King Felix has done it again in his best single yet, “Rave With Your Momma Back in 93.” He outlines the raw and intoxicating energy of early ’90s rave culture and marries it to the precision and refinement of contemporary electronic production. This is a playful, foot-stomping journey through house music history with the kind of humor and authenticity that only Felix could’ve successfully executed.
Straight from the start, you are greeted with a tech bassline, signaling real intent for the rest of the track. Over that, however, is a throwback to the rave’s golden age of acid 303 squiggles, cut up into overdriven, glutinous snippets that manage to sound both reflective and novel, recalling the heady club nights of decades past. But Felix doesn’t just live in the past, as the grooves are modern, too, tight and constructed to move a contemporary audience, a demonstration of his ability to marry classic vibes with the newer electronic sound that’s so in vogue right now.
The lyrics are winsome and laugh-worthy. King Felix is not afraid to tell a story, sprinkling in a tongue-in-cheek reminisce over years of “raving with mommas.” It’s funny, easy to relate to, and full of character, the kind of humor that elevates a good song to a great one. The smart world-play also adds a touch of humanity to a genre that’s often purely beats and drops, so the track’s just as much an enjoyable headphone experience as an in-the-club thumper.
The Los Angeles house circuit has already welcomed the track with open arms. According to DJs, blissed-out crowds are singing along, waving their arms, and devoting themselves wholeheartedly to the infectious energy that Felix channels. It’s the type of release that establishes an artist’s position and impact on more than playlists, in live sets that generate moments that last well beyond the last beat. It’s a love letter to the shared fun that music is, a tongue-in-cheek aside to those barnstorming early years, and a defiant statement of King Felix’s mastery of his art. For fans of a well-produced, cheeky track, this is an absolute add to your rotation. It’s time to throw your hands in the air and take to the dance floor.
