Cascada Biography: Members, Age, Net Worth, Songs & Albums, Height, YouTube

Cascada is a German Eurodance act founded in 2004 by lead vocalist Natalie Horler and producers Manuel Reuter (DJ Manian) and Yann Peifer (DJ Yanou). They gained international fame with energetic dance-pop hits like “Everytime We Touch,” which reached No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and “What Hurts the Most,” a chart-topping cover. The group has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

Profile

• Members’ Names: Natalie Horler, Manuel Reuter (DJ Manian), Yann Peifer (DJ Yanou)
• Stage Name: Cascada
• Founded: 2004
•   Place of Birth: Bonn, Germany
•   Origin: Germany
•   Occupation: Musicians • DJs • Producers
•   Net Worth: $7 million (USD)

Early Life & Members

Natalie Horler

• Early Life: Raised in a music-filled household in Bonn, Natalie showed an early flair for performance, belting out jazz tunes in her father’s studio and Disney classics at home, which sparked a lifelong passion that led her from local gigs to international stardom. By her mid-teens, she was honing her craft professionally, setting the stage for her breakout with Cascada.
• Date of Birth: 23, September 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Place of Birth: Bonn, Germany
• Ethnicity: English
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: David Horler and Christine Horler
• Siblings: Sally Horler and Victoria Horler
• Education: Attended local schools in Bonn; took formal singing lessons from age 14, but no higher education pursued as her career took off early.

Manuel Reuter (DJ Manian)

• Early Life: Growing up in the Rhine region, Manuel balanced studies in economics with a growing interest in electronic music, eventually ditching university after a pivotal stats exam to dive headfirst into production under mentor Sven Petersen. His partnership with Yann Peifer marked the start of a prolific career blending technical skill with club-ready energy.
• Date of Birth: Early 1980s
• Age: 40s years old
• Place of Birth: Bonn area, Germany
• Ethnicity: German
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Reuter
• Siblings: None documented
• Education: Partial studies in economics at University of Bonn; left to focus on music production.

Yann Peifer (DJ Yanou)

• Early Life: From a modest background in Cologne, Yann’s early experiments with trance tracks in the late 1990s, including collaborations under “Beam & Yanou,” laid the groundwork for his role as a key architect of Eurodance hits. Meeting Manuel during those formative years turned a hobby into a chart-dominating force.
• Date of Birth: 6, March 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Place of Birth: Cologne, Germany
• Ethnicity: German
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Peifer
• Siblings: None mentioned
• Education: No formal details available; self-taught in music production from a young age.

Career

Natalie Horler began her career in the bustling music scene of Bonn, where, as a teenager, she sang jazz standards and Disney songs in her father’s studio before stepping onto local stages at cocktail bars and casinos by age 14.

After formal singing lessons sharpened her mezzo-soprano range—spanning three octaves—she landed her first studio session at 17, collaborating with various DJs on tracks that showcased her versatile pop vocals. Her pre-Cascada highlight came in 2004 with “Piece of Heaven” under the alias Akira, and a TV appearance on Germany’s Star Search that same year caught early industry eyes, building buzz just as she connected with producers Yann Peifer and Manuel Reuter through shared studio work.

Cascada formed organically in 2004 when Horler, then 22, teamed up with the Cologne-based duo—Reuter, fresh off abandoning economics studies for beats, and Peifer, riding high from his “Heaven” remix with DJ Sammy.

Initially dubbing themselves Cascade, they rebranded to Cascada after a legal nudge from US artist Kaskade, signing with Zeitgeist label for their debut single “Miracle.” The trio’s chemistry clicked immediately: Horler’s emotive delivery over Peifer and Reuter’s pulsating Eurotrance builds created anthems tailor-made for dance floors. They toured with dancers Essa and Falk, honing a high-energy live show that blended Horler’s charisma with the producers’ seamless transitions, turning club residencies into sold-out arenas.

