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Fennec (DJ)

American house music producer

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionJul 28, 2026
Entity authorityQ137368739
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Fennec is an American electronic music producer and DJ known for his sample-driven house music that incorporates elements of funk, disco, and hip-hop. Originally from Indiana, Fennec is based in Austin, Texas.

Early life and education

Fennec was born in 1990 or 1991 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He did his undergrad, including a minor in music history, at the Indiana University Bloomington.

Fennec previously worked as an employment lawyer in Indianapolis, before moving to grad school at the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 to study public policy.

Fennec, who has kept his birth-name private, chose the African desert fox for his musician moniker.

Career

Fennec began releasing music in 2014, self-publishing early tracks and albums online. Over time, his sound has incorporated more rhythmic, club-oriented structures, often sampling from a wide range of sources.

In 2022, Fennec released A Couple of Good Days, an album characterized by upbeat tempos, layered percussion, and bright melodic samples. Pitchfork highlighted the album's inventive use of samples and summery tone, while Resident Advisor praised its intricate layering and emotional depth.

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