Badvoid
British electronic dance music producer and DJ
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Christopher Adams (born 4 December 2000), professionally known as BADVOID (formerly Notorious CHRIS),[1] is a British electronic dance music producer and DJ. He is known for his unique sound, which blends elements of drum and bass, dubstep, and midtempo genres. BADVOID has released music through labels such as Dim Mak Records, Insomniac Records, Ministry of Sound Australia, and Welcome Records, and has performed at prominent music festivals including Escape Halloween, Groovin' the Moo, and The Grass Is Greener.[2][3]
4 December 2000
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Notorious CHRIS |
| Born | Christopher Adams 4 December 2000 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Digital audio workstation |
| Years active | 2017 |
| Labels | |
| Website | badvoid |
Early life
Christopher Adams was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and later moved to Mackay, Australia. He began producing music while in high school, citing influences from heavy metal and rock music. Adams dropped out of school at age 16 due to bullying and death threats.[4][5] In 2024 BADVOID relocated from Australia to Los Angeles, California.[6][7]
Career
2017–2020: Beginnings and Early releases
Adams launched his career under the alias Notorious CHRIS and later transitioned to the name BADVOID. His early works included remixes and singles such as "Activate" (2019) and his debut EP, Enter the Void (2021), released under Buygore. The EP peaked at #3 on the Beatport Electro Charts and received airplay on Triple J and BBC Radio 1.[8]
BADVOID has frequently collaborated with artists and labels, releasing tracks like "Asylum", "I Would Never" on Barong Family and "Anarchy" with Nikademis on Enforce Records.[9][10]
2021–Present: Rise to Prominence
In 2021, BADVOID joined The Recording Academy's voting membership.[11][12] He continued to release singles and remixes, including "Poison" and "The Edge," on Kayzo's Welcome Records.[13][14]
In 2023, BADVOID debuted on Sounds of Mayhem with his Mutiny EP, featuring tracks such as "Keep It Hardcore" and "Caution."[15][16] That same year, he performed at music festivals such as Escape Halloween in San Bernardino, California[17] and Academy LA.[18]
Discography
Extended Plays
| Title | Released | Record label | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Enter The Void" | 2021 | Buygore | |
| "MUTINY" | 2023 | Sounds Of Mayhem |
Singles
| Title | Released | Record label | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Activate" | 2019 | Ministry of Sound Australia | With HUZU |
| "Desolate" | 2020 | Self Release | |
| "I Would Never"[19][20] | Barong Family | With Jerry Jay | |
| "Anarchy" | Enforce Records | With Nikademis | |
| "Sing Me To Sleep"[21] | 2021 | ||
| "Ultra" | Buygore | ||
| "Trust" | Buygore | With HUZU | |
| "Get Out"[22] | Buygore | With WHZLY | |
| "Asylum" | Self Release | With Zabo | |
| "Poison" | 2022 | Welcome Records | With OLSO |
| "Ghosted" | Self Release | With Wisner | |
| "Catastrophe" | Self Release | With Neverwaves | |
| "The Edge"[23] | Welcome Records | With Josh Rubin | |
| "Open Your Eyes" | 2023 | Dim Mak Records | With Party Thieves |
| "Need Somebody"[24] | 2023 | Insomniac (promoter) | With Doctor Werewolf |
| "Hellraiser" | 2024 | Create Music Group | |
| "Antagonist" | 2025 | Create Music Group | With Josh Rubin |
| "Breakthru" | 2025 | Create Music Group | With Guerro |
Flips
Remixes
| Title | Released | Record label | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| "We Are Fury - Remember"[27] | 2021 | Create Music Group | |
| "Bijou - Rockstar"[28] | DND Recs | ||
| "REAPER - Runaway"[29] | 2022 | Insomniac Records | |
| "Kayzo - War"[30] | 2023 | Welcome Records | |
| "JEANIE - Kiss Of Death"[31] | 2024 | Create Music Group |