Romanthony
The American artist who provided vocals on Daft Punk's "One More Time" and "Too Long".
Anthony Wayne Moore (September 5, 1967 – May 7, 2013), known professionally as Romanthony, was an American DJ, record producer, and singer. He worked with former French electronic music duo Daft Punk, providing vocals for their songs "One More Time" and "Too Long" from their second album, Discovery.
- Role
- House Music Producer & Vocalist
- Origin
- New Jersey, USA
- Genre
- House, R&B, Hip Hop
- Key Contribution
- Vocals on Daft Punk's "One More Time" and "Too Long"
- Status
- Deceased (May 7, 2013)
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Born in New Jersey and raised there, Romanthony drew inspiration from older acts like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, and Led Zeppelin, alongside gospel and funk influences. He adopted the name Romanthony to avoid confusion with British musician Anthony Moore of Slapp Happy. While his work spanned house, R&B, and hip hop, he resided in Austin, Texas, at the time of his death from kidney disease complications on May 7, 2013.
In Their Own Story
Romanthony's career included releases on labels such as Black Male Records (his own), Roulé, Dim Mak, Azuli, and Glasgow Underground. His track "Hold On" utilized sampling for a soulful house feel, while "Bring U Up" featured a James Brown-style breakbeat. Before his final contribution in 2013 with Kris Menace on "2Nite4U", he was mentioned by Daft Punk on their debut album Homework's song "Teachers".
Reader's Guide
Romanthony is recognized for his soulful vocals and production across genres including house, R&B, and hip hop. His collaboration with Daft Punk resulted in two tracks on the Discovery album: "One More Time" (2000) and "Too Long" (2001). He released albums such as Romanworld (1997), Instinctual (1999), Live in the Mix (1999), and R.Hide in Plain Site (2000).
Did You Know?
- He chose the name Romanthony to avoid confusion with British musician Anthony Moore from Slapp Happy.
- His musical influences ranged from Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin and Marvin Gaye.
- He released his final song, "2Nite4U", with Kris Menace on November 7, 2012.
- Daft Punk mentioned him by name on their debut track "Teachers" before collaborating on Discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Romanthony?
Romanthony was the stage name of Anthony Wayne Moore, an American musician from New Jersey known for his work in house and R&B music. He passed away on May 7, 2013, leaving behind a legacy that includes significant contributions to electronic dance music.
What songs did he sing for Daft Punk?
He provided the lead vocals for two tracks on their album Discovery, specifically One More Time and Too Long. His voice is a defining element of the sound on those popular singles.
Was Romanthony part of the Daft Punk duo?
No, he was not an official member of the French electronic music duo but collaborated with them as a vocalist and producer. His involvement was specific to providing vocal performances rather than being part of their core creative team.
What genre did Romanthony specialize in?
His musical style primarily focused on house, R&B, and hip hop genres before his collaboration with the French electronic group. This background helped shape the rhythmic vocal delivery heard on Daft Punk's records.
Is Romanthony still alive today?
Unfortunately, Anthony Wayne Moore died in 2013 at the age of forty-five following a long illness. Fans remember him through his enduring vocals on classic tracks from the Discovery era.
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