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. on August 25, 1971) is a famous American DJ and music producer. He is best known for making house music and electro, which are types of electronic dance music. He is considered one of the most important artists from the "second wave" of Chicago house music, a style that started in his hometown.
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Musical Career
Getting Started in Chicago
Felix Stallings Jr. grew up in Chicago and became interested in the city's new house music scene when he was young. In the mid-1980s, when he was only 15, he met the famous acid house musician DJ Pierre. Acid house is a type of house music known for its deep basslines and squelchy sounds.
With DJ Pierre's help, Felix released his first song, "Phantasy Girl," in 1987. Around the same time, he went to college to study media. There, he learned about other kinds of music, like the songs of Prince and hip hop groups such as A Tribe Called Quest.
In the 1990s, Felix's music became very popular in Europe. He released more songs and started his own record label called Radikal Fear Records. This label helped other DJs from Chicago share their music with the world.
Rise to Fame
In 2001, Felix released the album Kittenz and Thee Glitz. This album was a huge success and made him famous around the world. It featured collaborations with other artists like Miss Kittin and Tommie Sunshine. The album was so popular that it won "Best Album" at the Muzik Awards.
This success led to big opportunities. Felix was asked to create remixes for pop superstars like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Kylie Minogue. A remix is when a producer takes a song and creates a new version of it, often for dancing.
In 2004, he released another popular album called Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever. He also worked with the famous rapper and producer P Diddy on a song.
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Music in Games and Movies
Felix da Housecat's music is so popular that it has been featured in many video games, movies, and TV shows.
- The song "Silver Screen Shower Scene" was in the video games Midnight Club 2 and SSX 3. It was also in the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
- A remix of his song "Rocket Ride" was in the game Need for Speed: Underground 2.
- The song "Everyone Is Someone in LA" was on the soundtrack for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.
- His music was also used in the TV show The Sopranos.
Selected Discography
A discography is a list of all the music an artist has released. Here are some of Felix da Housecat's most well-known albums and songs.
Studio Albums
- Metropolis Present Day? Thee Album! (1995)
- Kittenz and Thee Glitz (2001)
- Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (2004)
- Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco (2007)
- He Was King (2009)
- Narrative of Thee Blast Illusion (2015)
Famous Singles
- "Silver Screen Shower Scene" (2001)
- "What Does It Feel Like?" (2001)
- "Madame Hollywood" (2002)
- "Watching Cars Go By" (2004)
- "Rocket Ride" (2005)
- "Like Something 4 ...!" (2008)
- "We All Wanna Be Prince" (2009)
See also
In Spanish: Felix da Housecat para niños
