Fonzi Thornton
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Fonzi Thornton, is an American singer, song writer/producer, stage performer and radio personality.
Thornton has provided background vocals on albums by artists which include Aretha Franklin
, Luther Vandross
, Diana Ross
, Ray Charles
, Chic, Sheena Easton
, Mariah Carey
, David Bowie
, Michael Jackson
, Robert Palmer, Air Supply
, Natalie Cole
, The B-52's
, R. Kelly
, Leona Lewis
, Shawn Colvin
, Al Jarreau
, Celine Dion
, Roxy Music
, Bryan Ferry
, Patti Labelle
, Jewel
, Bette Midler
, Bob James, Candi Staton
, Donald Fagen
, Carly Simon
, Change, Michael Bolton
, Jody Watley
, Debbie Harry
, BB and Q band, Joe Cocker
, Jimmie Vaughan
, The System, Vanessa Williams
, and Will Downing
.
In 2008, Fonzi joined the musical entourage of 20 time Grammy winning Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, as backing vocalist and vocal contractor and continues to tour with her.
In 2008 alone, Fonzi sang with Aretha on tour, TV and her first-time Christmas album, with Pearl Jam at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and Beacon Theatre, and with Phoebe Snow in concert, on her live album and TV. On CBS’ 2008 Fashion Rocks, in addition to accompanying Mary J Blige and Kid Rock then Beyonce and Justin Timberlake, Fonzi sang a step-out on “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” during the Motown tribute.
In 2009, Fonzi has performed at We Are One, the pre-inaugural concert on the steps of Washington’s Lincoln Memorial with Mary J Blige, Garth Brooks
and James Taylor
and provided off camera backing vocals for Aretha’s My Country Tis of Thee at the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
From 2004-2008, Fonzi was a weekend disc jockey on Sirius Satellite Radio at 51 Heart and Soul playing modern and classic R&B and sharing behind the scenes experiences.
Fonzi and Vandross became soloists with Listen My Brother, the Apollo’s 16 member artist development workshop and opened at the famous venue for greats like Sly and the Family Stone and Isaac Hayes. During the 2nd season of the children’s show, Sesame Street, Fonzi sang solo and step-out parts when LMB performed soul- gospel renditions of "Count to 20", "Those are the ABC's" and "Children are Beautiful".
Later, Fonzi gained a following on the NYC night club circuit with his band and self-titled vocal trio, through his distinctive vocal style and showmanship, while honing valuable songwriting and vocal arranging skills. He and his group (re-named F360) toured England with Candi Staton and the Stylistics then appeared with heavyweight Joe Fraser in a Miller Lite Beer commercial.
, Fonzi became male vocalist on 6 albums and went on tour with Chic. Blending with Alfa Anderson and Luci Martin and chant-singing “Leave your cares behind” on the band’s song "Good Times" and on “My Forbidden Lover,” Fonzi sang solo on You “Can’t Do it Alone” for Chic’s “Real People" album and “I Work For A Livin” on their “Soup for One” soundtrack.
In the early 1980s, Fonzi established himself as a NYC jingle soloist for Cheerios
, Pringles
, McDonald's
, Burger King
and Chevrolet
, also singing off camera vocal backups for Ray Charles’ lip-synching “uh-huh” girls for Diet Pepsi
.
He sang on sessions for Evelyn King, Kashif, Stephanie Mills, and on well known dance classics, “Paradise” by Change, “On the Beat” by BB and Q band and solo vocals on “So Fine” by Howard Johnson.
Crossing musical boundaries, 1982 Fonzi sang solo backing vocals on Roxy Music’s entire farewell album “Avalon”, and their world tour that followed. He performed with Bryan Ferry on several solo albums, on Saturday Night Live and in 1985, at Live Aid. 2007, Fonzi reunited with Ferry on the David Letterman Show for the debut of his CD Dylanesque.
released Fonzi’s debut urban soul-pop album The Leader (co-written and produced) featuring the lead single "Beverly," which reached number 43 on Billboard's R&B chart. The album featured Luther, Nile and Bernard, Jocelyn Brown, Kashif and other industry artists.
