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George Morel (born 20 September 1967 in New York) is a DJ and record producer. He is considered "one of the central figures in the early-'90s New York garage/house scene". [1]
Morel is of Dominican descent. [1] His DJ career began in the New York clubs Red Zone, Palladium, Traxs and Save the Robots.[ citation needed ]
His record producing career started in 1989, when he co-wrote and co-produced Dee Halloway's single "Our Love Is Over" together with David Cole. In 1990, he co-wrote and co-produced 2 in a Room's single "Wiggle It", reaching number one on the US Billboard Dance chart.
In 1992, Morel became the A&R vice president of Strictly Rhythm records.[ citation needed ] Most of his productions during the 1990s were released on that label, among them a series of eleven 12" records called Morel's Grooves from 1992 to 1997, "each 12" showcasing his Latin house sound and being quite popular and influential". [1]
His chart hits include "Officer Where's Your Brother? (Get Her)" in 1995 (US Dance #17 [2] ) and "Let's Groove" in 1993 (US Dance #33 [3] and UK #42 [4] ).
During his career, Morel received six gold record awards, two platinum record awards and four Billboard Music Awards. [5]
Cynthia Ann Birdsong is an American singer who became famous as a member of The Supremes in 1967, when she replaced co-founding member Florence Ballard. Birdsong had previously been a member of Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles.
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