Luke Mornay (born Luc Mourinet; professionally also known as Luke Mourinet) is a French record producer, songwriter, mix engineer, and composer. Best known for his remix work under the moniker Ruff & Jam, he has collaborated with international artists including Kylie Minogue, The Killers, Sugababes, Boy George, Kim Wilde, and The Brand New Heavies. His productions have earned a Grammy nomination and received coverage from Billboard, Classic Pop, and DMC Magazine.
As Ruff & Jam, Mornay produced official remixes for The Killers, Frou Frou, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mary J. Blige, Robbie Williams, Placebo and others. Their remix of Smile Like You Mean It reached number one on the UK Music Week Update Buzz Chart and was featured on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Selection hosted by Pete Tong.[3]DMC Magazine praised the track as being “left in the very capable hands of Ruff & Jam (Kylie, Polyphonic Spree, Scissor Sisters) who stay true to the original but add their trademark commercial twist.”[4]
In 2020, Mornay collaborated with Kevin Godley of 10cc on the song Expecting a Message, later released on Godley's album Muscle Memory (State51 / Universal).[12] His album Twenty Five Ten (2021, Mornay Music / GR8 AL Music) included collaborations with Godley and James Atkin, and received a five-star review from New Sounds Magazine.[13]
Recent remix and production highlights include:
Kim Wilde – Kids in America (Luke Mornay Remix) (Cherry Red Records, 2024)[14]
Boy George – The World Is Cool (Luke Mornay Remix) (2025)
Reissues and archival work
Beyond original productions, Mornay has contributed to several major reissue and archival projects for established artists. He has worked as a remixer, mix engineer, or additional producer on expanded editions and anniversary releases, including:
Mornay has worked closely with PreSonus on the Studio One production platform. In 2015, he presented the official international launch of Studio One 3 in English and French for the company's YouTube channel.[25] In 2016, he was a featured presenter at the Musicfair Weekend in Utrecht, Netherlands, focusing on DJ/live-band integration and production workflows.[26]
Style and production
Mornay's production style combines analogue and digital methods, emphasising vocal clarity, layered textures, and rhythmic detail. He is a long-time user and collaborator with PreSonus Studio One, contributing to its Studio One Plus ecosystem.[27]
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