CFO$
| CFO$ | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Long Island, NY |
| Occupation(s) | Producers, songwriters, composers |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums, piano, production |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels |
WWE Music Group Arcade Songs |
| Members |
John Alicastro Mike Lauri |
CFO$ (pronounced: /siːɛfˈoʊs/) is an American songwriting and production duo consisting of John Alicastro and Mike Lauri. They are known for creating entrance music and program themes for WWE.[1] The two have also garnered credits for Wolfgang Gartner, ROZES, Phillip Phillips, Goo Goo Dolls, Young Guns, Will Roush, KIT Walters and Filter.[2][3]
Career
CFO$ made their musical debut during WWE Raw 1000 on July 23, 2012 as Kromestatik when their song "The Night" was selected as the show's official main theme. Shortly after, they began contributing themes for main roster WWE talent such as Jack Swagger, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Sheamus and AJ Styles.[4] The duo has been the driving creative force behind the music of NXT,[1] securing #1 singles in the iTunes Soundtrack category with fan favorites "The Rising Sun" (Shinsuke Nakamura)[5] and "Glorious Domination" (Bobby Roode).[6] In addition, CFO$ have developed and contributed musical content for the WWE Network shows Swerved, The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness, and Camp WWE.
Television appearances
- CFO$ appeared on an episode of Total Divas (season 4, episode 8) collaborating with Brie Bella on her entrance theme "Beautiful Life".
WWE discography
See also
Notes
- 1 2 "WWE.com". Meet CFO$, the musical masterminds behind your favorite Superstar’s entrance music. August 2016.
- ↑ "John Alicastro Credits". AllMusic.com.
- ↑ "Mike Lauri Credits". AllMusic.com.
- ↑ "CFO$ iTunes Store".
- ↑ "CFO$ Nakamura Tweet".
- ↑ "CFO$ Roode Tweet".