Fonzi's second solo album, titled Pumpin'...Let Me Show U How Ta Do It was released the following year (1984).
Fonzi performs annually at two events honoring lifetime achievement in the arts – The Kennedy Center Honors and The Songwriters Hall of Fame, participating in musical tributes to the following artists:
Thornton has provided background vocals on albums by artists which include Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
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, Luther Vandross
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, Diana Ross
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, Ray Charles
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, Chic, Sheena Easton
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, Mariah Carey
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, David Bowie
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, Michael Jackson
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, Robert Palmer, Air Supply
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, Natalie Cole
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, The B-52's
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, R. Kelly
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, Leona Lewis
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, Shawn Colvin
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, Al Jarreau
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, Celine Dion
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, Roxy Music
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, Bryan Ferry
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, Patti Labelle
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, Jewel
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, Bette Midler
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, Bob James, Candi Staton
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, Donald Fagen
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, Carly Simon
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, Change, Michael Bolton
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, Jody Watley
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, Debbie Harry
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, BB and Q band, Joe Cocker
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, Jimmie Vaughan
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, The System, Vanessa Williams
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, and Will Downing
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.
In 2008, Fonzi joined the musical entourage of 20 time Grammy winning Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, as backing vocalist and vocal contractor and continues to tour with her.
In 2008 alone, Fonzi sang with Aretha on tour, TV and her first-time Christmas album, with Pearl Jam at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and Beacon Theatre, and with Phoebe Snow in concert, on her live album and TV. On CBS’ 2008 Fashion Rocks, in addition to accompanying Mary J Blige and Kid Rock then Beyonce and Justin Timberlake, Fonzi sang a step-out on “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” during the Motown tribute.
In 2009, Fonzi has performed at We Are One, the pre-inaugural concert on the steps of Washington’s Lincoln Memorial with Mary J Blige, Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks
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and James Taylor
James Taylor
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and provided off camera backing vocals for Aretha’s My Country Tis of Thee at the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
From 2004-2008, Fonzi was a weekend disc jockey on Sirius Satellite Radio at 51 Heart and Soul playing modern and classic R&B and sharing behind the scenes experiences.
Beginnings
Born Alfonso Thornton in East Harlem, New York, in his early teens, Fonzi joined neighborhood vocal group, Shades of Jade and befriended a young Luther Vandross. Inspired by the big city soul sounds of the 60’s from Motown to Aretha, the Shades competed in school talent shows and placed 2nd at Harlem’s Apollo Theater Amateur Night.Fonzi and Vandross became soloists with Listen My Brother, the Apollo’s 16 member artist development workshop and opened at the famous venue for greats like Sly and the Family Stone and Isaac Hayes. During the 2nd season of the children’s show, Sesame Street, Fonzi sang solo and step-out parts when LMB performed soul- gospel renditions of "Count to 20", "Those are the ABC's" and "Children are Beautiful".
Later, Fonzi gained a following on the NYC night club circuit with his band and self-titled vocal trio, through his distinctive vocal style and showmanship, while honing valuable songwriting and vocal arranging skills. He and his group (re-named F360) toured England with Candi Staton and the Stylistics then appeared with heavyweight Joe Fraser in a Miller Lite Beer commercial.
Chic
In the late 1970s, approached by producers, Bernard Edwards and teenage friend, Nile RodgersNile Rodgers
Nile Gregory Rodgers is an American musician, producer, composer, arranger, and guitarist.-Biography:...
, Fonzi became male vocalist on 6 albums and went on tour with Chic. Blending with Alfa Anderson and Luci Martin and chant-singing “Leave your cares behind” on the band’s song "Good Times" and on “My Forbidden Lover,” Fonzi sang solo on You “Can’t Do it Alone” for Chic’s “Real People" album and “I Work For A Livin” on their “Soup for One” soundtrack.
In the early 1980s, Fonzi established himself as a NYC jingle soloist for Cheerios
Cheerios
Cheerios is a brand of breakfast cereal by General Mills introduced on May 1, 1941 as the first oat-based, ready-to-eat cold cereal. Originally named CheeriOats, the name was changed to Cheerios in 1945 because of a trade name dispute with Quaker Oats. The name fit the "O" shape of the cereal pieces...
