Rocky Fontaine
ROCKY FONTAINE “PUTTING PHILADELPHIA BACK ON THE MAP IN HIS OWN WAY”
Charismatic, layed-back, and armed with razor sharp word play and an addictive flow,
Rocky Fontaine has positioned himself as the one to watch amongst Hip Hop’s Generation
Next. Putting Germantown, Philadelphia on his back, Fontaine has spent the last decade
with cat like precision, honing his craft and studying the game. With an unparalleled
ability to creatively communicate the tragedies and triumphs of growing up in one of the toughest cities in the country, Fontaine emerges with a powerful and positive perspective
of everyday living destined to make a fan out of anyone within earshot.
Like most of his fallen comrades, Rocky Fontaine turned to the streets at an early age. After having lost both his mother, a Philadelphia police officer killed when he was 5 years old, and his father who did a number of years in prison, Fontaine was forced to grow up quickly. During his days on the corner, Fontaine turned to rap as a means of channeling his inner struggles and experiences. It was his determination to change his life and find a better way to support his family that prompted Fontaine to leave the streets behind and focus on turning his rap dreams into a future.
Rocky Fontaine has spent the last 3 years plotting the ultimate take over. After relocating to Atlanta, Fontaine’s reputation for having a relentless no nonsense work ethic, savvy business acumen, and undeniable rap skills landed him an opportunity to work with the Corna Boyz. This alliance would lead to Fontaine developing his song writing skills that have scored him several key song placements on newly signed R&B artists’ albums. In addition, he has features on over 100 mix tapes by some of the hottest DJs in the country, he’s performed alongside Hip Hop heavyweights Young Jeezy and Rick Ross as well as Rich Boy, Wiz Khalifa, Slim from R&B group 112, Shawty Lo, and host of others. Most notably Rocky Fontaine released Entourage Season 1, a mix tape hosted by DJ Khalid, that he refers to as an ode to his struggle growing up and his inevitable success to come.
“I think honestly Rocky is definitely in my top five when it comes to artist in terms of versatility, creativity,and his willingness to go outside of his lane,” states Corna Boyz producer Tyrrell Bing. “A lot of people are scared to go outside the norm, especially when it comes to Black music. Everyone wants to sell dope, refer to women as “bitches”, and just follow what’s already been done. He’s one of the few artists that doesn’t fall into that and instead steps outside the box and stays true to his own artistry. I’m a fan of people who do that.”
On the cusp of an entertainment industry eclipse, Rocky Fontaine is poised and prepared to do what he’s come to do. With singles featuring Grammy Award Nominee Jazmine Sullivan, Slim from 112, Maino, Gillie the Kid,and Sterling Simms to name a few, Rocky Fontaine is prepared to knock the wind out of Hip Hop by breathing life into the game.
Links: www.phillyfontaine.com www.myspace.com/rockyfontaine www.twitter.com/rockyfontaine
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