Chris Lake facts for kids

Chris Lake, born on August 8, 1982, is a talented DJ and music producer from Scotland. He creates electronic dance music, which is often called EDM. Chris became well-known in 2006 with his popular song "Changes," featuring Laura V. He is also part of two music groups: Under Construction with FISHER, and Anti Up with Chris Lorenzo.

Chris Lake's Music Journey

Chris Lake first gained attention in 2002 by making special unofficial remixes. These were new versions of songs by artists like The Prodigy and Eurythmics. He used the name Cristophe D'Abuc for these early works.

In 2006, his song "Changes," with Laura V, became a big hit. It reached number 27 on the music charts in the UK. This song was so popular that a major music company, Universal Music, released it worldwide. It then climbed to number 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart in the US.

Another one of his songs, "Carry Me Away," featuring Emma Hewitt, was released in 2007. This track was very successful and even topped the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart.

In 2012, Chris Lake received a special honor: he was nominated for a Grammy Award! This was for his work with the famous DJ deadmau5 on the album 4x4=12. He continued to have success with songs like "Only One" and "If You Knew," which also made it into the top 10 on the US dance charts. During this time, he also ran his own music labels called Rising Music and Rising Trax.

New Music and Collaborations (2015)

The year 2015 brought a new direction for Chris Lake's music. He released five new songs on Ultra Records. One of these was "Chest," which was praised for its simple yet powerful sound.

He also started working with fellow DJ Chris Lorenzo. Their song "Piano Hand" was first played on a popular BBC Radio 1 show. They were called a "perfect match" because their music worked so well together.

Chris Lake also teamed up with Anna Lunoe for the song "Stomper." This song was played at many music festivals. Later that year, his song "Stranger" was also a big hit at festivals across the US. To celebrate these releases, Chris went on a three-month tour across North America, playing at famous festivals and clubs.

Besides his original songs, Chris Lake also made a very popular remix of "How Deep is Your Love" by Calvin Harris and Disciples. This remix was streamed over 80 million times and became one of the most popular house remixes on SoundCloud that year.

Popular Remixes and New Beginnings (2016-2017)

In 2016, Chris Lake released several popular remixes. He remixed Jess Glynne's "Hold My Hand," which received over 3 million streams. He also created an official remix for Craig David's "Nothing Like This." His most famous remix that year was for Missy Elliot's song "Where They From."

In 2017, Chris Lake launched his very own music label called Black Book Records. This was a big step for him! He also worked with the famous DJ Skrillex to create a music collection called HOWSLA. This collection reached number 1 on the iTunes electronic chart and included Chris Lake's popular song "I Want You."

Performing at Big Events (2019)

On January 29, 2019, it was announced that Chris Lake would perform at the Indy 500 Snake Pit. This is a huge event held during the famous Indianapolis 500 car race. He performed alongside other top DJs like Skrillex, Alesso, and Illenium. Many famous DJs have played there in the past, making it a special place for electronic music artists.

Chris Lake's Music Releases

Studio Albums

• Crazy (2009)

Extended Plays (EPs)

• 2006: Mistakes
• 2018: Close Your Eyes (with Walker & Royce)
• 2020: The Answer (with Armand van Helden)

Singles

• 2002: "Santiago de Cuba"
• 2004: "Filth" (with Rowan Blades)
• 2004: "Hiatus"
• 2005: "One Too Many / Electro Retro"
• 2005: "Until She Rises"
• 2006: "Changes" (featuring Laura V)
• 2007: "Carry Me Away" (featuring Emma Hewitt)
• 2007: "Arguru" (with deadmau5)
• 2007: "I Thought Inside Out" (with deadmau5)
• 2008: "Word / Ghost" (with Sébastien Léger)
• 2008: "If You Knew" (featuring Nastala)
• 2008: "Start Again" (featuring Nastala)
• 2010: "Minimal Life" (with Nelski)
• 2010: "I Said" (deadmau5 and Chris Lake)
• 2010: "Sleepwalker"
• 2010: "Running Out" (with Marco Lys)
• 2010: "La Tromba Risin'" (with Marco Lys and Copyright)
• 2011: "Colours" (with Nelski)
• 2011: "Secrets in the Dark"
• 2011: "Sundown"
• 2012: "Damage Control"
• 2012: "Black Thong" (with Michael Woods)
• 2012: "Stand Alone" (with Lazy Rich featuring Jareth)
• 2013: "Ohh Shhh"
• 2013: "Boneless" (with Steve Aoki and Tujamo)
• 2013: "Helium" (featuring Jareth)
• 2015: "Stomper" (featuring Anna Lunoe)
• 2017: "Operator (Ring Ring)" (featuring Dances with White Girls)
• 2017: "I Want You"
• 2017: "Give Her Right Back" (featuring Dances with White Girls)
• 2017: "Nothing Better" (featuring Chris Lorenzo)
• 2018: "Turn Off the Lights" (featuring Alexis Roberts)
• 2018: "Lose My Mind"
• 2018: "Pizza" (with Anti Up and Chris Lorenzo)
• 2018: "Y.O.D.O" (with Destructo)
• 2018: "Dance with Me" (with Walker & Royce)
• 2018: "Drop Top" (with Walker & Royce)
• 2018: "Deceiver" (with Green Velvet)
• 2019: "Stay with Me"
• 2019: "Lies, Deception, and Fantasy" (with Lee Foss)
• 2019: "Free Your Body" (with Solardo)
• 2020: "I Remember"
• 2020: "The Answer" (with Armand van Helden featuring Arthur Baker and Victor Simonelli)
• 2021: "Beat Freak" (with Riva Starr featuring Lau.ra)
• 2022: "In the Yuma" (with Aatig)
• 2022: "Deceiver (VIP)" (with Green Velvet)
• 2023: "Dummy - Chris Lake Remix" (with Portugal. The Man)
• 2023: "Beggin'" (with Aluna)
• 2023: "Fool for Love (Chris Lake Edit)" (with Harry Romero and Leo Wood)
• 2023: "More Baby" and "More Baby (VIP)" (with Aluna)
• 2024: "Summertime Blues" (with Sammy Virji)
• 2024: "in2minds" (with Disclosure)

Remixes

• 2006: Menca - "Without You" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2007: deadmau5 - "Faxing Berlin" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2015: Calvin Harris and Disciples — "How Deep Is Your Love" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2016: Felix Jaehn — "Bonfire" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2019: MK — "Body 2 Body" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2021: Miane — "Who Are You?" (Chris Lake Remix)
• 2021: Lakou Mizik and Joseph Ray — "Bade Zile" (Chris Lake and Fritz Carlton Remix)
• 2022: Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd – "Moth to a Flame" (Chris Lake Remix)

About Chris Lake's Life

Chris Lake moved to Scotland when he was about 12 years old. Even though he moved there, he still considers himself English.

See also

In Spanish: Chris Lake para niños