Chris Stussy is now Chris Stassy. The Dutch house star formally announced the change to his artist name on Instagram today, swapping the “u” in his moniker for an “a.” “One letter, same mind, same music, same vibe,” the artist—born Niels Christian Steenbergen—shared in a photo po…
IndustryFirst reported 18 aug, 15:46 / 5 outlets
Dutch DJ Chris Stussy announces artist name change to Chris Stassy
The producer changed one letter in his stage name on August 18, with no stated reason for the rebrand.
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The story
- Chris Stussy, born Niels Christian Steenbergen, announced the change via Instagram, stating "one letter, same mind, same music, same vibe" and confirmed the pronunciation remains identical.Reported by DJ Mag and EDM Maniac
- His label Up The Stuss and USS party series will keep their original names, and his social media handles have been updated to reflect the rebrand.Reported by EDM Maniac and EDM Sauce
- His first release under the new name, "U Know Me" featuring Marz Fay, is scheduled for August 28 via his label, the same day as his Creamfields appearance.
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Coverage breakdown
5 sources
2 original reporting
3 ran the press release
How this story was covered
5 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 18 Aug, 15:46. EDM Maniac published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 21h 34m. Of the 5 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 3 ran the press release. That is 5 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 18 Aug, 15:46EDM ManiacFirstChris Stussy Announces Name Change To Chris Stassy
- 18 Aug, 17:47EDM Identity+2h 1mChris Stussy Announces Surprise Name Change to Chris Stassy
- 19 Aug, 05:46We Rave You+14h 0mChris Stussy rebrands as Chris Stassy in surprise one-letter artist name change
- 19 Aug, 13:20EDM Sauce+21h 34mChris Stussy Rebrands as Chris Stassy, First Single Under New Name Due August 28
- Filed 18 aug, 17:43 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagChris Stussy rebrands as Chris Stassy in surprise artist name change
Sources, in order of reporting
5 outletsTo inaugurate the new name, the Dutch DJ and producer is set to host editions of his N.A.M.E. party series in Birmingham and Amsterdam next month
Chris Stussy has not explained why he changed his name to Chris Stassy — but a fan theory is making its rounds online. The post Chris Stussy Announces Surprise Name Change to Chris Stassy appeared first on EDM Identity.
Chris Stussy rebrands as Chris Stassy in a surprise one-letter name change and kicks off a 'new era' with N.A.M.E. parties in Birmingham and Amsterdam. Chris Stussy rebrands as Chris Stassy in surprise one-letter artist name change
Dutch house star Chris Stussy announced on Instagram that he is now Chris Stassy, with "U Know Me" featuring Marz Fay arriving August 28 as the first single under the new name. The post Chris Stussy Rebrands as Chris Stassy, First Single Under New Name Due August 28 appeared firs…