Felix is regarded as a member of the second wave of Chicago house. He entered the dance music elite not only via his recordings (under a number of aliases, including Thee Maddkatt Courtship, Aphrohead and Sharkimaxx), but also for his ownership of Radikal Fear Records, one of the premiere Chicago labels of the 1990s.
Beginnings
Living in Chicago as an up and coming graffiti artist, the young Stallings was perfectly located to develop a keen interest in the emergent House music scene, which found its hub in Chicago. While a student at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois in the mid-1980s, a chance introduction to Acid House pioneer DJ Pierre gave 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 gave up house music to go to Alabama State University to study media and communication. While he was there he soaked up all the music of the era, including Prince, A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr. At that point, he even started dabbling in hip hop and R&B tracks, both sounds and genres he continues to check and surround himself with today.
1990s
However, Stallings' quite religious parents disapproved of his growing interest in the club scene, and discouraged the development of his talent. After graduating from high school, he left Chicago and music entirely to attend Alabama State College. After losing interest in House for a few years, Felix decided to rejoin the business. With the help of DJ Pierre, he began producing and mixing again. By 1992, he had a hit with the single "Thee Dawn" on Guerilla Records. He became particularly popular in Europe, and the following year's "By Dawn's Early Light" and "Thee Industry Made Me Do It" cemented his reputation. At the age of 15, Felix collaborated with Pierre on the classic track "Phantasy Girl" as Pierre's Pfantasy Club. Not only a key record of that era of dance music, it also signaled the start of a friendship and music mentoring that remains to this day. In the early 1990s, Felix and Pierre helped pioneer the 'wild pitch' sound with tracks like "Thee Dawn".
One of the defining moments of the 90's for Felix was his single, "In The Dark We Live (Thee Lite)" under his pseudonym, Aphrohead. Originally released on the UK label, Bush, "In The Dark We Live" was licensed by New York-based label, Emotive Records and released in the U.S. The Dave Clarke remix of "In The Dark We Live" was championed by NY legend Junior Vasquez at the infamous after-hours nightclub, Sound Factory. Emotive Records commissioned Vasquez to remix it for its U.S. release.
Shortly afterwards Stallings formed Radikal Fear Records, and it was not long before the label became one of the foremost House labels in the world, releasing cuts from Mike Dunn, DJ Sneak, and Armando as well as Felix himself and many others. During 1995, he released his debut full-length Alone in the Dark (as Thee Maddkatt Courtship) on Deep Distraxion, followed by Radikal Fear compilation, The Chicago All Stars and a mix album entitled Clashbackk Compilation Mix. Another LP, Metropolis Present Day? Thee Album, followed in 1998. In 1999, he returned with the summer electro single My Life Musik which formed part of a new label deal with London Records. It also signaled the start of studio history with his school buddy Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer, who would later sing on Slam's seminal single This World. The album, I Know Electrikboy however, remains something of an anomaly. Due to internal label politics, the album never saw the light of day in the UK or US, although some finished copies have mysteriously made their way into the market.
2000s
Back in the 1990s, Stallings continued releasing records at a prolific rate; the next year brought his first album as Aphrohead. 2001 saw the release of Kittenz and Thee Glitz, a critically-acclaimed LP that gained Felix mainstream exposure and worldwide coverage in dance music and fashion circles, and has often been mentioned as one of the pioneering releases of the electroclash movement. At the end of 2001, Felix won Best Album at the now-defunct Muzik Awards, beating the likes of Daft Punk that day. The ensuing fame brought Felix widespread popularity and remix work for superstars like Madonna, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. The proper follow-up, Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever, didn't arrive until 2004, but Stallings released a pair of mix albums, 2002's Excursions and 2003's A Bugged Out Mix, in between. Devin Dazzle, however, really caught the mood of the moment in clubland. Not only did he resurrect Vanity 6 – the all-girl group seen in the 1984 Prince flick ‘Purple Rain’ – with his own girl group, Neon Fever, he also managed to encompass DFA-like disco-punk (James Murphy guests on ‘What She Wants’) along with his more familiar ‘80s reference points, while ‘Watching Cars Go By’ and ‘Everyone Is Someone In LA’ are, respectively, near-perfect club and disco punk tracks. The former was remixed by Armand Van Helden and Sasha while the latter again tipped its melodic ear to Prince, this time the purple one's classic 'All The Critics Love You in New York.' Meanwhile, Tyrone Palmer, who sang on ‘My Life Muzik’, delivers the album highlight ‘Ready 2 Wear’, which was released as the last single with remixes from Paper Faces, AKA Felix's friend and confidante Stuart Price, just ahead of his production work on Madonna's 'Confessions' album. A self-confessed Felix fan, Sasha received a Grammy nomination for his remix of "Watching Cars Go By", which was later featured on Sasha's own 'Involver' album.