, Pringles
Pringles
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, McDonald's
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, Burger King
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and Chevrolet
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, also singing off camera vocal backups for Ray Charles’ lip-synching “uh-huh” girls for Diet Pepsi
Pepsi
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.
He sang on sessions for Evelyn King, Kashif, Stephanie Mills, and on well known dance classics, “Paradise” by Change, “On the Beat” by BB and Q band and solo vocals on “So Fine” by Howard Johnson.
Luther Vandross
From 1980 through 1982, Fonzi rejoined his childhood friend, Vandross, as a backup singer for his first two national tours. Besides singing on all of the singer’s gold and platinum recordings, Fonzi served as vocal contractor for every album, appeared on numerous TV shows, sat in on the singer’s concerts and even co-wrote songs on Luther’s final 4 albums.Crossing musical boundaries, 1982 Fonzi sang solo backing vocals on Roxy Music’s entire farewell album “Avalon”, and their world tour that followed. He performed with Bryan Ferry on several solo albums, on Saturday Night Live and in 1985, at Live Aid. 2007, Fonzi reunited with Ferry on the David Letterman Show for the debut of his CD Dylanesque.
Solo albums
In the spring of 1983, RCA RecordsRCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
released Fonzi’s debut urban soul-pop album The Leader (co-written and produced) featuring the lead single "Beverly," which reached number 43 on Billboard's R&B chart. The album featured Luther, Nile and Bernard, Jocelyn Brown, Kashif and other industry artists.
Fonzi's second solo album, titled Pumpin'...Let Me Show U How Ta Do It was released the following year (1984).
Movies
In the 1990s, Fonzi expanded his singing career to motion pictures and television. His filmography credits include:- Hercules - (Singer/Vocal Contractor/Released 1997/Disney/Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide)
- Tarzan - (Singer/Vocal Contractor/Released 1999/Disney/Village Roadshow Pictures Worldwide)
- The 24 Hour Woman - (Co-writer Title Song with L. Vandross, Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez/Released 1999/Canyon Pony)
- Keeping the Faith - (On Camera Singer/Vocal Contractor/Released 2000/Touchstone Pictures)
- A Walk to Remember - (Singer/Vocal Contractor/Released 2000/Paradiso Filmed Entertainment)
- Chicago - (Singer/Released 2002/Miramax Films)
Tributes
In the year 2000, in a short stint with Diana Ross and her new Supremes, Fonzi appeared on HBO’s Divas Live tribute to Ross, singing her hits with Donna Summer, Mariah Carey, RuPaul and Destiny’s Child.Fonzi performs annually at two events honoring lifetime achievement in the arts – The Kennedy Center Honors and The Songwriters Hall of Fame, participating in musical tributes to the following artists:
Kennedy Center Honors
- 2007 - Diana Ross, Brian Wilson
- 2006 - Dolly Parton, Smokey Robinson
- 2005 - Tina Turner
- 2004 - Elton John
- 2003 - James Brown
Songwriters Hall of Fame
- 2008 - Loretta Lynn, Allan Mencken
- 2007 - James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Don Black, Michael Masser
- 2006 - Thom Bell, John Mayer, Mac Davis, Sylvia Moy, Hank Cosby
- 2005 - Bill Withers, Isaac Hayes, Dave Porter, John Fogerty
- 2004 - Al Green, Hall & Oates, John McClean, Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
- 2003 - Queen, Patti Labelle, Van Morrison, Phil Collins, Tony Bennett
- 2002 - Sting, Barry Manilow, Ashford & Simpson, Michael Jackson
- 2001 - Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Emilio Estefan, Diane Warren, Eric Clapton, Dionne Warwick
Discography
Album Title | Year | Artist | Credited Role |
---|---|---|---|
1. Young Hearts Run Free | 1976 | Candi Staton | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
2. Thighs and Whispers | 1979 | Bette Midler | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
3. Risque | 1979 | Chic | Vocals |
4. Real People | 1980 | Chic | Vocals |
