Chris Lake

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Biography

Globally recognised as one of the most exciting, forward thinking and cutting edge producers on the scene, Chris Lake's rare ability to create tracks that fuse elements of house, electro and techno has not been lost on his fellow peers. His innovative productions continue to receive wave after wave of support from such luminaries that include Sasha, Danny Howells, Justin Robertson, Sander Kleinenberg and Carl Cox, whilst Pete Tong leads the way in championing the unique sound that has established Chris as one of the world's elite. An avid producer since 2001, Chris's breakthrough came in 2005. His tracks 'One Too Many' and 'Release' caught the attention of the world's press and A&R bosses, but it was the release of his smash hit 'Changes' that catapulted his name into the record boxes of DJs across the planet. 'Changes' became Radio 1's 'Essential New Tune' twice, reaching number 27 in the national charts and picking up column inches in tabloid papers and magazines; turning the once underground buzzer into a worldwide hit. Chris's DJ schedule duly sky rocketed and over the past 2 years, he has travelled to all four corners of the globe taking in Asia, South America, USA, Australia and Africa. He has graced some of the biggest clubs on the planet that include Ministry Of Sound, Space, Warung, Spybar and Amnesia together with countless festivals - Global Gathering, Creamfields and the Extrema festival in Holland. In 2006, Chris set up Rising Music as an outlet for his new productions. Rising swiftly became the benchmark for pure underground house - releases that included 'One Too Many', 'Fantasy' and 'Release' have set the standard, whilst Chris has also shown that his A&R head is amongst the best in the business by signing artists that include Sebastien Leger, Micky Slim and Deadmau5. Chris's success continued in 2007 with his track 'Carry Me Away' hitting the coveted number one spot on the USA Billboard Dance Chart, thus etching his name into the dance history books and propelling his US profile into the stratosphere. Further collaborations in 2007 with Deadmau5 on 'I thought inside out' and Sebastien Leger 'Word/Ghost' once again proved Chris's versatility in the studio, and with both productions hitting the Beatport Top spot, Chris continued to cement his status as one of the world's finest producers. And of course there is the small matter of Chris remixing some of the biggest names in the music scene. Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen, Deadmau5 and the Rogue Traders are amongst some of the names to have received sublime workouts from Chris, and support has been immense; not only from Radio 1, but every major radio station around the world. Radio 1 has also allowed Chris to show his unrivalled ability in the art of DJ'ing. His Essential Mix in August 2007 was yet another defining step in his career as he unveiled two hours of sublime techno, electro and tech house to keep a worldwide audience of millions captivated. His mix was voted as one of the best since the inception of the Essential Mix series, and reminded everyone why Chris is at the top of his trade. 2008 has seen Chris's profile grow even bigger with his global DJ tours, top quality releases, and an eye for the new media world via his new Podcast series - the latter of which has made i-Tunes' 'new and notable' for the last three months. Meanwhile his stunning track 'Only One' taken from his One E.P has held its place in Beatport's Top 5 for more than two weeks, and is currently climbing the US and Australian dance charts faster than ever. His latest track doing the rounds is 'If you knew', a track Pete Tong reckons is "sounding like a cross between 'Changes' and the song 'Pjanoo' never had - conventional but huge... and we haven't had a song like this for a while." Chris shows no signs of slowing down, and with demand for his sound even higher than ever, you can be sure to see his name up in lights for many years to come.

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When was Chris Lake born in England?

August 8, 1982

... Chris Lake is a music producer who was born in Norwich, England on August 8, 1982 . He is known for his work in the house and progressive house genres...
What genre of house is Chris Lake known for?

progressive house

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What was Lake's first bootleg remix?

The Prodigy's Climbatize

...Lake first became recognized for his bootleg remixes of The Prodigy's Climbatize , Leftfield's Phat Planet, and Eurythmics Sweet Dreams. His 2006 track...
What song did Lake remix with Laura V?

Changes

..., and Eurythmics Sweet Dreams. His 2006 track with vocals from Laura V, Changes , reached the UK Singles Chart, peaking at 27. Changes was first releas...
When is Chris Lake's debut album planned?

2009

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How many labels does Chris Lake run?

two

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Where was Chris Lake born?

Norwich

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When was Chris's breakthrough?

2005

...An avid producer since 2001, Chris's breakthrough came in 2005 . His tracks 'One Too Many' and 'Release' caught the attention of the world's press and ...
How many times did Changes become Radio 1's 'Essential New Tune'?

twice

...f DJs across the planet. 'Changes' became Radio 1's 'Essential New Tune' twice , reaching number 27 in the national charts and picking up column inches...
In what year did Chris set up Rising Music?

