Stasi Kotaras, best known by his stage name Stace Cadet, is an Australian record producer from South Australia.
Since the release of his first record "Molly Happy", Stace Cadet has played festivals and headlining shows around Australia and New Zealand and had achieved three ARIA Club Track number 1, as the lead artist and his music played on Triple J and BBC Radio 1.
Career Stace Cadet released his debut single "Molly Happy" in February 2016.
In June 2018, "One Way" peaked at number 1 on the ARIA club tracks chart.
He is of Greek Heritage.
In January 2019 "Faith" with Benson peaked at number 1 on the ARIA club tracks chart and in November 2019, "Get on It" did also.
In May 2020, "Energy" peaked at number 1 on the ARIA club tracks chart, for three weeks. A Triple J reviewer called the track "A high-intensity club track complete with rave sirens, a deep groove bassline and KLP's signature vocals primed to hype up the club!"
In January 2023, Stace Cadet released "Light Me Up", the first single since signing to Warner Music Australia and Medium Rare Recordings.
Personal life Cadet is currently in a relationship with Australian model and actress Erin McNaught. In May 2024, Cadet and McNaught announced they were expecting their first child together. In October 2024, she gave birth to their son, Obi Brooks Kotaras. In May 2026, Cadet announced he and McNaught are engaged.
Discography Singles As lead artist +List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, certifications, and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album AUS NZHotPeaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart: For "Energy": For "People Happy": "Molly Happy" 2016 — — rowspan="12" "Way Back Home" 2017 — — "One Way" 2018 — — "High" 90 — "Abracadabra" 2019 — — "The Circus" — — "Safe" — — "Get on It" — — "Energy" 2020 70 30 ARIA: Platinum "People Happy" 2021 — 37 "Light Me Up" 2023 — — "Alright Ok" — — "Wanted" 2026 — — rowspan="1"
As featured artist +List of singles, with year released and album name shown Title Year Album "Talking Bass" 2016 rowspan="5" "Can't Get" 2018 "Nimble Like Jack" "Faith" "Chase" 2019
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Award and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
! |- | 2020 | "Energy" | Best Dance Release
| 2021 | "People Happy" | Best Dance Release
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