Key accomplishments followed swiftly, with their 2005 cover of “Everytime We Touch” exploding onto charts—hitting No. 10 on the US Hot 100, No. 2 in the UK, and No. 1 in Ireland for six weeks—propelling debut album Everytime We Touch to multi-platinum status and over 5 million global sales.

This breakthrough netted the 2007 World Music Award for Best-Selling German Artist, while follow-ups like “What Hurts the Most” (a Rascal Flatts cover topping UK charts) and “Evacuate the Dancefloor” (UK No. 1) cemented their dominance, amassing 15 million digital downloads.

Transitions included electro-pop shifts on 2009’s Evacuate the Dancefloor album and a Eurovision bid with “Glorious” in 2013, finishing 21st but boosting visibility.

Further into their trajectory, Cascada diversified with covers like Corona’s “The Rhythm of the Night” and a 2012 Christmas album featuring Horler’s father on trombone, while Horler branched into TV as a judge on Deutschland Sucht den Superstar’s ninth season and host on shows like The Dome.

The producers launched Zooland Records in 2005, fueling side projects like RIO, but tensions simmered—by 2021’s “One Last Dance,” Peifer and Reuter stepped back, leaving Horler to helm Cascada as a solo endeavor with new collaborator Christian Geller. This era brought acoustic experiments and genre nods, keeping the brand fresh amid streaming’s rise.

As of late 2025, Cascada endures under Horler’s solo stewardship, with fresh singles “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Never Be Lonely” dropping earlier this year alongside the upcoming Studio 24 album, signaling a return to upbeat roots.

Recent collabs, like a remix of their signature hit with Steve Aoki, underscore their enduring club influence, while Horler’s TV spots and selective tours maintain a loyal fanbase.

Their legacy lies in bridging Eurodance to mainstream pop, inspiring acts like David Guetta, and proving a tight-knit trio could conquer global stages—now, Horler’s vision keeps the waterfall flowing.

Social Media

• Instagram: @natalie_horler
• TikTok: @cascadaofficial
• YouTube: Cascada

Personal Life

Natalie Horler

• Marriages: Married to Moritz Raffelberg since May 11, 2011.
• Children: Jamie Raffelberg
• Height:1.72m.
• Dating History: Horler met banker Moritz Raffelberg around 2010; their low-key Italian wedding, where she designed her own gown, marked a shift toward privacy amid rising fame. No prior high-profile relationships noted—she’s kept her focus on career and family, occasionally sharing glimpses of motherhood’s joys and challenges on social media.

Manuel Reuter (DJ Manian)

• Marriages: Not publicly detailed; believed to be married or in a
• long-term relationship.
• Children: None confirmed.
• Height: 1.78m
• Dating History: Reuter maintains a private personal life, with no documented relationships or family details surfacing in media; his public persona centers on production rather than romance.

Yann Peifer (DJ Yanou)

• Marriages: Not publicly known.
• Children: None reported.
• Height: 1.8m
• Dating History: Peifer keeps personal matters out of the spotlight, with zero confirmed partners or exes mentioned; his collaborations speak louder than any tabloid tales.

Discography

Albums

• Everytime We Touch (2006)
• Perfect Day (2007)
• Evacuate the Dancefloor (2009)
• Original Me (2010)
• The Rhythm of the Night (2012)
• It’s Christmas Time (2012)
• Studio 24 (2024)
• Notable Singles
• Everytime We Touch (2005)
• What Hurts the Most (2007)
• Evacuate the Dancefloor (2009)
• Miracle (2004)
• Glorious (2013)

Net Worth

Cascada, led by vocalist Natalie Horler and producers Manuel Reuter and Yann Peifer, has an estimated net worth of $7 million in 2025.

This wealth comes from over 30 million albums sold and 15 million digital downloads worldwide. Their main income sources include royalties from hits like “Everytime We Touch” and “What Hurts the Most,” ongoing streaming revenue, tours, Horler’s TV appearances, and licensing deals with Zooland Records, reflecting their lasting impact on the electronic music scene.