Angel Moraes (August 7, 1965 – February 27, 2021) was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.[1]
Angel Moraes | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 7, 1965 |
| Died | February 27, 2021 (aged 55) |
| Occupation | DJ |
Career edit
He began his career in the 1980s and was the DJ at NYC nightclubs including Paradise Garage, and formed the record label Hot 'N' Spycy in 1993.[2] One of his own first releases on the label was "Release Yourself".[3] In 1995 his single "Heaven Knows" reached number 25 on Billboard's Dance charts, and in 1996 his track "Burnin' Up" reached number 41 on the same chart.[4] In 1996 his label began a distribution deal with UK label Subversion Records.[5] Over his career he co-created music with other electronica musicians, including Junior Vasquez.[6] As a remixer, he worked with musicians including Pet Shop Boys, k.d. lang, Roy Davis Jr., Jaydee, and Funky Green Dogs.[3]
Stereo nightclub edit
In 1998, Moraes became the founder of Stereo nightclub in Montreal,[1] and released the live album Back From Stereo in 2000.[3] He sold the nightclub to friends in 2003, but returned to the club in 2009 as a sound engineer and DJ.[7]
Death edit
Moraes died on February 27, 2021, at the age of 55.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b DAVE TURNER (March 1, 2021). "DJ, PRODUCER AND NIGHTCLUB FOUNDER ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED - Angel Moraes' death was announced on his Facebook page". Mix Mag.
- ^ "Angel Moraes died". THE CABIN. March 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c DARREN RESSLER (February 28, 2021). "NEW YORK CITY HOUSE MUSIC ICON ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED". Big Shot Magazine.
- ^ "Chart History: Angel Moraes". Billboard.com.
- ^ Larry Flick (August 17, 1996). Getting Reinvigorated by the Insinuating Beat. Billboard. p. 23.
- ^ Larry Flick (January 17, 1998). Grammy Noms: Reason to Kvetch and Celebrate. Billboard Magazine. p. 31.
- ^ Par P.-A. Buisson (September 30, 2009). "Angel Moraes: Smoke & Mirrors". Nightlife.ca.
- ^ "NYC HOUSE LEGEND ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED, AGED 55". DJ Mag. March 1, 2021.