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Anthony "Tony" Moran is a DJ, record producer, remixer, singer and songwriter known for remixing popular songs. In 2007, he hit number one on the U.S. ''
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''
Hot Dance Club Play Dance Club Songs is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States. It is a national look over of club disc jockeys to determine the most popular songs being played in nightclubs across the country. It was launched as th ...
chart twice with " Walk Away" featuring
Kristine W Kristine Elizabeth Weitz, widely known by her stage name Kristine W, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. She is most widely known as a dance music artist. Born and raised in Pasco, Washington, she found ear ...
and " Keep Your Body Working" featuring
Martha Wash Martha Elaine Wash (born December 28, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and producer. Known for her distinctive and powerful voice, Wash first achieved fame as half of the Two Tons O' Fun, who sang backing vocals for the disco si ...
. Moran also has a total of seven number one hits on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs music charts in the United States and he has recently had four number one ''Billboard'' chart hits in the years 2016 and 2017. As a remix producer, Moran has remixed work from top music artists including Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Selena Gomez and many others. In December 2016, ''
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'' ranked him as the 92nd-most successful dance artist of all-time.


Early life, family and education

Moran was raised in Brownsville,
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. He attended
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.


Career

Moran began his career back in 1981, teaming with his friend Albert Cabrera as The Latin Rascals. Their edited versions of hit songs spliced together enjoyed major
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on the New York City
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's mix show. The exposure led to a deal from Shakedown Studios which hired the duo to restructure popular hit radio songs into viable dance club hits. Shortly thereafter, they were contracted by Fever Records to write and produce a song for one of their new acts,
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. The result was "Show Me", a song that became Moran's first
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. It also helped to usher in the
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era of music. This opened the doors for new artists including
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, Sa-Fire (" Boy, I've Been Told"), and Lisette Melendez ("Together Forever"). Moran continues to produce music and has produced some major hits played in dance clubs such as "Put Your Hands Up", "Cafe Con Alegria", and "The Promise". He also produced " Body to Body, Heart to Heart" for
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's '' Living Proof'' album and was nominated for two Grammys for his production of
Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...
's "
Don't Let This Moment End "Don't Let This Moment End" is a 1998 song by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released on November 3, 1998 by Epic Records, as the third single in the United States, the third in the United Kingdom, and her fourth glob ...
" and "
Heaven's What I Feel "Heaven's What I Feel" is a 1998 song by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, '' gloria!'' on May 5, 1998 by Epic Records. The song was written by Kike Santander originally ...
". Another major production was
Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the " Queen of Disco", while her musi ...
's " You're So Beautiful", which appeared on her greatest hits album entitled '' The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer''. In December 2012, Moran also released another original production with the late
Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the " Queen of Disco", while her musi ...
entitled "Valley of the Moon" which was recorded at the same time as " You're So Beautiful".


Discography


Albums

*1991: ''Same Sun, Same Sky'' *2004: ''Tour De Beats'' *2005: ''Concept of One'' *2007: ''The Event'' *2011: ''Mix Magic Music'' *2017: ''Moodswings''


