From Being Stabbed to Working With Michael Jackson: Tony Moran’s Untold Story | Felix Sama Podcast Episode #14
Felix Sama PodcastShow Notes
Tony Moran has built a career spanning freestyle, pop, house music, international club culture, and Billboard dance hits.
In this episode of The Felix Sama Podcast, Tony takes us back to his early days in Brooklyn and the formation of The Latin Rascals. He shares how those legendary edits helped shape freestyle music and led him into studios with major recording artists.
We discuss his experiences working with Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Donna Summer, and other music icons.
Tony also opens up about:
• The rise of The Latin Rascals
• Producing “Show Me” for The Cover Girls
• Working with Michael Jackson
• Earning two Grammy nominations
• Moving from freestyle into house music
• Building a successful international DJ career
• The loyalty of the LGBTQ+ dance community
• Staying relevant without abandoning your musical roots
• The differences between freestyle and today’s dance music
• Where DJs, producers, and artists earn money today
• Ownership, direct fan relationships, and building an artist ecosystem
• Business mistakes, personal adversity, and lessons from his career
• A possible mentorship program with Lewis Martinee
• What fans should expect from The Ultimate Dance and Freestyle Experience
Tony Moran has continued to grow while still honoring the audience and music that built his foundation. This conversation covers the music, money, mistakes, maturity, and mindset behind his longevity.
See Tony Moran live at The Ultimate Dance and Freestyle Experience on Friday, August 28, at Hard Rock Live inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
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