Lenny Fontana

Lenny Fontana is an American house music DJ from New York City.

Lenny Fontana
Background information
Birth nameLeonard Fontana
Also known asPowerhouse
BornNew York City, United States
GenresHouse, disco house
Occupation(s)DJ, producer, remixer
InstrumentsDrum machine, synthesizer, electronic keyboards, sequencer
Years active1985–present
LabelsKarmic Power Records, FFRR,
Strictly Rhythm
Associated actsDuane Harden
Websitewww.lennyfontana.com

Biography

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 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).

Discography

Singles (selection)

YearTitleLabel
2020Lenny Fontana & Leee John - Could Have Been YouKarmic Power Records
2020Lenny Fontana & Kristen Gray - Mighty LoveKarmic Power Records
2020Lenny Fontana Feat. New York Thunder - HollerOdyssey Records
2020Lenny Fontana & Tonya Wynne - Here's My LoveKarmic Power Records
2020Lenny Fontana - Feelin HappyKarmic Power Records
2020Lenny Fontana & Nemah - Stand Up And BelieveKarmic Power Records
2020Lenny Fontana - Space WalkerKarmic Power Records
2019Chris Willis & Lenny Fontana - Top Of The WorldDouble Up Records / Karmic Power Records
2019Lenny Fontana & DJ Alexia - Love DiscoKarmic Power Records
2018Lenny Fontana & Shirley Lites - Fire (Dr Packer Remixes)Midnight Riot Records / Karmic Power Records
2018Lenny Fontana & Shirley Lites - FireKarmic Power Records
2018Lenny Fontana & Alison Limerick - Bye ByeKarmic Power Records
2017Reuben Keeney & Lenny Fontana - LarryFreakin909
2016Lenny Fontana Pres. The Starletts - On His MindKarmic Power Records
2016Lenny Fontana feat. D Train (music group) - When You Feel What Love HasKarmic Power Records
2016Lenny Fontana feat. Karla Brown - I'm Gonna Get YouKarmic Power Records
2015Lenny Fontana - TwilightSoulful Legends
2015Lenny Fontana - BumpGood For You Records
2015Lenny Fontana feat. Tommy Rando - Hope For The WorldKarmic Power Records
2015Lenny Fontana feat. Paula P´Cay - On My OwnKarmic Power Records
2015Lenny Fontana feat. D-Train - Raise Your HandsKarmic Power Records // RFC Records
2015Lenny Fontana - Chocolate SensationCR2 // Karmic Power Records
2015Lenny Fontana - I Get A Good FeelingKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana & Marcus Knight feat. Carole Syvlan - I'm So HighKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana - Feel ItKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana & Lorenzo Perrotta - You Got The FeelingKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana - BelieveNervous Records // Karmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana - WickeyKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana - Oh Baby BabyKarmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana feat. Keva The Diva - I Don't Want You BackVamos Music // Karmic Power Records
2014Lenny Fontana - We The PeopleKarmic Power Records
2013Lenny Fontana - Everybody Put Your Hands UpKarmic Power Records
2013Lenny Fontana pres. Dee Wiz & Universal Sounds Band - Music Makes You WannaKarmic Power Records
2011Lenny Fontana & D Train - InvincibleCaus-N-ff-ct
2010Lenny Fontana & Revi - GoneCaus-N-ff-ct