Singles

*2000: "Shine On" featuring Cindy Mizelle *2004: "The Promise" *2004: "Live You All Over" presenting
Deborah Cooper Deborah Cooper is an American professional dancer, musician, singer,backup singer, award-winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits. Biography Early career Cooper started as a fe ...
(#3 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2005: "Waiting for Alegria" with Ric Sena featuring Zhana Saunders (Top 5 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2007: "Everybody Dance (Clap Your Hands)" featuring
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
*2007: " Walk Away" featuring
Kristine W. Kristine Elizabeth Weitz, widely known by her stage name Kristine W, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. She is most widely known as a Electronic dance music, dance music artist. Born and raised in Pasco, W ...
(#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2007: " Keep Your Body Working" featuring
Martha Wash Martha Elaine Wash (born December 28, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and producer. Known for her distinctive and powerful voice, Wash first achieved fame as half of the Two Tons O' Fun, who sang backing vocals for the disco si ...
(#1 on Billboard chart) *2008: "Surrender Me" presenting Debby Holiday *2009: "You Are" featuring Frenchie Davis (top 5 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2010: "Destination" featuring
Ultra Naté Ultra Naté Wyche (born March 20, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ and promoter who has achieved success on the pop charts with songs such as "Free", " If You Could Read My Mind" (as part of Stars on 54), and "Autom ...
(#23 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2011: "Can I Love You More" featuring
Trey Lorenz Trey Lorenz (born Lloyd Lorenz Smith; January 19, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born in Florence, South Carolina and is a graduate of Wilson High School. Lorenz is best known for his duet with recording a ...
*2011: "Tenderness" featuring Deborah Cox *2011: "Magic" featuring
Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Yvette Holliday (born October 19, 1960) is an American actress and singer. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as '' Dreamgirls'' (1981–83), '' Your Arms Too Short to Box with God'' (1980–1981) and later became a ...
*2012: "If I Was Your Boyfriend" featuring
Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...
*2012: "Heart Beat" vs
Deborah Cooper Deborah Cooper is an American professional dancer, musician, singer,backup singer, award-winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits. Biography Early career Cooper started as a fe ...
(#4 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2015: " I Like You" Tony Moran featuring Debby Holiday (Top 5 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2015: "
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" featuring Martha Wash (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2016: "
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" featuring Jason Walker (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2016: " Say Yes" featuring Jason Walker (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2017: " Lick Me Up" with Dani Toro featuring Zhana Roiya (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2017: " My Fire" with
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and featuring Kimberly Davis (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2018: " You're Good for Me" featuring Kimberly Davis (#2 on ''Billboard'' chart) *2018: " I'm in Love with You" featuring Jason Walker (#1 on ''Billboard'' chart)


