Natalie Horler, the lead vocalist of Cascada, was born on September 23, 1981 in Bonn, Germany. Horler's mother, Ingrid, is a ballet teacher, and her father, Norbert, is a business consultant. Horler has an older sister, Jacqueline, and a younger sister, Julia.
Horler began singing at the age of four, and she took piano lessons from the age of six. At the age of 15, Horler won a talent competition in Germany, which led to her being signed to a record label. Horler released her debut single, "This Is My Time", in 2001. The single reached number 23 on the German charts.
In 2003, Horler met Manian and Yanou at a music conference in Cologne. The three artists decided to form a group, which they called Cascada. Cascada's debut single, "Miracle", was released in 2004. The single reached number one on the German charts and became a hit in several other countries.
Cascada's second album, Perfect Day, was released in 2007. The album reached number one on the German charts and produced two hit singles, "Everytime We Touch" and "What Hurts the Most".
Cascada's third album, Evacuate the Dancefloor, was released in 2009. The album reached number one on the German charts and produced two hit singles, "Evacuate the Dancefloor" and "Fever".
Cascada's fourth album, Original Me, was released in 2011. The album reached number five on the German charts and produced two hit singles, "Turn It Up" and "The Rhythm of Black and White".
Cascada's fifth album, The Best of Cascada, was released in 2013. The album reached number 20 on the German charts and featured some of Cascada's most popular songs, including "Everytime We Touch", "What Hurts the Most", and "Evacuate the Dancefloor".
Influences
Cascada's music is influenced by a variety of genres, including pop, dance, and electronic. The group has cited Madonna, Michael Jackson, and the Spice Girls as some of their musical influences.
Horler has also said that she is inspired by her personal life. She has said that her songs are often about love, heartbreak, and relationships.
Legacy
Cascada is one of the most successful German pop groups of all time. The group has sold over 30 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including three Echo Awards and three World Music Awards. Cascada's music has been featured in films, television shows, and video games. The group has also toured the world, performing at some of the biggest music festivals and venues.