David Morales (born 21 August 1961, in Brooklyn, New York), is an internati… Read Full Bio ↴David Morales (born 21 August 1961, in Brooklyn, New York), is an internationally acclaimed Grammy winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks.
Career
Record producer
Morales' work as a house music producer began in 1993, with a full 11-track album entitled The Program, released under the Phonogram Records label. "Gimme Luv (Eenie Meenie Miny Mo)" was the most successful single to be lifted from the debut LP and was a major dance hit[citation needed]. After his debut release, Morales produced few original records, focusing instead on carving out his career as one of the first true "superstar" DJs and as a prolific remixer, working with some of the biggest names in music. In 1998, under the pseudonym David Morales presents The Face he released his biggest hit to date -"Needin' U". Featuring samples from the Chi-Lites' "My Favourite Mistake" and Rare Pleasure's "Let Me Down Easy", the record became an overnight classic and introduced Morales into mainstream airplay.
Following up this success, in 2000 Morales offered up another overnight hit, "Higher", co-produced by Albert Cabrera, with vocals by Deanna Della Cioppa, and released under the pseuodonym David Morales & Albert Cabrera present Moca. In November 2004, after an interval of 11 years, Morales released his second album, 2 Worlds Collide, a 10-track album released on Ministry of Sound's record label, Data Records. The album is reminiscent of earlier house music mixed with current and progressive sounds. The release contained another big hit for Morales titled "How Would U Feel" which features vocals from Lea-Lorien. In addition to his work as a record producer, Morales is also part of the Def Mix collective, alongside long term partners Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie, who produce both original productions and remixes.
Remixer
Since 1986, Morales has also carved out a career as arguably one of the most in-demand remixers of the post-house era. He has worked with a large assortment of successful and famous artists, including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, U2, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and many others. Morales has won a variety of accolades for his efforts including Billboard and National Dance Music Awards in the United States. In addition to remixing pop songs and transforming them into dancefloor anthems, he has also put his own spin on various house records.
Despite the many artists Morales has worked with across his career, probably his most important and successful partnership has been with Mariah Carey. His first reworking of a Carey record was "Dreamlover" (1993), his versions of which are credited with popularising the tradition of remixing pop songs into house records. In 2006 Slant magazine named Morales's Def Club mix of "Dreamlover" one of the greatest dance songs of all time.[1] Morales worked with Carey at almost every stage of her career following "Dreamlover", re-working the songs "Fantasy" (1995), "Honey" (1997), "I Still Believe" (1999), "It's like That" (2005) and "Say Somethin'" (2006) into number-one hits on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S.
Morales was awarded the 1998 Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Morales partnered with famed House music pioneer Frankie Knuckles in Def Mix Productions. Together they honed the formula for what would become the Def Classic Mix (which could - and would - be genericized as Classic Mix, but this still connotes "Def Classic Mix"). It is historically evident that the classic mix concept was entirely Knuckles' creation, and Morales would be following a template created by someone else in its development. While it appears that both benefitted from the creative partnership, Morales remixes in the early 1990's were becoming more and more like Knuckles. He succeeded in the later 1990's of once again distinguishing himself with a unique remix style (in fact he became quite distinguished for his lack of a predictable style), a process he began in the early to mid 1990's by adding techno and tribal music elements into the Classic Mix formula.
Superstar DJ
David Morales is considered by many[citation needed] to be one of the first so-called "Superstar DJs". Larry Levan was the first to recognise the potential for success in Morales, and he was soon a popular regular at The Loft, Paradise Garage and The Sound Factory - all highly influential New York City nightclubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His remix and production work helped him expand his DJ career, allowing him to perform at major clubs around the globe including the Ministry of Sound in London. He also became one of Ibiza's most renowned DJs, appearing at venues such as Pacha.
