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Kaay Alexi

Real Name:
Keith Alexi Shelby
Profile:
DJ and producer. One of Chicago's true heroes and cited by many as a pioneer the city's sound with one of his earliest releases Essence Of A Dream being regarded a classic.

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.
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Discography

Releases:
Ho's In The House (12")   Rhythm Beat 1993
Thee X Files EP (12", EP)   Radikal Fear 1994
Pop N Puss / Gas Face / Cyber Sex (12")   Catwash Records 2006
Production:
I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More (2x12", Promo) I Don't Know What You ... Parlophone 1999
Tracks Appear On:
Mixmag Live! Volume 19 (Comp) (2 versions) My My My DMC Publishing 1994
Radikal Fear - The Chicago All Stars (Comp) (3 versions) My My My Never Records ... 1995
Radikal Fear (5x12", Ltd) My My My, Mental Joyri... Radikal Fear  
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YouTube Videos

K. Alexi Shelby - All For Lee-Sah 1989