Chris Lake Finds His Formula With New Debut Album ‘Chemistry’

After years of dominating dancefloors with standalone hits and collaborations, Chris Lake is finally stepping into album territory. Chemistry, his debut full-length project, is set to drop July 11th on his own Black Book Records—and it promises to expand his sound without losing the infectious energy fans know him for.

The announcement lands just as Lake prepares to make history at Coachella, becoming the first artist to perform a full set within the festival’s campgrounds. It’s a fitting move for a producer known for blurring the lines between underground credibility and mainstream appeal. Coachella’s usual Thursday-night lull will now be a high-octane preview of Chemistry, complete with unreleased tracks and surprises.

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Leading the charge is “In My Head,” a long-teased collaboration with singer Amber Mark. The track marries Lake’s crisp, club-ready production with Mark’s soulful, genre-blending vocals. First heard during Lake’s Hollywood Boulevard takeover with FISHER, the song has already generated serious buzz—and now it’s finally out in the wild. With elements of deep house and R&B, it sets the tone for an album that aims to move beyond the traditional DJ set framework.

Lake described the project as one that’s “been a long time in the making,” hinting at more unexpected features and a broader emotional palette than fans might expect. While previous singles like “Ease My Mind” and “Toxic” delivered big-room appeal, “In My Head” leans more introspective, suggesting that Chemistry may be his most personal and polished work to date.

For a producer who’s built a career on tracks designed to make people move, Chemistry feels like a pivot—a deliberate, thoughtful evolution. It’s not just about getting people to dance anymore. It’s about revealing the artist behind the beats. And come July, we’ll finally hear the full story.