Tony Moran
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Tony Moran | |
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Birth name | Anthony Moran |
Genres | Freestyle, house, club, dance |
Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, remixer, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 1981–present |
Associated acts | The Latin Rascals, Warren Rigg |
Website | www |
Anthony "Tony" Moran is a two-time Grammy nominated remixer/producer/singer-songwriter and DJ known for remixing popular songs. In 2007, he hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart twice with "Walk Away" featuring Kristine W and "Keep Your Body Working" featuring Martha Wash. As a remix producer Moran has worked with top dance/pop artists including Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Neyo, and many others. Other singles as a solo artist is the dance anthem "If I Was Your Boyfriend" performed with Anastacia[citation needed], and his most recent hit, "Free People", his second hit with Martha Wash, went to number one on the US dance chart.[1]
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Career
Moran began his career back in 1981, when he and friend, Albert Cabrera, teamed up.[2] Together they were "The Latin Rascals", whose re-edited versions of hit songs spliced together enjoyed major air-play on New York dance radio WKTU's popular mix show. The radio exposure led to a deal from Shakedown Studios who hired the duo to restructure popular hit radio songs into viable dance club hits. Shortly thereafter, they were contracted by another studio, Fever Records, to write and produce a song for one of their new acts, The Cover Girls. The result was Show Me, a song that not only became Tony Moran's first Top 40 gold record, but also helped to usher in the freestyle era of music. This opened the doors for new artists including TKA, Sa-Fire ("Boy, I've Been Told"), and Lisette Melendez ("Together Forever"), all of whom benefited from the skillful hands of Moran and Cabrera.[citation needed]
Tony Moran credits his freestyle background for the pop sensibility he incorporates into his music, today. "Playing music that generates a feel-good energy is what I love about being a DJ/mix master," explains Tony. He eschews the strict underground house mentality preferred by many of his contemporaries and instead prefers to impart his remixes and productions with a hook-laden commercial appeal that is both radio friendly and dance floor-ready. Tony measures a successful dance floor with the number of hands in the air, and the number of people dancing and singing along.[citation needed]
Moran currently is considered one of the most well-known DJs in the house/electronic music genre, playing to massive crowds at events throughout the world. He continues to produce music and has produced some major hits played in dance clubs such as "Put Your Hands Up", "Cafe Con Alegria", and "The Promise". He also produced "Body to Body, Heart to Heart" for Cher's Living Proof album and was nominated for two Grammys for his production of Gloria Estefan's "Don't Let This Moment End" and "Heaven's What I Feel". Another major production was Donna Summer's "You're So Beautiful", which appeared on her greatest hits album entitled The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer. in December 2012, Tony also released another original production with the late Donna Summer entitled "Valley of the Moon" which was recorded at the same time as "You're So Beautiful". He has produced four dance hits for Deborah Cox: "Easy as Life", "House Is Not a Home", "Everybody Dance (Clap Your Hands)" and "Tenderness".[citation needed]
Discography
Singles
- 1993: "So In Love" feat Brenda K Starr
- 2014: "Ball of Confusion" feat Jason Walker
- 2015: "I Like You" feat Debby Holiday
- 2015: "Let's Find a Place"
- 2015: "Free People" feat Martha Wash
- 2015: "Times Like These"
- 2016: "So Happy" feat Jason Walker
Albums
- 2000: Shine On[citation needed]
- 2003: Maze[citation needed]
- 2004: Tour De Beats'[citation needed]'
- 2007: The Event[citation needed]
- 2008: The Event 2008[citation needed]
- 2011: Mix Magic Music[citation needed]
Mixed compilations
- 2001: Global Groove: A Deeper Heart[citation needed]
- 2002: Global Groove: House[citation needed]
- 2002: Party Groove: Hotlanta[citation needed]
- 2003: Global Groove: Clubland, Vol. 2[citation needed]
- 2004: Party Groove: Winter Party, Vol. 7[citation needed]
Remixography
- 1992: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
- 1995: "Everlasting Love" by Gloria Estefan
- 1995: "Point of No Return" by Exposé
- 1996: "Chains" by Tina Arena
- 1996: "A Boy Like That" by Selena
- 1996: "I'm Not Giving You Up" by Gloria Estefan
- 1996: "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" by Céline Dion
- 1996: "No Frills Love" by Jennifer Holliday
- 1996: "For the Love of You" by Jordan Hill
- 1996: "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" by Barry Manilow
- 1996: "FastLove" by George Michael
- 1997: "Alane" by Wes Madiko
- 1997: "Step by Step" by Whitney Houston
- 1997: "Blood on the Dance Floor" by Michael Jackson
- 1997: "HIStory" by Michael Jackson
- 1997: "One More Time" by Real McCoy
- 1997: "Havana" by Kenny G.
