After years of shaping dancefloors worldwide and defining the sonic identity of his own imprint, Chris Stussy is set to unveil his most ambitious body of work yet. His debut album, Lost, Found & Forgotten…, arrives April 3, 2026 via Up The Stuss, marking a deeply personal milestone for the Dutch artist and label founder. Spanning 19 tracks across three interconnected chapters—Lost, Found, and Forgotten—the project represents both a culmination of his artistic evolution and a bold step into new creative territory.
At its core, Lost, Found & Forgotten… is an exploration of creative freedom, guided visually and conceptually by the symbolic image of a kite. Floating freely yet remaining anchored, the kite serves as a metaphor for Chris Stussy’s artistic philosophy: unrestricted in emotion and imagination, but grounded in groove, precision, and intention. This imagery aligns seamlessly with the ethos of Up The Stuss, a label that has grown into a respected platform for forward-thinking house music while maintaining a distinct and cohesive identity.
“This album has been a long time in the making, and I’m excited to finally share it with you,” says Chris Stussy. “The process behind it—exchanging ideas with other artists and creating music outside of my comfort zone—has been an incredible experience. It gave me a true sense of freedom, allowing me to not think about boundaries or expectations. I’ve never been more proud of a project than this one. It’s deeply personal, and it represents my sound as a whole.”
The album’s three-part structure reflects different stages of creative discovery. The Lost chapter revisits music created throughout various periods of Chris Stussy’s journey—ideas that were once shelved but have now been rediscovered, refined, and brought fully to life. Rather than remnants of the past, these tracks emerge as renewed expressions, carrying both historical weight and present-day clarity.
Found, the second chapter, captures inspiration in motion. Shaped by collaboration, crate digging, and shared creative exchange, this section highlights the moments when ideas align and creative energy flows naturally. The result is a dynamic and emotionally resonant collection that expands his sonic palette while maintaining the groove-driven foundation that has defined his rise within the global electronic music landscape.
Closing the album, Forgotten pays homage to the deeper cuts—the subtle, patient compositions that reveal their depth over time. These tracks speak directly to dedicated listeners and underground purists, rewarding repeat listens and reinforcing Chris Stussy’s commitment to crafting music with longevity and substance. It is a chapter that reflects both artistic restraint and confidence, emphasizing atmosphere and detail over immediacy.
Throughout the project, the boundary between reality and abstraction remains intentionally fluid. Like the kite that symbolizes its vision, Lost, Found & Forgotten… invites listeners to shift perspective—to move between grounded rhythms and atmospheric introspection. It reflects Chris Stussy’s journey from emerging talent to globally recognized tastemaker, while also signaling a willingness to explore beyond established expectations.
With its release on April 3, 2026, via Up The Stuss, Lost, Found & Forgotten… stands as both a defining artistic statement and a new chapter for Chris Stussy. More than a debut album, it captures the full scope of his creative identity—past, present, and future—while laying the foundation for the next phase of his evolution as one of the most compelling voices in modern house music.