Chris Lake’s almighty Rising Music return to bring you the much awaited ‘Funky Vodka’ from West Coast rising star TJR.
If you have heard this played in recent months then you will definitely remember it; a pinnacle point to any DJ set, the sunshine track that lights up any club, this is big, this is ‘Funky Vodka’.
Hope you enjoy another solid release from Rising Music and the incredible TJR who’s making some serious waves right now!
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“As soon as you hear a track, you can tell if someone has got ‘it’. Nelski has got ‘it’ in abundance. If I was a betting man, I would put my money on Nelski – he is about to blow! Watch this space.” Mark Knight, Toolroom Records
This summer 2011 saw the release of Nelski’s LIVE show, Whatever Makes You Happy touring at festivals across the globe, hitting Scotland, Greece, Israel & Asia. To commemorate the tour an EP made up of the Whatever Makes You Happy tour tracks will be released in October 2011 on Chris lake’s, Rising Music. Click here to download now at Beatport.
Nelski: Making it LIVE
“This (‘Minimal Life) has been breaking down the walls for me; it was like magic seeing it work the dance floor at the Space Ibiza opening party…” Carl Cox
Quirky & rare individuality are elements that make up this skilled and exciting character. It’s these things that have gained this young artist support across the dance music board, with Carl Cox & deadmau5 as examples of the wide spectrum of talent embracing his idiosyncratic sound.
Summer 2010’s ‘Body Pop’ was Nelski’s first track, showcasing his inventive production habits. Habits that crafted a sound heavily supported across all of Radio 1, with Pete Tong confirming support through crowning ‘Body Pop‘ as the opening track of his 2010 Wonderland compilation album. Alongside copious amounts of chart spots, ‘Body Pop’ went on to be featured on further compilation albums, making his first release a massive success. From then on, industry eyes intently focused on his next moves.
Since, Nelski has delivered tracks that prove his consistency as a producer, showcasing his diverse sound & individual method. ‘Colours’ & ‘Minimal Life’ with Chris Lake have pulled in support from dance music giants across the board, with further props coming from deadmau5 who used the track in his 2010 summer sets during his residency on the Mixmag terrace for Cream, Ibiza. And Capital FM recently jumped at the chance to exclusively preview Nelski’s recent June release, ‘Dancing’ on their Weekend Players feature.
Although Nelski’s DJing skills have seen him featured in events across the world including Belfast, Portugal, Spain & Brazil, playing with characters like deadmau5, Michael Woods & Eric Prydz, his live shows are widely divergent. Live is where his passion lies. It’s here where his artistry shines through, & where Nelski makes his mark as something that little bit different. Using live vocal, percussion & keyboards his tracks are played at that very moment, making each performance refreshingly unique. Nelski has produced an intricate show that requires skill, demands full attention & confidence to execute.
Nelski’s greatest attribute when it comes to production is his flair for improvisation, which is exactly how he learned to play the keys on blues & jazz scales. As a result, he doesn’t read or recite pieces but constructs his works through pure feeling. Taking influences from his samba background, percussion is an obvious crucial element in the music he creates, using the Korg Wavedrum during live shows to project the sounds that neatly compliment Nelski’s most prominent factor, his voice.
Nelski has carefully developed an imaginative sound that’s been crafted into a sharp, interesting & engaging live show, sure to catch the attention of a global audience. His musical ethos of “it’s about the here & now” is the perfect foundation for an artist that does just that, delivers in real time for the here & now!
Chris Lake and Marco Lys join forces for their first studio album ‘Cross The Line’ which includes some amazing tracks, from the classic ‘La Tromba Risin’ to brand new unreleased material that is sure to blow you away.
So how did the album come about you ask? Well, for the past 5 years Chris Lake is a name that has become synonymous in house music. As a DJ he’s travelled the globe. As a producer, he’s topped industry charts over and over again. Simply put, he’s become one of the greatest DJ/Producers in the world.
Together with production partner Marco Lys, whose reputation has been forged on endless days in the studio perfecting his unique sound of electro tinged house, they combine forces with spectacular results.
The album itself is a blend of house unique to Chris and Marco’s signature sounds. Disco infused beats, big hands in the air build-ups; classic mesmerising melodies and groovy bass lines make this album something for everyone with a track for every dance floor. Hope you enjoy this great album from two of house music’s great producers. Lake & Lys bring you ‘Cross The Line’… Enjoy.
In celebration of Lake and Lys’ debut collaboration album ‘Cross The Line’, we have teamed up with the guys at Purrfect to give two lucky people the chance of winning a VIP ticket for you and a friend. Chris Lake is set to smash Mission in Leeds this Saturday (2nd Oct)- If you want to witness some of the tunes from the album doing some serious damage on the dancefloor first hand then just follow the link to Chris’ Facebook and comment in the section below the post! We will then pick 2 winner’s at random and message you if you’ve been successful.
For their latest edition, DJ Mag paid Chris Lake a visit in the studio to talk Ibiza residencies, ‘Toolroom Knights’ mix compilations and how he likes to do things in the studio. Following a fantastic summer, Chris reflects on the production techniques and equipment that he used to move things forward and give’s some advice to budding producers out there!
To read the full interview visit PART 1 and PART 2
If you haven’t done so already, please show your support for Chris Lake in the DJ Mag Top 100 HERE!
Wow… what a big week! First Cream party at Amnesia this year was unreal, Munich – always mental and my second Essential Mix seems to have gone down a treat. Just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for your kind words, show’in up at the gigs and raving your arses off! I’m a very happy man. Take it easy everyone!
The waiting is over…The Chris Lake remix of James Talk & Ridney’s epic new track ‘Forever’ is OUT NOW! The almighty track has already been smashin’ dance floors all over the party scene in Ibiza and in true Lake fashion, big beats and quality studio trickery are a given…quite literally music to the ears! Don’t miss out on the soundtrack to the summer, grab your copy HERE and enjoy!
Remember you can show your support by voting for Chris in the Top 100 HERE!
Bloody hell… is it that time of year again already? Well well… in the true spirit of promotion, get yourselves ready for a two months of awesome activity around all things Chris Lake! We’ve got Chris’s weekly residency at Cream Ibiza @Deadmau5 & Friends, some serious heavy stuff coming out on his Rising label, fresh podcasts and guestmixes, a rumor that the production guru is planning to give away a totally finished & mastered track to his online fan community, as well as a few other major treats! So, if you enjoy the sounds of Chris Lake live, the work that comes out of the studio or ultimately… both…. please show your support and get your vote in at http://top100djs.net.
Chris Lake’s and Nelski’s almighty track ‘‘Minimal Life is available to buy NOW on iTunes and all other online portals. With a deep rolling bass, techy glitches, driving drums and vocals that will keep you going till morning, it’s bound to be a dance floor smash! It’s already had support from the legendary Carl Cox, Radio One’s Pete Tong and Mark Knight. Make sure you grab your copy now, don’t miss out…this one is huge!!
Saw this on the Mau5′s twitter this morning and couldn’t help but post. The sound, colours and simple visual clarity make this short film a real treat to watch. Go on Joel you mincer! – [Seb - Rising Digital]
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