Lenny Fontana
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leonard Fontana |
| Also known as | Powerhouse |
| Born | New York City, United States |
| Genres | House, disco house |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, remixer |
| Instruments | Drum machine, synthesizer, electronic keyboards, 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.
Biography[]
Fontana first began deejaying professionally in the mid-1980s, playing at clubs such as Studio 54 and The Underground NYC.[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 featuring Duane Harden, 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] 2011 Reportage "A Tribute To Larry Levan" The show was first broadcast on BBC 6 Music in July 2011 as a 6 part series, 10 hour documentary. It has now been broadcast three times on BBC Radio 6 Music. In 2015 Lenny Fontana & D Train (music group) "Raise Your Hands"(Karmic Power Records) was a huge success as WMC Miami (Winter Music Conference) including remixes by David Morales.
In 2016, D-Train's follow-up single "When You Feel What Love Has" (Karmic Power Records) received worldwide attention and hit the #4 position on the Music Week Club Chart UK. With over 650 spins a week on daytime radio rotation in the US, the song hit the #31 position on the Nielsen Billboard Indicator Radio Chart (USA). In 2019, Fontana has worked with Chris Willis (the voice of David Guetta on a collaboration called “Top Of the World” (Double Up Records).
True House Stories interview series (podcast)[]
In summer of 2020 Lenny Fontana launched his weekly Facebook Live Stream show "True House Stories".[7] Since end of 2020 the podcast "True House Stories" series is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Amazon, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio etc. The following artists have been interviewed by Lenny Fontana: Carl Cox, DJ Sneak, Little Louie Vega, David Morales, Danny Tenaglia, Marshall Jefferson, Mousse T., Norman Jay, Michael Gray and many more.
Discography[]
Singles (selection)
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2021 | Lenny Fontana - Spinning Around | Karmic Power Records |
| 2021 | Lenny Fontana - Turn the Horn Upside Down | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana & Leee John - Could Have Been You | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana & Kristen Gray - Mighty Love | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana Feat. New York Thunder - Holler | Odyssey Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana & Tonya Wynne - Here's My Love | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana & Black Sun - Spread Love | Skint Records / BMG |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana - Feelin Happy | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana & Nemah - Stand Up And Believe | Karmic Power Records |
| 2020 | Lenny Fontana - Space Walker | Karmic Power Records |
| 2019 | Chris Willis & Lenny Fontana - Top Of The World | Double Up Records / Karmic Power Records |
| 2019 | Lenny Fontana & DJ Alexia - Love Disco | Karmic Power Records |
| 2018 | Lenny Fontana & Shirley Lites - Fire (Dr Packer Remixes) | Midnight Riot Records / Karmic Power Records |
| 2018 | Lenny Fontana & Shirley Lites - Fire | Karmic Power Records |
| 2018 | Lenny Fontana & Alison Limerick - Bye Bye | Karmic Power Records |
| 2017 | Reuben Keeney & Lenny Fontana - Larry | Freakin909 |
| 2016 | Lenny Fontana Pres. The Starletts - On His Mind | Karmic Power Records |
| 2016 | Lenny Fontana feat. D Train (music group) - When You Feel What Love Has | Karmic Power Records |
| 2016 | Lenny Fontana feat. Karla Brown - I'm Gonna Get You | Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana - Twilight | Soulful Legends |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana - Bump | Good For You Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana feat. Tommy Rando - Hope For The World | Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana feat. Paula P´Cay - On My Own | Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana feat. D-Train - Raise Your Hands | Karmic Power Records // RFC Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana - Chocolate Sensation | CR2 // Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Lenny Fontana - I Get A Good Feeling | 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 Records |
| 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 |
| 2008 | Lenny Fontana feat. Carla Prather – One Day | Raisani Records |
| 2008 | Lenny Fontana – Blood Vibe | Bottom Line Records |
| 2008 | Lenny Fontana Feat. Krista – Prove Me Wrong | Paprika Beat / Henry Street Music |
| 2007 | Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin – Brooklym Medlom | Mashtronic |
| 2007 | Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - Electrix | Odyssey Records |
| 2007 | Lenny Fontana Feat. Annbee - I'm Addicted | Odyssey Records |
| 2007 | Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - Terminal | Odyssey Records |
| 2007 | Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - Champion Of Love / Quadrant Mechanic | Odyssey Records |