5. Love Somebody Today | 1980 | Sister Sledge | Vocals (Background) |
6. Detente | 1980 | The Brecker Brothers | Vocals (Background) |
7. Miracles | 1981 | Change | Vocals (Background) |
8. Take It Off | 1981 | Chic | Vocals |
9. KooKoo | 1981 | Debbie Harry | Vocals, Vocals (Background) |
10. Never Too Much | 1981 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
11. Freeze Frame | 1981 | The J. Geils Band | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
12. Jump to It | 1982 | Aretha Franklin | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
13. Sharing Your Love | 1982 | Change | Vocals (Background) |
14. Forever, for Always, for Love | 1982 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
15. Avalon | 1982 | Roxy Music | Vocals (Background) |
16. Hello Big Man | 1983 | Carly Simon | Vocals (Background) |
17. The Leader | 1983 | Fonzi Thornton | Vocals, Producer, Vocal Arranger |
18. Busy Body | 1983 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
19. High Road | 1983 | Roxy Music | Vocals (Background) |
20. Search Is Over | 1983 | Tramaine | Vocals (Background),Choir, Chorus, Drum Programming, Vocal Contractor |
21. No Lies | 1984 | E.P.M. | Vocals (Background) |
22. Pumpin'...Let Me Show U How Ta Do It | 1984 | Fonzi Thornton | Vocals, ??? |
23. Art of Defense | 1984 | Nona Hendryx | Vocals (Background) |
24. Love Language | 1984 | Teddy Pendergrass | Vocals (Background) |
25. Night I Fell In Love | 1985 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
26. She's The Boss | 1985 | Mick Jagger | Vocals, Vocals (Background) |
27. Riptide | 1985 | Robert Palmer | Vocals (Background) |
28. Do You | 1985 | Sheena Easton | Vocals (Background) |
29. Power Station 33 1/3 | 1985 | The Power Station | Vocals (Background) |
30. L Is For Lover | 1986 | Al Jarreau | Vocals (Background) |
31. As the Band Turns | 1986 | Atlantic Starr | Vocals (Background) |
32. One to One | 1986 | Howard Jones | Vocals (Background) |
33. Give Me The Reason | 1986 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
34. Labyrinth | 1986 | Trevor Jones/David Bowie | Vocals (Background) |
35. Jody Watley | 1987 | Jody Watley | Vocals (Background) |
36. Love Changes | 1987 | Kashif | Vocals (Background) |
37. Contact | 1987 | Platinum Blonde | Vocals (Background) |
38. Don't Disturb This Groove | 1987 | The System | Vocals (Background) |
39. Any Love | 1988 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
40. Provision | 1988 | Scritti Politti | Vocals (Background) |
41. Forever Yours | 1988 | Tony Terry | Vocals (Background) |
42. D'Atra Hicks | 1989 | D'Atra Hicks | Vocals (Background) |
43. Soul Provider | 1989 | Michael Bolton | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
44. Desert Wind | 1989 | Ofra Haza | Vocals (Background) |
45. Addictions, Volume 1 | 1989 | Robert Palmer | Vocals (Background) |
46. Joe Cocker Live | 1990 | Joe Cocker | Vocals |
47. Mariah Carey | 1990 | Mariah Carey | Vocals (Background) |
48. Contribution | 1990 | Mica Paris | Vocals (Background) |
49. Rituals | 1990 | Michael Colina | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
50. Other Voices | 1990 | Paul Young | Vocals (Background) |
51. Inside Out | 1990 | Philip Bailey | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
52. Heart Still Beating | 1990 | Roxy Music | Vocals (Background) |
53. Give in to the Rhythm | 1991 | Arthur Baker | Vocals (Background) |
54. So Intense | 1991 | Lisa Fischer | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
55. Power of Love | 1991 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
56. Burning' | 1991 | Patti Labelle | Vocal Contractor, Vocals |
57. Set the Night to Music | 1991 | Roberta Flack | Vocals (Background) |
58. Emotionally Yours | 1991 | The O'Jays | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
59. Chic-Ism | 1992 | Chic | Vocals, Vocals (Background) |
60. Houseparty: Anthology | 1992 | J. Geils Band | Vocals (Background) |
61. Fat City | 1992 | Shawn Colvin | Vocals (Background) |
62. Good Stuff | 1992 | The B-52's | Vocals (Background) |
63. Don't Look Back | 1993 | Al Green | Vocals (Background) |
