Macklovitch was born in
Montreal, Quebec, into a family of
French and
Moroccan Jewish descent. He is the older brother of DJ and producer Alain Macklovitch, also known as A-Trak. Their relationship has been a constant throughout his career; they frequently collaborate on musical projects and maintain a joint presence in the electronic music scene. In October 2019, Macklovitch announced his engagement to Atlanta de Cadenet, daughter of British musician
John Taylor and photographer
Amanda de Cadenet. The couple were married at the Brooklyn Courthouse on 18 September 2025. ==Discography==