Tony Moran

Early life, family and education

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

Career

Moran began his career back in 1981, teaming with his friend Albert Cabrera 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. 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 hit. It also helped to usher in the freestyle era of music. This opened the doors for new artists including TKA, 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". Another major production was Donna Summer's "You're So Beautiful", which appeared on her greatest hits album entitled The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer. 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

1991: Same Sun, Same Sky

2004: Tour De Beats

2005: Concept of One

2007: The Event

2011: Mix Magic Music

2017: Moodswings

Singles

2000: "Shine On" featuring Cindy Mizelle

2004: "The Promise"

2004: "Live You All Over" presenting Deborah Cooper (#3 on Billboard chart)

2005: "Waiting for Alegria" with Ric Sena featuring Zhana Saunders (Top 5 on Billboard chart)

2007: "Everybody Dance (Clap Your Hands)" featuring Deborah Cox

2007: "Walk Away" featuring Kristine W. (#1 on Billboard chart)

2007: "Keep Your Body Working" featuring Martha Wash (#1 on Billboard chart)

2008: "Surrender Me" presenting Debby Holiday

2009: "You Are" featuring Frenchie Davis (top 5 on Billboard chart)

2010: "Destination" featuring Ultra Naté (#23 on Billboard chart)

2011: "Can I Love You More" featuring Trey Lorenz

2011: "Tenderness" featuring Deborah Cox

2011: "Magic" featuring Jennifer Holliday

2012: "If I Was Your Boyfriend" featuring Anastacia

2012: "Heart Beat" vs Deborah Cooper (#4 on Billboard chart)

2015: "I Like You" Tony Moran featuring Debby Holiday (Top 5 on Billboard chart)

2015: "Free People" featuring Martha Wash (#1 on Billboard chart)

Remixography

1995: "Everlasting Love" by Gloria Estefan

1995: "Point of No Return" by Exposé

1995: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson

1996: "Chains" by Tina Arena

1996: "A Boy Like That" by Selena

1996: "I'm Not Giving You Up" by Gloria Estefan

1996: "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" by Céline Dion

1996: "No Frills Love" by Jennifer Holliday

1996: "For the Love of You" by Jordan Hill

1996: "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" by Barry Manilow

1996: "Fastlove" by George Michael

1997: "Alane" by Wes Madiko

1997: "Step by Step" by Whitney Houston

1997: "Blood on the Dance Floor" by Michael Jackson

1997: "HIStory" by Michael Jackson

1997: "One More Time" by Real McCoy

1997: "Havana" by Kenny G

1997: "You Don't Know" by Cyndi Lauper

1997: "Together Again" by Janet Jackson

1997: "Like a Star" by Cynthia

Tours

Believe at Mexico (2017)