Month: November 2021

Revered DJ, producer, and remixer Tony Moran has been a formidable force in the dance music universe for over 30 years. With an illustrious career that boasts two Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart-toppers in 2007 alone—”Walk Away” featuring Kristine W and “Keep Your Body Working” featuring Martha Wash—Moran is no stranger to the pinnacle of success. To date, he’s scored a staggering seven U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs number-one hits, punctuated by four chart dominators in the years 2016 and 2017.

Don’t mistake him as just another remix producer; Moran is the man behind iconic reimaginings of tunes from music royalty like Janet Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, and Mariah Carey, just to name a few. In the ’90s, when luminaries like David Morales, Junior Vasquez, or Hex Hector were otherwise engaged, Moran was the go-to genius. His reputation ascended even further as the millennium progressed, filling the void left by Morales, Vasquez, and the reclusive Hector. Collaborations with Jody Den Broeder and Warren Rigg yielded anthems that have defined a generation.

And let’s get this straight—his ’90s oeuvre was no mere stepping stone. His craftsmanship then was as impeccable as it is now, capturing the essence of the dancefloor while adding his own unique flair. His groundbreaking remix of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” replete with pounding tribal beats and electrifying synths, became an instant queer anthem, arguably even outdoing Hex Hector himself.

Beyond remixes, Moran has also dropped albums featuring diva collaborations that were seismic events in their own right. The resultant club anthems were pure fire, drenching dance floors globally in euphoria and sweat. Moran’s name drew colossal crowds worldwide, cementing him as one of the first ‘Superstar DJs’ alongside legends like Tiesto.

Still riding high, Tony Moran continues to churn out chart-busting hits for artists like Jason Walker and Martha Wash. With his roots tracing back to the art of mixtape edits—much like what we at Party Favorz started with—it’s a tremendous honor to welcome the multi-talented Tony Moran into our esteemed Legacy series.

Until the next time…ENJOY!

Album: The Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy | Volume 1
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House
Year: 2021
Total Time: 03:35:45

1. Patti LaBelle – Shoe Was On The Other Foot (Moran’s Miss Patti’s Anthem)

2. Jordan Hill – For The Love Of You (Moran Club Mix)

3. George Michael – Fastlove (TM & Deep Influence “Forget Me Not” Anthem)

4. Exposé – Point Of No Return (TM Remix Edit)

5. Michael Jackson – Blood On The Dance Floor (TM’s Switchblade Mix)

6. Tina Arena – Chains (TM’s S&M Mix)

7. Whitney Houston – Step By Step (TM Diva X Diva Mix)

8. Dreams Come True – Song Of Joy (TM Remix)

9. Barry Manilow – I’d Really Love To See You Tonight (TM Circuit Mix)

10. Kenny G – Havana (TM Club Mix)

11. Gloria Estefan – I’m Not Giving You Up (TM 12″ Remix)

12. Gustavo Santaolalla – The Wings (“Brokeback Mountain” Theme) (Manny Lehman, TM & Warren Rigg Collaboration Remix)

13. Slash feat. Marta Sanchez – Obsession (Moran Club Mix)

14. Everything But The Girl – Missing (TM & Warren Rigg Private Dance Remix)

15. Luther Vandross – Love Don’t Love You Anymore (TM Vocal)

16. Celine Dion – It’s All Coming Back To Me Now (The Moran Anthem Mix Part 1)

17. Janet Jackson – Together Again (TM 12″ Club Mix)

18. Jennifer Holliday – No Frills Love (Moran’s Anthem Mix)

19. Robin S – Midnight (TM Mix)

20. Cyndi Lauper – You Don’t Know (TM’s Know It All Mix)

21. Céline Dion – To Love You More (TM’s “I’ll Be Waiting” Vocal)

22. Lisa Frazier – Somewhere Tonight (TM & Guiseppe D Club Mix)

23. Cher – Dov’è L’Amore (TM’s Hard Anthem Mix)

24. TM – Silly Love Songs (Tony’s Vocal Extended Mix)

25. Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On (TM’s Anthem Vocal)

26. Barry White – You’re The First,The Last, My Everything (TM Remix)

27. Shakira – Tú (TM Main 12″)