Jump to content

Angel Moraes: Difference between revisions

Edit links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(18 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|American DJ (1965–2021)}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name= Angel Moraes
| name= Angel Luis Morales
| occupation = DJ
| occupation = DJ producer
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1965|08|07}}
| birth_place = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| death_date = February 27, 2021
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|02|27|1965|08|07}}

| birth_date = c. 1966-67
}}
}}
'''Angel Moraes''' was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.<ref name=Mix>{{cite web |url=https://mixmag.net/read/dj-producer-angel-moraes-died-news|title=DJ, PRODUCER AND NIGHTCLUB FOUNDER ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED - Angel Moraes' death was announced on his Facebook page |author=DAVE TURNER |date=March 1, 2021 |publisher=Mix Mag}}</ref>
'''Angel Moraes''' (August 7, 1965 – February 27, 2021) was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.<ref name=Mix>{{cite web |url=https://mixmag.net/read/dj-producer-angel-moraes-died-news|title=DJ, PRODUCER AND NIGHTCLUB FOUNDER ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED - Angel Moraes' death was announced on his Facebook page |author=DAVE TURNER |date=March 1, 2021 |publisher=Mix Mag}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://acabine.pt/2021/03/morreu-angel-moraes/ |title=Angel Moraes died |publisher=THE CABIN |date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> One of his own first releases on the label was "Release Yourself".<ref name=Shot>{{cite web |url=https://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/news/64483/ |publisher=Big Shot Magazine |title=NEW YORK CITY HOUSE MUSIC ICON ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED |date=February 28, 2021 |author=DARREN RESSLER}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/angel-moraes/chart-history/DSA/song/38971 |title=Chart History: Angel Moraes |publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> In 1996 his label began a distribution deal with UK label Subversion Records.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.ca/books?id=wQcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA23 |page=23 |title=Getting Reinvigorated by the Insinuating Beat |publisher=Billboard |author=Larry Flick |date=August 17, 1996}}</ref> Over his career he co-created music with other electronica musicians, including [[Junior Vasquez]].<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.ca/books?id=rg0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA31 |page=31 |title=Grammy Noms: Reason to Kvetch and Celebrate |author=Larry Flick |date=January 17, 1998 |publisher=Billboard Magazine}}</ref> As a remixer, he worked with musicians including [[Pet Shop Boy]][, [[k.d. lang]], [[Roy Davis Jr.]], [[Jaydee]], and [[Funky Green Dogs]].<ref name=Shot />
He began his career in the 1980s and was the DJ at NYC nightclubs. He formed the record label Hot 'N' Spycy in 1993.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://acabine.pt/2021/03/morreu-angel-moraes/ |title=Angel Moraes died |publisher=THE CABIN |date=March 1, 2021}}</ref> One of his own first releases on the label was "Release Yourself".<ref name=Shot>{{cite web |url=https://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/news/64483/ |publisher=Big Shot Magazine |title=NEW YORK CITY HOUSE MUSIC ICON ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED |date=February 28, 2021 |author=DARREN RESSLER}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/angel-moraes/chart-history/dsa/ |title=Chart History: Angel Moraes |publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> In 1996 his label began a distribution deal with UK label Subversion Records.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wQcEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA23 |page=23 |title=Getting Reinvigorated by the Insinuating Beat |publisher=Billboard |author=Larry Flick |date=August 17, 1996}}</ref> Over his career he co-created music with other electronica musicians, including [[Junior Vasquez]].<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rg0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA31 |page=31 |title=Grammy Noms: Reason to Kvetch and Celebrate |author=Larry Flick |date=January 17, 1998 |publisher=Billboard Magazine}}</ref> As a remixer, he worked with musicians including [[Pet Shop Boys]], [[k.d. lang]], [[Roy Davis Jr.]], [[Jaydee]], and [[Funky Green Dogs]].<ref name=Shot />


==Stereo nightclub==
==Stereo nightclub==
{{main article|Stereo nightclub}}
{{Main|Stereo nightclub}}
In 1998, Moraes became the founder of [[Stereo nightclub]] in Montreal,<ref name=Mix /> and released the live album ''Back From Stereo'' in 2000.<ref name=Shot /> He sold the nightclub to friends in 2003, but returned to the club in 2009 as a sound engineer and DJ.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nightlife.ca/2009/09/30/angel-moraes-smoke-mirrors/ |author=Par P.-A. Buisson |date=September 30, 2009 |title=Angel Moraes: Smoke & Mirrors |publisher=Nightlife.ca}}</ref>
In 1998, Moraes became the co-founder of [[Stereo nightclub]] in Montreal,<ref name=Mix /> and released the live album ''Back From Stereo'' in 2000.<ref name=Shot /> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://nightlife.ca/2009/09/30/angel-moraes-smoke-mirrors/ |author=Par P.-A. Buisson |date=September 30, 2009 |title=Angel Moraes: Smoke & Mirrors |publisher=Nightlife.ca}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Moreas passed away at the age of 55 on February 27, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/nyc-house-legend-angel-moraes-has-died-aged-55 |title=NYC HOUSE LEGEND ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED, AGED 55 |date=March 1, 2021 |publisher=DJ Mag}}</ref>
Moraes died on February 27, 2021, at the age of 55.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/nyc-house-legend-angel-moraes-has-died-aged-55 |title=NYC HOUSE LEGEND ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED, AGED 55 |date=March 1, 2021 |publisher=DJ Mag}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Authority control}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Moraes, Angel}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moraes, Angel}}
[[Category:1965 births]]
[[Category:2021 deaths]]
[[Category:2021 deaths]]
[[Category:DJs from New York City]]
[[Category:DJs from New York City]]

Latest revision as of 23:38, 21 August 2024

Angel Luis Morales
Born(1965-08-07)August 7, 1965
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2021(2021-02-27) (aged 55)
OccupationDJ producer

Angel Moraes (August 7, 1965 – February 27, 2021) was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.[1]

Career

[edit]

He began his career in the 1980s and was the DJ at NYC nightclubs. He 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]
Main article: Stereo nightclub

In 1998, Moraes became the co-founder of Stereo nightclub in Montreal,[1] and released the live album Back From Stereo in 2000.[3] [7]

Death

[edit]

Moraes died on February 27, 2021, at the age of 55.[8]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Angel Moraes died". THE CABIN. March 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c DARREN RESSLER (February 28, 2021). "NEW YORK CITY HOUSE MUSIC ICON ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED". Big Shot Magazine.
  4. ^ "Chart History: Angel Moraes". Billboard.com.
  5. ^ Larry Flick (August 17, 1996). Getting Reinvigorated by the Insinuating Beat. Billboard. p. 23.
  6. ^ Larry Flick (January 17, 1998). Grammy Noms: Reason to Kvetch and Celebrate. Billboard Magazine. p. 31.
  7. ^ Par P.-A. Buisson (September 30, 2009). "Angel Moraes: Smoke & Mirrors". Nightlife.ca.
  8. ^ "NYC HOUSE LEGEND ANGEL MORAES HAS DIED, AGED 55". DJ Mag. March 1, 2021.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Angel_Moraes&oldid=1241574824"