Falonte Moore Explained

Falonte Moore
Alias:Fonz
Birth Place:Howardville, Missouri, United States [1]
Label:Arista Records
Background:person

Falonte Moore, also known as "Fonz", is an American singer, songwriter, and producer, best known for co-writing Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious".[2] Moore began his career as one part of R&B/Neo-Soul duo Koffee Brown, releasing 2001 project Mars/Venus[3] signed to Arista Records.[4] [5] The group quickly disbanded after the release of their album, and Moore moved into songwriting and production for other artists, frequently working alongside producer Rob Fusari.[6]

Songwriting and production credits

Credits are courtesy of Discogs, Genius, Apple Music, and AllMusic.[7] [8] [9]

TitleYearArtistAlbum
"I'll Do It"1996Tha Dogg Pound & KausionSupercop (soundtrack)
"I'm Comin'" (Featuring Tra-Knox)1999Will SmithWillennium
"When I Die" (Featuring Fat Joe, Big Pun & Cuban Link)Krayzie BoneThug Mentality 1999
"Welcome II Nextasy (Intro)"2000NextWelcome II Nextasy
"Splash"
"2 Can Play That Game"SygnatureBring It On (Soundtrack)
"I Can Tell"MonifahHome
"Anything" (Featuring Next)JaheimGhetto Love
"For Moms"
"Angel"2001Kelly RowlandDown to Earth (soundtrack)
"Bootylicious"Destiny's ChildSurvivor
"Apple Pie à la Mode"
"Happy Face"
"Winter Paradise"8 Days of Christmas
"A "DC" Christmas Medley"
"Joke's on You"Willa FordWilla Was Here
"Off The Meter"The TransitionsBack In Da Days
"Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix)" (Featuring Missy Elliott)2002Destiny's ChildThis Is the Remix
"This Goes Out"3LWA Girl Can Mack
"Past 12"Kelly RowlandSimply Deep
"I'm Serious"Billy CrawfordRide
"How Did She Know"Her SanityXclusive
"Coulda Woulda Shoulda" (Featuring Case)Montell JordanMontell Jordan
"Repair Man"2004The O'JaysImagination
"One Good Woman" [10]
"It's Alright"Kimberley LockeOne Love
"Brave Honest Beautiful" (Featuring Meghan Trainor)2015Fifth HarmonyReflection

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Billboard Book of Number One Hits . 9780823076772 . Bronson . Fred . 2003 . Billboard Books .
  2. Web site: The Number Ones: Destiny's Child's "Bootylicious" . September 26, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . December 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221230013228/https://www.stereogum.com/2200297/the-number-ones-destinys-childs-bootylicious/columns/the-number-ones/ . live .
  3. Web site: Koffee Brown: Mars/Venus, PopMatters . March 5, 2001 . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229221842/https://www.popmatters.com/koffeebrown-mars-2495955171.html . live .
  4. Koffee Brown Debut Digs into 'Mars/Venus' Issues . . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229220222/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/koffee-brown-debut-digs-into-marsvenus-issues-80459/ . live .
  5. Web site: DJ Kay Gee Discusses Plans to Work with Jaheim & Next Again, Why Koffee Brown Broke Up, Artist Development . YouKnowIGotSoul.com . 2019-05-17 . 2022-12-29 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234721/https://youknowigotsoul.com/dj-kay-gee-discusses-plans-to-work-with-jaheim-next-again-why-koffee-brown-broke-up-artist-development . live .
  6. Web site: Where Are They Now? The Current Status of Every 2000's Female R&B Group (2022 Edition) . YouKnowIGotSoul.com . 2022-12-29 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234713/https://youknowigotsoul.com/where-are-they-now-the-current-status-of-every-2000s-female-rnb-group-2021-edition . live .
  7. Web site: Falonte Moore Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234709/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/falonte-moore-mn0000172192 . live .
  8. Web site: Falonte Moore . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234709/https://genius.com/artists/Falonte-moore . live .
  9. Web site: Falonte Moore . . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234719/https://www.discogs.com/artist/102757-Falonte-Moore . live .
  10. Web site: The O'Jays: Imagination . December 29, 2022 . December 29, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234716/https://www.soulexpress.net/ojays_imagination.htm . live .
  11. 2003 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Winners . Billboard . June 21, 2003 .