Harry Bauer Rodrigues, known professionally as Baauer, is an American record producer and DJ who emerged as a pioneering figure in trap music during the early 2010s. Born April 30, 1989, Baauer began producing dance music at just 13 years old, initially releasing work under the moniker Captain Harry before adopting his now-iconic stage name. He achieved mainstream breakthrough with the double platinum single "Harlem Shake," a track that would define a cultural moment while simultaneously establishing him as one of trap music's most innovative architects alongside contemporaries like TNGHT, RL Grime, and Rustie.
Throughout his career, Baauer has demonstrated remarkable versatility, working with an impressive roster of artists spanning hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. His production credits include collaborations with Just Blaze, Pusha T, Tom Morello, and G-Dragon, while his official remixes have featured The Prodigy, Missy Elliott, Gorillaz, and Disclosure, among others. His sonic signature has extended into film, with his music featured in blockbuster productions including the Hunger Games franchise, Red Sparrow, and Logan. Baauer released his debut album Aa in 2016, followed by Planet's Mad in 2020, the latter earning a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
Baauer's influence on modern electronic music remains substantial, having helped shape trap's trajectory from underground phenomenon to global cultural force. His work continues to blur the lines between dancefloor innovation and mainstream appeal, solidifying his legacy as one of the genre's most consequential producers and a key architect of contemporary electronic music's sonic landscape.
