Fonda Rae
Fonda Rae Wood (performing as simply Fonda Rae) is an American R&B singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me" (the latter which was later covered by Cathy Dennis).[1] She has also worked with artists such as Don Armando, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Taka Boom, The Fat Boys and Debbie Harry.
Fonda Rae | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Ossining, New York, United States |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | R&B, jazz, funk, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Posse Records, Streetwave Digital Jukebox Records |
| Website | www |
Discography
Legacy
"Over Like a Fat Rat" was sampled by the following artists:
- Grand Puba's "Fat Rat" was based on the song.[4] It appeared on the 1991 movie Strictly Business.
- Eric B. & Rakim and Marley Marl, sampled the song into "Eric B. Is President"
- SWV sampled the song on the single "On & On" on their album New Beginning.
- Master P uses the Eric B. sample of "Fat Rat" on the title track of his 1997 gangsta rap album Ghetto D.
- Kool G Rap sampled the song in "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous".
- De La Soul sampled the song on the single " Keepin' The Faith" from the De La Soul Is Dead album.
- Two Shiny Heads Bass line was sampled on single "Dub House Disco Part 2" on Guerrilla Records in 1992?
References
- Kellman, Andy. "Fonda Rae - Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
- "Fonda Rae - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- "FONDA RAE - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- "radio graffiti - grand puba". SPIN. 7: 20. January 1992.
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.