Remixography

*1992: "
Billie Jean "Billie Jean" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from his sixth studio album, '' Thriller'' (1982). It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and ...
" by
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*1995: "
Everlasting Love "Everlasting Love" is a song written by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden, originally a 1967 hit for Robert Knight and since remade numerous times, most successfully by Love Affair, as well as Town Criers, Carl Carlton, Sandra Cretu, and Gloria ...
" by
Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...
*1995: "
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" by Exposé *1996: "
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Tina Arena Filippina Lydia "Tina" Arena (born 1 November 1967) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, musical theatre actress and record producer. She is one of Australia's highest-selling artists and has sold over 10 million records worldwid ...
*1996: "
A Boy Like That "A Boy Like That/I Have A Love" is a song from the 1957 Broadway musical ''West Side Story'', with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. In the musical, the song is sung by the characters Anita and Maria. For the original Bro ...
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Selena Selena Quintanilla Pérez (; April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995), known mononymously as Selena, was an American Tejano singer. Called the " Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mex ...
*1996: " I'm Not Giving You Up" by
Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...
*1996: "
It's All Coming Back To Me Now "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" is a power ballad written by Jim Steinman. According to Steinman, the song was inspired by ''Wuthering Heights'', and was an attempt to write "the most passionate, romantic song" he could ever create. ''The Sunda ...
" by
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*1996: " No Frills Love" by
Jennifer Holliday Jennifer Yvette Holliday (born October 19, 1960) is an American actress and singer. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as '' Dreamgirls'' (1981–83), '' Your Arms Too Short to Box with God'' (1980–1981) and later became a ...
*1996: "
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" by Jordan Hill *1996: "
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" by
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*1996: " Fastlove" by
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*1997: " Alane" by
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*1997: " Step by Step" by
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*1997: "
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" by
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*1997: "
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Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the " King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over ...
*1997: " One More Time" by Real McCoy *1997: "
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*1997: " You Don't Know" by
Cyndi Lauper Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Her album ''She's So Unusual'' (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achi ...
*1997: " Together Again" by
Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...
*1997: "
Like a Star "Like a Star" is a song by English singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae, released as the lead single from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). It was written by Bailey Rae and produced by Steve Chrisanthou. The song was originally releas ...
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*1997: " Too Late, Too Soon" by
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*1998: "
My Heart Will Go On "My Heart Will Go On" is a 1997 song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion. The song serves as the main theme to James Cameron's blockbuster film '' Titanic'', based on an account of the transatlantic ocean liner of the same name which san ...
" by
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*1998: " Oye!" by
Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...
*1998: "
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" by Lisa Frazier *1999: "
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" by
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*1999: " Don't Stop" by
Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has bee ...
*1999: " To Love You More" by
Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her ...
*1999: " One for Sorrow" by Steps *2002: "
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Taylor Dayne Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman; March 7, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame in 1987 after her debut single " Tell It to My Heart". Dayne achieved six additional U.S. top-10 singles, including "Love Will ...
*2003: " Walk On By" by
Cyndi Lauper Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Her album ''She's So Unusual'' (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achi ...
*2003: " Real Love" by
Deborah Cooper Deborah Cooper is an American professional dancer, musician, singer,backup singer, award-winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits. Biography Early career Cooper started as a fe ...
*2003: " You're So Beautiful" by
Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the " Queen of Disco", while her musi ...
*2004: " Easy As Life" by
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
*2004: " R&B Junkie" by
Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...
*2004: " If I Close My Eyes" by Reina *2004: " Give It Up" by
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*2004: " The Promise" by Tony Moran *2004: " I'll Be Your Light" by
Kristine W. Kristine Elizabeth Weitz, widely known by her stage name Kristine W, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. She is most widely known as a Electronic dance music, dance music artist. Born and raised in Pasco, W ...
*2004: " Cha Cha Heels" by Rosabel featuring
Jeanie Tracy Jeanie Tracy is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1970s as a background singer of Sylvester, an American disco singer. Her first album, '' Me and You'' (1982), featured post-disco hits "I'm ...
*2004: "Sanctuary" by Origene *2005: " The Wings" by
Gustavo Santaolalla Gustavo Alfredo Santaolalla (born 19 August 1951) is an Argentine musician, composer, and record producer. He is known for composing his film scores with his collaborator and acclaimed director Alejandro González Iñárritu, which composed the ...
*2005: "
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*2005: "
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*2005: " Into the West" by
Annie Lennox Ann Lennox (born 25 December 1954) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, political activist and philanthropist. After achieving moderate success in the late 1970s as part of the new wave band the Tourists, she and fellow musician Dave Stewart w ...
*2005: " House Is Not a Home" by
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
*2005: " Movin' Up 2005" by
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*2006: " It Makes a Difference" by