| 2006 | Lenny Fontana & Joi Cardwell - Make It Alright | Stalwart |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana pres. Octahvia - The Way | Defected Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana Presents Byron Stingily - I'll Give You | Odyssey Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana - The Way You Love Me | Odyssey Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana feat. Carla Prather - One Day | Odyssey Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana feat. Black Masses - U Know How To Love Me | Odyssey Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana - Give It Up / Scat 'Til It Feels Good | Odyssey Records |
| 2005 | Lenny Fontana & Jonathan Trattner - Puma Fied | Odyssey Records |
| 2004 | Lenny Fontana feat. Leee John - Could Have Been You | Reelhouse |
| 2004 | Lenny Fontana pres. Zhana - Are You Ready | Odyssey Records |
| 2004 | Lenny Fontana pres. Cassioware - You're So Beautiful | Odyssey Records |
| 2003 | Lenny Fontana pres. Barrio Children - Latin Quarter | Samba2 |
| 2003 | Lenny Fontana pres. Carla Sylvan - Everybody Say Yeah | Odyssey Records |
| 2002 | Lenny Fontana pres. Byron Stingily - Light My Fire | Reelhouse / Odyssey Records |
| 2002 | Lenny Fontana feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Can We Do It | Odyssey Records |
| 2001 | Lenny Fontana feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Pow Pow Pow | Strictly Rhythm |
| 2000 | Lenny Fontana pres. Black Sun – Work To Do | Estereo |
| 2000 | Lenny Fontana pres. The Exclusive Club feat. Sonya Rogers – Touch & Go | Distance |
| 1999 | Powerhouse feat. Duane Harden – What You Need | Strictly Rhythm |
| 1999 | Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty - Chocolate Sensation | FFRR |
| 1999 | Lenny Fontana Presents The Exclusive Club Feat. Freddy Turner - Thinkin' About Your Love | Distance |
| 1999 | Lenny Fontana Presents Black Sun - Spread Love | Estereo |
| 1998 | Lenny Fontana pres. Lifeline - Stompin In America | Azuli Records |
| 1998 | Lenny Fontana pres. Black Sun – Spread Love | Estereo |
| 1997 | Lenny Fontana Presents Harvest - Spirit Of The Sun | Public Demand |
| 1997 | Lenny Fontana Presents The East Side Movement - Inner City | Nite Grooves |
| 1996 | Lenny Fontana pres. Carole Sylvan - Everything You Do | Kult |
| 1996 | Lenny Fontana Presents The Fontana Sextet Featuring Angee Blake - Reach For The Sky | Centrestage Records |
| 1995 | Lenny Fontana Presents Galaxy People - A Mystical Journey | Clear Music NYC |
| 1995 | Lenny Fontana - Get Down And Get Funky | Waako Records |
| 1994 | Lenny Fontana & Michael Paternostro pres. Overload - I Believe/C'Mon Get With It | Cutting Records |
| 1993 | Lenny Fontana - A Day In May | 50/50 Records |
| 1992 | Lenny Fontana - Black Jazz E.P | Velvet City Records |
Remixes (selection)
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 2021 | Lomax & Michael Procter - I Got Love (Lenny Fontana’s True House Stories Remix) | Quantize Recordings |
| 2021 | Gregory Sigma & Benji Adeyemo - Love On A Mountain (Lenny Fontana & True House Story Vocal Remix) | Electronic Friends Music |
| 2020 | Eddie Amador & Coco Street - When I First Felt House (Lenny Fontana's NYC House Remix) | Nu Soul Records |
| 2020 | David Corbell - We Are Love (Lenny Fontana True House Story Remix) | Rework Records |
| 2020 | GMGN & Saucy Lady - It's Time (Lenny Fontana Space Disco Mix) | toucan sounds |
| 2019 | Sulene Fleming - Solo (Lenny Fontana NYC Remix) | Future Spin Records |
| 2019 | Dion Todd Feat. Maya - Be Alright (Lenny Fontana Vocal Remix) | Shyre |
| 2019 | HeadRocka Feat. Darcelle - Mine (Lenny Fontana Remix) | City Heat Productions |
| 2018 | Keith Nunnally - So Satisfied (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Quantize Recordings |
| 2018 | Flauschig - House Music (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2017 | Sky Keegan Vs. DJ Sonarm - Dust Of A Dream (Lenny Fontana Remix) | inYRface Recordings |
| 2017 | Chris "The Greek" Panaghi - Breathe (Lenny Fontana Radio Mix) | DJG Records |
| 2016 | Jonathan Trattner - In Too Deep (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Hilo |
| 2016 | Andrea Marr - Grateful (Lenny Fontana Nyc Classic Club Remix) | Generation Entertainment |
| 2015 | Oliver Gunning & Dharshana - Outlines (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Jerk In The Box - Sugar (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2015 | Darryl D'Bonneau & Kenny Bobien - Heaven (Lenny Fontana Remix) (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Atwork Records |
| 2015 | Daniele Sexxx Feat. Paula P'Cay - Lift Me Up (Lenny Fontana Remix) (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Jack Shakes - Only You (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Alessandro Otiz - Just Be My Self (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Elusiv3 - My Soul (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Holy Deep - Puma Punku (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2014 | Lorenzo Perrotta feat. Karmen Novko - Burning (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2013 | House Of Virus & Marshall Jefferson Feat. Soliaris - Believe In Love (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Karmic Power Records |
