{"product_id":"4545933168275","title":"Claude Fontaine La Mer (CD version) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents Introduction Claude Fontaine, the female singer-songwriter whose 1st album \"Claude Fontaine\" was highly acclaimed, has released a new album! She has teamed up with Lester Mendes, a producer who has won numerous Grammy Awards for his work with artists such as Shakira and Nelly Furtado, to create a truly superb album! Her long-awaited first live performance in Japan is scheduled for April 2025 at Blue Note Tokyo! Claude Fontaine, a female singer-songwriter whose sweet voice and performances have been met with great praise, is like a mermaid floating in a tropical paradise. She has teamed up with Lester Mendes, a producer who has won numerous Grammy Awards for his work with artists such as Shakira and Nelly Furtado, to release the new song \"Vaqueiro,\" which is full of Brazilian flavor! A few weeks later, they released \"Love The Way You Love\" and \"Lover's Vow,\" respectively, which feature an original sound that blends 60s French y?y?-style pop with sensual lovers rock rhythms and a Brazilian tropical feel! Claude's whispery voice, reminiscent of Jane Birkin, is once again complemented by reggae heavyweights. Tony Chin plays guitar, a veteran musician who has previously collaborated with legendary artists such as King Tubby, Dennis Brown, Lee Perry, Jackie Mittoo, and Sly \u0026amp; Robbie, and whose captivating sound he creates! Ronnie McQueen, who was involved in the founding of the iconic British reggae band Steel Pulse, plays bass. And on drums is Rock Deadrick, known as a longtime collaborator of Ziggy Marley. Following their debut album, this second album, \"LaMer,\" features numerous veteran musicians who have supported reggae and funk music, and it's a fantastic album that embodies a soundscape unfolding in a utopia by the sea! Tracklist 1. Vaqueiro 2. Love The Way You Love 3. Green Ivy Tapestry 4. Laissez-Moi L?faimer 5. Concha Do Mar 6. Lover?fs Vow 7. Cama?ari 8. Small Hours 9. Rel?quia 10. Marmalade Haze 11. Kissing The Sun 12. Chuva De Ver?o \"An amazing album, already one of the highlights of the year.\" - DJ MAG A captivating debut album?c The record is neatly divided into comfortable reggae and Brazilian-inspired pop, and while it's nothing new for a contemporary singer to perform each style, it's rare to see them combined in such a cool and captivating way. \"? LA WEEKLY \"She, her producer Lester, and the two bands have come together to create a fantastic album. It is undoubtedly a welcome evolution from her previous work, full of romance and playfulness, but also includes homages to artists such as Mulatu, King Tubby, Tom Waits, and Arthur Verocai. It is a unique musical experience.\"? Now-Again Records (Egon) Claude Fontaine is an American singer-songwriter based in LA who uses a French artist name. He first heard reggae when he visited the historic London record store HONEST JONS, and was so shocked that he became completely captivated by 60s French yay-yay pop, Slinky Studio One reggae, and liminal Brazilian tropic?ria, which shaped the Fontaine we know today. The alluring diva Claude Fontaine, with her sensual beauty and sophisticated whispery voice, released her debut album \"Claude Fontane\" on the LA-based label Innovative Leisure, which has launched the careers of artists such as BADBADNOTGOOD, BAMBII, Nosaj Thing, and Jonah Yano. The album garnered significant attention thanks to the incredible collaboration with musicians including guitarist Tony Chin (who has worked with King Tubby, Lee Perry, and Jackie Mittoo), Ronnie \"Stepper\" McQueen (former Steel Pulse bassist), Airto Moreira (known for his work with Miles Davis), and drummer Rock Deadrick (who has backed Ziggy Mary). In September 2024, she released an even more refined album, \"La Mer,\" which continues to be a hot topic. With two performances scheduled at Blue Note Tokyo in April 2025, she's definitely an artist to watch! Claude Fontaine, the female singer-songwriter whose debut album \"Claude Fontaine\" has been highly praised in media reviews and elsewhere, has released a new album! She teamed up with Lester Mendes, a multiple Grammy Award winner who has produced for artists such as Shakira and Nelly Furtado, to create a truly outstanding album! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226936795445,"sku":"4545933168275","price":6100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51JX9NnnNlL._AC.jpg?v=1785373793","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4545933168275","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}