Cataracs Biography
The Cataracs are an American hip hop indie-pop band formed in Berkeley, California, fronted by songwriter, vocalist and producer Niles "Cyranizzy" Hollowell-Dhar.
Niles and former band member David "Campa" Benjamin Singer-Vine met in their sophomore year while attending Berkeley High School. Singer-Vine was featured in a rap CD that was being passed around campus. When Dhar eventually heard the CD, he subsequently created a response. However, the “diss” response brought the two together and they soon became friends.
In 2003, the two joined together to create what is now The Cataracs, in reference to Snoop Dogg's song "What's my name Pt. 2." In the summer of 2006, they released their first album, "Technohop Vol. 1." In August 2006, the group joined with The Pack to make the single "Blueberry Afghani." The song soon became a hit and was chosen as a "Download of the Week" by 106 KMEL, and many music sites such as The Fader, UK’s Hip Hop Connection and XLR8R praised it.
Singer-Vine and Niles Dhar began attending different colleges across the country, but in order to pursue their dreams and career in music, they both decided that they would have to leave school. The duo then packed their bags and moved to Los Angeles, CA, where they began working on their music full-time, creating songs like "Club Love" and "Baby Baby," the latter which went on to be featured on the hit reality series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in early 2010.
By 2007, they released their second album, "Technohop Vol. 2," and in 2008 they released their third album "The 13th Grade."
In their new stage, they discovered Manteca, CA native, Dev, a singer who posted much of her work on MySpace. Dhar asked if she would like to sing for them, which led to the song "2Nite." The Cataracs, along with Dev, signed to the a record label. They began producing music for artists such as Far East Movement and Glasses Malone. As artists, The Cataracs received recognition through their 2010 single "Club Love," which received air play at clubs and on many different radio stations.
They also had great success with the song "Like a G6," which was written by Singer-Vine/Dhar and produced by Dhar. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
They were featured on two of Shwayze's songs on his 2010 mixtape "Love Stoned." The duo also produced songs for albums such as The Pack new album, "Wolfpack Party."
In 2012, they released the EP "Gordo Taqueria," for which they saw the single "All You," featuring Waka Flocka Flame and Kaskade, chart in the US.
In August 2012, Singer-Vine decided to leave the group, but Dhar continues to produce under The Cataracs. Later that year, Dhar released songs produced by himself and collaborating with artists such as Martin Solveig, Trevor Simpson, and Borgeous.
Early in 2013, The Cataracs released two music videos. The video for "Alcohol (Remix)" featuring Sky Blu gained much attention and over 2.5 million views. Also, the video for "Missed U 2" featuring Petros was released a few months later.
In May 2013, Martin Solveig released "Hey Now" with The Cataracs featuring Kyle. The song gained much attention, ranking as high as No. 10 on the iTunes Dance Music chart. In June 2013, The Cataracs announced he was going to be producing the second lead single from Selena Gomez's album "Stars Dance." The song, titled "Slow Down," charted in countries including the US, France, Canada, and it made its way to the Top 20 on the iTunes Top 100 chart.
In a radio interview, Gomez expressed how much she admired The Cataracs and was so happy to be working with him. The song "Undercover" on the "Stars Dance" album was also written and produced by The Cataracs. Gomez stated that it was her favorite song on the album.
Also in 2013, The Cataracs released another EP entitled "Loud Science," featuring the single "Big Dipper."
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How much does it cost to book Cataracs for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cataracs, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cataracs, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Cataracs speak about?
Cataracs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music. -
Who is the agent for Cataracs?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cataracs for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cataracs for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cataracs or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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