La Felix
Korean artist/producer La Felix has just released his new single “My Kinda Love” with artist/singer/songwriter rynjae.
I instantly fell in love with this song because I’ve always been a fan of soulful/jazzy music and this song is exactly what I needed. The production is stunning, rynjae’s vocals are great and the song itself feels amazing. It is the perfect summer tune.
I got to talk to La Felix about the songwriting/production process behind this single as well as his work as a producer and remixer. Thank you so much for the chat La Felix !!
“My Kinda Love” is now available on major streaming platforms :)
Introduce yourself - what's your story?
Hey~ I’m Felix, I’m a Korean producer living in Auckland, New Zealand. I love making music for myself and others.
Growing up, who were your favorite producers?
I was absolutely crazy about Gaspard Augé / Xavier de Rosnay (Justice) and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk).
In fact, the whole reason I started producing was because of these four. I spent a good 2-3 years trying to figure out how they made all their sounds (Bass, talkbox, vocoder, sampling, phasing guitars etc). I still have all those sounds in my back pocket for when I need it.
You've just released your new single "My Kinda Love" - could you describe the songwriting/production process for this song?
I listened to a bunch of Rynjae’s doodlings/ideas and some of his piano riffs really stood out to me so I decided to develop the idea and add my own flair of funky guitar/bass. After the track was done I felt like it would be really cool to have some horns to be the “response” of the chorus so I had that added in as well. With the topline I wanted something chill and light but with enough energy to punch through, so with the help of Danny we wrote the lyrics to “My Kinda Love”.
You collaborated with Rynjae on this song - what made you want to collaborate with him?
I used to flat with a bunch of musicians with a shared music studio. From there I made friends with a couple of guys who were friends with Rynjae, who’s a classically trained Jazz musician. He was really into the Nudisco/funk scene but didn’t know much about production so I thought it would be cool to link up and collaborate.
You've remixed various songs for numerous artists - what do you like the most about remixes?
I think remixing is one of my favorite things to do as a producer because I get to have fun with other people’s ideas. It also lets me explore different styles that I never touched before which is always exciting. With remixes, you’re tethered to a bpm/key so you have to develop your ideas within the limitations. For me it really helps me because having no limitation is what sets me back. Having too many options is sometimes limiting because I can’t figure out which way to go.
In your opinion, what makes a good remix?
I used to think a good remix was when it was better than the original. Nowadays I love it when a producer give their own personal flair to a song I already know. When one knows which elements are worth keeping and take it another direction by mixing and incorporating multiple styles.
What are you looking for in artists when collaborating with them?
I usually look out for artists who have something unique that others don’t have. Sometimes artists might really excel at one aspect but lack in another. If I can cover their weak parts while utilizing their talents then I see a collaboration happening.
As a producer, what gear and software do you usually use?
I use Logic and Ableton for my DAW. For plugins I love using the Korg’s Polysix, Arturia’s Jupiter, Keyscape, Diva and Serum. I also use the DX-100, SM7b, Apogee Duet 2 for recording.
What are your thoughts on today's music industry? If you could change one thing, what would it be?
I wish there was a way for me to sift through the 24,000 songs being released everyday. There are so many great artists and songs that get released unnoticed and lost because they don’t have the push power of a big label. If indie artists had fair fighting chance in the industry it would really benefit everyone.
What advice would you give to artists around the world?
My only advice would be, only pursue this if you really love the music, its a marathon and a very long and draining grind. I’ve seen a lot of people drop out within a year because they thought they would get all the fame/money without much hard work. The industry will weed out the people in it for the wrong reasons so if your hearts in the right place then keep at it and you’ll get there eventually :)
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