Klase Gonzales, professionally known as 1st Klase (also known as 1st Klase Ravers and Trapikal Gawd), is a platinum-selling, Billboard charting producer and the CEO of 1st Klase Records, based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Music Producer, Dancer, Singer, Song Writer, Deejay and most recently Electronic Artist, 1st Klase may be considered by some to be relatively new to the industry, however, that view has not stopped the talented young man, who was signed to Wonda Music in 2012. This being the label of hit producer, Jerry Wonda, who has worked with The Fugees, Shakira, Whitney Houston, and Justin Bieber, to name a few of the top names in the business. With such steady developments, Klase continues pushing the boundaries of his creativity and is not afraid to experiment with different sounds while blending them with Soca. In fact, Klase is one of the first producers to recognize the similarities between EDM and Soca music, blending the two in his production of “Come Gyal” for Kes the Band in 2011.
His unwavering love for music is the main motivation of this self-taught producer, making him one of the most sought-after producers in the industry. And this drive has allowed him to produce and collaborate with entertainers globally. These entertainers include Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Kes The Band, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Davis Guetta, Becky G, Ding Dong, Snoop Dogg, Miguel, Busta Rhymes, Major Lazer, and many others.
In February 2014, 1st Klase launched his DJ career with his debut performance at Momentum, Carnival 2014 in Trinidad, where he opened for Major Lazer. He also opened for Dj Snake at Momentum 2015, Sunset Festival 2016 and also for Steve Aoki at Life in Colour 2016.
Klase was the headliner at Heineken Football Championship after party in Guyana, while touring with top female EDM deejay Eva Shaw, making appearances in France, Mexico, USA, Barcelona, and China.
His most recent achievements include Sophie Beem - "Stars" just peaked at #39 on Radio Disney top 50. Co-writing and producing the Sean Paul hit singles “No Lie”, featuring Dua Lipa, “Gold” featuring Valentino Khan and “Mad Love” featuring David Guetta and Becky G, being certified platinum in Spain, gold in Italy and France certified SILVER in the UK, with over 500 million views on Youtube collectively and worked on Vh1 docuseries "The 212".
Klase Gonzales, professionally known as 1st Klase (also known as 1st Klase Ravers and Trapikal Gawd), is a platinum-selling, Billboard charting producer and the CEO of 1st Klase Records, based in Trinidad and Tobago.
Music Producer, Dancer, Singer, Song Writer, Deejay and most recently Electronic Artist, 1st Klase may be considered by some to be relatively new to the industry, however, that view has not stopped the talented young man, who was signed to Wonda Music in 2012. This being the label of hit producer, Jerry Wonda, who has worked with The Fugees, Shakira, Whitney Houston, and Justin Bieber, to name a few of the top names in the business. With such steady developments, Klase continues pushing the boundaries of his creativity and is not afraid to experiment with different sounds while blending them with Soca. In fact, Klase is one of the first producers to recognize the similarities between EDM and Soca music, blending the two in his production of “Come Gyal” for Kes the Band in 2011.
His unwavering love for music is the main motivation of this self-taught producer, making him one of the most sought-after producers in the industry. And this drive has allowed him to produce and collaborate with entertainers globally. These entertainers include Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Kes The Band, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Konshens, Davis Guetta, Becky G, Ding Dong, Snoop Dogg, Miguel, Busta Rhymes, Major Lazer, and many others.
In February 2014, 1st Klase launched his DJ career with his debut performance at Momentum, Carnival 2014 in Trinidad, where he opened for Major Lazer. He also opened for Dj Snake at Momentum 2015, Sunset Festival 2016 and also for Steve Aoki at Life in Colour 2016.
Klase was the headliner at Heineken Football Championship after party in Guyana, while touring with top female EDM deejay Eva Shaw, making appearances in France, Mexico, USA, Barcelona, and China.
His most recent achievements include Sophie Beem - "Stars" just peaked at #39 on Radio Disney top 50. Co-writing and producing the Sean Paul hit singles “No Lie”, featuring Dua Lipa, “Gold” featuring Valentino Khan and “Mad Love” featuring David Guetta and Becky G, being certified platinum in Spain, gold in Italy and France certified SILVER in the UK, with over 500 million views on Youtube collectively and worked on Vh1 docuseries "The 212".