Felix Jaehn

Released in early 2016, this self-titled EP serves as a definitive snapshot of Felix Jaehn's meteoric rise during the tropical house explosion. While Jaehn gained global fame for his remix of OMI's Cheerleader, this collection focuses on his ability to craft original melodic house and re-interpret classics like Chaka Khan's Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better). The EP features Jasmine Thompson, whose breathy, youthful vocals became synonymous with the genre's commercial peak. Sonically, the record is characterized by its use of 'tropical' tropes: percussive synth plucks, light guitar licks, and a 4/4 beat that prioritizes swing over aggression. It includes remixes by Phantoms and Prince Fox, which provide a slightly more electronic, dancefloor-oriented perspective on Jaehn's pop-leaning arrangements. This release solidified Jaehn's position as a primary architect of the sound that dominated European airwaves and global streaming playlists in the mid-2010s.