Chris Lake drops his first album 'Chemistry' on Black Book Records
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Chris Lake delivers his debut album, Chemistry, via Black Book Records. It’s the long-awaited and career-defining LP that features 15 tracks which capture the producer at his most self-assured. Lake pays homage to the sonic fingerprint that gave rise to his career, demonstrating why he’s cemented his place as a defining artist of this generation.
With a stellar bank of collaborators across its tracklist—Bonobo, MPH, Abel Balder, Kelly Lee Owens, and Aatig, to name a few—the project champions creativity, inviting a cohort of cutting-edge tastemakers to help shape a world that stands as a testament to Lake’s curatorial ear.
Fully independent and self-funded, Chemistry pores over every corner of the electronic music landscape while remaining unmistakably anchored in Lake’s sonic DNA. Lake intentionally pursues the path less travelled, and with more than a decade of experience, balances pushing the envelope with delivering lasting impact.
On the album’s focus track ‘Falling,’ Chris Lake and Bonobo merge for the first time, delivering a deep, sun-soaked cut that flips listener expectations on its head. Equal parts dancefloor and daydream, Bonobo’s palette blends seamlessly with Lake’s undeniable knack for club pressure—leaning into their respective strengths without compromise.
At its core, Chemistry is an expert display of the artistry that is key to Lake’s identity. The album is as masterful as it is functional, allowing it to deliver on fan expectations, while offering a new facet to Lake’s production. Lake has nurtured his blueprint, and with the release of this album, showcases how he continues to challenge himself to evolve.
