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Fonda Rae
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Background information
Born Ossining, New York, United States
Origin United States
Genres R&B, jazz, funk, dance
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1982–present
Labels Posse Records, Streetwave Digital Jukebox Records
Associated acts Blak Prophetz, Funk Division, Patrick Adams

Fonda Rae is an American R&B singer best known for her club hits like "Over Like a Fat Rat" and "Touch Me" (the latter of which was later covered by Cathy Dennis). She has also worked with artists such as Don Armando, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Taka Boom, The Fat Boys and Debbie Harry.

Discography

Singles

Year Title Chart positions
US Club Play
US R&B
UK
1982 "Over Like a Fat Rat" 22 75
1983 "Heobah" 19
1984 "Touch Me" 49
1996 "Living in Ecstasy" 7
2016 "Think About You"
2018 "Searchin'"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Grand Puba's song "Fat Rat" was based on "Over Like a Fat Rat".

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