12th Planet is an electronic music producer and DJ from Los Angeles. His real name is John Dadzie, but he goes by the stage name 12th Planet as a reference to the film The Andromeda Strain. Dadzie began his career as a drum and bass DJ in the early 2000s, but he later transitioned to dubstep. He has released several EPs and singles, and he has also collaborated with other artists such as Skrillex and Flux Pavilion. Dadzie is considered one of the pioneers of dubstep, and his unique style has helped to popularize the genre in the United States.