In the place where pop, rock, soul, and R&B meet, you’ll find vocalistEddy Fontane in the mix singing and expertly arranging the genres to make his own brand of music. Herefers to his audibly pleasing concoction as “musical gumbo,†and this delightfully diverse fusion makesit impossible to put him in a box and even more impossible to resist listening. A native of Atlanta,GA, but raised in Dallas, Texas, Eddy has been singing since he was a pre-teen and by the time hegraduated from high school he was penning his own songs. He cites some of his musical influences asMarvin Gaye, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, and Bill Withers.
Unsure of hisdestiny, after high school Fontane enrolled in college at the University of West Georgia and obtained aB.A. in psychology. However, music was not to be denied a prominent place in his life and afterreturning to Georgia Eddy dedicated his life to his music, creating a refreshingly different sound foraudiences to enjoy. “Music always had a place in my life. I couldn’t put it down, and it hasn’t let medown. Each day I wake up with another opportunity to do something I love,†shares Eddy.
Anaturally gifted writer and producer, Eddy’s soulfully smooth voice allows him to deliverthought-provoking, heart-piercing lyrics that melodically reflect real-life situations. His dedicationand creativity have won him the hearts of local fans and the respect of his peers. One day Eddy evencaught the attention of two time Grammy award-winning artist Cee-Lo. Cee-Lo quickly signed him to be apart of his new Atlanta-based label, Radiculture Records. The two have been in the studio perfectingEddy’s “musical gumbo†and the protégé speaks very highly of his mentor. “In my opinion Cee-Lo is alegend in this game. He’s so distinctive and incredible at what he does. For him to choose me to helprepresent Radiculture and what’s he’s trying to do to revolutionize the music industry is awesome. Ifeel blessed to be apart of it,†says Eddy.
The world will catch more than a glimpse of whatEddy Fontane can do with his first single, “Heartbreaker.†It will impact airwaves fall of 2008followed by his untitled debut album in March of 2009. “The first song is a good example of how mymusic fuses several genres together. Heartbreaker has a universal sound with a constant techno type ofrhythm. In the song, I’m warning a young lady to leave me alone because I don’t want to hurt her. Youcan’t blame a man for being honest,†he laughs.
If you’ve been hungry for music that’s farfrom ordinary, come appease your appetite at Eddy Fontane’s table. He’ll be serving his delicious“musical gumbo†to audiences across the globe, and we guarantee you’ll love it!
With both feet planted firmly on the ground, eyes and heart wide open and read for the world, Iintroduce to you...Eddy Fontane.