Christopher Lawrence
Winner of ‘America’s Best DJ’ (DJ Times, 2008) and “Best American DJ” at the IDMA’s, Christopher Lawrence is recognized worldwide as one of the World\\\'s top DJs and producers. Dubbed \\\"A Superstar DJ\\\" by the US’s URB and “One Of The Most Popular DJs On The Global Circuit” by DJ Magazine, Christopher Lawrence is one of the biggest, most respected and popular names in dance music today. Christopher holds the undisputed title of “America’s top trance DJ” and is considered a key player in the global dance scene, playing his tough techno trance sets main stage at the world’s biggest festivals and superclubs.
Over the past few years, Christopher has received numerous awards and accolades. Winner of \\\"Best DJ\\\" at both the Dancestar US Awards and Los Angeles Music Awards, Christopher has additionally been nominated in Dancestar UK Awards, DJ Awards, International Trance Awards and the Global DJ Mix Awards. Christopher has also topped dance music polls worldwide recently reaching the #4 position in DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll. He has graced the covers of countless magazines, newspapers and publications worldwide, and is the only DJ to make the cover of America’s DJ Times magazine twice in one year.
Described as the \\\"Biggest DJ in the USA” by the BBC’s Radio 1, Christopher clocks up over 400,000 frequent flyer miles a year and a list of international events too long to mention. One need look no further than the top international clubs and dance festivals from Creamfields to Global Gathering to find Christopher’s name. Meanwhile, back in North America, Christopher continues to be one of the country’s most sought after DJs, breaking attendance records in cities across the country. A festival favorite, Christopher has played the famed Coachella and Nocturnal festivals more than any other DJ, and was also the only US DJ invited to headline all three of the inaugural Ministry Of Sound, Cream and Gatecrasher tours of America.
Described as \\\"A Highly Respected Producer\\\" by Mixmag, Christopher won a preliminary Grammy nomination in 2002. A trance pioneer since the nineties when he signed with Hook Recordings, Christopher’s tracks have been hammered by DJs from Paul van Dyk and Tiesto to Paul Oakenfold. Christopher’s reputation as a producer is superlative with a discography of groundbreaking tracks such as ‘Lie to Ourselves’, ‘Freefall’, ‘Continuation’, ‘Beyond the Limit’, ‘Scorcher’, ‘Shredder’, \\\'Rush Hour, plus remixes for artists from U2 and All American Rejects to Enrique Iglesias. Beyond the dance world, Christopher’s music has appeared on TV shows from MTV’s ‘Real World’ to ‘Hotwheelz’, as well as computer games including ‘Need for Speed 2’. Christopher also recently signed an exclusive remix deal with Motorola for their forthcoming series of international mobile phones.
Over the past decade, Christopher has also established himself as one of the US\\\'s biggest selling DJs. He released a string of record breaking mix compilations including ‘United States of Trance’, ‘Subculture’, ‘Gatecrasher: Live in Moscow’ (MOS), ‘Unfold’ and ‘Global Trance Grooves Presents Two Tribes’ with whom he joined forces with UK trance superstar John “00” Fleming.
Christopher’s debut artist album ‘All Or Nothing’ and the follow up, ‘Un-Hooked’ both topped the iTunes dance charts and met with widespread chart and critical acclaim from the world’s toughest critics from Rolling Stone to the Washington Post. Christopher is currently working on his third artist album, due later in 2009.
Other new Christopher Lawrence projects include the launch of ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’, a DJ side project with his wife Sara. The sound is tough electro, a far cry from the main room trance sound that has made Christopher famous and promises to be a new and exciting creative chapter.
In 2008, Christopher turned his talents to radio, with the launch of ‘Rush Hour’. The show has since become one of the fastest growing and most popular dance music shows on the planet with syndication on DI.fm, Worldspace global satellite and over 120 FM stations around the world. ‘Rush Hour’ also became one of the most downloaded and popular dance music podcasts on iTunes.
In the same year, Christopher also officially launched his label Pharmacy Music with successive hits showcasing releases from undiscovered young producers from around the world.
Always pushing the limits, Christopher’s website was designed by the groundbreaking and award winning 2Advanced and was nominated in the “Best Music Website” category of both the SXSW and the Webby Awards.
