Romanthony
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Romanthony (born Anthony Wayne Moore) is an American disc jockey, producer, and singer. He is best known for his work with French duo Daft Punk (he provided the vocals for '"One More Time" and "Too Long" on their Discovery album). His stage name comes from his first name, Anthony, combined with his favourite book of the Bible, Romans.
Romanthony's work crosses several genres including house, R&B and Hip hop. Tracks like "Hold On" make extensive use of sampling with a distinctly soulful house feel, while the later "Bring U Up" utilises a James Brown style breakbeat.
Romanthony has appeared on Black Male Records (his own label), Roulé, Azuli, Play It Again Sam (PIAS) and Glasgow Underground.
Biography
Romanthony is a new-school acid garage producer who routinely summons both the raw soul and the raw sound of originals from the glory days of acid house and garage during the late '80s. Though he's much more an underground name in his native America than Europe (where he has released several full LPs and collections), two Romanthony co-productions (and a vocal) for the second album released by fans Daft Punk helped lift his status in the mainstream dance scene. He began producing in the garage mecca of New Jersey, specializing in high-energy, low-fidelity productions during an era in which dance productions became ever more mainstreamed. Released on his own Black Male label -- he also owns Orange and World -- club assaults like "Floorpiece".
Discography
Singles
- "Make This Love Right" (1993)
- "Let Me Show You Love" (1994)
- "Hold On" (1999)
- "Never Fuck" (2002)
Albums
- Romanworld (1997)
- Instinctual (1999)
- Live in the Mix (1999)
- R.Hide in Plain Site (2000)
