Angel Moraes
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Angel Luis Morales | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 7, 1965 |
| Died | February 27, 2021 (aged 55) |
| Occupation | DJ producer |
Angel Moraes (August 7, 1965 – February 27, 2021) was an electronic music DJ from Brooklyn, New York.[1]
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]