On the big screen, Christopher has appeared in ‘Full or Ferry – Masquerade”, ‘Midsummernight\\\'s Rave\\\', as well the documentaries ‘Liquid Vinyl’, \\\'Intellect\\\', ‘Put The Needle On The Record’, ‘World Party On Tour’ and ‘American Massive’ to name a few.
In the world of international dance culture, there are DJs who are leaders and those who are followers. Christopher Lawrence is a true leader.
Over the past few years, Christopher has received numerous awards and accolades. Winner of \\\"Best DJ\\\" at both the Dancestar US Awards and Los Angeles Music Awards, Christopher has additionally been nominated in Dancestar UK Awards, DJ Awards, International Trance Awards and the Global DJ Mix Awards. Christopher has also topped dance music polls worldwide recently reaching the #4 position in DJ Mag’s Top 100 poll. He has graced the covers of countless magazines, newspapers and publications worldwide, and is the only DJ to make the cover of America’s DJ Times magazine twice in one year.
Described as the \\\"Biggest DJ in the USA” by the BBC’s Radio 1, Christopher clocks up over 400,000 frequent flyer miles a year and a list of international events too long to mention. One need look no further than the top international clubs and dance festivals from Creamfields to Global Gathering to find Christopher’s name. Meanwhile, back in North America, Christopher continues to be one of the country’s most sought after DJs, breaking attendance records in cities across the country. A festival favorite, Christopher has played the famed Coachella and Nocturnal festivals more than any other DJ, and was also the only US DJ invited to headline all three of the inaugural Ministry Of Sound, Cream and Gatecrasher tours of America.
Described as \\\"A Highly Respected Producer\\\" by Mixmag, Christopher won a preliminary Grammy nomination in 2002. A trance pioneer since the nineties when he signed with Hook Recordings, Christopher’s tracks have been hammered by DJs from Paul van Dyk and Tiesto to Paul Oakenfold. Christopher’s reputation as a producer is superlative with a discography of groundbreaking tracks such as ‘Lie to Ourselves’, ‘Freefall’, ‘Continuation’, ‘Beyond the Limit’, ‘Scorcher’, ‘Shredder’, \\\'Rush Hour, plus remixes for artists from U2 and All American Rejects to Enrique Iglesias. Beyond the dance world, Christopher’s music has appeared on TV shows from MTV’s ‘Real World’ to ‘Hotwheelz’, as well as computer games including ‘Need for Speed 2’. Christopher also recently signed an exclusive remix deal with Motorola for their forthcoming series of international mobile phones.
Over the past decade, Christopher has also established himself as one of the US\\\'s biggest selling DJs. He released a string of record breaking mix compilations including ‘United States of Trance’, ‘Subculture’, ‘Gatecrasher: Live in Moscow’ (MOS), ‘Unfold’ and ‘Global Trance Grooves Presents Two Tribes’ with whom he joined forces with UK trance superstar John “00” Fleming.
Christopher’s debut artist album ‘All Or Nothing’ and the follow up, ‘Un-Hooked’ both topped the iTunes dance charts and met with widespread chart and critical acclaim from the world’s toughest critics from Rolling Stone to the Washington Post. Christopher is currently working on his third artist album, due later in 2009.
Other new Christopher Lawrence projects include the launch of ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’, a DJ side project with his wife Sara. The sound is tough electro, a far cry from the main room trance sound that has made Christopher famous and promises to be a new and exciting creative chapter.
In 2008, Christopher turned his talents to radio, with the launch of ‘Rush Hour’. The show has since become one of the fastest growing and most popular dance music shows on the planet with syndication on DI.fm, Worldspace global satellite and over 120 FM stations around the world. ‘Rush Hour’ also became one of the most downloaded and popular dance music podcasts on iTunes.
In the same year, Christopher also officially launched his label Pharmacy Music with successive hits showcasing releases from undiscovered young producers from around the world.
Always pushing the limits, Christopher’s website was designed by the groundbreaking and award winning 2Advanced and was nominated in the “Best Music Website” category of both the SXSW and the Webby Awards.
On the big screen, Christopher has appeared in ‘Full or Ferry – Masquerade”, ‘Midsummernight\\\'s Rave\\\', as well the documentaries ‘Liquid Vinyl’, \\\'Intellect\\\', ‘Put The Needle On The Record’, ‘World Party On Tour’ and ‘American Massive’ to name a few.
In the world of international dance culture, there are DJs who are leaders and those who are followers. Christopher Lawrence is a true leader.