Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings Jr., August 25, 1971) is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for

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and electro. Felix is regarded as a member of the second wave of

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Musical career

Early life

Stallings developed an interest in the emergent Chicago house music scene at a young age. While a student at Rich East High School in

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in the mid-1980s, a chance introduction to

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pioneer

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gave the then 15-year-old Stallings his break, and under the patronage and guidance of Pierre, he released his first single, "Phantasy Girl," in 1987. Also in 1987, Felix went to

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to study media and communication. There he studied different musicians of the era, including

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, and

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, as well as developing an interest in hip hop and R&B tracks.

1990s

After graduating, he released "Thee Dawn" on

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. He became popular in Europe, and in the following year, "By Dawn's Early Light" and "Thee Industry Made Me Do It" followed. A further single, "In The Dark We Live (Thee Lite)", appeared under his pseudonym, Aphrohead. Originally released on the UK label, Bush, "In The DaAlbum", followed in 1998. In 1999, he released "In The Dark We Live". Shortly afterwards, Stallings formed Radikal Fear Records. It released material from Mike Dunn,

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, and Armando as well as Felix himself. During 1995, he released his debut album ''Alone in the Dark'' (as Thee Maddkatt Courtship) on Deep Distraxion, followed by the Radikal Fear

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, ''The Chicago All Stars'' and a

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album entitled ''Clashbackk Compilation Mix''. The album ''I Know Electrikboy'' was never officially released in either the US or UK, although promotional copies are in circulation.

2000s

In 2001, '' Kittenz and Thee Glitz'', written and produced alongside

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, Dave The Hustler, Harrison Crump,

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and Melistar, was released which gained Felix mainstream exposure. At the end of that year, Felix won Best Album at the now-defunct Muzik Awards. The ensuing fame brought Felix remix work for Madonna,

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and

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. The proper follow-up, '' Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever'', was released in 2004, though Felix released a pair of mix albums, 2002's ''Excursions'' and 2003's ''A Bugged Out Mix'', in between. Felix also collaborated with

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on the pair's "Jack U" single. The pair remain friends, with Diddy performing alongside Felix at Space in Ibiza in 2005, and Felix performing at Diddy's after-party for The Main Event at the Winter Music Conference. Various remixes of "

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" were used in video games such as ''

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,'' and ''

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''. The Soulwax Remix of his song "Rocket Ride" was featured in the game '' Need for Speed: Underground 2.'' "Everyone Is Someone in LA" was featured in ''

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''. His songs have also featured in television programs such as ''

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'' and "Silver Screen Shower Scene" featured in the party scene in

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's 2005 film, ''

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.'' Felix's album, '' Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco'', was released on October 2, 2007 in the US on

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. Production was overseen by

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. "Future Calls The Dawn" was released on July 9, 2007 on Wall of Sound/PIAS with "Sweetfrosti" featured as the B-side. "Sweetfrosti" contained a

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's "Snowball", originally released in 1981. "Like Something 4 Porno!" was released as the album's lead single on September 24, 2007 with

es from

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, Teenage Bad Girl and Armand Van Helden, while a third single, "Radio", was released digitally in April 2008. Since then, Felix has released his first Global Underground compilation, for the

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compilation and club label. Felix also teamed up with Kris Menace to release "Artificial" in June 2008. In 2009, Felix released '' He Was King'', via Nettwerk Records.

Discography

Studio albums

Mix albums

Singles

Remixes

* Passion Pit – " Little Secrets (Felix Da Housecat Pink Enemy Remix)" (2009) *

– "

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(Felix Da Housecat's Club Mix)" (2004) *Buy Now! – "For Sale (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2007) *

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– "

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(Felix Da Housecat Glitz Club Mix)" (2001) *

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– " Get Yourself High (Felix Da Housecat's Chemical Meltdown Mix)" (2003) *

The Disco Boys The Disco Boys are a German house music DJ and production duo from Hamburg, which consists of Raphael Krickow (* 1966) and Gordon Hollenga (* 1969). They play a mixture of disco classics and modern house songs. The Disco Boys have played at the ...

– "Born to Be Alive" * Garbage – "

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(Thee Glitz mix)" & "Androgyny (Thee Drum Drum mix)" (2001) *

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– "

What You Waiting For? "What You Waiting For?" is a song by American singer Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, '' Love. Angel. Music. Baby.'' (2004). Written by Stefani and Linda Perry, the song is the album's opening track and was released as Stefani's ...

(The Rude Ho Mix by Felix Da Housecat)" (2005) *

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– " State of Mind (Felix Da Housecat's Dub)" (2003) * Madonna – "

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(Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club Mix)" (2003) * Madonna – "

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(Thee RetroLectro Mix)" (2003) *

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– "Silvia (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2010) *

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– "

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(Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2003) *

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– "Drop the Pressure" *

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– " Sinnerman (Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix)" (2003) *

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– "

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(Thee Radikal Blaklight Edit)" (2003) *

– "I don't know what you want but I can't give it anymore (Thee 2 black ninja mix) (1999) * New Order – " Here To Stay (Felix Da Housecat Extended Glitz mix)" (2002) *

Paola & Chiara Paola e Chiara is an Italian pop music duo consisting of Paola Iezzi and Chiara Iezzi, two sisters, born in Milan. They are the best selling female Italian group with over 35 million records sold. Their national career began when the manager ...

– "Vanity & Pride (Felix Da Housecat Club Mix)" (2008) *

Uffie Anna-Catherine Hartley (born December 9, 1987), known professionally as Uffie (), is an American-French singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and fashion designer formerly signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. Uffie's music ...

– "

Pop the Glock "Pop the Glock" is a single by French-American recording artist Uffie. The re-released single was released as a 12" vinyl on November 30, 2009. "Pop the Glock" was Uffie's first single and an international underground hit. It was originally relea ...

(Felix Da Housecat's Pink Enemy Remix)" (2009) *

–

Where Is The Feeling? "Where Is the Feeling?" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue from her fifth studio album, '' Kylie Minogue'' (1994). The song was written by Wilf Smarties and Jayn Hanna, while production was handled by Brothers in Rhythm. I ...

(Da Klub Feelin Mix)" (1995) * RAC – "Hollywood Featuring Penguin Prison (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2012) *

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– "Another (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2013) * Pompeya – "Y.A.H.T.B.M.F. (Felix Da Housecat Heavenly House Mix)" (2014) *Born Dirty and

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- "Samba Sujo (Felix Da Housecat and Dave The Hustler Remix)" (2019)

''DJ Magazine'' top 100 DJs

References

External links

Official Website
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