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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> 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> |
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> 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> |
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In 1998, Moraes became the founder of [[Stereo nightclub]] in Montreal,<ref name=Mix /> which he sold in 2003 |
In 1998, Moraes became the founder of [[Stereo nightclub]] in Montreal,<ref name=Mix /> which he sold 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> |
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Revision as of 00:26, 3 March 2021
Angel Moraes was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3] In 1996 his label began a distribution deal with UK label Subversion Records.[4] Over his career he co-created music with other electronica musicians, including Junior Vasquez.[5]
In 1998, Moraes became the founder of Stereo nightclub in Montreal,[1] which he sold to friends in 2003, but returned to the club in 2009 as a sound engineer and DJ.[6]
Death
Moreas passed away at the age of 55 on February 27, 2021.[7]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.