Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy has changed his stage name to Chris Stassy, sparking speculation from fans across social media.

Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy has changed his stage name to Chris Stassy, making a notable shift in his identity and career. The artist announced the news on social media today, with fans quickly reacting and starting speculations surrounding the decision.

While no official reason has been given by Stassy, many online believe the change could be connected to a conflict between the artist and the Stussy clothing brand. As of now, there is no confirmation of any legal dispute, with the scenario remaining unverified.

Along with the big news, Stassy clarified that only his stage name is changing, noting that his label, ‘Up The Stuss’ and the ‘USS’ events will remain the same. Both the label and the event series are closely tied to the DJ’s community, having grown significantly since their respective formations in 2020 and 2024.

Since establishing himself as Chris Stussy, the Dutch artist has become one of the hottest acts in the current house music scene. Tracks such as ‘Breather’ and ‘Desire’ have been moving crowds around the world, while his debut album, released in April 2026, is a serious contender for dance music album of the year.

Following such a successful career so far, the name change can understandably be a significant one for both the artist and his fans. However, Stassy assures his supporters that this is just a rebrand and not a change in the music and identity that have made him so appreciated.

 

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Chuck Daniels relaunches Sampled Detroit with six-track ‘The Remixes’ collection featuring remastered House releases

Following a short hiatus, independent House music label Sampled Detroit relaunches with a new collection of remixes from label founder Chuck Daniels. Featuring six of his most celebrated remixes, including a newly remastered edition of his acclaimed rework of Andy Toth & Billy Love‘s ‘Thrillseekers’, the release revisits key moments from Chuck’s catalogue while bringing his sought-after productions back to the dance floor.

Spanning remixes of Andy Toth & Billy Love, Jr Jr, Jake Childs & Laura Frey, Lupe, Evan Rhodes featuring Clara Grun and Johnny Fiasco, the six-track collection showcases Chuck Daniels‘ distinctive approach to remixing. Blending soulful musicality, driving grooves and timeless House sensibilities, the collection reflects Chuck’s deep-rooted connection to House music while making a selection of standout productions widely available once again.

Chuck Daniels’ remix of ‘Thrillseekers’

Among the highlights is Chuck’s remix of Andy Toth & Billy Love‘s ‘Thrillseekers’. Originally released on Seth Troxler‘s Play It Say It imprint, the remix received widespread support from leading DJs including Eats Everything and Skream, became a fixture on Ibiza dance floors, earned recognition in Spin Magazine‘s Top 40 Dance Tracks of All Time and remains one of the signature productions of Chuck Daniels‘ career. Newly remastered for the relaunch of Sampled Detroit, it returns as the centrepiece of a collection that celebrates both the label’s heritage and its future direction.

Chuck Daniels Comments: “Bringing people together has always been at the heart of everything I do, whether that’s through music or my other passion, food. Relaunching Sampled Detroit feels like the right time to revisit some of these remixes, give them the treatment they deserve and make them available again for a new generation of DJs and fans.”

Sampled Detroit returns

Founded by Detroit producer, DJ and label owner Chuck Daniels, Sampled Detroit has long been recognised as a platform dedicated to authentic underground House music. The relaunch represents more than the return of an independent record label, signalling a renewed commitment to quality club-focused releases while preserving influential music for both long-standing House music fans and new generations of listeners. Looking ahead, the label will continue to champion carefully selected artists and dance floor-focused productions while remaining true to the values that established Sampled Detroit as a respected name within global House music.

For more than two decades, Chuck Daniels has remained an influential figure within Detroit‘s electronic music community. Throughout his career he has collaborated with and earned the respect of some of the city’s most celebrated pioneers, including Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig and Derrick May. His productions and remixes have appeared on seminal labels including Defected, Planet E, Classic, Ministry of Sound, KMS, Yoruba and Warner Brothers, while his work continues to bridge the worlds of House and Techno through a distinctive style rooted in Detroit‘s musical heritage.

Sampled’s Movement Festival afterparty

Beyond the studio, Chuck Daniels has made a lasting contribution to Detroit‘s House music culture through Sampled, his long-running Movement Festival afterparty, which has become one of the city’s key annual events for more than twenty-five years. Growing from a local gathering into an internationally recognised brand, Sampled now continues beyond Detroit, with the next event taking place at crobar in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday 8th August, featuring Harry Romero, Mark Farina, DJ Heather, Chuck Daniels and Delish b2b Andre Leone. The event reflects Chuck‘s enduring commitment to supporting House music, artists, and the wider dance music community.

Chuck Daniels ‘The Remixes’ marks the return of Sampled Detroit with six remastered productions that celebrate the label’s heritage while looking towards its future. Bringing sought-after remixes back to today’s dance floors, the release reintroduces defining moments from Chuck’s catalogue for DJs, collectors and House music fans alike.

Stream ‘The Remixes’ now here.

New live sets from HUGEL, Bullet Tooth, HVMZA and Jazzy are now available on Apple Music in Spatial Audio

Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa Ibiza today release a new collection of live DJ sets in Spatial Audio, available exclusively on Apple Music. Recorded live across two of Ibiza’s leading venues, the new mixes capture performances from HUGEL, Bullet Tooth and HVMZA at Hï Ibiza, alongside Jazzy at Ushuaïa Ibiza, all recorded during the 2026 season on the island.

Spatial Audio brings the live performances to Apple Music

Presented in Spatial Audio, the recordings place listeners at the center of each performance, recreating the depth, energy and atmosphere of the live experience. The release follows the same immersive approach Apple Music has brought to other live electronic music recordings, using Spatial Audio to move beyond traditional stereo and offer listeners a greater sense of presence and connection to the performance.

HUGEL, Bullet Tooth, HVMZA and Jazzy feature across the new mixes

The collection showcases two distinct sides of Ibiza nightlife. At Hï Ibiza, HUGEL, Bullet Tooth and HVMZA represent a range of sounds from across contemporary house and electronic music, while Ushuaïa Ibiza brings its signature open-air scale to a set from Jazzy.

Apple Music and The Night League continue their Ibiza collaboration

This release continues the ongoing collaboration between Apple Music and The Night League, creators of [UNVRS], Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza, to capture and share the island’s most iconic performances in Spatial Audio, with new mixes from all three venues available now exclusively on Apple Music, bringing the sound of Ibiza to the world.

Listen to the new Spatial Audio DJ mixes

Hï Ibiza

HUGEL
Bullet Tooth
HVMZA

Ushuaïa Ibiza

Jazzy

Listen to the new Hï Ibiza DJ Mixes on Apple Music here.

Listen to the new Ushuaïa Ibiza DJ mixes on Apple Music here.