Klaas

Klaas Gerling, known professionally as Klaas, was born on January 3, 1981, in Cologne, Germany. He began his career in the late 1990s and has since established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Working under the label Scream & Shout, Klaas gained significant recognition for his remix collaborations and original productions. His ability to blend various electronic genres, including Dance / Electronic, EDM, German Dance, Pop Dance, and Pop House, has contributed to his broad appeal and success.

One of Klaas’s most notable achievements is his production of “Infinity 2008 (Klaas Vocal Edit),” which earned him Gold, Silver, and Platinum records in numerous countries. This track has accumulated over 400 million streams on Spotify, with its official music video on Ultra Music garnering over 200 million views on YouTube. Beyond his original hits, Klaas is also recognized for his extensive remix work, transforming tracks for artists such as Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, DJ Antoine, Stromae, Armand Van Helden, and Erick Morillo. These remixes have further cemented his position in the global electronic music landscape.

Klaas’s career progression demonstrates a sustained output of successful releases and collaborations. In addition to individual tracks, his collaboration with Londonbeat on the “Klaas Remix” of “Thinking About You” reached the number 1 position on the Billboard Club Charts in July 2019. By 2023, Klaas had surpassed 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, achieved 200 million streams per year, and accumulated over 1 billion all-time streams on the platform. These figures place him among the top 10 most streamed German dance-pop and electronic producers, highlighting his consistent impact and influence in the genre. His recent work includes paying tribute to Jean-Michel Jarre with “Oxygen,” a modern reimagining of the classic “Oxygène.”