1) Felt was a 1980s UK in… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists with the name Felt:
1) Felt was a 1980s UK indie band hailing from Birmingham, led by enigmatic Lawrence Hayward (or, just "Lawrence" for preference), and usually included guitarist Maurice Deebank and drummer Gary Ainge.
The band claimed to have released ten albums and ten singles in ten years but actually released 11 singles if you include their debut Index on Shanghai Packaging. They were influenced by, among others, New York band Television and 60's icon Bob Dylan. Forming in 1979, Felt never broke through to the mainstream, but enjoyed a substantial cult following. Throughout the early 1980s, Felt released a number of oblique, minimalistic guitar pop gems. In 1986 they broke through with the single "Primitive Painters" (featuring the Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser), and the album "Forever Breathes The Lonely Word". Here, Hayward's trademark melodic songs are matched by a fuller sound - catchy organ lines from Martin Duffy (now with Primal Scream) and Deebank's cascading guitars feature throughout.
Following this, releases in 1987 of Poem Of The River, in 1988 of The Pictorial Jackson Review, and in 1989 of Me And A Monkey On The Moon, cemented Felt's cult following and reputation, before Hayward split the band up to pursue 70s-influenced project, Denim, and subsequently Go-Kart Mozart.
Felt's influence continues to reverberate in the music of current bands like Belle and Sebastian who have acknowledged their admiration.
2) Felt is a collaboration between emcees Murs (Nick Carter) and Slug (Sean Daley of Atmosphere). The group has released two albums so far, with the first one being produced by Murs' fellow Living Legends member the grouch and the second one with Slugs long time beat maker ant behind the boards.
according to the Rhymesayers website (their label):
FELT is a musical collaboration with the long-term goal of having sex with b-level Hollywood actresses. On tour back in 2001, Murs and Slug were in a van driving from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA. Near Weed, CA on highway 5 South, there was a heated discussion over which rapper had the better chance of sleeping with Christina Ricci. Murs and Slug decided to make a record dedicated to Christina Ricci (with the hope of either Murs or Slug succeeding in having sex with her). Built on friendly competition, it was also an experiment to see if a rap record would be able to help breathe new life into her career.
The duo is coming at it once again with Aesop Rock taking control of the production. Felt 3 A Tribute to Rosie Perez was released in 2009.
3) Felt was an early '70 band from Alabama. Their sole album, titled FELT and issued in 1971, is full of good guitar work and fine vocals, and has become a very rare collectors' item. The band's leader Myke Jackson also made a solo album.
4) FELT is a Japanese doujinshi circle primarily focusing on the Touhou franchise, comprising of around 10 members. Their first album released in 2010, titled Milky Wink. They primarily focus on Ambient and Pop but also do Electronic vocal tracks as well. In 2020, it was announced on Twitter that the next album after Last Wink is going to be their final album as FELT believe they will disband afterwards.
Employees of the Year
Felt Lyrics
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The employees of the year, now we back to work
We took time off, a couple feelings got hurt
Due to the fact that we never stand still
The ones they can't catch, the ones they can't kill
I dedicate this to the cats that don't feel Felt
Meditate get the head straight trying to keep well
Celebrate life then crash with no seatbelt
[Murs]
What you say girl? I can't hear you, speak up
Stuck between your lips and them two B cups
Fifty bucks in the dice game
Rollin' with seven and the legend and we twice came
And you know what they hittin' for
56 cities, one van, and we gettin' dough
Call your girls make plans you can hit the show
Tell your man in advance he can hit the door
[Slug]
Honey wanna move like she knows moves
And ate a bowl of cold soup with a coke spoon
I'm not as young as I look girl, I'm old-school
Somewhere between Pro Tools and a gold tooth
I show you to act like you supposed to
So cool, coast-to-coast, who's that crunk fool
Standing on the block leaning on the phone booth
Trying to squeeze a rock to make this orange juice
[Murs]
Little Man seas, ?
From the 215s to the 213s
Here goes a little something from some real emcees
Not fellas (not gangstas) on a killing spree
Shoot, my rap sheet is filled with similes
And if you bite then death be the penalty
But don't worry about my style because it's been O.G.
You make your girlfriend wanna rub her skin on me
[Chorus: Murs & Slug]
C'mon, put my picture on the wall for all to see
When you want it done right then call on me
Guaranteed to come tight and flawlessly
The employees of the year, ain't nobody as raw as we
Put my picture on the wall for all to see
When you want it done right then call me
Guaranteed to come tight and flawlessly
The employees of the year, ain't nobody as raw as we
[Slug]
Yo, ticky ticky tick tick tick tick ticky tick
Thug white girls suburban black hippie chick
Punk rock straight edge hip-hop pot head
Invite 'em all over for a moshpit in my bed (C'mon)
Right blow to the left speaker
The people won't get dumb in front of the sub teacher
Now hold it run don't let it touch the ground
And you know it's done when the cops cut the sound
[Murs]
What else could they say to these underground dons?
