Zedd (Anton Zaslavski) is Russian-German DJ/producer who transitioned from electro house to pop-EDM crossover through Grammy-winning “Clarity” feat. Foxes (2013) and collaborations with Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Maren Morris. Known for melodic production, classical music background (parents were musicians), and polished pop sensibilities.
Clarity Era (2012-2013)
“Clarity” became defining EDM-pop crossover: emotional vocals, progressive house production, radio-friendly structure. Won Grammy for Best Dance Recording (2014), validating electronic music’s pop legitimacy.
Pop Collaborations
“Stay” feat. Alessia Cara (2017), “The Middle” feat. Maren Morris (2018, 600M+ streams), “Break Free” feat. Ariana Grande (2014) made Zedd pop radio mainstay.