Felix also collaborated with P Diddy on the pair's 'Jack U' single and was also exclusive producer for his upcoming dance album, although the project has yet to see the light of day. The pair remain friends to this day, with Diddy performing alongside Felix at Space in Ibiza in 2005 and Felix performing at Diddy's after-party for The Main Event at this year's Winter Music Conference. But if you listen to Diddy's recent single 'Last Night' and wonder if Felix had a hand in it, you're right: it's just that his contribution wasn't credited. "He got me good," said Felix in a recent interview for Mixmag. "I told him that to his face. But he's a great guy and genuinely does love electronic music."
Various remixes of "Silver Screen (Shower Scene)" were used in video games such as Midnight Club 2, and SSX 3, and numerous movies including Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. His song "Rocket Ride" was featured in the game Need for Speed: Underground 2. "Everyone Is Someone in LA" was featured in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. His songs have also featured in TV shows from The Sopranos to Entourage and Silver Screen featured prominently in the party scene in Robert Downey Junior's 2005 movie 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.'
Felix's album, Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco, was released on , 2007. The album has 16 tracks and was released in the US on Nettwerk Records. Production was overseen by Felix's Atlanta friend Dallas Austin, who acted as executive producer for the record.
"Future Calls The Dawn" was released on , 2007 on Wall of Sound/PIAS with "Sweet Frosti" featured as the B-side. "Sweetfrosti" contains a sample of Devo's "Snowball", originally released in 1981.
"Like Something for Porno" is released as the album's lead single on , 2007 with remixes from Kris Menace, Teenage Bad Girl and Armand Van Helden while third single 'Radio' was released digitally in April 2008.
Since then, he's released his first Global Underground compilation GU 34 'Milan', his first for the Newcastle-upon-Tyne compilation and club label. The compilation is split into 'Milanfuck Rock Europa' and 'Fuck Rave (Americas)' sections.
The music video is currently viewable on Felix da Housecat's MySpace page.
Felix also teamed up with Kris Menace to release the Track "Artificial" in June 2008.
In 2009 Felix released He Was King, via Nettwerk Records. The album pays homage to artist like Prince and is heavily steeped in the elctrohouse touchstones Felix is known for. While he conceived He Was King as an "electronic pop" record, many of the songs on the album are straight up house bangers. Tracks like "Elvi$" and "LA Ravers" - which do not feature guest singers - are beat driven tracks aimed directly at the dancefloor.
Discography
Albums
Metropolis Present Day? Thee Album! (1995)
Clashbackk Compilation Mix (1997)
Transmissions, Vol. 2 (1997)
Kittenz and Thee Glitz (2001)
Excursions (2002)
Rocketmann! (2002)
A Bugged Out Mix (2003)
Devin Dazzle & the Neon Fever (2004)
Playboy: The Mansion Soundtrack (2005)
Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco (2007)
GU034: Felix Da Housecat, Milan (2008) Release Date: 12/05/2008
He Was King (25/8/2009)
Singles and EPs
"Phantasy Girl" (1987)
"Anotha Level" (1987)
"Little Bloo" (1987)
"Marine Mood" (1987)
"Trippin' On A Trip" (1987)
"Footsteps of Rage" (1995)
"Smak Dat Ass" (1996)
"Dirty Mother" (1997)
"My Life Muzik" (1999)
"Silver Screen" (2002)
"Madame Hollywood" (2002)
"Madame Hollywood Remixes" (2002)
"Silver Screen Shower Scene" (Written by Tommie Sunshine)(2003)
"Cyberwhore" (2003)
"Ready 2 Wear" (2004)
"Watching Cars Go By" (2004)
"Jack U" (Feat. Diddy) (2006)
"Tweak" (2006)
"Future Calls the Dawn/Sweetfrosti" (2007)
"It's Been A Long Time" (2007)
"It's Your Move" (2007)
"Something 4 Porno" (2007)
"Radio" (2008)
"Artificial" (with Kris Menace) (2008)
"Kickdrum" (2009)
"Elvi$" (2009)
"We All Wanna Be Prince" (2009) (Free Download)
Remixes
Britney Spears- "Toxic (Felix Da Housecat's Club Mix)" (2004)
Buy Now! - "For Sale (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2007)
The Chemical Brothers - "Get Yourself High (Felix Da Housecat's Chemical Meltdown Mix)" (2003)
Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake - "Love Sex Magic (Thee Werq’n B!@#$%s vs. Danny Shaffer Extended Mix)" (2009)
Disco Boys - "Born to Be Alive"
Garbage - "Androgyny (Thee Glitz mix)" & "Androgyny (Thee Drum Drum mix)" (2001)
Gwen Stefani - "What You Waiting For? (The Rude Ho Mix by Felix Da Housecat)" (2005)
Holly Valance - "State of Mind (Felix Da Housecat's Dub)" (2003)
Madonna - "American Life (Felix Da Housecat's Devin Dazzle Club Mix)" (2003)
Madonna - "Die Another Day (Thee RetroLectro Mix)" (2003)
Mylène Farmer - "Je t'aime mélancolie (Felix Da Housecat Remix)" (2003)
Mylo - "Drop the Pressure"
Nina Simone - "Sinnerman (Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix)" (2003)
Pet Shop Boys - "London (Thee Radikal Blaklight Edit)" (2003)
Pet Shop Boys - "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 - "Vanity & Pride (Felix Da Housecat Club Mix)" (2008)
Like Something 4 Porno!