Known for eating guppies that clutter all ponds
Free-flowin' on them beats that you stutterin' on
(My man Ant made the jams that we butterin' on)
Breakfast toast (Midwestern coast)
Menage in Austin (Texas toast)
Whatever dude (I'ma do it this Fall)
Beatin' down your block knockin' pictures off the wall
[Chorus]
The song "Employees of the Year" by Felt (a collaboration between Slug of Atmosphere and Murs) is a mix of boastful and reflective lyrics about their experiences as successful underground rappers. The opening lines of the song suggest that they are getting back to work after taking some time off, noting that the hiatus caused some hurt feelings. The lyrics seem to be directed at their loyal fan base, as they mention dedicating the song to "the cats that don't feel Felt" and encourage listeners to "put my picture on the wall for all to see." Despite their success, the rappers are quick to point out that they are constantly on the move and that some people will always be unable to catch up or bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
The employees of the year, now we back to work
We're back on the grind as the best in the game
We took time off, a couple feelings got hurt
Our competition might have felt a hit from our break
Due to the fact that we never stand still
We're constantly moving and evolving
The ones they can't catch, the ones they can't kill
We're unbeatable and unstoppable
I dedicate this to the cats that don't feel Felt
This one's for those who don't appreciate our music
Meditate get the head straight trying to keep well
We take time to take care of ourselves and stay focused
Celebrate life then crash with no seatbelt
We party hard but also take risks without hesitation
Slit both wrists so act like you need help
We're so good that we'll make others feel inferior
What you say girl? I can't hear you, speak up
We're too busy and in demand to give everyone attention
Stuck between your lips and them two B cups
Caught up in the moment with a girl who's got our attention
Fifty bucks in the dice game
We take risks and make money in more ways than one
Rollin' with seven and the legend and we twice came
Out on the road with our crew, making music and making bank
And you know what they hittin' for
We're in high demand and making good money
56 cities, one van, and we gettin' dough
We're touring all over and still making that cash
Call your girls make plans you can hit the show
Our concerts are not to be missed, so grab your friends
Tell your man in advance he can hit the door
If he's not down with us, he's not welcome at our show
Honey wanna move like she knows moves
A girl who thinks she's got the moves, but we know better
And ate a bowl of cold soup with a coke spoon
A reference to drug use and a reckless lifestyle
I'm not as young as I look girl, I'm old-school
We're experienced and have been doing this for a while
Somewhere between Pro Tools and a gold tooth
We're somewhere between modern technology and old-school flair
I show you to act like you supposed to
We're setting an example of how to do things right
So cool, coast-to-coast, who's that crunk fool
We're smooth and successful from one coast to the other
Standing on the block leaning on the phone booth
A nod to a bygone era, but we're still out here grinding
Trying to squeeze a rock to make this orange juice
We're using our creativity and skills to make something great
Little Man seas, ?
Unknown
From the 215s to the 213s
From Philly to LA, we're known all over
Here goes a little something from some real emcees
We're real and authentic in our music and style
Not fellas (not gangstas) on a killing spree
We're not violent, but we're killing it in the game
Shoot, my rap sheet is filled with similes
We're poetic and skilled in our lyrics
And if you bite then death be the penalty
If you try to copy or imitate us, you'll never measure up
But don't worry about my style because it's been O.G.
We're the original and no one can replicate what we do
You make your girlfriend wanna rub her skin on me
Our charm and talents make us irresistible
Yo, ticky ticky tick tick tick tick ticky tick
A playful sound and rhythm to kick off a verse
Thug white girls suburban black hippie chick
We appeal to a diverse range of fans
Punk rock straight edge hip-hop pot head
Our music and style defies traditional labels
Invite 'em all over for a moshpit in my bed (C'mon)
Our energy is contagious and spreads to all areas of life
Right blow to the left speaker
We're making noise and turning up the volume
The people won't get dumb in front of the sub teacher
Our fans know how to party and didn't need instruction
Now hold it run don't let it touch the ground
We're keeping this momentum going and not slowing down
And you know it's done when the cops cut the sound
We're pushing boundaries and sometimes break the rules
C'mon, put my picture on the wall for all to see
We're iconic and deserve recognition
When you want it done right then call on me
We're the ones to go to for quality and excellence
Guaranteed to come tight and flawlessly
Our work and performances are always on point
The employees of the year, ain't nobody as raw as we
We're the best of the best and always come out on top
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.