Lenny Fontana
| Lenny Fontana | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leonard Fontana |
| Also known as | Powerhouse |
| Born | New York City, United States |
| Genres | House, House |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, remixer |
| Instruments |
Drum machine Synthesizer Electronic keyboard Sequencer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels |
Karmic Power Records, FFRR, Strictly Rhythm |
| Associated acts | Duane Harden |
| Website | www.lennyfontana.com |
Lenny Fontana is an American house music DJ from New York City.
Fontana first began deejaying professionally in the mid-1980s, playing at clubs such as Studio 54 and Better Days.[1] His first major exposure was with the track "A Mystical Journey", which hit #30 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club/Play chart in 1996.[2] He won international recognition as part of the production team for Powerhouse, who scored a #1 dance hit in the US with "What You Need"; the song also hit #13 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] In 2000, he returned to the UK chart with "Chocolate Sensation" (featuring DJ Shorty), peaking at #39.[4] He continues to make international appearances regularly.
His 2008 single "Wait 4 U" (a collaboration with UK producer Ridney and vocalist Larisa) was released through the Ministry of Sound (Germany) in June that year. The track had already been used on Germany's Next Top Model 2008,[5] and Ministry's.[6]
2013 Lenny Fontana founded the label Karmic Power Record
Lenny Fontana's classic 90s house anthem Chocolate Sensation is back for 2015 with a brand new remix. Originally signed by Pete Tong to his FFRR imprint, the track now returns on Cr2/Karmic Power Records with this huge remix from Paul Woolford aka Special Request.
Discography
Singles (selection)
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana feat. D-Train - Raise Your Hands | Karmic Power Records // RFC Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana - Chocolate Sensation | CR2 // Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana & Marcus Knight feat. Carole Syvlan - I´m So High | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana - Feel It | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana & Lorenzo Perrotta - You Got The Feeling | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana - Believe | Nervous Records // Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana - Wickey | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana - Oh Baby Baby | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana feat. Keva The Diva - I Don´t Want You Back | Vamos Music // Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lenny Fontana - We The People | Karmic Power Records |
| 2013 | Lenny Fontana - Everybody Put Your Hands Up | Karmic Power Records |
| 2013 | Lenny Fontana pres. Dee Wiz & Universal Sounds Band - Music Makes You Wanna | Karmic Power Records |
| 2011 | Lenny Fontana & D Train - Invincible | Caus-N-ff-ct |
| 2010 | Lenny Fontana & Revi - Gone | Caus-N-ff-ct |
| 2009 | Jean Claude Ades vs. Lenny Fontana feat. Tyra - Nite Time | Swing/Kontor Rec./CR2 |
| 2009 | James Talk & Ridney feat. Lenny Fontana & Jason Walker - What You Need | CR2 |
| 2008 | Lenny Fontana & Ridney pres. Larisa -Wait 4 U | Ministry of Sound/Hard2Beat Records/Net's Work International |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana pres. Octahvia - The Way | Defected |
| 2001 | Lenny Fontana feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Pow Pow Pow | Strictly Rhythm |
| 1999 | Powerhouse feat. Duane Harden – What You Need | Strictly Rhythm |
| 1999 | Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty - Chocolate Sensation | FFRR |
| 1998 | Lenny Fontana pres. Lifeline - Stompin In America | Azuli Records |
| 1998 | Lenny Fontana pres. Black Sun – Spread Love | Estereo |
| 1996 | Lenny Fontana pres. Carole Sylvan - Everything You Do | Kult |
References
- ↑ Performance Review, In The Mix, March 21, 2003. Accessed December 21, 2007.
- ↑ Chart Positions, Allmusic.com
- ↑ Search for "Powerhouse" at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
- ↑ Search for "Lenny Fontana" at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
- ↑ Ministry of Sound Germany
- ↑ Club Files 4 - Ministry of Sound