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Dutch house DJ and producer Chris Stussy has officially adopted a new artist name, Chris Stassy. This marks a surprising new chapter in the career of one of modern house music’s most recognizable names.
The change keeps the name remarkably close to the identity he has built over the years. Stussy becomes Stassy, while the pronunciation is expected to remain essentially the same.
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From Chris Stussy to Chris Stassy
The change has already started appearing across official artist materials. Notably, Chris Stassy is now the name used for all branding and visual content. Consequently, Chris Stassy will be the name used for the next phase of his career.
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Stassy has spent the past several years establishing himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary house music. During this time, he developed a distinctive groove-driven sound while building a global touring profile. It is under the new Chris Stassy name that he will continue to evolve artistically.
His rise has also been closely connected to his own platform, Up The Stuss. This has become an established outlet for forward-thinking house and club music.
Up The Stuss and USS Will Remain
Despite the change to his personal artist name, Up The Stuss will continue under its existing name. This will be alongside his USS event concept.
That distinction suggests the rebrand is focused specifically on his artist identity. Chris Stassy is the only change, while the label and events retain their previous names. Therefore, it does not represent a wider overhaul of the ecosystem he has built around his music.
A New Name, Same Artist
Perhaps the most interesting part of the change is how subtle it is. For longtime listeners, seeing Chris Stassy instead of the former name signals both continuity and a new beginning.
Rather than introducing an entirely new alias, Stassy has retained the identity audiences already associate with him. He changed only one letter. Nevertheless, under the Chris Stassy name, fans can expect his signature musical style to remain.
For an artist whose former name has become increasingly prominent across clubs, festivals and electronic music platforms worldwide, even such a small adjustment represents a significant branding move.
The Chris Stassy Era Begins
The new identity is already making its way into his upcoming schedule and releases. For example, Chris Stassy will headline select festival dates this year.
His official agenda lists “U know me” with Marz Fay, scheduled for August 28, 2026, under the Chris Stassy name.
For fans, the music, sound and wider creative world surrounding the Dutch producer remain familiar. Still, Chris Stassy promises fresh energy for the future.
The name, however, has officially entered a new era:
Chris Stussy is becoming Chris Stassy.
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