In addition to his nightclub sets, Morales also contributed to a large number of radio mixshows throughout the 1990s, the most important being for Hot 97's popular segment "All Night House Party". He also produced various DJ mixes for radio stations around the world, including London's KISS 100. Morales also contributed his DJ skills to a variety of compilations including Ministry of Sound's Sessions Seven, United DJs of America Volume 4 (a joint project with Def Mix partner Frankie Knuckles) and most recently with the retrospective collection Mix The Vibe: Past-Present-Future. As a DJ, Morales is currently most active in Ibiza.
Not just a DJ, Morales owns two nightclubs, both located in Canada, Stereo in Montreal and Sonic in Toronto. Morales is also resident at his own clubs, well known for his 16-hour sets at Stereo's "La Vie en Stereo", taking place on the last Saturday of each month. In addition to his music career, Morales has served as a model for Italian clothing manufacturer Iceberg Jeans.
Discography
Albums
1. The Program - 1993
2. United DJs of America, Volume 4 - 1994
3. Ministry of Sound: Sessions Seven - 1997
4. Mix The Vibe: Past-Present-Future - 2003
5. 2 Worlds Collide - 2004
[edit] Selected Remixes
* "I'm The One You Need" - Jody Watley
* "Useless" - Kym Mazelle
* "1-2-3" - Chimes, The
* "101" - Sheena Easton
* "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" - Stevie V.
* "Kisses on the Wind" - Neneh Cherry
* "Life is a Dance" - Chaka Khan
* "Watcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" - Inner City
* "Pump Up The Jam" - Technotronic
* "Right From The Start" - India
* "You're Mine" - Reese
* "All Join Hands" - CeCe Rogers
* "You're Walking" - Electribe 101
* "Love's Got Me" - Loose Ends
* "So Hard" - Pet Shop Boys
* "What Did I Do To You?" - Lisa Stansfield
* "Where Love Lives" - Alison Limerick
* "A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays" - De La Soul
* "Gotta Be...Movin' On Up" - P.M Dawn
* "Always There" - Incognito
* "Finally" - CeCe Peniston
* "Catch Me" - Betty Boo
* "So Emotional" - Whitney Houston
* "I'll Be Your Friend" - Robert Owens
* "Love Come Down" - Eve Gallagher
* "Never Stop" - The Brand New Heavies
* "What Is This Thing Called Love?" - Alexander O'Neal
* "Deeper and Deeper" - Madonna
* "Rain Falls" - Frankie Knuckles
* "Strobelite Honey" - Black Sheep
* "The Best Things in Life Are Free" - Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson
* "Because of Love" - Janet Jackson
* "Walking on Broken Glass" - Annie Lennox
* "Big Time Sensuality" - Björk
* "Dreamlover" - Mariah Carey
* "I Wanna Thank Ya" - Robin S.
* "Feel Like Singin'" - Sandy B.
* "Free Love" - Juliet Roberts
* "Upside Down" - Diana Ross
* "A Deeper Love" - Aretha Franklin
* "One Night in Heaven" - M People
* "Newborn Friend" - Seal
* "Turn The Beat Around" - Gloria Estefan
* "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Luther Vandross
* "Always Be My Baby" - Mariah Carey
* "Lemon" - U2
* "Fantasy" - Mariah Carey
* "I Can't Get No Sleep '95" - Masters At Work
* "Love In C Minor" - Cerrone
* "Scream" - Michael Jackson Featuring Janet Jackson
* "I'm Getting Used To You" - Selena
* "Space Cowboy" - Jamiroquai
* "Who Do You Think You Are" Spice Girls
* "It Could've Been You" - Deborah Cox
* "Plastic Dreams" - Jaydee
* "Crush" - Jennifer Paige
* "New Kind of Medicine" - Ultra Naté
* "Rhythm Divine" - Enrique Iglesias
* "Get Along With You" - Kelis
* "I Will Love Again" - Lara Fabian
* "Bingo Bango" - Basement Jaxx
* "Live To Tell" - Lucrezia (singer)
* "Luv 2 Luv" - Suzanne Palmer
* "It's Like That" - Mariah Carey
* "Say Somethin" - Mariah Carey
Career
Record producer
Morales' work as a house music producer began in 1993, with a full 11-track album entitled The Program, released under the Phonogram Records label. "Gimme Luv (Eenie Meenie Miny Mo)" was the most successful single to be lifted from the debut LP and was a major dance hit[citation needed]. After his debut release, Morales produced few original records, focusing instead on carving out his career as one of the first true "superstar" DJs and as a prolific remixer, working with some of the biggest names in music. In 1998, under the pseudonym David Morales presents The Face he released his biggest hit to date -"Needin' U". Featuring samples from the Chi-Lites' "My Favourite Mistake" and Rare Pleasure's "Let Me Down Easy", the record became an overnight classic and introduced Morales into mainstream airplay.
