Luke Fono, known professionally as Fono (born 26 November 1990), is an English record producer, electronic dance musician, and DJ from Brighton. He is best known for his 2015 single "Real Joy", which was described as one of the dance songs of the summer.[1] "Real Joy" received support from BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra DJs, including MistaJam, Danny Howard, Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, and Zane Lowe.[2]
Luke Fono | |
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| Birth name | Luke Fono |
| Born | 26 November 1990 |
| Origin | Brighton, United Kingdom |
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| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | fono |
Career
edit2015–present: Breakthrough
editFono, released his debut single, "Real Joy", on Relentless Records on 12 June 2015.[3] The song brought Fono to mainstream attention after receiving national airplay and when other DJs such as Duke Dumont, Calvin Harris and The Magician championed the song. Annie Mac included "Real Joy" on her sixth compilation album Annie Mac Presents 2015.[4] The official video for "Real Joy" was premiered by The Fader on 28 April 2015 and attracted some mild controversy due to its violent content.[5][6] However, the video was well received online and was subsequently nominated for "Best Dance Video -UK" in the UK Music Video Awards 2015.[7]
In June 2015, Fono was revealed as the support act for Duke Dumont on his UK September tour.[8]
Fono's second single, "Everybody Knows", was released in November 2015.[9]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Song | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Real Joy" | Relentless/Ultra |
| 2015 | "Everybody Knows" | Youthemic |
| 2016 | "Feet on the Ground" | Polydor/Interscope |
| 2017 | "Allison" (collaboration with Karma Kid) | Method |
EPs
edit| Year | Song | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Kinetic" | Polydor/Interscope |
| 2017 | "Allison/Candyland" (collaboration with Karma Kid) | Method |
Other Appearances
edit| Year | Song | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Up / Down" (with NVOY) | (Red Bull Studios Presents: Monki & Friends EP 4) | Red Bull |
Remixes
edit| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Teach Me" | Joey Bada$$ & Kiesza |
| "Lean On"[10] | Major Lazer & DJ Snake (featuring MØ) | |
| "The Giver (Reprise)"[11] | Duke Dumont | |
| "Show Some Love"[12] | TC (featuring Little Grace) | |
| "Castle (Magic)"[13] | salute | |
| "You're The Best" | Wet | |
| "I Found U"[14] | Axwell (featuring Max'C) | |
| 2016 | "Desire" | Years & Years (featuring Tove Lo) |
| "Meant To Be" | SG Lewis | |
| "Serious" | Anna Straker | |
| "Electric" | Alice Jemima | |
| 2017 | "We Will Be" | Wilkinson (featuring Matt Wills) |
| "Einzelhaft" (with salute) | Falco | |
| "Fire With Fire" | Femme | |
| "Turn Up Your Love" | AlunaGeorge | |
| "Tribalist (Get To Know)" | iLL BLU (featuring Glowie) | |
| "Waterfall" (with Karma Kid) | Petit Biscuit (featuring Panama) |
References
edit- ^ "The 5 Hottest New Dance Club Songs Of The Week". Capital Xtra. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Fono is Jam Hot!". BBC. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Real Joy-Single". iTunes. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Disclosure, Skrillex & Diplo and Jamie xx confirmed for 'Annie Mac Presents 2015' compilation(original)". 9 September 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Real Joy-Single". The Fader. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Fono's Real Joy Gets Punched in The Face by Duke Dumont". Vice Media. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Nominations for UK Music Video Awards 2015 Revealed". 30 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "real Joy with Fono". Skiddle. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Fono Feat Anna Straker- Everybody Knows (original)". 2 November 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Premiere: Major Lazer x DJ Snake - 'Lean On' (Fono Remix)(original)". 24 April 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ "Duke Dumont The Giver Reprise Fono Remix". 24 April 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Show Some Love (Fono Remix) (feat. Little Grace)". 13 May 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Fono Comes Through with Some Trippy Grooves on Remix of salute's "Castle"". Vice. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2016. [dead link]
- ^ "Axwell Feat. Mac.C I Found You (Fono Remix)Remix". 16 November 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2015.