Where to Start with Sonny Fodera
Start with "Asking" and you'll understand why Sonny Fodera built one of house music's most consistent bodies of work.
Why "Asking" is your entry point
If you're new to Sonny Fodera, begin here. Released in 2023, this collaboration with MK and vocalist Clementine Douglas hit #7 on the UK charts. For good reason. It's a track that feels both intimate and epic, with production that rewards both casual listening and close attention. The strings are lush, the bass is hypnotic, and Douglas's vocals feel like they're whispering directly to you. Most artists would spend their entire career trying to make one record this perfect.
Then discover "Somedays"
"Somedays" (2024, feat. Jazzy & D.O.D) shows a different side of Fodera's artistry. It's funkier, more conversational, built around a groove that feels almost dialogue-like. If "Asking" is his euphoric moment, "Somedays" is his reflective one. Together, these two songs map out Fodera's emotional range. They show you that he's not a one-note producer chasing a single sound. He's an artist with range.
Understanding his world
Sonny Fodera makes vocal-driven house. That means every track is built around a singer, not just decorated with one. He's influenced by producers like MK and Dom Dolla, artists who understand that house music can be deeply human. His sound spans house, deep house, tech house, and piano house, depending on the collaborator and the moment. Once you understand this philosophy, you'll hear it in everything he makes.
Exploring deeper
After "Asking" and "Somedays," branch out to his earlier work. "One Night" (2019, feat. MK & Raphaella) is a masterclass in deep house. "Wired" (feat. Ella Eyre, 2020) will show you his darker, more tech-focused side. "Moving Blind" (feat. Dom Dolla, 2020) is pure summer warmth. "Into You" (feat. Sinéad Harnett) proves his gift for finding the right voice. Each track is carefully constructed; each collaboration meaningfully chosen. And each one rewards repeated listening.
The independent moment
In 2025, one of Fodera's independent releases earned a BRIT Award nomination for Song of the Year. It was the only independent release nominated in that category. Fodera runs Solotoko, an independent label he launched in 2017. This context matters when understanding his ambition and his place in contemporary house music. He's not just following trends; he's setting them on his own terms.