Originally called Cascade until legal conflicts forced them to change their name, Cascada is the slick, uplifting Euro-dance trio featuring producers DJ Manian and Yanou along with vocalist Natalie Horler, although Horler is sometimes presented as Cascada herself. Horler was born in Bonn, Germany, to English parents and grew up loving all sorts of music. At age 18 she was doing studio work for various producers when she met DJ Manian and Yanou, the latter of whom had worked with DJ Sammy on the worldwide dance hit "Heaven." The trio recorded the single "Miracle" in 2004 under the name Cascade, which was soon changed to Cascada -- Spanish for "Waterfall" -- for the second pressing. The single took off in German clubs and eventually caught the ear of the U.S.-based Robbins Entertainment label, which had previously turned Euro-dance acts DJ Sammy and D.H.T. into American chart-toppers. Robbins re-released "Miracle" along with follow-up singles "Bad Boy," "Everytime We Touch," and "How Do You Do!," which was a cover version of a Roxette song from 1992. The big hit came at the end of 2005, when DJ Sammy and Yanou encountered the song "Everytime We Touch" by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly. The trio re-recorded the tune and by mid-2006 their version was a worldwide smash, including America, where it topped the dance charts and made it into the Top Ten of the pop charts. The album Everytime We Touch also arrived that year, and featured all the previous singles along with covers of Savage Garden's "Truly Madly Deeply" and Kim Wilde's "Kids in America."

Cascada is making a sharp impression on the American charts with her hit single "Everytime We Touch" from the debut album of the same name. With it's aggressive and energetic dance-pop beat, "Everytime We Touch" stands out from it's Top 40 counterparts. Cascada's dramatic and passionate vocals add a fine polish to the package alongside DJ/producers, DJ Manian and Yanou, who provide the musical backing. "Everytime We Touch" has been impressing CHR/Pop radio stations across the country - climbing up their play lists, even on stations that usually turn down dance songs. It's a bright contrast to all the rap and R&B dominating radio, and music listeners are taking notice.

"I think the track's popularity in America is amazing!" says the German/British born Cascada. "It's so wonderful how people connect to it; they seem to identify with the words of the song and feel the song as I do. I imagine English speakers have the advantage of really understanding the words, so it's also easier for them to sing along! But I can't really explain why Americans enjoy the song so much, I just know I'm loving every minute of it!" The producers Yanou and Manian had first noticed the song, originally done by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly, and decided to re-do it. They kept the chorus but changed the verses, and Cascada really personalized it with her vocal interpretation.

Cascada has been busy touring America as well as Austria, Ireland and Germany. She's been impressing crowds and getting great reviews. USA Today (3/1/06) says "you couldn't ask for a more insanely infectious concoction" while the New York Times (3/2/06) says, "a bright female voice, a hard and ruthless beat, a tune catchy enough to ruin your day...She is, in this country, a world-music singer, and a reminder that world music doesn't always sound like 'world music' Despite its cheerful tune and thumping beat - no, because of those things - 'Everytime We Touch' just might be the most exotic-sounding song in the Top 40."

As Natalie puts it: "It's fantastic that you guys like listening and partying to my music. I hope DJ Manian, Yanou and I can continue to put smiles on your faces, can't wait to see you at the upcoming shows! Performing for such great fans is so much fun and makes all the hard work worth it!" And with the success of "Everytime We Touch," may the musical good times continue!