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Chris Lake Drops Long-Awaited House Track, “In The Yuma”
On 11/11, wishes apparently do come true. After two years of rinsing out a mythical ID, Chris Lake has finally released the highly anticipated track, “In The Yuma,” by way of his own Black Book Records imprint. A collaboration with Aatig, “In The Yuma” is an uplifting tech house record inspired by Lake’s 2019 Coachella performance in—you guessed it—the Yuma Tent. The invigorating track begins with a soft croon, “I feel so good / Don’t bring me down,” before Lake introduces a kinetic bassline with punchy piano chords and a thumping kick drum. You can listen to “In The Yuma” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The chart-topping house music tastemaker called his new track “the best thing [he] did in the pandemic...
Walker & Royce Team Up With Nala for Infectious House Single, “Not About You”
Two of house music’s hottest acts have finally linked up for a stellar collaboration. Walker & Royce and Nala have joined forces for “Not About You,” which released by way of Chris Lake’s famed Black Book Records imprint. The tune is a glorious hodgepodge of each’s signature sounds, with Walker & Royce’s tech house expertise serving as a canvas for Nala’s Riot Grrrl vocal flair. Pumping bass and twisting laser synths create an infectious groove, while the track’s unruly lyrics give it a rebellious edge. “When they tell me what to do I don’t listen,” Nala purrs with a sultry cadence. “When they tell me what to do I just do what I want and give ‘em nothing… it’s not about you.” “Not About You” arrives highly anticipated. Lake dropped it at ED...
Chris Lake’s Black Book Records Releases Third Installment of ID Mixtape Series
Chris Lake‘s Black Book Records is once more opening up their treasure chest of IDs to give fans the latest club stunners from their roster. The “Black Book ID’s” mixtape series turned a year old last week—and what better way to celebrate than with the release of a new installment? Spanning five new tracks, Black Book ID’s: Chapter 3 is out now. The record includes mind-bending club heaters from Franklyn Watts, Ango Tamarin, Gettoblaster, DJ Funk, Pimpo Gama, and Lake himself. From Watts’ chunky basslines and analog rich sounds on “Bom Bom” to the frenetic modular basslines on “Play That Bass,” the mixtape features the most exploratory sounds that members of the forward-thinking label have to offer. That includes the head honcho h...
Listen to Vintage Culture’s Spin On Chris Lorenzo’s “California Dreamin'” Rework
Brazilian DJ and house music producer Vintage Culture has put his own unique spin on Chris Lorenzo’s “California Dreamin’” (with High Jinx). The original track, which samples The Mamas & The Papas’ 1965 hit of the same name, takes a tech house dive. Vintage Culture opted to amplify the shifting dynamics of Lorenzo’s version by building to exhilarating crescendos and bringing deep, dark effects to the infectious dance floor gem. Equally eerie and hypnotic, the dance music star’s spin, out now via Black Book Records and Astralwerks, amplifies Lorenzo’s direction by adding a sinister tech flair. Check out Vintage Culture’s remix below. “Chris Lorenzo’s new track ‘California Dreamin’’ is on fire!” Vintage Culture exulted in a p...
“A Drug From God”: Listen to Chris Lake and Grimes’ Hedonistic House Anthem
House music virtuoso Chris Lake has unveiled “A Drug From God,” a hotly anticipated collaboration with Grimes. “A Drug From God” is hedonistic in nature, blending Lake’s signature down-and-dirty basslines with the sumptuous art pop sound of Grimes. Thanks to her madcap refrain, the song is subversive enough to infuriate EDM’s narrow-minded detractors and anthemic enough to become a festival favorite. In other words, “A Drug From God” is an instant classic for fans of dance music. Out today via a joint release between Astralwerks and Lake’s Black Book Records, it’s one of the biggest house records of 2021 and a dark horse for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. Check out the track below. The massive...
Chris Lake Reveals Release Date of Long-Awaited Grimes Collab, “A Drug From God”
For many months now, Chris Lake and a handful of his electronic music contemporaries have been teasing his long-awaited collaboration with Grimes, “A Drug From God.” Finally, the renowned house music producer has unveiled the release date of the track, which will drop on the former’s Black Book Records. Thanks to Lake’s typically trailblazing production and an enthralling vocal hook from Grimes, “A Drug From God” has received immense praise and support long before its release, receiving spins at major festivals from the likes of DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Tchami, and more. We’ve only heard bits and pieces, but it’s safe to say “A Drug From God” will be one of the biggest house records of 2021. The collab will drop on Friday...
Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden Team Up for “The Answer” EP
House legends Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden have teamed up for a new 4-track EP called The Answer. Since its release on Lake’s very own Black Book Records banner on Friday, December 11th, house heads everywhere have been hitting their stay-at-home dancefloors. The spark for this collaboration came at a Miami pool party where the two ran into each other in a hotel lobby. They exchanged emails, and a month later, they were in the studio making the magic happen. The duo kicks things off with the record’s titular track “The Answer” featuring Arthur Baker and Victor Simonelli. Sampling the 1991 song “Why Can’t We See” by Blind Truth, the tune’s lyrics are simple yet powerful: “Love is the answer, we’ve got to live together.” As the first single off of the EP,...