64. Believer | 1983 | Chic | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
64. Black Tie White Noise | 1993 | David Bowie | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
65. Kamakiriad | 1993 | Donald Fagen | Vocals (Background) |
66. Never Let Me Go | 1993 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
67. Call Me Nightlife | 1993 | Nokko | Vocals (Background), Vocal Arranger/Producer |
68. Transformation: The Best of Nona Hendryx | 1993 | Nona Hendryx | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
69. Dream Harder | 1993 | The Waterboys | Vocals (Background) |
70. Carlito's Way (Original Soundtrack) | 1993 | Various Artists | Vocals (Background) |
71. Greatest Hits (1980–1994) | 1994 | Aretha Franklin | Vocals (Background) |
72. Restless | 1994 | Bob James | Vocals (Background) |
73. Mamouna | 1994 | Bryan Ferry | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
74. Now | 1994 | France Joli | Vocals (Background) |
75. Songs | 1994 | Luther Vandross | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
76. Cover Girl | 1994 | Shawn Colvin | Vocals (Background) |
77. That Was Then, This Is Now | 1994 | Ten City | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
78. Boys and Girls | 1995 | Bryan Ferry | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
79. Best of Candi Staton | 1995 | Candi Staton | Vocals (Background) |
80. Think With Your Heart | 1995 | Debbie Gibson | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
81. Strange Pleasure | 1995 | Jimmie Vaughan | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
82. This Is Christmas | 1995 | Luther Vandross | Vocals (Background), Choir Vocal Contractor |
83. Manzanera Collection | 1995 | Phil Manzanera | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
84. Sunshine, Moonlight | 1995 | Toshi Kubuota | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
85. Bumpin' Voyage | 1995 | Toshinobu Kubota | Vocals (Background) |
86. Sweetest Days | 1995 | Vanessa Williams | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
87. Free Spirit | 1996 | Bonnie Tyler | Vocals (Background) |
88. Falling Into You | 1996 | Celine Dion | Vocals (Background) |
89. Got to Be Real: The Best of Cheryl Lynn | 1996 | Cheryl Lynn | Vocals (Background) |
90. Your Secret Love | 1996 | Luther Vandross | Vocal Contractor, Vocal (Backgrounds) |
91. Get on the Bus | 1996 | Original Soundtrack | Vocals (Background) |
92. Living in Fear | 1996 | The Power Station | Vocals (Background) |
93. Star Bright | 1996 | Vanessa Williams | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
94. BeBe Winans | 1997 | BeBe Winans | Vocals (Background) |
95. Untitled | 1997 | Billy Porter | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
96. Deborah | 1997 | Deborah Gibson | Vocals (Background) |
97. Invitation Only | 1997 | Will Downing | Vocals (Background) |
98. Bathhouse Betty (Japan) | 1998 | Bette Midler | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
99. These are Special Times | 1998 | Celine Dion | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
100. I Know | 1998 | Luther Vandross | Vocal (Background), Vocal Contractor, Songwriter |
101. R. | 1998 | R. Kelly | Vocals (Background) |
102. Touched by an Angel: The Album | 1998 | Various Artists | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
103. This Time They Told The Truth: The Columbia Years | 1998 | Z.Z. Hill | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
104. All the Way: A Decade of Song | 1999 | Celine Dion | Vocals (Background) |
105. Celine Dion/Unison | 1999 | Celine Dion | Vocals (Background) |
106. Joy: A Holiday Collection | 1999 | Jewel | Choir, Chorus |
107. Snowfall on the Sahara | 1999 | Natalie Cole | Vocals (Background) |
108. Tarzan | 1999 | Original Soundtrack | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
109. Rosie Christmas | 1999 | Rosie O'Donnell | Vocals (Background) |
110. Love & Freedom | 2000 | BeBe Winans | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
111. Moonchild | 2000 | Debbie Gibson | Vocals (Background) |
