Kaskade is the stage name for Ryan Raddon, a DJ/producer/remixer/artist who… Read Full Bio ↴Kaskade is the stage name for Ryan Raddon, a DJ/producer/remixer/artist who was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1972. He went to college at BYU Provo prior to serving a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Japan, and when he came back he transferred the University of Utah and lived in Salt Lake city Utah. He now resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Prior to being a recording artist, he was a record store owner and a club DJ at a nightclub in Salt Lake City as a way to make ends meet for him and his wife. After he and his wife moved to San Francisco he landed a job as a A&R man at OM records, where in addition to reviewing demos for the label he also submitted his own material, which would pay off big time for him. In 2001 he went from behind the desk to behind the turntables and the recording studio as an artist in his own right. In 2003 Kaskade released his first album, "It's You It's Me", which was well received by critics.

It would be his follow up, "In The Moment" in 2004, that would put Kaskade on the map. The first single off the set "Steppin' Out" would become a major hit on the Dance Radio Airplay that year as well as a top 10 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. His biggest breakthrough would come the week of May 14, 2005, when his follow up, "Everything," would go all the way to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

NYC Beat
Kaskade Lyrics

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Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town

Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Uptown, downtown
Turn the beat around town
Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
There's no stopping to the sound
Of the New York City beat

Hey!

Overall Meaning

Kaskade's song "NYC Beat" is a celebration of the energetic and diverse music scene in New York City. The lyrics describe the beat of the city, which doesn't stop and is influenced by a mix of genres from uptown and downtown areas. The repetition of phrases and the use of onomatopoeic words like "hip hopping" and "diddy beat bopping" creates a sense of movement and excitement, echoing the lively atmosphere of the city. The exclamation "Hey!" further amplifies the enthusiasm and joy of the song.

The song's emphasis on the beat and the sound of New York City is reflected in the music itself. The electronic dance beat is layered with horns, strings, and other instrumental samples, creating a rich and vibrant sound that pays homage to the city's jazz and soul roots. Throughout the song, Kaskade mixes and matches different sounds and rhythms, creating a dynamic and ever-changing musical landscape that mirrors the eclectic nature of New York City.

Overall, "NYC Beat" is a tribute to the cultural capital of the United States, celebrating the diversity and energy of the city's music scene. The song invites the listener to get up and dance to the unstoppable rhythm of New York City.

Line by Line Meaning

Uptown, downtown
No matter where you are in the city, the beat can be heard.

Turn the beat around town
The beat is everywhere and it's constantly changing.

Hip hopping, diddy beat bopping
People are moving to the beat, dancing and having a good time.

There's no stopping to the sound
The beat is so powerful that it never stops.

Of the New York City beat
This is the sound that defines New York City.

Hey!
An expression of excitement and energy about the powerful beat.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARMAND VAN HELDEN

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