Following up this success, in 2000 Morales offered up another overnight hit, "Higher", co-produced by Albert Cabrera, with vocals by Deanna Della Cioppa, and released under the pseuodonym David Morales & Albert Cabrera present Moca. In November 2004, after an interval of 11 years, Morales released his second album, 2 Worlds Collide, a 10-track album released on Ministry of Sound's record label, Data Records. The album is reminiscent of earlier house music mixed with current and progressive sounds. The release contained another big hit for Morales titled "How Would U Feel" which features vocals from Lea-Lorien. In addition to his work as a record producer, Morales is also part of the Def Mix collective, alongside long term partners Frankie Knuckles and Satoshi Tomiie, who produce both original productions and remixes.
Remixer
Since 1986, Morales has also carved out a career as arguably one of the most in-demand remixers of the post-house era. He has worked with a large assortment of successful and famous artists, including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, U2, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and many others. Morales has won a variety of accolades for his efforts including Billboard and National Dance Music Awards in the United States. In addition to remixing pop songs and transforming them into dancefloor anthems, he has also put his own spin on various house records.
Despite the many artists Morales has worked with across his career, probably his most important and successful partnership has been with Mariah Carey. His first reworking of a Carey record was "Dreamlover" (1993), his versions of which are credited with popularising the tradition of remixing pop songs into house records. In 2006 Slant magazine named Morales's Def Club mix of "Dreamlover" one of the greatest dance songs of all time.[1] Morales worked with Carey at almost every stage of her career following "Dreamlover", re-working the songs "Fantasy" (1995), "Honey" (1997), "I Still Believe" (1999), "It's like That" (2005) and "Say Somethin'" (2006) into number-one hits on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S.
Morales was awarded the 1998 Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Morales partnered with famed House music pioneer Frankie Knuckles in Def Mix Productions. Together they honed the formula for what would become the Def Classic Mix (which could - and would - be genericized as Classic Mix, but this still connotes "Def Classic Mix"). It is historically evident that the classic mix concept was entirely Knuckles' creation, and Morales would be following a template created by someone else in its development. While it appears that both benefitted from the creative partnership, Morales remixes in the early 1990's were becoming more and more like Knuckles. He succeeded in the later 1990's of once again distinguishing himself with a unique remix style (in fact he became quite distinguished for his lack of a predictable style), a process he began in the early to mid 1990's by adding techno and tribal music elements into the Classic Mix formula.
Superstar DJ
David Morales is considered by many[citation needed] to be one of the first so-called "Superstar DJs". Larry Levan was the first to recognise the potential for success in Morales, and he was soon a popular regular at The Loft, Paradise Garage and The Sound Factory - all highly influential New York City nightclubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His remix and production work helped him expand his DJ career, allowing him to perform at major clubs around the globe including the Ministry of Sound in London. He also became one of Ibiza's most renowned DJs, appearing at venues such as Pacha.
In addition to his nightclub sets, Morales also contributed to a large number of radio mixshows throughout the 1990s, the most important being for Hot 97's popular segment "All Night House Party". He also produced various DJ mixes for radio stations around the world, including London's KISS 100. Morales also contributed his DJ skills to a variety of compilations including Ministry of Sound's Sessions Seven, United DJs of America Volume 4 (a joint project with Def Mix partner Frankie Knuckles) and most recently with the retrospective collection Mix The Vibe: Past-Present-Future. As a DJ, Morales is currently most active in Ibiza.
