Felix da Housecat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Felix da Housecat
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Felix da Housecat performing in 2013
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| Birth name | Felix Stallings, Jr. |
| Born | August 25, 1971 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Electronic, house, techno, big beat, alternative dance, electroclash, synthpop |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
| Labels | Emperor Norton, Rykodisc, Rude Photo, Mishu Records |
| Associated acts | Kris Menace, Miss Kittin, P. Diddy, Tommie Sunshine |
Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings Jr., August 25, 1971) is an American DJ and music producer. He is best known for his work in house music and electro styles. Felix is considered an important part of the second wave of Chicago house music.
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Musical Journey
Starting Out Young
Felix Stallings Jr. grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He became interested in the new house music scene at a young age. When he was 15, he met DJ Pierre, a pioneer of acid house music. With Pierre's help, Felix released his first song, "Phantasy Girl," in 1987.
In the same year, Felix went to Alabama State University. He studied media and communication there. During this time, he learned about different musicians like Prince and A Tribe Called Quest. He also developed an interest in hip hop and R&B music.
Becoming Popular in the 1990s
After college, Felix released "Thee Dawn." This song helped him become popular in Europe. In the years that followed, he released more songs like "By Dawn's Early Light." He also used another name, Aphrohead, for some of his music.
Felix started his own record label called Radikal Fear Records. This label released music from other artists and from Felix himself. In 1995, he released his first album, Alone in the Dark. He also put out a compilation album called The Chicago All Stars.
Mainstream Success in the 2000s
In 2001, Felix released the album Kittenz and Thee Glitz. This album helped him become known to a wider audience. He even won an award for Best Album that year. Because of his growing fame, many famous artists asked him to create remixes of their songs. He worked with stars like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Kylie Minogue.
His next big album, Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever, came out in 2004. Felix also worked with P Diddy on a song called "Jack U." They became good friends.
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Felix's music has been featured in many popular places. Remixes of his song "Silver Screen Shower Scene" were used in video games like Midnight Club 2 and SSX 3. His song "Rocket Ride" was in Need for Speed: Underground 2. "Everyone Is Someone in LA" appeared in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. His songs have also been on TV shows like The Sopranos and in the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
In 2007, Felix released the album Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco. He continued to release new music and collaborate with other artists. In 2009, he released the album He Was King.
Albums and Songs
Felix da Housecat has released many albums and singles throughout his career.
Studio Albums
- 1995: Metropolis Present Day? Thee Album!
- 1999: I Know Electrikboy
- 2001: Kittenz and Thee Glitz
- 2002: Rocketmann!
- 2004: Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever
- 2007: Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco
- 2009: He Was King
- 2011: Son of Analogue
- 2013: Sinner Winner / Give Me Body
- 2015: Narrative of Thee Blast Illusion
Mix Albums
Felix has also released albums that are a mix of different songs.
- 1997: Clashbackk Compilation Mix
- 1997: Transmissions, Vol. 2
- 2002: Excursions
- 2003: A Bugged Out Mix
- 2005: Past, Present and Future House and Electro
- 2008: Global Underground 034: Milan
- 2012: Various Artists - Pete Tong & Felix Da Housecat - All Gone Ibiza 11
Singles
Here are some of the singles Felix da Housecat has released:
- 2001: "Silver Screen Shower Scene"
- 2001: "What Does It Feel Like?"
- 2002: "Madame Hollywood"
- 2004: "Watching Cars Go By"
- 2005: "Ready 2 Wear"
- 2005: "Rocket Ride"
- 2009: "We All Wanna Be Prince"
- 2013: "Sinner Winner"
- 2013: "I Just Want to Be a Lesbian"
- 2018: "Marshall & Pierre" (with Kristin Velvet)
- 2019: "Cats Love Velvet III"
- 2019: "Thee Trk!" (with Chris Trucher)
- 2020: "Lonely2Live" (with Jamie Principle)
- 2020: "Chicago Love" (with Chris Trucher)
- 2020: "Cats Love Velvet IV" (with Kristin Velvet)
- 2021: "I Discover" (with Chris Trucher)
- 2022: "Silver Screen (Shower Screen)" (with David Guetta and Miss Kittin)
Notable Remixes
Felix da Housecat is known for creating new versions of other artists' songs, called remixes. Here are a few examples:
- Britney Spears – "Toxic (Felix Da Housecat's Club Mix)" (2004)
- The Chemical Brothers – "Get Yourself High (Felix Da Housecat's Chemical Meltdown Mix)" (2003)
- Madonna – "American Life (Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club Mix)" (2003)
- Madonna – "Die Another Day (Thee RetroLectro Mix)" (2003)
- Kylie Minogue – "Where Is The Feeling? (Da Klub Feelin Mix)" (1995)
- New Order – "Here To Stay (Felix Da Housecat Extended Glitz mix)" (2002)
- Pet Shop Boys – "London (Thee Radikal Blaklight Edit)" (2003)
See also
In Spanish: Felix da Housecat para niños