| 2013 | Luyo - Hungry For Love (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Double Cheese Records |
| 2013 | Michele McCain - Your Love (Lenny Fontana & Gabi Newman Classic Mix) | Grooveland Music |
| 2011 | Carolyn Harding - Superstar (Lenny Fontana Vocal Mix) | Easy Street |
| 2011 | Danny Clark & Jay Benham Feat. Natasha Watts - Feel My Beat (Lenny Fontana & Gabi Newman Mix) | Solid Ground Recordings |
| 2010 | Luke Lawson - History (The Whiteliner vs. Lenny Fontana Remix) | Join Hands Records |
| 2010 | Toni Granello Feat. Linda Lee Hopkins - Too Much Pressure (Lenny Fontana Remix) | MAP Dance |
| 2010 | Dj DLG & Giorgio Moroder - From Here to Eternity (Lenny Fontana vs. The Whiteliner Remix) | Caus-N-ff-ct |
| 2010 | Calvin Bosco & Chris Bekker Feat. Giorgio Moroder - The Chase (Lenny Fontana Versus The Whiteliner Mix) | Raboisen Records |
| 2010 | Nogales & Maniera - Trompetentanz (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Caus-N-ff-ct |
| 2009 | Stephanie Cooke - I Thank You (Lenny Fontana Remix) | King Street Sounds |
| 2008 | Benji Candelario feat. Arnold Jarvis - Learn To Give (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Transitori Music |
| 2007 | House Dawgs - Praise Him (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Nervous Records |
| 2005 | Mila - Show Your Feelings Inside (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Kult Records |
| 2003 | Spanky Wonderland – How Many Times (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Map Dance |
| 2002 | Kings of Tomorrow - Tear it up (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Distance |
| 2001 | DJ Chus & David Penn (DJ) Feat. Darren J. Bell – Sunshine (Lenny Fontana's Classic Remix) | Black Vinyl Records |
| 2001 | Plutonic - Addicted (Lenny Fontana Soul Addiction Remix) | Solo Recordings |
| 2001 | Pound Boys Feat. RaSheen Houston - Shine (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Rekorde Of Interest |
| 1999 | Hannah Jones – Was That All It Was – Funky People (Lenny's Powerhouse Remix) | Nervous Records (US) |
| 1999 | Marcel Krieg & Kid Batchelore – Spring Affair (Lenny Fontana's Retro Disco Remix) | Caus-N-ff-ct Records |
| 1999 | Blaze pres. Funky People feat. Cassio Ware – Funky People (Lenny Fontana Vocal Mix) | Universal Records GmbH / Universal Music Group |
| 1999 | The Rise - Love Is Gonna Be There ( Lenny Fontana Remix) | Multiply |
| 1999 | Shazz Feat. Ken Norris - Innerside ( Lenny Fontana Remix) | Distance Records |
| 1999 | Sister Soul – How Long Can I Wait Around (Lenny Fontana Remix) | |
| 1999 | Crispin J Glover Presents Philip Ramirez - It's Music (Lenny Fontana Classic Vocal Remix) | Nitelife |
| 1999 | Frank 'O Moiraghi Featuring Amnesia – Turn Your Love Around (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Le Club |
| 1998 | Deep Swing - I Am Somebody (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Kult Records |
| 1998 | Elements of Soul Feat. Richard Rogers - Come With Me (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Soulshine |
| 1998 | Underground Dwellers Pres. Ja´Nel - I'm A Queen (Lenny Fontana Garage Remix) | Yellorange |
| 1998 | Hinda Hicks - If You Want Me (Lenny Fontana's System Vocal Remix) | Island Records / Polygram |
| 1997 | DJ Romaine - Justified (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Raise the Roof Productions |
| 1997 | House Dawgs - Praise Him (Lenny Fontana Deep In The System Mix) | Nervous Records |
| 1997 | Rivera & Trattner Pres. Peaceable Kingdom - Dance Of Passion (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Hilo |
| 1997 | Deep Bros. Feat. Michael Watford - You Got It (Lenny Fontana Deep In The System Mix) | Azuli |
| 1996 | Nu Colours - I Wanna Go Back (To When) (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Wildcard |
| 1996 | NYC Peech Boys – Stay With Me (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Free Bass |
| 1996 | Rebekah Ryan - You Lift Me Up (Lenny Fontana Remix) | MCA Records |
| 1996 | Rhythm Of Soul Feat. Freddy Turner – Wanna Live 4 U (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Clear Music NYC |
| 1995 | DJ Spen Pres. Jasper Street Company - A Feeling (Lenny Fontana Authentic Vocal Remix) | Azuli |
| 1995 | West End - Love Rules (Lenny Fontana Anthem Remix) | BMG / Bertelsmann Music Group |
| 1995 | The Undergraduates - Hipswinger (Lenny Fontana Remix) | Big Big Trax |
References[]
- ^ Performance Review, In The Mix, March 21, 2003. Accessed December 21, 2007.
- ^ Chart Positions, Allmusic.com
- ^ Search for "Powerhouse" Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
- ^ Search for "Lenny Fontana" Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
- ^ Ministry of Sound Germany
- ^ Club Files 4 - Ministry of Sound
- ^ "True House Stories by Lenny Fontana". True House Stories. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
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Categories:
- American house musicians
- American DJs
- House musicians
- Record producers from New York (state)
- Living people
- DJs from New York City
- Musicians from New York (state)
- Remixers
- Electronic dance music DJs
- FFRR Records artists