Chris Lake (English DJ and record producer)
Chris Lake is an English electronic music DJ and producer known for early remixes of The Prodigy and others, founder of Cuba Recordings, and a prominent figure in house and tech-house.
Overview
Chris Lake is an English electronic music DJ and record producer who emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He first attracted attention for a series of remixes of established acts, including The Prodigy, Leftfield and the Eurythmics. Those early remix projects helped him secure releases on independent dance labels and established his reputation as a versatile studio remixer and live DJ.
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Style and characteristics
Lake's work spans house, tech house and breakbeat-influenced electronic music. His productions typically emphasize tight, dancefloor-oriented grooves, concise arrangements and a focus on rhythmic clarity. As a DJ he is known for energetic sets that blend club-ready originals, remixes and well-chosen edits to maintain momentum in club and festival contexts.
Career and releases
After gaining notice with remixes, Chris Lake released singles and EPs on a variety of independent labels. He founded his own imprint, Cuba Recordings, to release both his material and tracks by other artists. Over time he has worked with a range of musicians and remix projects, and his catalogue includes club singles, remixes and DJ edits that circulated through specialized dance labels and radio support.
Influence, reception and activity
Lake has been a recurring presence in the international club scene, performing in clubs and at festivals worldwide. His productions and remixes have received play from DJs across the house and techno communities and have contributed to the development of contemporary tech-house sounds by blending accessible hooks with underground rhythmic sensibilities.
Notable facts and distinctions
- Early remixer for established acts helped him transition from remixing to original productions.
- Founder of Cuba Recordings, an independent label used to support his releases and others.
- Maintains a profile that crosses underground club circuits and larger festival bookings.
For a list of releases and remixes, see an online discography or artist page here.
Biography
Lake was born in Norwich but moved to Scotland where he worked as a postman for a few years. He released his first single Santiago De Cuba in 2002, but gained notoriety for his bootleg remixes of Prodigy's song Climbatize, Phat Planet by Leftfield and Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics, which he released under the pseudonym Cristophe D'Abuc.
In 2005, he released his hit single "Changes" with singer Laura V. The single reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart in 2006, as well as number 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart. In 2007, he produced the single Carry Me Away with singer Emma Hewitt. The single became a number one hit on the Hot Dance Airplay chart. He had two more singles, Only One and If You Knew, which also reached the top ten on the Hot Dance Airplay chart.
In May 2009, he released his debut album, Crazy. Most recently, he has collaborated with Sébastien Léger and Deadmau5 and has also been a sought-after remix artist. He remixed Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Madonna, among others.
In 2014, he reached the charts of all countries with the instrumental Boneless. Among them the upper half of the charts in Germany and Austria. The track was created in collaboration with Steve Aoki and Tujamo. A few months later, the trio started working on a vocal version of the song. As songwriter they engaged the Canadian singer-songwriter Jenson Vaughan, as singer and rapper they brought Kid Ink into the studio. The remix got, among other things, an entry into the singles charts in the US and Canada.
Lake owns two music labels: Rising Music, under which he releases his own productions, and Rising Trax.
Discography
Albums
- 2009: Crazy
Singles
- 2002: Santiago de Cuba
- 2004: Filth (with Rowan Blades)
- 2004: Hiatus
- 2005: One Too Many / Electro Retro
- 2005: Until She Rises
- 2006: Changes (feat. Laura V) (UK Top 40 #27, Hot Dance Airplay #10)
- 2006: Mistakes EP
- 2007: Carry Me Away (feat. Emma Hewitt) (Hot Dance Airplay #1)
- 2008: Word / Ghost (with Sébastien Léger)
- 2008: Only One (Hot Dance Airplay #9)
- 2008: If You Knew (feat. Nastala) (Hot Dance Airplay #4)
- 2008: Start Again (feat. Nastala)
- 2010: Domino's (with Michael Woods)
- 2010: I Said (with Deadmau5)
- 2010: Running Out (with Marco Lys)
- 2010: Cross the Line (with Marco Lys)
- 2010: La Tromba Risin (with Marco Lys and Copyright)
- 2011: Secrets in the Dark
- 2011: Colours (with Nelski)
- 2012: Sundown
- 2012: Build Up
- 2012: I Saw This Before (with John Dahlbäck)
- 2012: Stand Alone (Chris Lake & Lazy Rich feat. Jareth)
- 2014: Helium (feat. Jareth)
- 2014: Boneless (with Steve Aoki & Tujamo)
- 2014: Delirious (with Steve Aoki, Tujamo feat. Kid Ink)
- 2015: Stomper (feat. Anna Lunoe)
- 2017: Operator (Ring Ring) (feat. Dances with White Girls)
- 2017: I Want You
- 2017: Give Her Right Back (feat. Dances with White Girls)
- 2017: Nothing Better (feat. Chris Lorenzo)
- 2018: Turn off the lights (feat. Alexis Roberts)
- 2018: Lose My Mind
- 2018: Pizza (with Anti Up & 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)
Remixes (selection)
- 2001: Leftfield - Phat Planet
- 2002: Sia - Drink to Get Drunk
- 2002: The Prodigy - Climbatize / Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Christophe D'Abuc Bootleg Remix)
- 2003: Joshua Collins - Project 3
- 2004: Sia - Buttons
- 2004: Bod - Copycat (Echofalls Remix)
- 2007: Mark Ronson feat. Lily Allen - Oh My God
- 2007: Robbie Williams - She's Madonna
- 2008: Kylie Minogue - In My Arms
- 2009: A.T.F.C. - Tell U Y
- 2009: Madonna - Celebration
- 2009: Mini Viva - Left My Heart in Tokyo
- 2010: The Black Eyed Peas - Rock That Body
- 2011: Lady Gaga - Judas
- 2015: Calvin Harris feat. Disciples - How Deep is Your Love
- 2015: GRADES - King
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