Chris Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chris Lake
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| Birth name | Christopher Lake |
| Born | 8 August 1982 Norwich, England |
| Genres | House, progressive house, Tech house |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Blackbook, Nervous. Rising Music, Rising Trax |
| Associated acts | Fisher, Chris Lorenzo, Cloonee |
Chris Lake (born Christopher Lake on August 8, 1982) is a famous English DJ and music producer who creates electronic dance music. He became well-known in 2006 with his hit song "Changes." He is also part of two music groups: Under Construction with FISHER, and Anti Up with Chris Lorenzo.
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Musical Career
Getting Started
Chris Lake first got noticed in 2002 for his creative remixes. A remix is when a producer takes a song by another artist and creates a new version of it. He remixed songs by famous groups like The Prodigy and Eurythmics.
His big break came in 2006 with the single "Changes," which featured singer Laura V. The song was a hit in the United Kingdom and also became popular in the United States, reaching number 10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay chart.
Climbing the Charts
After "Changes," Lake continued to release popular dance tracks. His 2007 song, "Carry Me Away," featuring Emma Hewitt, went to number one on the same Billboard dance chart. He had a string of hits, with "Only One" and "If You Knew" also reaching the top 10 on the U.S. dance charts.
In 2012, Lake worked with the famous DJ deadmau5 on the album 4x4=12. This work earned him a nomination for a Grammy Award, one of the biggest awards in music.
A New Sound
In 2015, Chris Lake changed his musical style. He released several tracks that had a simpler, more powerful house sound. Songs like "Chest" and "Piano Hand," a team-up with Chris Lorenzo, were praised by music critics. He also worked with singer Anna Lunoe on the track "Stomper," which was a favorite at music festivals.
That same year, his remix of "How Deep Is Your Love" by Calvin Harris and Disciples became incredibly popular. It was streamed over 80 million times and was one of the biggest house remixes of the year.
Starting a Label and Big Shows
In 2017, Lake launched his own record label called Black Book Records. This allowed him to release his own music and music from other artists he liked. His song "I Want You" was one of the first big hits on the label. He also worked with Skrillex to create a compilation album called HOWSLA, which hit number one on the iTunes electronic chart.
Lake has performed at many major music festivals. In 2019, he played at the Indy 500 Snake Pit, a huge event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, alongside other famous DJs like Skrillex and Alesso.
Famous Songs and Albums
Chris Lake has released many popular songs and albums over the years. Here are some of his most well-known works.
Studio Albums
- Crazy (2009)
- Chemistry (2025)
Hit Singles
- Changes (2006)
- Carry Me Away (2007)
- Boneless (with Steve Aoki and Tujamo) (2013)
- Operator (Ring Ring) (2017)
- I Want You (2017)
- Turn Off the Lights (2018)
- Deceiver (with Green Velvet) (2018)
- Free Your Body (with Solardo) (2019)
- A ... from God (with NPC) (2021)
- In the Yuma (2022)
- Beggin' (with Aluna) (2023)
Personal Life
Even though he grew up partly in Scotland, Chris Lake considers himself English. He was born in the city of Norwich, England.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Lake para niños
