Chris Braide is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning British songwriter, producer, and artist based in Malibu, California, known for his eclectic and innovative approach to art pop and piano & orchestral driven productions.
Chris Braide's music career began as a signed artist to Polydor, East West, and Atlantic records in the US, where he honed his craft and laid the foundation for his future success. Although he transitioned to focus more on production and songwriting in Los Angeles, he has never stopped making records and continues to this day with an unrivaled dedication, always pushing the boundaries of his artistry and creativity.
With a passion for creative storytelling and sonic innovation, Chris has established himself as a sought-after collaborator for artists seeking unforgettable songs and productions. A self-described reclusive introverted artist, Chris prefers the creative process to the spotlight, finding joy in crafting meaningful music that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Launched into the music world with the piano as his primary canvas and Kate Bush as his earliest muse, Chris Braide has evolved into a visionary master of his craft. With a multifaceted talent for melody, lyricism, programming and film scoring, he navigates the music landscape with boundless creativity. Renowned for his innovative collaborations and chart-topping hits, Chris co-creates with artists to bring forth fresh, evocative, and impactful musical experiences that captivate listeners globally.
He 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 • Klaus Badelt • Hugel • Selena Gomez • Halsey • Madonna • Bibi Bourelly • Marc Almond • Starrah • Demi Lovato • Robin Schulz • Elle King • Wrabel • Britney Spears • Christina Aguilera • Kylie • Zendaya • Bebe Rexha • Theophilus London • LP • Natalie Portman • Celine Dion • Kate Hudson • Beth Ditto • Toni Braxton • Tate McRae • Snoop Dogg • Jason Mraz • Donna Missal • Julia Michaels • Macy Gray • Adele • Jessie Reyez • Kali Uchis
Chris Braide's decade-long collaboration with Sia has yielded a remarkable array of hits, including "Flames", "Unstoppable", “Big Girls Cry”, and "Kill and Run" for The Great Gatsby soundtrack, as well as "Helium" for Fifty Shades Darker, "Pretty Isn't Perfect" for the Rio Olympic Games, and "God Made You Beautiful" for Beyoncé's Life Is But A Dream. Their partnership has also produced standout tracks like "Perfume" for Britney, "Blank Page" for Christina Aguilera, and "She Wolf (Falling To Pieces)" for David Guetta featuring Sia. Additionally, Chris co-wrote and produced songs for the movie VOX LUX with Natalie Portman, including "Body Talks".
Their work has also been featured in various 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 INTEL campaign in 2020. Chris also co-wrote and co-produced "Out There" with Hans Zimmer for the BBC 7 Worlds series with David Attenborough. 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
- 230 consecutive days on Spotify's global Top 200
- #11 on Shazam's US Pop charts and #33 on the all-genre charts
The song's momentum continued with a show-stopping performance by Sia and David Byrne at Miley Cyrus's 2022/2023 New Year's Eve Party, and its selection as the launch track for TikTok Ukraine in January 2023.
Out There - Winner of the ‘Best original composition in a TV trailer or promo’ at the Music and Sound awards with Hans Zimmer and Sia.
Unstoppable - #1 US Adult contemporary Billboard. #1 US Adult top 40. #1 US Adult pop airplay 2022.
Unstoppable - Winner of the 2023 BMI pop awards in Los Angeles for most performed song.
Unstoppable has now entered the Billions Club on Spotify with over 1 billion streams.
Aptly given its title, Sia’s “Unstoppable” becomes the first song in nearly a quarter-century to spend 100 weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporarychart.