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Kai Tracid

Kai Franz (born 17 January 1972), known professionally as Kai Tracid, is a German trance DJ and record producer. The name "Tracid" is a portmanteau of the electronic music styles trance and acid.

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Kai Tracid

Kai Tracid

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Name
Kai Tracid
Birth Name
Kai Franz
Born
17 January 1972
Birthplace
Frankfurt, West Germany
Occupation
Composer, songwriter, producer, remixer
Nationality
Germany.
Fields
trance.
Languages
German.

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Kai Franz (born 17 January 1972), known professionally as Kai Tracid, is a German trance DJ and record producer. The name "Tracid" is a portmanteau of the electronic music styles trance and acid.

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