David Morales is a renowned American DJ and songwriter. Born in New York City, Morales grew up amid the era of dance music and developed his skills as a DJ for clubs like the Ozone Layer, Paradise Garage, Red Zone, Zanzibar, Tunnel, and Club USA during the 80s and 90s, before releasing his debut solo album “The Program”. Following that, Morales would release a number of remixes of songs from a variety of notable artists, including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Alison Limerick, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Robert Owens, and more. However, it was Morales’ “Needin’ U” track that would cement itself as a classic in the house music genre. Morales would release two more albums, “2 Worlds Collide” in 2005 and “Changes” in 2011.
Morales would release his first full-length album, “Life Is a Song,” in 2022, which featured artists like Mr. V., Blakkat, Elle Cato, Michelle Perera, and Lea Lorien. With his label, DIRIDIM Records, Morales focuses on partnering with developing artists in dance music. Overall, Morales has produced and remixed over 500 records in his career. Additionally, he won a Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical in 1998, and the 2000 DanceStar Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.