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| birth_name = Jean-Sebastien Douglas Fontaine |
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| birth_place = [[Hammersmith]], [[London]], England |
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'''Seb Fontaine''' (born '''Jean |
'''Seb Fontaine''' (born '''Jean-Sebastien Douglas Fontaine'''; 14 July 1970)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=HCLNJL7k8iWSFvIZsHmvYQ&scan=1|title=Index entry|accessdate=14 October 2020|work=FreeBMD|publisher=ONS}}</ref> is an [[English people|English]] [[electronic music]] producer and [[Disc jockey|DJ]]. |
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==Biography== |
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Fontaine had his first DJ gig at Crazy Larry's on the [[Kings Road]], [[London]], but he soon progressed to residency at the Fridge in Brixton in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Obsession|title=Seb Fontaine DJ Profile|url=http://www.obsession.org.uk/dj/sebfontaine.htm}}</ref> |
Fontaine had his first DJ gig at Crazy Larry's on the [[Kings Road]], [[London]], but he soon progressed to residency at the Fridge in Brixton in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Obsession|title=Seb Fontaine DJ Profile|url=http://www.obsession.org.uk/dj/sebfontaine.htm}}</ref> |
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Having worked at various other clubs in London (Subteranea, Billion Dollar Babes), he eventually became a resident DJ at one of the UK's largest club nights at [[Cream (nightclub)|Cream]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Rolling Stone|title=Prototype Vol 4 Review|url= |
Having worked at various other clubs in London (Subteranea, Billion Dollar Babes), he eventually became a resident DJ at one of the UK's largest club nights at [[Cream (nightclub)|Cream]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Rolling Stone|title=Prototype Vol 4 Review|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/sebfontaine}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and also went on to feature at its Ibiza nights. |
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In 2000, he joined [[BBC Radio 1]] as a specialist [[Dance music|dance]] DJ, hosting a weekly show, as well as broadcasts from Radio 1 outside broadcasts in [[Ibiza]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=BBC|title=Radio 1 Ibiza 2001|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/ibiza2001/fontaine.shtml}}</ref> leaving in 2004. |
In 2000, he joined [[BBC Radio 1]] as a specialist [[Dance music|dance]] DJ, hosting a weekly show, as well as broadcasts from Radio 1 outside broadcasts in [[Ibiza]],<ref>{{cite web|publisher=BBC|title=Radio 1 Ibiza 2001|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/ibiza2001/fontaine.shtml}}</ref> before leaving in 2004. |
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He has also released a number of records, predominantly mix albums,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Rolling Stone|title=Seb Fontaine Discography|url= |
He has also released a number of records, predominantly mix albums,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Rolling Stone|title=Seb Fontaine Discography|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/sebfontaine/discography}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and acted as a remix producer on tracks including the [[Outhere Brothers]].<ref name=Discogs>{{cite web|publisher=Discogs|title=Seb Fontaine Discography|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Seb+Fontaine}}</ref> He is also associated with the brand ''Type'' which he has used for naming both club nights and album releases. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums=== |
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*1999: ''Prototype'' |
*1999: ''Prototype'' |
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*2002: ''Horizons'' |
*2002: ''Horizons'' |
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*2003: ''Perfecto Presents: Seb Fontaine'' |
*2003: ''Perfecto Presents: Seb Fontaine'' |
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*2004: ''Perfecto Presents: Type |
*2004: ''Perfecto Presents: Type'' |
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*2007: ''Type |
*2007: ''Type Vol. 2'' |
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===Mixed compilations=== |
===Mixed compilations=== |
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*1995: ''A Retrospective |
*1995: ''A Retrospective of House '91 - '95, Vol. 2'' |
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*1996: ''[[Ministry |
*1996: ''[[Ministry of Sound]] Presents: One Half of a Whole Decade'' |
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*1997: ''An Introspective |
*1997: ''An Introspective of House: 1st Dimension'' |
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*1997: ''An Introspective |
*1997: ''An Introspective of House: 2nd Dimension'' |
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*1997: ''An Introspective |
*1997: ''An Introspective of House: Platinum'' |
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*1998: ''Various - Elements (1st Testament) Mixed by Seb fontaine and Tony De Vit |
*1998: ''Various - Elements (1st Testament) Mixed by Seb fontaine and Tony De Vit |
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*1998: ''Cream Anthems'' |
*1998: ''Cream Anthems'' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website| |
* {{Official website|https://www.djsebfontaine.com/}} |
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* {{Facebook|130513090356672}} |
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* {{Twitter}} |
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* {{SoundCloud}} |
* {{SoundCloud}} |
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Latest revision as of 09:14, 25 April 2024
Seb Fontaine | |
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Birth name | Jean-Sebastien Douglas Fontaine |
Born | Hammersmith, London, England | 14 July 1970
Genres | House |
Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, producer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Global Underground, Virgin, Boxed, Perfecto, Thrive |
Website | www |
Seb Fontaine (born Jean-Sebastien Douglas Fontaine; 14 July 1970)[1] is an English electronic music producer and DJ.
Biography[edit]
Fontaine had his first DJ gig at Crazy Larry's on the Kings Road, London, but he soon progressed to residency at the Fridge in Brixton in 1989.[2]
Having worked at various other clubs in London (Subteranea, Billion Dollar Babes), he eventually became a resident DJ at one of the UK's largest club nights at Cream,[3] and also went on to feature at its Ibiza nights.
In 2000, he joined BBC Radio 1 as a specialist dance DJ, hosting a weekly show, as well as broadcasts from Radio 1 outside broadcasts in Ibiza,[4] before leaving in 2004.
He has also released a number of records, predominantly mix albums,[5] and acted as a remix producer on tracks including the Outhere Brothers.[6] He is also associated with the brand Type which he has used for naming both club nights and album releases.
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 1999: Prototype
- 1999: Prototype, Vol. 2
- 2000: Prototype, Vol. 3
- 2001: Prototype, Vol. 4
- 2002: Horizons
- 2003: Perfecto Presents: Seb Fontaine
- 2004: Perfecto Presents: Type
- 2007: Type Vol. 2
Mixed compilations[edit]
- 1995: A Retrospective of House '91 - '95, Vol. 2
- 1996: Ministry of Sound Presents: One Half of a Whole Decade
- 1997: An Introspective of House: 1st Dimension
- 1997: An Introspective of House: 2nd Dimension
- 1997: An Introspective of House: Platinum
- 1998: Various - Elements (1st Testament) Mixed by Seb fontaine and Tony De Vit
- 1998: Cream Anthems
- 1999: Cream Ibiza: Departures
- 2000: Cream Resident
- 2001: Creamfields
References[edit]
- ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Seb Fontaine DJ Profile". Obsession.
- ^ "Prototype Vol 4 Review". Rolling Stone.[dead link]
- ^ "Radio 1 Ibiza 2001". BBC.
- ^ "Seb Fontaine Discography". Rolling Stone.[dead link]
- ^ "Seb Fontaine Discography". Discogs.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Seb Fontaine on SoundCloud
- Seb Fontaine discography at Discogs