2009Jean Claude Ades vs. Lenny Fontana feat. Tyra - Nite TimeSwing / Kontor Records
2009James Talk & Ridney feat. Lenny Fontana & Jason Walker - What You NeedCR2
2008Lenny Fontana & Ridney pres. Larisa -Wait 4 UMinistry of Sound/Hard2Beat Records/Net's Work International
2008Lenny Fontana feat. Carla Prather – One DayRaisani Records
2008Lenny Fontana – Blood VibeBottom Line Records
2008Lenny Fontana Feat. Krista – Prove Me WrongPaprika Beat / Henry Street Music
2007Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin – Brooklym MedlomMashtronic
2007Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - ElectrixOdyssey Records
2007Lenny Fontana Feat. Annbee - I'm AddictedOdyssey Records
2007Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - TerminalOdyssey Records
2007Lenny Fontana & Mike Morin - Champion Of Love / Quadrant MechanicOdyssey Records
2006Lenny Fontana & Joi Cardwell - Make It AlrightStalwart
2005Lenny Fontana pres. Octahvia - The WayDefected Records
2005Lenny Fontana Presents Byron Stingily - I'll Give YouOdyssey Records
2005Lenny Fontana - The Way You Love MeOdyssey Records
2005Lenny Fontana feat. Carla Prather - One DayOdyssey Records
2005Lenny Fontana feat. Black Masses - U Know How To Love MeOdyssey Records
2005Lenny Fontana - Give It Up / Scat 'Til It Feels GoodOdyssey Records
2005Lenny Fontana & Jonathan Trattner - Puma FiedOdyssey Records
2004Lenny Fontana feat. Leee John - Could Have Been YouReelhouse
2004Lenny Fontana pres. Zhana - Are You ReadyOdyssey Records
2004Lenny Fontana pres. Cassioware - You're So BeautifulOdyssey Records
2003Lenny Fontana pres. Barrio Children - Latin QuarterSamba2
2003Lenny Fontana pres. Carla Sylvan - Everybody Say YeahOdyssey Records
2002Lenny Fontana pres. Byron Stingily - Light My FireReelhouse / Odyssey Records
2002Lenny Fontana feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Can We Do ItOdyssey Records
2001Lenny Fontana feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Pow Pow PowStrictly Rhythm
2000Lenny Fontana pres. Black Sun – Work To DoEstereo
2000Lenny Fontana pres. The Exclusive Club feat. Sonya Rogers – Touch & GoDistance
1999Powerhouse feat. Duane Harden – What You NeedStrictly Rhythm
1999Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty - Chocolate SensationFFRR
1999Lenny Fontana Presents The Exclusive Club Feat. Freddy Turner - Thinkin' About Your LoveDistance
1999Lenny Fontana Presents Black Sun - Spread LoveEstereo
1998Lenny Fontana pres. Lifeline - Stompin In AmericaAzuli Records
1998Lenny Fontana pres. Black Sun – Spread LoveEstereo
1997Lenny Fontana Presents Harvest - Spirit Of The SunPublic Demand
1997Lenny Fontana Presents The East Side Movement - Inner CityNite Grooves
1996Lenny Fontana pres. Carole Sylvan - Everything You DoKult
1996Lenny Fontana Presents The Fontana Sextet Featuring Angee Blake - Reach For The SkyCentrestage Records
1995Lenny Fontana Presents Galaxy People - A Mystical JourneyClear Music NYC
1995Lenny Fontana - Get Down And Get FunkyWaako Records
1994Lenny Fontana & Michael Paternostro pres. Overload - I Believe/C'Mon Get With ItCutting Records
1993Lenny Fontana - A Day In May50/50 Records
1992Lenny Fontana - Black Jazz E.PVelvet City Records

