Sammy Virji & Chris Lake Clock In With ‘925’

Sammy Virji and Chris Lake have reunited to release their latest heater, “925,” a track that blends the two artists’ signature sounds into a dark yet groovy bass house cut. “925” follows the massive success of their 2024 collab “Summertime Blues,” which racked up tens of millions of streams and became a festival season favorite. With “925,” the duo leans into deeper, rolling percussion and hypnotic vocals, creating a track that feels tailor-made for late-night dancefloors. Listen to “925” out now on Astralwerks/Capitol Records UK.

Part of what makes “925” special is the way fans got to witness its creation. Both Virji and Lake teased clips of the track on YouTube and social platforms, reposting snippets from studio sessions that showed their playful chemistry while working together. Those behind-the-scenes looks built major anticipation leading up to the official release, giving fans a rare window into the collaborative process of two powerhouse producers. Their energy together in the studio translates directly into the track, which carries both Virji’s UK garage-inspired grooves and Lake’s polished, festival-ready house textures.

A big piece of that behind-the-scenes magic came from Chris Lake’s weekly YouTube studio sessions, where he invites producers in to cook up tracks live every Thursday. It was during one of these streamed sessions that “925” took shape, with Sammy Virji and Chris Lorenzo joining Lake in real time to piece some track ideas together. Fans tuning in got to see the trio beat built layer by layer, from the bassline’s first rumble to the final vocal chops, making the release feel even more personal. This raw, collaborative energy is exactly what sets Chris Lake apart in the dance music scene, blurring the line between the secrecy of the studio and direct fan access.

The release of “925” also marks an exciting moment in Virji’s rapidly rising career. With his debut album on the horizon and a growing reputation for shaking up the global house and garage scene, teaming up once again with an established heavyweight like Chris Lake highlights just how far he’s come. For Lake, the collaboration reaffirms his role as a tastemaker who thrives on championing fresh talent while consistently evolving his own sound. Together, the two artists have crafted another undeniable dance anthem that’s already making waves on dance floors worldwide.

Chris Lake is hitting the road this December, bringing his Chemistry Album Tour to two electrifying venues: Revel in Albuquerque on December 11th and Rawhide in Chandler on December 13th. Both shows promise to be standout moments of the tour, grab your tickets early and I’ll see you there!

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