In a move that caught almost everyone off guard, the Coachella 2024 lineup included a surprising act: Anti Up. After a two-year hiatus, house music enthusiasts were left wondering what Chris' duo had in store Lake and Chris Lorenzo.
They then confirmed that their long-awaited debut album was complete just before the start of Coachella before closing out the festival's Mojave stage on its first day, debuting a brand new set full of Anti Up hits and unreleased music presumed to be on the album. . Now, almost seven months later, What is life? is now available.
It doesn't take long to reinforce the fact that Lake and Lorenzo are among the leading producers in house music today. The album is a microcosm of his deep understanding of the roots of the genre, as well as his innovative approaches to arrangements and sound design, which constantly test the boundaries of house music.
Inspired by its roots in British club culture, the bold and unapologetic album was created for warehouses, dark dance floors and the 4 a.m. crowd. It begins with its explosive title track, where Anti Up set the stage by weaving rhymes from the Distorted vocals stick over a harsh beat and pulsing bassline.
Another highlight is “Revolution,” which offers a refreshing change of pace from the album’s darker, more intense production. With NCognita, the hip-hop crossover eschews the pulsating energy of its predecessors and opts for an upbeat, breakbeat-inspired beast.
Getting back to the drumstick rhymes, “Holding On” is an undeniable standout and possibly the best on the album. Unlike “What Is Life”, where the vocalist offers a more aggressive and daring performance, he adopts a more contemplative tone.
Here, Lake and Lorenzo close their album by skillfully intertwining their soulful vocals with a beautiful piano melody, encouraging us to wake up and embrace the existentialist idea that life can be full of joy if you live it authentically. To that end, What is life? It compellingly challenges us to embrace life's ups and downs with an undertow of resilience.
Listen to the new album below and find it on streaming platforms. here.
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