SONGWRITER & PRODUCER
Christopher Braide is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning British songwriter, producer, and artist based in Malibu, California. Over decades, he’s collaborated with icons like Sia, Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, and Hans Zimmer, crafting unforgettable pop classics with his eclectic approach to art pop and orchestral-driven productions.
EARLY CAREER & COLLABORATIONS:
Chris launched into songwriting, and music - making with the piano as his canvas and Kate Bush as his muse. Signed by Craig Kallman to Atlantic Records as a solo artist, Chris broke through in the US with the radio hit ‘If I Hadn’t Got You,’ co-produced by Dave Stewart, and the Billboard top ten hit ‘Invisible’ co-written with Desmond Child. He was co-founder of Downes Braide Association with Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes. Now a visionary master of melody, lyricism, and sonic innovation, he creates songs that blend storytelling with boundless creativity.
NOTABLE COLLABORATIONS:
Chris has co-written, produced, and collaborated with a wide array of artists, producers and movie directors including:
• Sia • Beyoncé • David Guetta • Hans Zimmer • Diplo • Yuna • Lana Del Rey • Baz Luhrmann • Nicki Minaj • Selena Gomez • Halsey • Madonna • Bibi Bourelly • Marc Almond • Starrah • Demi Lovato • Robin Schulz • Elle King • Britney Spears • Christina Aguilera • Kylie • Zendaya • Theophilus London • LP • Natalie Portman • Celine Dion • Kate Hudson • Beth Ditto • Toni Braxton • Tate McRae • Snoop Dogg • Jason Mraz • Macy Gray • Adele • Jessie Reyez • Kali Uchis • Mustard
RECENT SUCCESSES & AWARDS:
Chris Braide's decade-long collaboration with Sia has yielded a remarkable array of hits, like US #1"Unstoppable", “Big Girls Cry”, “Kill and Run", “Helium", "She Wolf (Falling To Pieces)", and “Flames” for David Guetta (feat.Sia).
Their partnership has also produced standout tracks like "Perfume" for Britney, "Blank Page" for Christina Aguilera, and "God Made You Beautiful" for Beyoncé.
Additionally, Chris co-wrote and produced songs for the movie VOX LUX with Natalie Portman, including the Sia co-write "Body Talks".
Their work has also been featured in various, movies, campaigns and projects, such as the MAC cosmetics remix of "Helium" by David Guetta and Afrojack, the Lancome Idole ad campaign with Zendaya, and The Great Gatsby movie soundtrack.
Chris also co-wrote and co-produced "Out There" with Hans Zimmer and Sia, for the BBC 7 Worlds series with David Attenborough.
ACCOLADES:
Winner of the ‘Best original composition in a TV trailer or promo’ at the Music and Sound awards with Hans Zimmer and Sia.
Winner of the 2023 BMI pop awards in Los Angeles for most performed song (“Unstoppable”)
“Unstoppable” has now entered the Billions Club on Spotify with over 1 billion streams.
“Unstoppable” becomes the first song in nearly a quarter-century to spend 100 weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporarychart.
“Unstoppable” has spent 230 consecutive days on Spotify's global Top 200
Most recently, Sia and Chris reunited for the title track of her debut movie, Music. In 2022, "Unstoppable" experienced a resurgence, fueling a major Samsung Galaxy advertising campaign. The R3HAB remix ignited a viral sensation, topping charts at Top 40, AC, and Hot AC in the spring. The song's massive popularity led to:
- Over 2.8 million unique TikTok videos featuring the track
- #1 US Adult contemporary Billboard.
- #1 US Adult top 40.
- #1 US Adult pop airplay 2022.
From his Malibu studio hideaway, Chris keeps pushing the boundaries of art pop and cinematic sound, one indelible song at a time