Not just a DJ, Morales owns two nightclubs, both located in Canada, Stereo in Montreal and Sonic in Toronto. Morales is also resident at his own clubs, well known for his 16-hour sets at Stereo's "La Vie en Stereo", taking place on the last Saturday of each month. In addition to his music career, Morales has served as a model for Italian clothing manufacturer Iceberg Jeans.
Discography
Albums
1. The Program - 1993
2. United DJs of America, Volume 4 - 1994
3. Ministry of Sound: Sessions Seven - 1997
4. Mix The Vibe: Past-Present-Future - 2003
5. 2 Worlds Collide - 2004
[edit] Selected Remixes
* "I'm The One You Need" - Jody Watley
* "Useless" - Kym Mazelle
* "1-2-3" - Chimes, The
* "101" - Sheena Easton
* "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)" - Stevie V.
* "Kisses on the Wind" - Neneh Cherry
* "Life is a Dance" - Chaka Khan
* "Watcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'" - Inner City
* "Pump Up The Jam" - Technotronic
* "Right From The Start" - India
* "You're Mine" - Reese
* "All Join Hands" - CeCe Rogers
* "You're Walking" - Electribe 101
* "Love's Got Me" - Loose Ends
* "So Hard" - Pet Shop Boys
* "What Did I Do To You?" - Lisa Stansfield
* "Where Love Lives" - Alison Limerick
* "A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays" - De La Soul
* "Gotta Be...Movin' On Up" - P.M Dawn
* "Always There" - Incognito
* "Finally" - CeCe Peniston
* "Catch Me" - Betty Boo
* "So Emotional" - Whitney Houston
* "I'll Be Your Friend" - Robert Owens
* "Love Come Down" - Eve Gallagher
* "Never Stop" - The Brand New Heavies
* "What Is This Thing Called Love?" - Alexander O'Neal
* "Deeper and Deeper" - Madonna
* "Rain Falls" - Frankie Knuckles
* "Strobelite Honey" - Black Sheep
* "The Best Things in Life Are Free" - Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson
* "Because of Love" - Janet Jackson
* "Walking on Broken Glass" - Annie Lennox
* "Big Time Sensuality" - Björk
* "Dreamlover" - Mariah Carey
* "I Wanna Thank Ya" - Robin S.
* "Feel Like Singin'" - Sandy B.
* "Free Love" - Juliet Roberts
* "Upside Down" - Diana Ross
* "A Deeper Love" - Aretha Franklin
* "One Night in Heaven" - M People
* "Newborn Friend" - Seal
* "Turn The Beat Around" - Gloria Estefan
* "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - Luther Vandross
* "Always Be My Baby" - Mariah Carey
* "Lemon" - U2
* "Fantasy" - Mariah Carey
* "I Can't Get No Sleep '95" - Masters At Work
* "Love In C Minor" - Cerrone
* "Scream" - Michael Jackson Featuring Janet Jackson
* "I'm Getting Used To You" - Selena
* "Space Cowboy" - Jamiroquai
* "Who Do You Think You Are" Spice Girls
* "It Could've Been You" - Deborah Cox
* "Plastic Dreams" - Jaydee
* "Crush" - Jennifer Paige
* "New Kind of Medicine" - Ultra Naté
* "Rhythm Divine" - Enrique Iglesias
* "Get Along With You" - Kelis
* "I Will Love Again" - Lara Fabian
* "Bingo Bango" - Basement Jaxx
* "Live To Tell" - Lucrezia (singer)
* "Luv 2 Luv" - Suzanne Palmer
* "It's Like That" - Mariah Carey
* "Say Somethin" - Mariah Carey
In Da Ghetto
David Morales Lyrics
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There's a dance going on there tonite, yeah
In the ghetto where everything is alright, yeah
There's a sound coming through and you better know
Better know, better know
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
See mi just a tan so
Inna de ghetto
People just a rock so
Inna de ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
A coulda mento, a calypso, even disco
Inna de ghetto
Say we party, and we dancing in the ghetto
In the ghetto, know...you better know
If you don't know already, asking somebody
Come round dere Freddie, let's start the party
If you don't know already, you better ask somebody
Come over here Freddie, and let's start the party
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
See mi just a tan so
Inna de ghetto
People just a rock so
Inna de ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
A coulda mento, a calypso, even disco
Inna de ghetto
In the ghetto where everything is alright, yeah
There's a sound coming through and you better know
Better know, better know
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Inna de Ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
