K’Alexi Shelby
DJ and producer, K’Alexi, is one of Chicago's true dance music heroes. Originator, and long-time pioneer of the city's sound, few have contributed, & continued to do so like he has. Beginning with one of his earliest releases, ‘Essence Of A Dream’ that kicked it all off, as it is widely regarded as a true classic to this day. Soon thereafter, multiple huge releases on labels like Trax, DJ International, & Detroit’s seminal techno label, Transmat would make him forever cemented within House AND Techno communities globally. Acid House? Yeah, that goes without saying.
At the age of 12 he was already moving in the right circles, befriending Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy whilst frequenting the famous Warehouse. His upbringing in Chicago in the 70s and 80s meant that he was exposed to a range of genres and different styles of music including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Curtis Mayfield and David Huff. These same names would prove to be the roots of his influences.
A tally of successful hit records, remixing and collaborations resulted in his talents being sought by artists like The Pet Shop Boys, Derrick May, Angel Abi, Paul Johnson and Mr Lee. He has also worked with Larry Heard & Robert Owens, Dave Angel, Tjen Tjen, Felix Da Housecat and Will Smith.
He is one of those rare talents to proliferate art across multiple genres & disciplines; sought after as much for his skills as a DJ, beyond his extensive discography. Every true techno head knows his records well, aside from being revered amongst his House contemporaries at the highest level. He remains a vital and active voice in the global dance music community and beyond, as his newest release on Shelter Records (NYC) proclaims…..we must “RISE” has something to say…..especially right now.
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ALIASES: Beat Junkies, The, Club MCM, Count Cool, D.J. Long Dong, K.A. Posse, K.Kool, Mind Control Music
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY:
1987 Risque III - Essence Of A Dream (Stride Records)
1987 Risque III - Don't You Know (Stride Records)
1989 K Alexi Shelby - All For Lee-Sah (Transmat)
1989 K Alexi Shelby - Dig This (Underground)
1990 K Alexi Shelby - Do It For Me (Underground)
1990 K Alexi Shelby - Don't Cha Want It (DJ International)
1992 Pump It Like This (Rhythm Beat)
1992 3 Men And A Loft (12") Djax-Up-Beats
1993 Ho's In The House (Rhythm Beat)
1993 Sex-N-R-001(Djax-Up-Beats)
1994 Kaay Alexi Shelby* & Brazil 94 (Trax Records)
1994 Thee X Files EP (Radikal Fear)
1994 2 Girls & A Guy (LP) (Trax Records)
1995 Something For The Pain (Maad)
1995 Styles Of Many Vol. II (Delirium USA)
1995 Styles Of Many Vol. 1 (Delirium USA)
1995 Welcome To The Club (Power Records)
1996 Flawless Victory (ACV)
1996 Medusa '96 Remixes (Ugly Cutz)
1997 Brings You Absolute Power (Nepenta)
1997 K. Alexi Shelby* & Beat Junkies, The - Return Of The Beat Junkies (Nepenta)
1998 A Thing Of Beauty (Dust Traxx)
1998 From The Front Or From The Back (Nepenta)
1999 Robert Armani - Gene Hunt - K.Alexi* - Chicago Triple Threat (3xCD, Album, Mixed) (Brooklyn Music Limited)
1999 Essence Of Dream '99 (Nepenta)
1999 Got To Be Motivated (Elypsia)
1999 Feel Alright (Elypsia)
2000 Solid Soul (Moody Recordings)
2002 312 EP (Kickin Records)
2002 DJ K-Alexi* & DJ Abigail - Don't Push Too Deep / Hello (DJP Records)
2003 Robert Armani / DJ K-Alexi* - Beat Trax Vol. 1 (Audio Textures)
2003 The Classic K. (Trax Records)
2004 Klassic K2 (Trax Records)
2006 Back To The Future (House Music Records)
2006 K-Alexi / Jivaro - Twisted House EP (Rucksack)
2006 Pop N Puss / Gas Face / Cyber Sex (Catwash)
2006 Don't You Know (Dopewax)
2006 Back To The Future (Deeply Rooted House)
2007 That Is The Way (Mouth To Mouth)
2007 Funky Soldiers Feat K Alexi* - Deep In Chicago (Barcoda)
2007 Peek Time (Superb)
2008 Monument Of The King E.P.(Grasswaxx Recordings)
2008 Jack Of The Dragon E.P. (Grasswaxx Recordings)
2009 Club MCM (Paul Johnson Club Mix) / Do You Remember The Peek Time? (Superb)
2010 Jamie Anderson Feat. Mr K-Alexi* - Cyclone (Artform)
2010 You Are (Divine Records)
2010 I Can Go / Vol. 1 (Detelefunk)