Felix Raphael’s musical journey began in childhood, when his mother enrolled him in singing lessons that awakened a deep connection to vocal expression. Over time, he explored multiple instruments, eventually finding his signature in the synergy of electronic rhythms, organic indie textures, and his distinctive voice.
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Blending melodic house with classical and acoustic elements, Felix’s sound resists easy classification but remains rooted in harmony and emotional depth. His collaborative work with names like Ben Böhmer, Oliver Koletzki, Booka Shade, and Tinlicker has helped establish him on the global stage. Alongside his performances, Felix launched his own label, YION, focused on melodic organic house with crossover influences. Known for immersive live sets built entirely from his own productions, he performs with vocals, guitar, and spontaneous improvisation.
Now, with the release of ‘DO YOU’ on [PIAS] Électronique, Felix unveils a debut LP shaped by personal reflection and a desire to open conversations around mental health and creative life. To mark the occasion, he shares ten tracks that evoke a feeling of weightlessness — a handpicked playlist that mirrors the emotional and melodic sensibility of the album.
1. Klur, Ole-Bjoern Talstad – After the Rain
“This track feels like light breaking through clouds — melodic, hopeful, perfectly cleansing.”
2. Natascha Polké – Into You
“Dreamy and hypnotic, it pulls me into that twilight space where intimacy meets pulse.”
3. TWO LANES, Kwesi – Another Time
“A nostalgic wave — cinematic chords and Kwesi’s voice hit that quiet ache of memory.”
4. Modera, Farley – Someday You Will Know
“Elegant and emotional — like closure wrapped in warm reverb and slow-burning movement.”
5. Polar Inc., Keepa – I Just Needed This
“Soft yet driving — the sound of exhaling after chaos, finding peace in rhythm.”
6. Nohr – Let Me Know
“Intimate and raw — it feels like a private conversation whispered over a steady groove.”
7. Fejka feat. Johanson – Azur
“Majestic and textural, it expands like breath — deep, cinematic melancholy.”
8. Massane, Panama – Nowhere to Hide
“Uplifting but haunting — that perfect blend of dance-floor energy and emotional depth.”
9. Rules – Wanna Be Somewhere With You
“Carefree and glowing — it captures longing in motion, euphoric and human.”
10. Felix Raphael – DO YOU
“Honest and alive — a self-portrait in sound, blending deep soul with fearless energy.”
Felix’s ‘DO YOU’ is out now on [PIAS] Électronique. Stream and download here.
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