2006

...ls Global Gathering, Creamfields and the Extrema festival in Holland. In 2006 , Chris set up Rising Music as an outlet for his new productions. Chris's...
What chart did Chris' track 'Carry Me Away' hit?

USA Billboard Dance Chart

...ack 'Carry Me Away' hitting the coveted number one spot on the USA Billboard Dance Chart , thus etching his name into the dance history books and prope...
What radio station has allowed Chris to show his unrivaled ability in the art of DJ'ing?

Radio 1

... matter of Chris remixing some of the biggest names in the music scene. Radio 1 has also allowed Chris to show his unrivalled ability in the art of DJ...
What year was the Essential Mix released?

2007

...his unrivalled ability in the art of DJ'ing. His Essential Mix in August 2007 was yet another defining step in his career as he unveiled two hours of ...
What was Essential Mix voted as?

one of the best since the inception of the Essential Mix series

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Who praised the accompanying music video?

MTV

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What album did Chris Lake collaborate with deadmau5 on?

4x412

...his first Grammy nomination for collaborating with deadmau5 on the album 4x412 . He scored his third consecutive top ten hit on the US dance chart with...
When did Rising Trax take a break?

2014

... record labels called Rising Music and Rising Trax, which took hiatus in 2014 . 2015 saw a major direction change, Chris released 5 tracks on Ultra Rec...
When did Chris release 5 tracks on Ultra Records?

2015

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What was the name of Lake's collaboration with Anna Lunoe?

Stomper

...teric deep cut. Two months after, Lake's collaboration with Anna Lunoe, Stomper was released and premiered on YourEDM, where it was acknowledged as a ...
Where was Stomper premiered?

YourEDM

...'s collaboration with Anna Lunoe, Stomper was released and premiered on YourEDM , where it was acknowledged as a charging house tune that received play...
What was one of the most popular house remixes on SoundCloud of the year?

How Deep is Your Love

...ginals, he also released the remix of Calvin Harris & Disciple's How Deep is Your Love , which had received over 80 million streams accumulative and wa...
When was Chris Lake signed by Ultra Music?

2012

...arry Me Away, Only One, and If You Knew. He was signed by Ultra Music in 2012 . According to Astrologers, Chris Lake's zodiac sign is Leo. Chris Lake (...
What is Chris Lake's zodiac sign?

Leo

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What song did Lake collaborate with his wife Gita?

Helium

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What was Lake's alias?

Cristophe DAbuc

...t Planet, and Eurythmics Sweet Dreams, which he did under the alias Cristophe DAbuc in 2002. The track was licensed by Universal Music for a full worl...
When did Lake release Eurythmics Sweet Dreams?

2002

...Eurythmics Sweet Dreams, which he did under the alias Cristophe DAbuc in 2002 . The track was licensed by Universal Music for a full worldwide release,...
What was the name of the song that Lake released under the alias Cristophe DAbuc in 2002?

Eurythmics Sweet Dreams

...remixes of the Prodigys Climbatize, Leftfields Phat Planet, and Eurythmics Sweet Dreams , which he did under the alias Cristophe DAbuc in 2002. The tra...
Who licensed Lake's song, which reached number 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart?

Universal Music

... under the alias Cristophe DAbuc in 2002. The track was licensed by Universal Music for a full worldwide release, where it then reached number 10 on B...
What album did he collaborate with Deadmau5 on?

4412

...number 10 on Billboards Hot Dance Airplay chart. In 2012, Lake received his first Grammy nomination for collaborating with Deadmau5 on the album 4412 ....
Who is the British producer that has been active since the early 2000s?

DJ Chris Lake

...Active since the early 2000s, British producer DJ Chris Lake has built up a massive discography of original productions and remixes, ranging from progr...
What label has released dozens of tracks since 2005?

Rising Music

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Under what pseudonym was the Eurythmics produced?

Christophe D'Abuc

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What was Lake's first original single?

Santiago de Cuba

... of intheknow progressive house DJs. Lake's first original single, Santiago de Cuba , was also released that year. Lake then issued singles on labels s...
What was the name of Lake's debut album?

Crazy

...nly One and If You Knew were also Top Ten successes. Lake's debut album, Crazy , was released by Nervous Records in 2009, containing several of his pre...
Who was the lead singer on the 2007 single Carry Me Away?

Emma Hewitt

...of the U.K. singles chart. Arriving in 2007, Carry Me Away (featuring Emma Hewitt ) topped the dance airplay chart, and 2008's Only One and If You Knew...