Remixes (selection)

YearTitleLabel
2019Sulene Fleming - Solo (Lenny Fontana NYC Remix)Future Spin Records
2019Dion Todd Feat. Maya - Be Alright (Lenny Fontana Vocal Remix)Shyre
2019HeadRocka Feat. Darcelle - Mine (Lenny Fontana Remix)City Heat Productions
2018Keith Nunnally - So Satisfied (Lenny Fontana Remix)Quantize Recordings
2018Flauschig - House Music (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2017Sky Keegan Vs. DJ Sonarm - Dust Of A Dream (Lenny Fontana Remix)inYRface Recordings
2017Chris "The Greek" Panaghi - Breathe (Lenny Fontana Radio Mix)DJG Records
2016Jonathan Trattner - In Too Deep (Lenny Fontana Remix)Hilo
2016Andrea Marr - Grateful (Lenny Fontana Nyc Classic Club Remix)Generation Entertainment
2015Oliver Gunning & Dharshana - Outlines (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2015Jerk In The Box - Sugar (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2015Darryl D'Bonneau & Kenny Bobien - Heaven (Lenny Fontana Remix) (Lenny Fontana Remix)Atwork Records
2015Daniele Sexxx Feat. Paula P'Cay - Lift Me Up (Lenny Fontana Remix) (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2014Jack Shakes - Only You (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2014Alessandro Otiz - Just Be My Self (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2014Elusiv3 - My Soul (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2014Holy Deep - Puma Punku (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2014Lorenzo Perrotta feat. Karmen Novko - Burning (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2013House Of Virus & Marshall Jefferson Feat. Soliaris - Believe In Love (Lenny Fontana Remix)Karmic Power Records
2013Luyo - Hungry For Love (Lenny Fontana Remix)Double Cheese Records
2013Michele McCain - Your Love (Lenny Fontana & Gabi Newman Classic Mix)Grooveland Music
2011Carolyn Harding - Superstar (Lenny Fontana Vocal Mix)Easy Street
2011Danny Clark & Jay Benham Feat. Natasha Watts - Feel My Beat (Lenny Fontana & Gabi Newman Mix)Solid Ground Recordings
2010Luke Lawson - History (The Whiteliner vs. Lenny Fontana Remix)Join Hands Records
2010Toni Granello Feat. Linda Lee Hopkins - Too Much Pressure (Lenny Fontana Remix)MAP Dance
2010Dj DLG & Giorgio Moroder - From Here to Eternity (Lenny Fontana vs. The Whiteliner Remix)Caus-N-ff-ct
2010Nogales & Maniera - Trompetentanz (Lenny Fontana Remix)Caus-N-ff-ct
2009Stephanie Cooke - I Thank You (Lenny Fontana Remix)King Street Sounds
2008Benji Candelario feat. Arnold Jarvis - Learn To Give (Lenny Fontana Remix)Transitori Music
2007House Dawgs - Praise Him (Lenny Fontana Remix)Nervous Records
2005Mila - Show Your Feelings Inside (Lenny Fontana Remix)Kult Records
2003Spanky Wonderland – How Many Times (Lenny Fontana Remix)Map Dance
2002Kings of Tomorrow - Tear it up (Lenny Fontana Remix)Distance
2001DJ Chus & David Penn (DJ) Feat. Darren J. Bell – Sunshine (Lenny Fontana's Classic Remix)Black Vinyl Records
2001Plutonic - Addicted (Lenny Fontana Soul Addiction Remix)Solo Recordings
2001Pound Boys Feat. RaSheen Houston - Shine (Lenny Fontana Remix)Rekorde Of Interest
1999Hannah Jones – Was That All It Was – Funky People (Lenny's Powerhouse Remix)Nervous Records (US)
1999Marcel Krieg & Kid Batchelore – Spring Affair (Lenny Fontana's Retro Disco Remix)Caus-N-ff-ct Records
1999Blaze pres. Funky People feat. Cassio Ware – Funky People (Lenny Fontana Vocal Mix)Universal Records GmbH / Universal Music Group
1999The Rise - Love Is Gonna Be There ( Lenny Fontana Remix)Multiply
1999Shazz Feat. Ken Norris - Innerside ( Lenny Fontana Remix)Distance Records
1999Sister Soul – How Long Can I Wait Around (Lenny Fontana Remix)Slip'N'Slide Records
1999Crispin J Glover Presents Philip Ramirez - It's Music (Lenny Fontana Classic Vocal Remix)Nitelife
1999Frank 'O Moiraghi Featuring Amnesia – Turn Your Love Around (Lenny Fontana Remix)Le Club
1998Deep Swing - I Am Somebody (Lenny Fontana Remix)Kult Records
1998Elements of Soul Feat. Richard Rogers - Come With Me (Lenny Fontana Remix)Soulshine
1998Underground Dwellers Pres. Ja´Nel - I'm A Queen (Lenny Fontana Garage Remix)Yellorange
1998Hinda Hicks - If You Want Me (Lenny Fontana's System Vocal Remix)Island Records / Polygram
1997DJ Romaine - Justified (Lenny Fontana Remix)Raise the Roof Productions
1997House Dawgs - Praise Him (Lenny Fontana Deep In The System Mix)Nervous Records
1997Rivera & Trattner Pres. Peaceable Kingdom - Dance Of Passion (Lenny Fontana Remix)Hilo
1997Deep Bros. Feat. Michael Watford - You Got It (Lenny Fontana Deep In The System Mix)Azuli
1996Nu Colours - I Wanna Go Back (To When) (Lenny Fontana Remix)Wildcard
1996NYC Peech Boys – Stay With Me (Lenny Fontana Remix)Free Bass
1996Rebekah Ryan - You Lift Me Up (Lenny Fontana Remix)MCA Records
1996Rhythm Of Soul Feat. Freddy Turner – Wanna Live 4 U (Lenny Fontana Remix)Clear Music NYC
1995DJ Spen Pres. Jasper Street Company - A Feeling (Lenny Fontana Authentic Vocal Remix)Azuli
1995West End - Love Rules (Lenny Fontana Anthem Remix)BMG / Bertelsmann Music Group
1995The Undergraduates - Hipswinger (Lenny Fontana Remix)Big Big Trax

References

  1. Performance Review, In The Mix, March 21, 2003. Accessed December 21, 2007.
  2. Chart Positions, Allmusic.com
  3. Search for "Powerhouse" Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
  4. Search for "Lenny Fontana" Archived 2008-10-12 at the Wayback Machine at Everyhit.com on December 21, 2007.
  5. Ministry of Sound Germany
  6. Club Files 4 - Ministry of Sound
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