Tony Moran Explained

Tony Moran
Background:person
Birth Name:Anthony Moran
Birth Date:2 December 1964
Years Active:1981–present
Past Member Of:The Latin Rascals

Anthony "Tony" Moran (born December 2, 1964)[1] is an American 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.[2]

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.[3]

In December 2016, Billboard ranked him as the 92nd-most successful dance artist of all-time.[4]

Early life, family and education

Moran was raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School.[5]

Career

Moran began his career back in 1981, teaming with his friend Albert Cabrera[6] 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.[3] 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,[3] 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".[3] Another major production was Donna Summer's "You're So Beautiful", which appeared on her greatest hits album entitled . 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".

Discography

Albums

Singles

Remixography

Tours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tony Moran Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More .... AllMusic. December 2, 2024.
  2. Tony Moran. Billboard.
  3. News: Tony Moran, Freestyle, Celebrity, DJ, And Music Producer, Discusses His Career. Inquisitr. March 28, 2017. March 31, 2021.
  4. Web site: Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists. Billboard. December 2016.
  5. Book: Arena, James. Stars of '90s Dance Pop: 29 Hitmakers Discuss Their Careers. 2016. McFarland. 9781476626611. 145.
  6. Leland. John. Bring on the Night. Spin. April 1988. 38–46.
  7. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. July 2, 2005.
  8. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. March 26, 2005.
  9. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. October 13, 2007.
  10. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. December 22, 2007.
  11. Web site: Billboard Chart Topper Debby Holiday Headlines Halloween Palm Springs With Special Guest DJ Phil B.. Green. David. BroadwayWorld. October 16, 2018. March 31, 2021.
  12. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. February 20, 2010.
  13. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. October 30, 2010.
  14. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. July 6, 2013.
  15. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. February 21, 2015.
  16. Web site: Billboard Chart Beat Features DJ Tony Moran and Martha Wash's "Free People". Radikal Records. August 29, 2015. March 31, 2021.
  17. Tony Moran and Jason Walker "Say Yes" The Joyful Follow-Up To Their #1 Billboard Smash, "So Happy". Clancy. Renee. Gay Wedding Magazine. October 25, 2016.
  18. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. December 17, 2016.
  19. Web site: Zhana Roiya Gets Sexy on the Dance Floor. Hutnick. Paul. The Indie Source. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118173912/https://www.theindiesource.com/cnt/2711/Zhana-Roiya-Gets-Dirty-on-the-Dance-Floor/. January 18, 2021. dead.
  20. Nile Rodgers Teams With Tony Moran & Kimberly Davis for Uplifting New 'My Fire' Song, Video: Exclusive Premiere. Stutz. Colin. Billboard. May 19, 2017.
  21. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. March 31, 2018.
  22. Crowley. Patrick. Jason Walker Talks Dance Club Songs Chart Success With Tony Moran Collab 'I'm in Love With You'. Billboard. August 16, 2018.

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