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Butler Intro

Hey everyone! My name is Cade Siebecker, and I’m currently based in Miami, Florida. I’ve been producing all types of dance music for nine years now, which is honestly terrifying to type out.

Very early on, I grew up listening to all kinds of dance music without even realizing that’s what it was. In 2011, on the way to middle school baseball practice, a friend introduced me to trap music in the backseat of his dad’s car. I’d say that moment changed my life forever and I couldn’t believe music could sound like that. In hindsight, it was probably the rough mixdowns that got me hooked. It wasn’t polished like radio music, it didn’t follow familiar structures, and it felt completely left-field. I became obsessed.

At the same time, my love for Call of Duty and sniping introduced me to dubstep and drum & bass. While I knew about Skrillex like everyone else during those formative years, this is where dance music became a true passion. It was something I felt proud to call my own - something no one else in my world really understood or related to. That’s the earliest memory I have of finding purpose and value in something I discovered entirely on my own.

I really got my music career off the ground at the University of Florida, where I spent years grinding club and bar opportunities wherever I could find them under the name "Butler". While it may sound stereotypical now, the fraternity DJ route in 2018 was surprisingly nuanced. I was carving out a path where, at least to me, none really existed. I had no mentorship or guidance - just a gut feeling about what the right decisions were. I learned most lessons as they hit me directly in the face.

Through that process, I grew to deeply value mentorship - not just within dance music, but in life as a whole. I started seeking it wherever I could, and eventually offering it as well. I really want to highlight people like GRAM and Leondis, who gave me an early platform to speak life into them and their careers (or at least attempt to at the time hahaha). In reality, I needed them just as much. Teaching them forced me to teach myself, and through constant accountability, we all grew together. They didn't need me at ALL as they're immensely talented on their own, but the community we built pushed everyone to a higher level.

If you’re here seeking community, you’re in the right place - surrounded by some truly amazing people. It doesn’t matter how many accolades or achievements you have; there’s something to learn from everyone. You can have your cup filled and pour into others at the same time. This is an incredible resource, and it becomes exponentially more powerful when you actively participate.

Fast forward nine years, and I’m incredibly proud of the Butler project and where it’s gone. I’ve released on RL Grime’s Sable Valley, Boombox Cartel’s Monta Recs, and Insomniac’s Lost in Dreams. I had the opportunity to play EDC Orlando, my hometown festival, and I’ve shared the stage with some of the best acts in dance music. Some of my heroes are now my peers, and I genuinely can’t help but thank God for allowing me to experience a small part of what music has to offer.

That said, none of those accomplishments define who I am. I’ve been immensely blessed with opportunities, and so much of it comes from my circle walking alongside me every step of the journey. I firmly believe there’s far more to the music world than achievements alone - the people around you are everything.

Right now, I’m seeking community as I potentially transition out of trap and bass music and into drum & bass. This is something I’ve sat with for a long time, and I’m hoping 2026 begins to reveal that path more clearly. On top of that, I’m incredibly passionate about starting to write music at my church here in Miami. They have a strong music program and do amazing work for the community, and the more I learn about writing in that space, the more it feels like I’m being called to make it a priority over Butler.

I’m excited to discover what that calling looks like - and I’m equally excited to meet all of you!!

Thanks for reading this is ridiculously long lol

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