Felix da Housecat Lyrics
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Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Aaaahhmmm I wanna lay you down
I wanna lay you down
I wanna lay you down
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Wow you're feeling sexy now
You're feeling sexy miiaawwhhh (cat sound)
You're feeling sexy now
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Aaaahhmmm the rhythm is slowing down
The rhythm is rolling down
The red is flowing now
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Like something, like something, like something 4 porno
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Oh bébé (Oh baby)
Oui cherie (Yes honey)
Prends moi, prends moi dans tes bras (Take me, take me in your arms)
Bien sûr (Sure)
Fais l'amour avec moi (Make love with me)
Avec plaisir (With pleasure)
Baise moi, prends moi (! (F... me, take me)
Prends ça! (Take that)
Pam Pam! Woohoo get freaked on!
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Now I make my climax show
I make my climax wow
I make my climax show
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Aaaahhmmm the rhythm is slowing down
The rhythm is slowing down
The red is flowing now
Like something 4 porno
Like something 4 porno
Like something, like something, like something 4 porno
Pam Pam!
The song "Like Something 4 Porno" by Felix da Housecat is an electro-dance track that is driven by its catchy beat and suggestive lyrics. The song begins with the repetition of "Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on," which sets the tone for the playful and risqué nature of the lyrics. As the song progresses, the singer expresses his desire to lay his partner down "Like something 4 porno" and encourages them to feel sexy and engage in sexual activities with him. The rhythm of the song matches the lyrics as it slows down, builds up, and speeds up again, creating a sense of climax.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward and revolve around the sexual theme of the song. The repetition of the phrase "Like something 4 porno" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the singer wants to engage in sexual activities that are similar to what is shown in pornography. The use of French phrases such as "Oui cherie" and "Fais l'amour avec moi" adds a sense of sophistication and sensuality to the song. Overall, the song is a playful and energetic representation of sexual desire and pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Pam Pam Woohoo get freaked on!
Let's get crazy and loose!
I wanna lay you down
I want to have sex with you.
Like something 4 porno
I want to do it just like they do in porn films.
Wow you're feeling sexy now
You're in the mood for something erotic.
The rhythm is slowing down
Our lovemaking is reaching the climax.
Like something, like something, like something 4 porno
We're making love like they do in porn films.
Oh bébé (Oh baby)
Hey there, my darling.
Take me, take me in your arms
Hold me close and make love to me.
Baise moi, prends moi (! (F... me, take me)
I want you to f... me like you mean it!
Now I make my climax show
I'm about to climax, baby!
Writer(s): FELIX STALLINGS, HARRISON CRUMP
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nico Williams
Felix Da Housecat is on of me and my brother's favorite house music artists (to break it down and simplify even though he is categorized into the "electronic" genre of house music). This song is perfect to describe the kind of music we like to see in a video (R rated material)...even though the title itself is X rated...lol
robegallardo
One of the first electronic tracks I ever played. Still sounds amazing!!
d24isDURIAN
its good to work out to this song everyday at the gym.. love it
Roll Call
great song!. has a good feel to it. i love the groove on the bass
Robert Kori Golding
Biggest fan, but also because when you follow his samples, you find the best disco producers who ever lived....
UrbanCybernaut
Love the video and the music!!!! Just love it!!!!
Mauricio López
Félix Da Housecat, un grande que no se hizo con la prensa ni con las emisoras.
DanceW1thTheDragun
MmMmazing song, great to cruise with late nights with a couple of 15's! shame on these porn spammers....love you FELIX!
BobShimits
I enjoy this song, and it matches the video so well. Such good foreplay.
cunt3d
felix da housecat was always a big time tripper in my opinion