wale hong: Natalie Horler

Born in Bonn, Germany to English parents (Her father, David Horler, is a jazz musician), Natalie is known internationally as the lead singer of Eurodance/Eurotrance group Cascada. She is popular in Europe and America, as well as in several Asian countries.

Horler began her musical career by singing in bars and casinos. At 18, she recorded a number of tracks in a studio. This is how she met future bandmembers Manian and Yanou. Her most notable song of her pre-Cascada era is "Piece Of Heaven" as Akira. Horler also appeared on the German adaptation of Star Search in 2004.

In 2004, she formed the group Cascada with DJ Manian and Yanou (the later known for his smash hit with DJ Sammy and Dominique van Hulst, "Heaven", released in 2002), and began touring with dancers Essa and Falk.

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