Laidback Luke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laidback Luke
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| Birth name | Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen |
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| Born | 22 October 1976 Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Hoofddorp, Netherlands |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen (born on October 22, 1976), known by his stage name Laidback Luke, is a DJ and music producer. He was born in the Philippines and grew up in the Netherlands. He is famous for his remixes, like the one for the song "Show Me Love" by Robin S., which was very popular in 2009. Laidback Luke also started his own record label called Mixmash Records.
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Laidback Luke's Music Journey
Lucas van Scheppingen was born in Manila, Philippines. His father was Dutch and his mother was Filipino. He grew up in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, with his younger brother. Lucas loved music from a young age and started his career in 1992.
Working with Other Artists
Laidback Luke has worked with many famous musicians. Some of these include David Guetta, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Axwell. He has performed all over the world, including in Europe, North America, Japan, and Ibiza.
Albums and Remixes
He has released several studio albums, such as Psyched Up (1998) and Electronic Satisfaction (2002). In 2003, he created a remix of the Daft Punk song "Crescendolls." He also released his own mix album called Ibiza Closing Party in 2008.
Awards and Documentaries
In 2012, Laidback Luke was nominated for the best European DJ award. He also appeared in a documentary film in 2016 about the American DJ and producer Steve Aoki. The film was called I'll Sleep When I'm Dead and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Laidback Luke's Personal Life
Laidback Luke is married and has three children. He married his current wife, Ashley Reina van Scheppingen, in February 2020.
Kung Fu Skills
Beyond music, Laidback Luke is also a skilled martial artist. He practices kung fu, specifically a style called Choy Li Fut. He even represented the Netherlands at the World Championship in China in 2013. In March 2018, he was featured on the cover of Men's Health NL magazine, where he talked about his kung fu journey.
Music Releases
- Electronic Satisfaction (2002)
- Focus (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Laidback Luke para niños
