Tony Moran
Moran in 2007
Moran in 2007
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Moran
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • remixer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1981–present
Websitewww.tonymoran.com

Anthony "Tony" Moran is a DJ, record producer, remixer, singer and songwriter 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. Moran also has a total of seven number one hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs music charts in the United States and he has recently had four number one Billboard chart hits in the years 2016 and 2017.[1]

As a remix producer, Moran has remixed work from top music artists including Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Cher, Selena Gomez and many others.[2]

In December 2016, Billboard ranked him as the 92nd-most successful dance artist of all-time.[3]

Early life, family and education

Moran was raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School.[4]

Career

Moran began his career back in 1981, teaming with his friend Albert Cabrera[5] as The Latin Rascals. Their edited versions of hit songs spliced together enjoyed major airplay on the New York City dance radio WKTU's mix show.[2] The exposure led to a deal from Shakedown Studios which hired the duo to restructure popular hit radio songs into viable dance club hits. Shortly thereafter, they were contracted by 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 became Moran's first top 40 gold record. It also helped to usher in the freestyle era of music. This opened the doors for new artists including TKA,[2] Sa-Fire ("Boy, I've Been Told"), and Lisette Melendez ("Together Forever").

Moran 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".[2] 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, Moran 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".

Tour

2017 Believe at Mexico

Discography

Albums

  • 1991: Same Sun, Same Sky[6]
  • 2004: Tour De Beats[7]
  • 2005: Concept of One[8]
  • 2007: The Event[9]
  • 2011: Mix Magic Music
  • 2017: Moodswings[10]

Singles

Remixography

References

  1. ↑ "Tony Moran". Billboard.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Tony Moran, Freestyle, Celebrity, DJ, And Music Producer, Discusses His Career". Inquisitr. March 28, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists". Billboard. December 2016.
  4. ↑ Arena, James (2016). Stars of '90s Dance Pop: 29 Hitmakers Discuss Their Careers. McFarland. p. 145. ISBN 9781476626611.
  5. ↑ Leland, John (April 1988). "Bring on the Night". Spin. pp. 38–46.
  6. ↑ Tony Moran at AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  7. ↑ Tony Moran at AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  8. ↑ Tony Moran at AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  9. ↑ Tony Moran at AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  10. ↑ Tony Moran at AllMusic. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. July 2, 2005.
  12. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. March 26, 2005.
  13. 1 2 "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. October 13, 2007.
  14. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. December 22, 2007.
  15. ↑ Green, David (October 16, 2018). "Billboard Chart Topper Debby Holiday Headlines Halloween Palm Springs With Special Guest DJ Phil B." BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. February 20, 2010.
  17. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. October 30, 2010.
  18. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. July 6, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. February 21, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Billboard Chart Beat Features DJ Tony Moran and Martha Wash's "Free People"". Radikal Records. August 29, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  21. ↑ Clancy, Renee (October 25, 2016). "Tony Moran and Jason Walker "Say Yes" The Joyful Follow-Up To Their #1 Billboard Smash, "So Happy"". Gay Wedding Magazine.
  22. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. December 17, 2016.
  23. ↑ Hutnick, Paul. "Zhana Roiya Gets Sexy on the Dance Floor". The Indie Source. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021.
  24. ↑ Stutz, Colin (May 19, 2017). "Nile Rodgers Teams With Tony Moran & Kimberly Davis for Uplifting New 'My Fire' Song, Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard.
  25. ↑ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. March 31, 2018.
  26. ↑ Crowley, Patrick (August 16, 2018). "Jason Walker Talks Dance Club Songs Chart Success With Tony Moran Collab 'I'm in Love With You'". Billboard.
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