Zedd is a musician, DJ, and producer of electronic music who is German-Russian. He has created many original songs and remixes.
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Zedd was born on September 2nd, 1989 in Saratov, Russia. “Anton Zaslavski” is what his parents named him. His parents played musical instruments. He began playing the piano at the age of four and the drums at twelve.
He was raised in the German city of Kaiserslautern. Later, his family emigrated to the United States.
In the Hollywood Hills, Zedd owns a sizable mansion. After winning a Grammy Award for his well-known song “Clarity,” he purchased the house in 2014. His home is 3,443 square feet and has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a heated pool.
Zedd’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Zedd was born on September 2, 1989, making him 33 years old. He stands 1.74 meters tall and weighs 68 kg.
Zedd’s Profession & Career
Zedd was raised in a musical family, which made for a great environment for him to launch his career. At age four, he began playing the piano. At age 12, he switched to the drums. Zedd was a member of a rock band prior to his 2009 transition into the digital world.
He entered the music industry in 2010 with “Nice Sprites and Scary Monsters,” a Skrillex remix, under the stage name “Zedd.” After remixing Lady Gaga and Armand Van Helden and releasing his own singles, he rose to fame.
Zedd released “Clarity,” his debut album, in late 2012. The album’s lead single, “Spectrum,” peaked at the top of the American top chart. Hayley Williams and another follow-up song, “Stay the Night,” peaked at number two on the British pop charts.
He released a song in 2014 with the British pop singer Foxes on the vocals. Zedd and Ariana Grande collaborated on the release of “Break Free” in the same year.
His second studio album, “True Colors,” demonstrated diversity by drawing inspiration from rock and rap. Logic, Selena Gomez, and Troye Sivan all appeared in the collection. The song True Colors topped the Billboard chart. The album was later supported by an international tour.
Recently, the single “Stay” by Zedd and Canadian singer Alessia Cara was released.
Awards and Successes
Zedd won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance in 2017 for “Stay.” For “True Colors,” he won the 2016 Billboard Music Award for top dance.
At the 2015 American Music Awards, he was nominated for Favorite Artist (Electronic Dance Music). He and Selena Gomez shared the Latin American Music Award for “I Want You to Know” in 2015.
In 2014, he received an American Music Award nomination for Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist. He was nominated for a Billboard Music Award the same year.
For “Clarity,” he received a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. Zedd was nominated in 2013 for Favorite Artist-Electronic Dance Music at the American Music Awards.
Zedd’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
Zedd is not dating and is single. He did, however, briefly date Selena Gomez in 2015. He has maintained a low profile ever since, concentrating on his career.
Prior to adopting his current stage name, Zedd, in 2010, he continued to go by his birth name, Anton. He has never explained why he chose the name Zedd.
Zedd’s Salary and Net Worth
Zedd’s estimated net worth as of January 2023 is $50 million. The majority of his income comes from his professional work. He can increase his wealth by either collaborating on new hit songs with well-known artists or by performing in live performances.
By 2012, Zedd had joined Interscope Records. He signed after consistently making an impression on the music business with his production of electronic music. “Spectrum,” his biggest hit, was played the most and sold over 2 million copies.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Zedd |
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Real Name | Anton Zaslavski |
Gender | Male |
Age | 33 years old |
Birth Date | 2 September 1989 |
Birth Place | Saratov, Russia |
Nationality | Russian, German |
Height | 1.74 m |
Weight | 68 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Single |
Wife | N/A |
Children | No |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Russian–German DJ, record producer, and songwriter |
Net Worth | $50 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |