Kidnap Kid, 1991
Musicians · February 22, 1991
Kidnap Kid
★ HOW OLD IS KIDNAP KID?
Kidnap Kid is 35 years old, born February 22, 1991 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Kidnap (formerly Kidnap Kid) is an English electronic dance music producer and DJ from Sheffield who earned iTunes US's 'Best Electronic Song of 2012' for 'Vehl'. Matt Relton studied politics and crime at the University of Leeds before launching his own record label, Birds That Fly, in early 2016. A 2017 Electronic Music Awards nominee for 'ABA' with Lane 8, he rebranded from Kidnap Kid to Kidnap that same year. Born under Pisces, he channels the sign's intuitive, fluid creative energy into layered electronic soundscapes.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Matthew 'Matt' Rupert Lancaster Relton, known professionally as Kidnap, is an English electronic dance music record producer and DJ from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He was born on 22 February 1991 and holds British citizenship. Relton earned major industry recognition early in his career when iTunes US awarded him 'Best Electronic Song of 2012' for his track 'Vehl'. He attended Silverdale School in Sheffield before studying politics and crime at the University of Leeds. Since early 2016, Relton has operated his own record label, Birds That Fly, expanding his role from producer-DJ to label curator. In 2017, he received a nomination at the Electronic Music Awards for Record of the Year for 'ABA', a collaboration with Lane 8, and performed at the awards show that year. That same year, he officially changed his artist name from Kidnap Kid to Kidnap, marking a shift in his professional identity. As an electronic music composer and performer, Relton works within a genre that values both technical production skill and live performance capability. Born a Pisces, his intuitive approach to layered, atmospheric production aligns with the sign's fluid creativity. His Life Path number of 8 reflects themes of power and material mastery—fitting for an artist building both creative output and a record label infrastructure.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Matthew Relton attended Silverdale School in Sheffield before pursuing higher education at the University of Leeds, where he studied politics and crime. His early interest in electronic music production emerged before he began releasing tracks professionally, eventually building the foundation for his 2012 breakthrough recognition.
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Trivia
- Kidnap won iTunes US's 'Best Electronic Song of 2012' for 'Vehl', one of his earliest major accolades.
- He launched his own record label, Birds That Fly, in early 2016 to release music independently.
- In 2017, he changed his stage name from Kidnap Kid to Kidnap.
- He collaborated with Lane 8 on 'ABA', which earned him a 2017 Electronic Music Awards nomination for Record of the Year.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Kidnap Kid extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi Kapoor
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kidnap Kid?
- Kidnap Kid is 35 years old (born February 22, 1991).
- When is Kidnap Kid's birthday?
- Kidnap Kid was born on February 22, 1991.
- What is Kidnap Kid's zodiac sign?
- Kidnap Kid is a Pisces, born February 22, 1991.
- What is Kidnap Kid's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kidnap Kid was born in 1991, the year of the Metal Goat.
- Where is Kidnap Kid from?
- Kidnap Kid is from United Kingdom.
- What does Kidnap Kid do?
- Kidnap Kid is a musician.
- Is Kidnap Kid still alive?
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