Laidback Luke

Lucas Cornelis Van Scheppingen is popularly known by his stage name, Laidback Luke. He is famous for being a DJ and music producer in Hoofddorp, North-Holland. On top of this, he is a mixed martial artist. After mixing Robin S.’s song, “Show Me, Love,” it peaked at No. 11 on the UK charts in the year 2009. He founded Mixmash Records.

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Biography and Early Life

Laidback Luke, as he is popularly known, is a Dutch-Filipino, who was born on 22 October 1976 in Manila, Philippines. His father, Kees Van Scheppingen, is Dutch, while his mother, Lucy Baruelo, is Filipina. He spent most of his childhood years in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. He has a younger brother named Asley. She was interested in music since he was young and used to perform in the school’s music group as well as in the local clubs in his hometown.

His passion for music was inspired by the environment he grew up in, as some of his family members are musicians. He has three cousins, John Mark, Jed, and Joseph, who are Philippine musicians.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Laidback Luke in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Laidback Luke’s age is 44 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 22 October 1976. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 186 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 172 lbs in Pound and 78kg in Kilograms.

Education

Luke has not disclosed much information concerning his educational background. However, he was very active in school and was part of the school’s music group. However, he did not complete his education as he wanted to pursue a music career

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Luke is a married man and is blessed with three children. He is currently married to Ashley Reina, whom he married on 22 February 2020. Previously, he had married two other wives. His first wife had two sons with him. He then married his second wife, Gina Turner, in October 2012, a ceremony that was held at The View, Piermont, New York. Their daughter named Evalina, was born in 2014.

Luke and Turner even collaborated on a musical project, Nouveau Yorican. Turner announced via her Facebook page about their decision to end their marriage. They, however, remained on good terms and continued to take care of their daughter together.

Is Laidback Luke Gay?

No. Luke is neither gay nor bisexual and has a straightforward sexual orientation.  To prove his straight sexual orientation is the fact he is married, not only once but three times, although the first two marriages were not successful.

Professional Career

Luke began his music career in his teenage and worked with such popular artists as David Guetta, the percussionist Nebat Drums, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Junior Sanchez. He toured different places at the initial stages of his career, like Europe, North America, Japan, and Ibiza.

His first studio album, “Psyched Up,” was released in 1998. He released yet another studio album in 2002, “Electronic Satisfaction.” In 2003, he released a mix album called “Windmill Skill” that same year, he did a remix of Daft Punk’s song “Crescendolls” for a remix album of the duo called “Daft Club.” He has his own mix album, “Ibiza Closing Party,” which was released as a free covermount CD in October 2008. His third album, “Cream Ibiza Super You & Me,” was released in 2011.

Luke has also been a famous DJ, and in 2012, he was nominated for the Best European DJ Award, awarded by the Dance Music Awards on their 27^th award ceremony. In 2015, he released another album named “Focus.”

Apart from music, he has a small acting role in the 2016 Grammy nomination documentary film. The film was about an American DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, which was entitled, “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.” He has also practiced Kung Fu, more so on Choy Li Fut. In 2013, he represented the Netherlands at the World Championships in China.

Awards

Luke has been very successful in his career and has received various awards. He was nominated for the 27^th Dance Music Award for his great works in his career as a DJ in 2012. He was recognized as the best European DJ. He has very positive progress in his career, and in some years to come, his list of awards will be longer.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Laidback Luke in 2021

As of 2021, Luke has accumulated an estimated net worth of more than $15 million. He has acquired this great fortune from his successful career as a DJ and music producer. He has released several albums, which has greatly contributed to his enormous amount of net worth. He also performs at various concerts all over the world, which gives him a good amount of money.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• He is not only a DJ and music producer, but he can also play the piano very well.
• He was a graffiti artist in the Netherlands before he found success in his DJ career.
• He has won four gold medals and a silver medal during the World Championships of Kung Fu in Hong Kong, China.

Laidback Luke is a very popular musician and DJ in the world. He mixes various music from other artists, which has made him this famous. Having started his career at a young age has helped him achieve great success and fame. He is also very hardworking and determined, and the reward is being very successful.