechanized Records. He also sold a few tracks to Chris Smith, A&R director for an up-and-coming house label in San Francisco. Though no one could have predicted it, this ended up being the precursor to Raddon's most important career move thus far. When family matters initiated a move to San Francisco, Smith hired Raddon to assist him at the label -- which was, of course, OM. He has been there ever since. Kaskade/Raddon's latest efforts as a producer can be found on Om Lounge 6. From behind the A&R desk, he's helped to release Ming & FS's Subway Series as well as the latest volume of the acclaimed Mushroom Jazz series. ~ L. Katz, All Music Guide
In the early days, Kaskade familiarized himself with the rapidly changing electronic music scene wherever he went, eventually finding that house music was the subgenre he loved best. He started out as a DJ in New York and Salt Lake City clubs. During the tail end of his stay in Salt Lake City, his first attempts to produce tracks were released on his own tiny label Mechanized Records. He also sold a few tracks to Chris Smith, A&R director for an up-and-coming house label in San Francisco. Though no one could have predicted it, this ended up being the precursor to Raddon's most important career move thus far. When family matters initiated a move to San Francisco, Smith hired Raddon to assist him at the label -- which was, of course, OM. He has been there ever since. Kaskade/Raddon's latest efforts as a producer can be found on Om Lounge 6. From behind the A&R desk, he's helped to release Ming & FS's Subway Series as well as the latest volume of the acclaimed Mushroom Jazz series. ~ L. Katz, All Music Guide
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kaskade: Ahhhhh it was great to be back home if only for a minute. Ruby Skye was nutso! Now on the super early plane to MIAMI - eyeballs burning.
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- 11/21/2009
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- kaskade: Ahhhhh it was great to be back home if only for a minute. Ruby Skye was nutso! Now on the super early plane to MIAMI - eyeballs burning.
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kaskade: Ok San Francisco, let's do this! Headed to Ruby Skye now.
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- 11/21/2009
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- kaskade: Ok San Francisco, let's do this! Headed to Ruby Skye now.
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kaskade: Fun weekend ahead...San Franciso then Miami. Tix almost gone for both shows. This is going to get rowdy, BLAST OFF!!!
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- 11/20/2009
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- Twitter / kaskade
- kaskade: Fun weekend ahead...San Franciso then Miami. Tix almost gone for both shows. This is going to get rowdy, BLAST OFF!!!
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kaskade: Just got word, ltd tickets available for Friday night at Ruby Skye - San Francisco. Don't miss out! http://tinyurl.com/yg338kp
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- 11/18/2009
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- Twitter / kaskade
- kaskade: Just got word, ltd tickets available for Friday night at Ruby Skye - San Francisco. Don't miss out! http://tinyurl.com/yg338kp
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kaskade: Good times Dallas! Quick shower and off to the airport. my eyeballs are burnin'
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- 11/15/2009
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- Twitter / kaskade
- kaskade: Good times Dallas! Quick shower and off to the airport. my eyeballs are burnin'
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- By I3lack OP
- 1/2/2009 17:28:02
- All you before me pretty much speak nothing BUT truth. The music Kaskade produces will relaxe and throw you into a trance of positive thought and a upbeat feeling of the world. In summary, his music is beautiful.
PERFECT for the drivers out there. You like to take cruises in your automobile, let his music bump through your stereo. CHea! - 1 out of 1 people
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Ageless!
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- By marc de juan
- 11/19/2008 16:20:21
- Whenever i play Kaskade's music it's always like i hear them the first time. It puts me in a trance and it transports me to a happier place! Kaskade come back to Manila soon!
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i heart house
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- By xKASKADEx
- 11/17/2008 02:34:24
- as you can tell by my name he is one of my favorite artists. Strobelite Seduction is GREAT, love every song on the album especially "I Remember" and "Pose". i listen to "Stepping Out" almost every day. KASKADE come back to Seattle!
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Tour!
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- By MaximusWindu
- 10/17/2008 05:12:34
- Can't wait till he's back in Seattle!
Mos' Fav: Stepping Out!!! - Be the first person to rate this comment!
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Great music
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- By tromboneforhire
- 7/21/2008 03:23:20
- There's one major reason why he's hanging as the top artist of my Zune Page. He (along with Seal and Andy Caldwell, actually) have made music that I don't mind listening to at any given point in the day. They have way more good music than bad and it works no matter what the time of day or the current situation is.
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