Fatty Koo

Fatty Koo was an American R&B and hip-hop band from Columbus, Ohio that formed in 2005.[1] The group's members were Eddie B, Gabrielle, Josh, Marya, Ron, and Valure. A television documentary on BET, Blowin Up: Fatty Koo, documented their career.[2] Their debut single, "Bounce" was released in June 2005,[3] and their debut album, House of Fatty Koo, was released on July 12, 2005, by Sony/Columbia Records.[4] "Bounce" was selected as the anthem for TNT's NBA Playoffs in 2005.[5] On May 26, 2005, Fatty Koo was awarded the key to the city of Columbus, the day officially being named "Fatty Koo Day".

Fatty Koo
OriginColumbus, Ohio, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Singers/songwriters
Years active2003–2006
Labels

Members
  • Ron Riley – Singer/Rapper/Songwriter/Producer
  • Edward Brickerson (AKA Eddie B.) – Singer/Songwriter/Producer
  • Kiana Allison (AKA Valure) – Singer/Songwriter
  • Gabrielle Solange Travis – Singer/Songwriter
  • Marya Barrios – Singer/Cellist/Songwriter
  • Joshua Welton – Singer/Saxophonist/ Songwriter

History

The five original members from the musical collective Fatty Koo met in Columbus, Ohio. Eddie B, Gabrielle, Marya, Ron, and Valure had been active participants in the inner city's CAPACITY youth arts program and engaged in the CAPACITY-sponsored "Columbus Songwriters’ Summit for Oneness" in 2003.[6] Through completion of the summit, each individual member was invited to record on the nonprofit John Lennon Educational Tour Bus that provided a state-of-the-art mobile recording studio. The original members recorded an eight-song demo, and recorded multiple videos, which were later watched by manager David Sonenberg.[7] The members, who had mixed backgrounds and musical preferences, become a music group in the fall of 2003. Shortly after, Fatty Koo signed a record deal with SonyBMG.

In 2004 they began recording their debut album with songwriter/producer Toby Gad.[8] In 2005, Fatty Koo began to audition for a new male vocalist to join the group. Miguel (singer) was initially considered, but he decided to pursue a solo career.[9] Joshua Welton was later added to the group. Blowin Up: Fatty Koo aired on BET on April 21, 2005. The 13-episode reality TV show documented the group's career. Their debut album House of Fatty Koo was released on July 12, 2005.[10]

Discography

Album
Information Chart positions Sales and certifications
U.S. U.S. R&B
House of Fatty Koo
  • 1st studio album
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Formats: CD, digital download
64[11]
22
  • RIAA: TBA
  • U.S sales: 100,000

Single
Year Song Chart

positions

 Album
US US R&B
2005 "Bounce" Theme Song — — House of Fatty Koo

References
  1. admin (2021-07-13). "Fatty Koo". Musician Biographies. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  2. Heffernan, Virginia (April 21, 2005). "A Reality Show With Doubts About Its Own Reality". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  3. Paoletta, Michael (April 30, 2005). "Brand new, fatty koo". Billboard. p. 14. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Google Books.
  4. "Fatty Koo | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  5. Watkins (@GrouchyGreg), Grouchy Greg (2005-05-26). "Fatty Koo: Overnight Celebrities". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  6. "Newcomers Fatty Koo Get Ready to 'Bounce'". BMI.com. 2005-05-11. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  7. "Fatty Koo's House of Fatty Koo". www.stepbystep.com. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  8. "Discography". Toby Gad Official Site. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  9. Howard, Jacinta. "Former Fatty Koo Member Reacts to Viral Miguel Video". The Boombox. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
  10. Jones, Ivory M (July 23, 2005). "House of Fatty Koo". Billboard. p. 39. ProQuest 227214598. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via ProQuest.
  11. Gordon, Ken (2020-05-24). "Coronavirus setback won't stop Columbus singer Gabrielle Solange's comeback". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
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