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Also known as Anton Zaslavski

Anton Zaslavski (born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Zedd (), is a German record producer and DJ. His stage name was derived from zed, the English pronunciation for the first letter of his surname. Raised in Kaiserslautern, Zedd rose to mainstream success with his 2012 single "Clarity" (featuring Foxes), which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards. It served as the third single for his debut studio album of the same name (2012), of which its deluxe edition spawned the US top 20 single "Stay the Night" (featuring Hayle

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Acting · Saratov, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]

Anton Zaslavski, known primarily by his stage name Zedd, is a Russian-German electronic music producerand DJ. He primarily produces in the electro house genre, but has branched out, drawing influences from progressive house,complextro and dubstep.

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  • Zedd & Knock2 @ Niteharts Festival 2025 — Self2025
  • The Muppets Mayhem — Zedd2023
  • Shawn Mendes: Artist Spotlight Stories — Self2018
  • The Chainsmokers: Memories — Self2018
  • Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington — Self2017
  • Zedd: True Colors — Himself2016
  • Zedd: iTunes Festival SXSW 20142014
  • Zedd: Moment of Clarity — Self2014
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — Self - Musical Guest2014
  • Zedd: Ultra Music Festival, Miami — Himself2012

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
Germany
Active from
1989

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Anton Zaslavski (September 2, 1989 in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (present-day Russia)) better known as Zedd is a Grammy-award winning electro-house DJ and record producer from Kaiserslautern, Germany. He was surrounded by a family of musicians, he began playing the piano at the age of four. After several years of learning to master the piano, Anton began playing the drums in a band, and composed and produced numerous rocksongs in his band's own studio. <a href="https://www.last.fm/musi

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Musical artist.name
Zedd
Musical artist.image
Zedd 2014 Divergent Premiere (cropped).jpg
Musical artist.caption
Zedd in 2014
Musical artist.birth_name
Anton Zaslavski
Musical artist.birth_place
Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (present-day Russia)
Musical artist.origin
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Musical artist.years_active
2002–present

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Official website
www.zedd.net
Image
Zedd at Veld 2017 (cropped).jpg
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date of birth
1989-09-02
Commons category
Zedd
start of work period
2002-00-00
name in native language
Антон Заславский
social media followers
7631970
birth name
Anton Zaslavski
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Contents
  • Early life
  • Career
  • 2010–2011: Beginnings
  • 2012–2014: ''Clarity''
  • 2015–2016: ''True Colors''
  • 2017–2023: Collaborations and singles
  • 2024–present: ''Telos'' and ''Dragon Ball Daima''
  • Personal life
  • Political views
  • Discography
  • Awards and nominations
  • American Music Awards
  • APRA Music Awards
  • Billboard Music Awards
  • DJ Awards
  • Grammy Awards
  • iHeartRadio Music Awards
  • iHeartRadio Titanium Awards
  • MTV Europe Music Awards
  • MTV Video Music Awards
  • Much Music Video Awards
  • Radio Disney Music Awards
  • Teen Choice Awards
  • Tours and concerts
  • Headlining
  • Residency
  • Supporting
  • Guest appearance
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

Anton Zaslavski (born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Zedd (), is a German record producer and DJ. His stage name was derived from zed, the English pronunciation for the first letter of his surname. Raised in Kaiserslautern, Zedd rose to mainstream success with his 2012 single "Clarity" (featuring Foxes), which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards. It served as the third single for his debut studio album of the same name (2012), of which its deluxe edition spawned the US top 20 single "Stay the Night" (featuring Hayley Williams).

Zedd's second studio album, True Colors (2015), was supported by his third Billboard Hot 100-top 20 single, "I Want You to Know" (featuring Selena Gomez). His 2017 single, "Stay" (with Alessia Cara), peaked at number seven on the chart, while his 2018 single, "The Middle" (with Maren Morris and Grey) peaked at number five. Zedd guest appeared on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Break Free", which peaked at number four. He released his third studio album, Telos, on 30 August 2024.

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