See mi just a tan so
Inna de ghetto
People just a rock so
Inna de ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
A coulda mento, a calypso, even disco
Inna de ghetto
Say we party, and we dancing in the ghetto
In the ghetto, know...you better know
If you don't know already, asking somebody
Come round dere Freddie, let's start the party
If you don't know already, you better ask somebody
Come over here Freddie, and let's start the party
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
See mi just a tan so
Inna de ghetto
People just a rock so
Inna de ghetto
Dance inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Party in de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
A coulda mento, a calypso, even disco
Inna de ghetto
The song "In De Ghetto" is an energetic dance track about a party happening in the ghetto where everyone is enjoying themselves, despite their surroundings. The lyrics describe the music and dancing happening in the ghetto and how infectious the vibe is. The repetitive chorus "Inna de Ghetto" emphasizes the location and the party's inclusivity, regardless of the genre of music playing.
The song's verse encourages people to join in the party and enjoy themselves, with Freddie being mentioned specifically as a call to action. The lyrics suggest that even if the listener is not familiar with the party's location or atmosphere, they should still come and experience it for themselves. The message is clear: everyone can find joy and escape through music and dancing, regardless of where they come from.
Overall, "In De Ghetto" is a celebration of the power of music and community to overcome hardship and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a dance going on there tonite, yeah
There is a dance happening tonight in the ghetto.
In the ghetto where everything is alright, yeah
Despite being in the ghetto, everything is alright.
There's a sound coming through and you better know
There is music playing and you should be aware of it.
Better know, better know
You should definitely know about the music playing.
Inna de Ghetto
We are in the ghetto.
Dance inna de ghetto
Let's dance in the ghetto.
Party in de ghetto
We are going to party in the ghetto.
See mi just a tan so
I'm just chilling here.
People just a rock so
Everyone is dancing and enjoying themselves.
A coulda mento, a calypso, even disco
There could be any type of music playing, like mento, calypso or disco.
Say we party, and we dancing in the ghetto
We are partying and dancing in the ghetto.
In the ghetto, know...you better know
In the ghetto, you better know what's going on.
If you don't know already, asking somebody
If you don't already know, ask someone.
Come round dere Freddie, let's start the party
Freddie, come here and let's start the party.
If you don't know already, you better ask somebody
If you still don't know, you really should ask someone.
Come over here Freddie, and let's start the party
Freddie, come over here and let's start the party.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Morales, Scott Lawrence Paynter, Delta Bennett
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K P
If you're 40+, you understand how popular this song was in the clubs.
Epicurean Mir
Hell yeah! 🙌
Jeremy Bynum
“PERIOD.”🙏🏽🔥❤️🔥🙌🏽
Dan Mora
46 iguala Guerrero
sm68Mtwn
SAME
paola
i’m here bc of my mom😭😭🙌
Ferka Shuara
Esta es la versión original jamas podrá ser superada por otras versiones así pase décadas 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Maria Gonzalez
Completamente de acuerdo!!!!
Axel5cortez
En mi opinión pienso que no podrían superarla , porque lo original siempre va a ser original. Pero si , podrán adaptarla a diferentes géneros musicales y que suene bien , obviamente nunca va a sonar igual , claro que las generaciones de ahora no van a escuchar la antigua. Pero gracias a éstos artistas de ahora ,.las nuevas generaciones están conociendo ésta joya. Al menos en mi caso yo quise buscar la original
Axel5cortez
@Antonio Varillas Claro , uno siempre va a escojer lo que le trae buenos recuerdos , por ejemplo a ti te trae buenos recuerdos la original. A los jóvenes de hoy les traerá buenos recuerdos las versiones de ahora y así por generaciones