‘Cha Cha Slide’ Creator DJ Casper Dead at 58 from Cancer

DJ Casper, the creator of the internationally well-known “Cha Cha Slide,” has died after a battle with most cancers.

The artist handed away Monday, in line with his household. He’d been recognized with liver and kidney most cancers in 2016 — one thing spotlighted in a Chicago interview that chronicled his well being challenges, in addition to his contribution to music.

Casper is most well-known for his catchy dance tune, which he first cooked up within the studio again in 1998, and which he tweaked and re-released in 2000. The “Cha Cha Slide” has gone on to turn out to be a go-to favourite and staple at weddings and events all around the world.

The making of the observe is well-chronicled … DJ Casper stated he first made it with the intention of it getting used for his nephew’s aerobics class, however upon seeing how well-received it was — and the way a lot play it acquired in native health golf equipment — he thought it had potential as a single, and made a second model for large launch.

The observe acquired some radio play in Chicago after which blew up within the years to return. The infectious line dance, just like the ‘Electric Slide’, actually offers you step-by-step directions all through the dance … which is partly what’s made it such a celebration staple.

(*58*) have danced to it over time — along with your cousin’s wedding ceremony, the tune’s additionally been featured on tons of films and TV reveals … like “SNL.”

“Cha Cha Slide” had performed properly on a number of worldwide music charts, and is licensed platinum within the UK. It’s simply DJ Casper’s most important declare to fame.

Casper was 58.