Fonoti Brothers
Fonoti Brothers
If Maroon 5 had two Adam Levines who both jumped on steroids and got a tan “The Fonoti Brothers,” Yacob and Noah, would be the result. But don’t let the pop package fool you, this duo has depth and intelligence. Take a bunch of catchy tunes reminiscent of Bruno Mars and One Direction then mix them with the slight darkness of Lorde and you have Yacob and Noah Fonoti.
The Fonoti Brothers YouTube Channel currently has 1.3 million views. This generated a U.S. Manager and several label offers back in 2012 that ultimately didn’t work out. Since then Noah went on to audition for the X Factor receiving a “Yes” from all four judges, however the producers didn’t feel he was the right fit for the show. Red Foo loved Noah’s originality and connection while Ronan Keating called him a breath of fresh air.
Yacob spent the last two years gigging constantly, improving as an entertainer and expanding his song catalogue which gives the Fonoti Brothers their uniqueness from other artists.
Music is in the family for Yacob and Noah. Their father, Toni Fonoti, is a New Zealand Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame artist. Toni was the visionary behind the first ever New Zealand reggae band “The Herbs.” The boys have been singing together all their lives and both make a living doing it professionally; but the last two years produced notable growth as they decided to explore solo careers, which clarified what each has to offer individually.
Noah is the smooth, suave showman of the group – a Bruno Mars or Miguel type – while Yacob has a darker side with his writing style heavily influenced by Brian Wilson and Eminem. With “Fonoti Brothers” you get two real musicians presented in a pleasing pop package.
Their uniqueness is not just in looks, background or nationality but in their music and lyrics. I believe that these two boys haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s to come in their bright careers.
Tracklisting
Pearl Jam
Daughter / The Wall Jeremy B’Man
The Screaming Jets
Shivers Better
AC/DC
Highway 2 Hell TNT Shook Me All Night Long
Hunters & Collectors
Holy Grail Throw Ur Arms
G’N’R
Sweet Child Patience
Cold Chisel
Khe Sahn Flame Trees
Green Day
Basket Case When I Come Around Hitchin a ride
Wolfmother Joker & the Thief
Woman
Sublime What I got
Three doors down Kryptonite
Powderfinger On my Mind
Reef Place Ur Hands
Proclaimers 500 Miles
Lynard Sknard Sweet Home Alabama
Bryan Adams Summer of 69
Jet R u gonna be my girl
Everclear Santa Monica
Metallica Enter Sandman
Poison Every Rose has it’s thorn
Unskinny Bop
Eagle eye cherry Save tonight
Limp Bizkit Faith
Counting Crowes Mr Jones
U2 With or Without U
Pride ( in the name)
Paul Kelly To her Door
Dumb Things
Unwritten Law Calin
Ben Harper Steal My Kisses
System of a Down Chop Suey
My Chemical Romance Teenagers
Nirvana Smells Like Teenspirit
Grinspoon Just Ace
Jimmy Eat World The Middle
Choir Boys Run to Paradise
Puddle of Mud She Hates Me
Good Charlotte Lifestyles
Radio Head Creep
Jack Johnson Flake
Matchbox 20 3am
Coldplay Yellow
Oasis Don’t look back in anger
Wonderwall
Creedence Bad Moon
Proud Mary
Van Morrison Brown Eyed Girl
Fuel Shimmer
Steve Miller The Joker
Live Lightning Crashes
I Alone
Men At Work Downunder
Beatles Hard days night
Radiators Gimme Head
The Killers Mr Brightside
When u were Young
Bernard Fanning Wish U Well
George Thoroughgood Get a Haircut
Def L Pour Some Sugar
Queen I want it all
Third eye blind Semi Charmed
Harvey Danger Flagpole sitta
The living End Prisoner of Society
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