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
Needin U
David Morales Lyrics
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Oh needin' you
Here I stand waiting for you by the phone
A love I could call my own
Be with you in your dreams come true
Here and now I wanna push away the past
Someone who could make me love again
Oh, I'm needin' you like coals need a fire
Yes, I'm needin' you like the night time needs the day
Oh, I'm needin' you like spring time needs the summer
Oh, I'm needin' you
Bring back that love again
I'm needin' you
I'm needin' you
I'm needin' you
In my house you make me wanna shout out loud
When I see you with the crowd
I feel like I'm in heaven
I beg for more
Here and now I'm a woman standing strong
Forever makes it very long
Together we can be as one
Oh, I'm needin' you like coals need a fire
Oh, I'm needin' you
Bring back my love again
I'm needin' you
I'm needin' you
(repeat)
Oh, I'm needin' you like coals need a fire
Yes, I'm needin' you like the night time needs the day
Oh, I'm needin' you like spring time needs the summer
Oh, I'm needin' you
Bring back that love again
Oh, I'm needin' you like coals need a fire
Yes, I'm needin' you like the night time needs the day
Oh, I'm needin' you like spring time needs the summer
Oh, I'm needin' you
Bring back that love again
(repeat and fade)
The lyrics of David Morales's "Needin U" are about the singer's strong desire for love and companionship. The singer is waiting for someone special to come into their life and be with them in their "dreams come true." They are ready to leave the past behind and find a love that will truly last, someone who can make them feel alive and love again.
The singer compares their need for love to the fire that coals need to burn, the night time's need for the day, and the way the spring time needs the summer to thrive. They are looking for that spark to reignite the love they once had.
The lyrics also talk about the power of love and how it can make you feel like you're in heaven. The singer is begging for more and is standing strong, waiting for someone to come into their life and be their forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Needin U" are about the universal desire for love and companionship and the strong need for connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Needin' you
Expressing a strong need for the person being addressed.
Oh needin' you
Reaffirming the need for the person being addressed.
Here I stand waiting for you by the phone
Waiting eagerly for the person to call and start a relationship with.
A love I could call my own
Desiring a genuine and fulfilling romantic relationship.
Be with you in your dreams come true
Wanting to be a supportive partner and share in the other person's aspirations.
Here and now I wanna push away the past
Ready to move on from previous relationships and start anew.
Find a love that'll truly last
Desiring a long-term and meaningful relationship.
Someone who could make me love again
Seeking someone who can restore the capacity to love after past heartbreaks.
Oh, I'm needin' you like coals need a fire
Expressing an intense and essential need for the other person like fire needs fuel.
Yes, I'm needin' you like the night time needs the day
Comparing the need for the other person to the inseparable relationship between night and day.
Oh, I'm needin' you like spring time needs the summer
Describing the need for the other person as vital and natural like the transition from spring to summer.
Oh, I'm needin' you
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the need for the other person.
Bring back that love again
Asking the person to revive the feelings of love previously experienced.
In my house you make me wanna shout out loud
The person being addressed brings joy and excitement to the home of the singer.
When I see you with the crowd
The singer finds the person attractive and is pleased when others notice them.
I feel like I'm in heaven
The presence of the other person makes the artist feel ecstatic and happy.
I beg for more
The artist wants to spend more time with the other person and deepen their connection.
Here and now I'm a woman standing strong
Asserting strength and independence as a woman in the present moment.
Forever makes it very long
Accepting the challenges and commitment of a long-term relationship.
Together we can be as one
Expressing the desire to become unified and equal partners in a relationship.
Bring back my love again
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the plea to revive the feelings of love from the past.
I'm needin' you
Reaffirming the need for the other person.
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freshindahouse81
This track is still masterpiece!!! ❤. Even in 2023!! Great job!!!
@rondeneef
pioneer masters! at rework
@eddiekelly7207
Amen to that my friend 😊 ! I always rate people how they love this song 😅
@burninsound
Just arrived from a week in Ibiza was my dream for too long, maybe 25 years when I listen to this music for the first time! This was the music that changed my way of understanding house music! Probably the best house music of all time! David Morales and Roger Sanchez are the two best DJs live for this type of music!
@JairoAlonso-tt3sh
Iconic sounds from David Morales
@Superaficokings87
David is a legend. He definitely changed the game.
@rhomai
give me my youth back!
@danwood_uk
Ibiza 98 💙
@2007enthusiast
2000s disco house is an eternal summer mood
@j.petrovics9089
yes