RedOne Biography: Net Worth, Real Name, Height, Album, Ethnicity, Songs, Instagram

Nadir Khayat, professionally known as RedOne, is a Moroccan-Swedish record producer, songwriters, and music executive in contemporary pop music.

He crafted massive global hits for artists like Lady Gaga (Just Dance, Poker Face, Bad Romance), Jennifer Lopez (On the Floor), Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Nicki Minaj (Starships), and many others, earning three Grammy Awards and topping Billboard charts as both producer and songwriter.

RedOne founded his own label 2101 Records, served as FIFA’s Creative Entertainment Executive for major soundtracks including the 2022 World Cup, and released his own projects like the album GOD MADE ME FUNKY.

Profile

• Full Name: Nadir Khayat
• Stage Name: RedOne
• Born: 9 April 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Tétouan, Morocco
• Nationality: Moroccan-Swedish
• Occupation: Record Producer, Songwriter, Singer, and Music Executive
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Khayat and Mrs. Khayat
• Siblings: 8
• Spouse: Laila Aziz (m. 2009)
• Children: Daniel and Jad
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Nadir Khayat was born on April 9, 1972, in Tétouan, Morocco, to parents referred to as Mr. Khayat and Mrs. Khayat.

He grew up as the youngest of nine children in a musically inclined family that exposed him to diverse sounds from an early age. Khayat has eight siblings, with no individual names widely public.

He pursued music hands-on without formal higher education records available, teaching himself production and performance before immigrating to Sweden at age 19 in 1991 to chase a music career. His ethnicity is Moroccan, and his religion is Islam.

Career

Nadir Khayat started his professional path in Sweden after moving there in 1991 at age 19, initially singing and playing guitar in local rock bands for several years before shifting to production and songwriting around 1995.

He collaborated with producer Rami Yacoub, learning programming and software while co-writing early tracks for acts like Popsie.

Khayat gained initial recognition producing Swedish and European pop artists, including work on A Teens projects and Daniel Lindström’s chart-topping album in 2005.

His breakthrough came with Darin Zanyar’s “Step Up,” which hit number one in Sweden and earned him a Swedish Grammy and Scandinavian Song of the Year honors.

RedOne achieved explosive growth after relocating to the United States in 2007, facing early struggles but breaking through with Kat DeLuna’s “Whine Up” and then co-producing Lady Gaga‘s debut The Fame.

Hits like Just Dance, Poker Face, and Bad Romance launched Gaga globally while establishing him as a top producer, leading to number one Billboard rankings in 2009.

He expanded collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Nicki Minaj, and others, founding 2101 Records as a joint venture with Universal Music Group.

RedOne produced anthems for FIFA events, including the 2006 World Cup theme Bamboo and the 2022 Qatar soundtrack Light the Sky, while earning three Grammys and multiple nominations.

Nadir Khayat sustains his influence through ongoing production, executive roles like FIFA Creative Entertainment Executive, and his own artist releases including GOD MADE ME FUNKY and A.W.A.M. (2025).

He scores films such as L’Batal (2024) and maintains a catalog of enduring hits that continue generating royalties.

RedOne’s legacy endures as a pioneer who bridged European pop with American mainstream success, mentoring new talent and shaping the sound of modern dance-pop through authentic, high-energy anthems that resonate worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @redone
• Facebook Handle: RedOneOfficial
• Twitter Handle: @RedOne_Official

Personal Life

Nadir Khayat married Laila Aziz in 2009, and the couple shares a supportive partnership where she works as a creative designer for their joint fashion brand Kayat.

They have two sons, Daniel and Jad, and reside primarily in Los Angeles, California, after earlier moves from Morocco to Sweden and then the U.S.

Khayat keeps family matters private but credits his wife for encouragement during tough early years in America, including times of financial hardship.

Discography

• Just Dance (2008)
• Poker Face (2008)
• Bad Romance (2009)
• On the Floor (2011)
• Starships (2012)
• Don’t You Need Somebody (2016)
• Light the Sky (2022)
• GOD MADE ME FUNKY (album, 2021)
• A.W.A.M. (album, 2025)

Net Worth

Nadir Khayat has an estimated net worth of $20 million. His main sources of income include production and songwriting royalties from blockbuster hits across major artists, streaming and catalog sales (including past deals for portions of his publishing), label operations through 2101 Records, executive roles with FIFA and brands, live performance fees, and fashion business revenue from Kayat.