5 year absence at The Ministry of Sound, David Morales returns

January 16, 2008

David Morales is a behemoth of the house scene who began performing before many of today clubbers were even born. Know as a record producer, remixer and one of the original superstar DJ’s, he has an enviable position as one of the world’s best known House pioneers (with fellow Def Mix partner Frankie Knuckles).

He is credited as the inventor of the modern dance remix after making Mariah Carey’s ‘Dreamlover’ one of the biggest crossover House records ever as well as remixing Ce Ce Penniston’s ‘Finally’ (1991). He was also the guy that brought us ‘Needin U’; arguably the biggest House track of the mid to late 90’s and has remixed what can only be called a who’s who of contemporary artists including Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, U2, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin & Diana Ross. He was rewarded for his talent, passion and innovation with a Grammy in 1997.

His sound is a mix of classic House mixed with energetic, contemporary and tribal beats. During the ’90s the dance mainstream became aligned to many of his stylistic trademarks - vocal breaks, up-tempo piano riffs and plenty of strings. He is certainly one of the DJ performers that everyone should see spin and has promised to give us a taste of his lasted album Defected presents Def Mix – a 20 year anniversary compilation.

Morales is joined in the main room by Copyright; the UK’s new House music prodigies and a DJ duo that are seriously on the up and are already international stars.

With productions under their belt including recent club hits ‘Bring Me Love’, ‘I Pray’ and ‘He Is’, they have just completed their first artist album
‘Wiseman’ which is due for release later this year.

Label head and house pioneer Simon Dunmore completes the trio to deliver what is sure the best line –up of the year so far.

In the bar you’ll find Fish Go Deep – famed for their phenomenal urban House monster ‘The Cure and The Cause’ which touched every House DJ in the UK – who will be delivering an energetic deep House vibe in the bar followed by Baltimore’s DJ Spen (formerly one half of the renowned Basement Boys) and a true
international House music expert on delivering melodic beats and soulful flavours.

Finally in the lounge you will discover The Funkin Soul Collective who are not to be missed. Experience a fresh taste of 70’s & 80’s Soul, Funk, Disco, Rare Groove & Boogie.

We love it!

Saturday 2nd February
Defected In the House @ Ministry of Sound, London
11pm – 6am. £20

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