Anton Zaslavski, professionally known as Zedd, is a renowned German DJ, record producer, and songwriter. Originating from Kaiserslautern, Germany, Zedd embarked on his musical career with passion and dedication. His stage name, Zedd, is a creative derivation from the English pronunciation of the first letter of his surname, Z. Zedd’s breakthrough came in 2012 with the release of his hit single ‘Clarity’ featuring Foxes, which soared to the 8th position on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart and secured him a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards. Following this success, Zedd introduced his debut studio album, ‘Clarity,’ in the same year with the popular track ‘Stay the Night’ featuring Hayley Williams making waves on the 2013 deluxe edition of the album.
In 2015, Zedd unveiled his second studio album, ‘True Colors,’ supported by the lead single ‘I Want You to Know’ featuring Selena Gomez. Zedd continued to captivate audiences with his music, producing more chart-topping hits like ‘Stay’ with Alessia Cara, peaking at number 7 on the charts. His collaboration on ‘The Middle’ with Maren Morris and Grey further solidified his place in the music industry. Additionally, Zedd’s featured appearance on ‘Break Free’ with Ariana Grande garnered widespread acclaim, reaching number 4 in the US charts. Zedd’s innovative sound and ability to create dynamic musical experiences have cemented his position as a prominent figure in the world of electronic dance music.