112. Love Has a Name | 2000 | Kathy Troccoli | Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Contractor |
113. Greatest Hits, Volume 1 | 2000 | Natalie Cole | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
114. Eternity | 2000 | Norman Connors | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
115. All-Star Christmas (Sony 2000) | 2000 | Various Artists | Vocals (Background) |
116. Not That Kind (Bonus Track) | 2001 | Anastacia | Vocals (Background) |
117. M.Y.O.B | 2001 | Deborah Gibson | Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement |
118. Luther Vandross | 2001 | Luther Vandross | Vocal (Background), Vocal Contractor, Songwriter |
119. Ultimate Luther Vandross 2001 | 2001 | Luther Vandross | Vocals |
120. Music Box/Emotions/Mariah Carey | 2001 | Mariah Carey | Vocals (Background) |
121. Best of Roxy Music | 2001 | Roxy Music | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
122. Unison/Celine Dion/The Colour of My Love | 2002 | Celine Dion | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
123. How Sweet It Is | 2002 | Joan Osborne | Vocals (Background) |
124. Chicago: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture | 2002 | Original Soundtrack | Choir, Chorus, Vocals |
125. Best of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974–2001) | 2002 | Robert Palmer | Vocals (Background) |
126. Sissel | 2002 | Sissel | Vocals (Background) |
127. Capitol 1942-2002 (Deluxe Box Set) | 2002 | Various Artists | Vocals (Background) |
128. Sound + Vision (2003 Box) | 2003 | David Bowie | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
129. Diane (Deluxe Edition) | 2003 | Diana Ross | Vocals (Background) |
130. Essential Jimmie Vaughan | 2003 | Jimmie Vaughan | Vocals (Background) |
131. Dance With My Father | 2003 | Luther Vandross | Vocal (Background), Vocal Contractor, Songwriter |
132. Essential Luther Vandross | 2003 | Luther Vandross | Vocals |
133. Live Radio City Music Hall 2003 | 2003 | Luther Vandross | Producer |
134. Enter My Mind | 2003 | Marlon Saunders | Vocals (Background) |
135. R in R & B Collection, Volume 1 | 2003 | R. Kelly | Vocals (Background) |
136. Avalon (Bonus Track) | 2003 | Roxy Music | Vocals (Background) |
137. Thrill of It All (Remastered) | 2003 | Roxy Music | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
138. Woman's Love | 2003 | Vaneese Thomas | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
139. Best of Vanessa Williams: 20th Century Masters | 2003 | Vanessa Williams | Vocals (Background) |
140. Xmas Collection: 20th Century Masters | 2003 | Vanessa Williams | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
141. Crunch Beats | 2003 | Various Artists | Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement |
142. Genius Loves Company | 2004 | Ray Charles | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
143. Forever, for Always, for Luther | 2004 | Various Artists | Vocals, Vocal Contractor |
144. Soul Divas: Toni Braxton/Patti Labelle/Jody Watley | 2005 | Vocal (Backgrounds) | |
145. Essential Luther Vandross (2-CD/DVD) | 2005 | Luther Vandross | Vocals |
146. In the Rhythm | 2005 | Suzanne Couch | Vocals (Background) |
147. Power Station (Expanded) | 2005 | The Power Station | Vocals |
148. Cool Yule | 2006 | Bette Midler | Vocals (Background) |
149. In the Night/Instant Love | 2006 | Cheryl Lynn | Vocals (Background) |
150. Romancing the '60s | 2007 | Frankie Valli | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
151. Love, Luther (Box Set) | 2007 | Luther Vandross | Vocals |
152. Forever Ray Charles | 2007 | Ray Charles | Singer |
153. Best of Van Morrison, Volume 3 | 2007 | Van Morrison | Vocals (Background) |
154. Defected Presents 20 Years of Def Mix: Part One | 2007 | Various Artists | Vocals (Background) |
155. This Kind of Love | 2008 | Carly Simon | Vocal (Backgrounds) |
156. Spirit US | 2008 | Leona Lewis | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |
157. Grapefruit Moon: The Songs of Tom Waits | 2008 | Southside Johnny/La Bamba's Big Band | Choir, Chorus |
158. This Christmas, Aretha | 2008 | Aretha Franklin | Vocals (Background), Vocal Contractor |