Cedric Gervais

Cedric Gervais, born Cédric DePasquale on June 7, 1979, in Marseille, France, established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. His career began in earnest as a resident DJ at Paris’s Le Queen club. In 1998, at the age of 19, he relocated to Miami Beach, Florida, a pivotal move that significantly shaped his career. In Miami, he secured residencies at notable venues such as Crobar (now Cameo), Nikki Beach, and eventually became the DJ at Club Space Terrace. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his distinctive sound, blending progressive, electro, and tech house.

His recording career commenced with Ultra Records, releasing his first single, “Burning,” through their sublabel You. In 2006, his debut album, “The Experiment,” featured the single “Spirit in My Life,” also on Ultra Records. Gervais’s production skills led to collaborations with artists including Lenny Kravitz, Deep Dish, Steve Lawler, and Rachel Star. A significant early milestone was his 2009 single “Mauri’s Dream,” which was recognized by Pete Tong as the Essential Tune of the Week for three consecutive weeks. In 2011, he released his second album, “Miamication.” Demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, Gervais also founded two record labels, Sleaze for digital releases and Sleaze Industries for physical releases, which operated throughout the 2000s, focusing on progressive and tribal house music.

The year 2013 marked a turning point in Gervais’s career with his remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness.” This remix achieved number one on Beatport, topped the UK Singles Chart, and reached number six on the American Billboard 100, ultimately earning 2x Platinum status in the US. For this work, he received a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non Classical. His track “Molly,” released in 2012, was another success, reaching number 26 in the official UK charts and featuring in Michael Bay’s 2013 film “Pain & Gain,” where Gervais also had an acting role. His acting career further expanded with roles in Peter Berg’s films “Deepwater Horizon,” “Patriots Day,” and “Mile 22.” In 2014, he signed with Interscope Records and Polydor Records, releasing the single “Love Again.” Gervais’s work continues to evolve, as evidenced by his collaborations with artists like David Guetta and Nile Rodgers, and the ongoing presence of his ‘Miamication’ Radio Show on SiriusXM since November 2013.