Mothers Favorite Child is an American music collective founded and led by songwriter, producer and businessman Paris Mark Toon. The project spans across the soul, R&B, jazz, funk, and dance genres and features collaborations with vocalists, musicians, and remix producers. The collective released their single, \"Purple Funk\" featuring CeCe Peniston which peaked at number #2 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart.

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Career

Paris Toon began as a songwriter and producer with influences derived from soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B and jazz. He founded Mothers Favorite Child as a collective focused on live musicianship and the collaborative effort of both singers and instrumentalists, as well as remix producers. Mothers Favorite Child is Paris Toon’s flagship venture. The project is celebrated for its unique combination of live band musicianship and contemporary soul and dance productions.\n

Under the Mothers Favorite Child banner, Paris Toon has worked with soul, R&B, jazz, funk, and dance artists such as Robin S., CeCe Peniston, Adina Howard, George Benson, Nik West and many more. In 2025, Toon was invited to be the Keynote speaker at the MusicXchange Conference (South Africa) and has a reputation for presenting Master Class lessons in music production.\n

Musical style

The style of music produced under Mothers Favorite Child encompasses the styles of soul, R&B, jazz, funk, hip-hop, and dance music. Toon’s compositions often feature elements of grove, warmth, musicianship, and vocalist talent.\n

Discography

Albums and compilation albums

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Singles and EPs

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Associated acts

Robin S.
CeCe Peniston
Adina Howard
George Benson
Morris Alan
John Blackwell
Saeeda Wright

References

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Mothers Favorite Child

Broadcast History