- 1997: "You Don't Know" by Cyndi Lauper
- 1997: "Together Again" by Janet Jackson
- 1997: "Like a Star" by Cynthia
- 1997: "Too Late, Too Soon" by Jon Secada
- 1998: "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
- 1998: "Oye!" by Gloria Estefan
- 1998: "Somewhere Tonight" by Lisa Frazier
- 1999: "Dov'è L'Amore" by Cher
- 1999: "Don't Stop" by Gloria Estefan
- 1999: "To Love You More" by Celine Dion
- 1999: "One for Sorrow" by Steps
- 2002: "Emotions" by Elle Patrice
- 2002: "Rising" by Elle Patrice
- 2002: "How Many" by Taylor Dayne
- 2003: "Me, Myself and I" by Beyoncé
- 2003: "Walk On By" by Cyndi Lauper
- 2003: "Real Love" by Deborah Cooper
- 2003: "You're So Beautiful" by Donna Summer
- 2004: "Easy As Life" by Deborah Cox
- 2004: "R&B Junkie" by Janet Jackson
- 2004: "If I Close My Eyes" by Reina
- 2004: "Live You All Over" presenting Deborah Cooper
- 2004: "Give It Up" by Kevin Aviance
- 2004: "The Promise" by Tony Moran
- 2004: "I'll Be Your Light" by Kristine W.
- 2004: "Cha Cha Heels" by Rosabel featuring Jeanie Tracy
- 2004: "Sanctuary" by Origene
- 2005: "The Wings" by Gustavo Santaolalla
- 2005: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey
- 2005: "Don't Forget About Us" by Mariah Carey
- 2005: "Into the West" by Annie Lennox
- 2005: "This House Is Not a Home" by Deborah Cox
- 2005: "Movin' Up 2005" by Inaya Day
- 2006: "It Makes a Difference" by Kim English
- 2006: "Relax (Take It Easy)" by Mika
- 2006: "Call on Me" by Janet Jackson
- 2006: "Get Together" by Madonna
- 2006: "Unfaithful" by Rihanna
- 2006: "About Us" by Brooke Hogan
- 2007: "Live Luv Dance" by Ron Perkov
- 2007: "Freedom" by Nicki Richards
- 2007: "You Get Down" by Catherine Russell
- 2007: "Step into the Light" by Darren Hayes, singer of Australian Duo Savage Garden
- 2007: "It's My Life" by S Blush
- 2007: "Qué Hiciste" by Jennifer Lopez
- 2007: "Everybody Dance (Clap Your Hands)" by Deborah Cox
- 2007: "Walk Away" featuring Kristine W.
- 2007: "Keep Your Body Working" featuring Martha Wash
- 2007: "I Got a Feelin'" by Vicki Shepard
- 2008: "Surrender Me" presenting Debby Holiday
- 2008: "Take a Bow" by Rihanna
- 2008: "I Get Off" by Ron Perkov
- 2008: "Turn It Up" by Basstoy featuring Dana Divine
- 2008: "The Flame 2008" by Erin Hamilton
- 2008: "Bring the Love" by Nicki Richards
- 2008: "I'm That Chick" by Mariah Carey
- 2009: "Rock Into Your Soul (Remix)" by Lisa Lisa
- 2009: "Miss You" by Ron Perkov
- 2009: "Crazy Possessive" by Kaci Battaglia
- 2009: "Body Rock" by Oceana
- 2009: "The Power of Music" by Kristine W
- 2009: "You Are" featuring Frenchie Davis
- 2009: "Come Back to Me" by Utada
- 2010: "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna
- 2010: "Strobelight" by Kimberley Locke
- 2010: "Beautiful Monster" by Ne-Yo
- 2010: "Destination" by Ultra Nate & Tony Moran
- 2011: "Who Says" by Selena Gomez
- 2011: "Tenderness" by Tony Moran featuring Deborah Cox
- 2011: "Magic" by Tony Moran featuring Jennifer Holliday
- 2012: "I Who Have Nothing" by Gladys Knight
- 2012: "Every Breath" by Inaya Day
- 2012: "Lay Your Hands" by Nicki Richards
- 2012: "If I Was Your Boyfriend" by Tony Moran featuring Anastacia
- 2012: "Heart Beat" by Diva Convention with Deborah Cooper
- 2012: "Let Me Live Again" by Colton Ford
- 2012: "Let My Mind Play On" by Tony Moran featuring Inda Matrix
- 2012: "I Give In" by Tony Moran featuring Orion
- 2012: "Shine On 2012" by Tony Moran featuring Cindy Mizelle
- 2012: "Valley of the Moon" by Donna Summer
- 2014: "Stay for Awhile" by Amy Grant
- 2014: "Look My Way" by Colton Ford
- 2015: "Free People" by Tony Moran featuring Martha Wash
- 2015: "I Love You More" by KC and the Sunshine Band
- 2016: "I'm Feeling You" by KC and the Sunshine Band featuring Bimbo Jones
- 2016: "Everything Happens for a Reason / Una Ragione" by Michéal Castaldo featuring Tony Moran
References
External links
- Official website
- Tony Moran on FacebookLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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- Tony Moran on SoundCloud
- Tony Moran's channel on YouTube
- Tony Moran discography at Discogs
- Tony Moran at the Internet Movie Database