Kim English Kim English (September 6, 1970 – April 2, 2019) was an American electronic, soul, gospel and house music singer. Early life On September 6, 1970, English was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. English's parents were Ronald English and An ...
*2006: "
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*2006: " Call on Me" by
Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...
*2006: " Get Together" by
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...
*2006: " Unfaithful" by
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to th ...
*2006: " About Us" by
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*2007: " Live Luv Dance" by Ron Perkov *2007: " Step into the Light" by
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*2007: " It's My Life" by S Blush *2007: "
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*2007: " I Got a Feelin'" by Vicki Shepard *2008: " Take a Bow" by
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to th ...
*2008: "
I Get Off "I Get Off" is the debut single by American hard rock band Halestorm, released on March 10, 2009, from their 2009 self-titled debut album. The song was written by lead singer Lzzy Hale with its producer, Howard Benson, and Dana Calitri, Kathy S ...
" by Ron Perkov *2008: " Turn It Up" by Basstoy featuring Dana Divine *2008: " The Flame 2008" by Erin Hamilton *2008: " Bring the Love" by
Nicki Richards Nicki Richards (born Honolulu, Hawaii, United States on March 24) is an American singer, songwriter, producer and actress based in Manhattan, New York City. She is also known as a backing singer for a number of renowned artists and on a big numbe ...
*2008: "
I'm That Chick "I'm That Chick" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her eleventh studio album, '' E=MC²'' (2008). A disco track with influences of R&B, it was written by Carey, Johntá Austin and production duo Stargate (Mikkel S ...
" by
Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the w ...
*2009: " Miss You" by Ron Perkov *2009: " Crazy Possessive" by
Kaci Battaglia Kaci Lyn Battaglia ( ; born October 3, 1987, in Clearwater, Florida), also known as Kaci, is an American former singer, songwriter and dancer. Kaci gained fame in 2001 with her hit single "Paradise". Early life Kaci Battaglia was born and rai ...
*2009: "
Body Rock ''Body Rock'' is a 1984 American dance film directed by Marcelo Epstein. Lorenzo Lamas stars as Chilly, a young man "from the streets" with a talent for break-dancing. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a failure at the box ...
" by Oceana *2009: "
The Power of Music ''The Power of Music'' is the fourth full-length album from Kristine W Kristine Elizabeth Weitz, widely known by her stage name Kristine W, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. She is most widely known as a ...
" by
Kristine W Kristine Elizabeth Weitz, widely known by her stage name Kristine W, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and entrepreneur. She is most widely known as a dance music artist. Born and raised in Pasco, Washington, she found ear ...
*2009: " Come Back to Me" by Utada *2009: " Russian Roulette" by
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to th ...
*2010: " Strobelight" by Kimberley Locke *2010: "
Beautiful Monster "Beautiful Monster" is a song by American singer Ne-Yo from his fourth studio album, '' Libra Scale''. The song was released to iTunes as the album's first single on June 8, 2010 by Def Jam Recordings. The song was written by Ne-Yo, Mikkel S. ...
" by
Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You ...
*2010: "Destination" featuring
Ultra Naté Ultra Naté Wyche (born March 20, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, DJ and promoter who has achieved success on the pop charts with songs such as "Free", " If You Could Read My Mind" (as part of Stars on 54), and "Autom ...
*2011: " Who Says" by
Selena Gomez & The Scene Selena Gomez & the Scene was an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2008, its last lineup consisted of vocalist Selena Gomez, drummer Greg Garman, bassist Joey Clement, keyboardist Dane Forrest, and guitarist Drew Ta ...
*2011: "Can I Love You More" featuring
Trey Lorenz Trey Lorenz (born Lloyd Lorenz Smith; January 19, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born in Florence, South Carolina and is a graduate of Wilson High School. Lorenz is best known for his duet with recording a ...
*2012: "
I Who Have Nothing "I (Who Have Nothing)" (sometimes billed as "I Who Have Nothing") is an English language cover of the Italian song "''Uno dei Tanti''" (English: "One of Many"), with music by Carlo Donida and lyrics by Giulio "Mogol" Rapetti. The initial version ...
" by
Gladys Knight Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American singer, actress and businesswoman. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys K ...
*2012: "Every Breath" by
Inaya Day Inaya Day (born Inaya Davis, January 17, 1977) is an American singer, best known for her vocal work on house music tracks such as "Horny '98" by Mousse T, and her cover version of " Nasty Girl" by Prince protégées Vanity 6. Biography Early ca ...
*2012: "
Lay Your Hands "Lay Your Hands" is the first single released from Blue band member Simon Webbe's debut solo album, ''Sanctuary''. The single peaked at 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 2 in Italy, and No. 9 in Spain. Track listings UK and European CD single # "L ...
" by
Nicki Richards Nicki Richards (born Honolulu, Hawaii, United States on March 24) is an American singer, songwriter, producer and actress based in Manhattan, New York City. She is also known as a backing singer for a number of renowned artists and on a big numbe ...
*2012: " Let Me Live Again" by
Colton Ford Glenn Soukesian, known professionally as Colton Ford, is an American singer, actor, and former pornographic actor. As of May 2007, he resides in New York City. Career Adult pornographic career Colton Ford appeared in a dozen gay adult celebrate ...
*2012: " Valley of the Moon" by
Donna Summer LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948May 17, 2012), known professionally as Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter. She gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the " Queen of Disco", while her musi ...
*2013: " Take It Like a Man" by
Cher Cher (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the Honorific nicknames in popular music, "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female ...
*2014: " I'm Not Coming Down" by
Martha Wash Martha Elaine Wash (born December 28, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and producer. Known for her distinctive and powerful voice, Wash first achieved fame as half of the Two Tons O' Fun, who sang backing vocals for the disco si ...
*2014: " Stay for Awhile" by
Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...
*2014: " Look My Way" by
Colton Ford Glenn Soukesian, known professionally as Colton Ford, is an American singer, actor, and former pornographic actor. As of May 2007, he resides in New York City. Career Adult pornographic career Colton Ford appeared in a dozen gay adult celebrate ...
*2015: " I Love You More" by
KC and the Sunshine Band KC and the Sunshine Band is an American disco and funk band that was founded in 1973 in Hialeah, Florida. Their best-known songs include the hits "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", " I'm Your Boogie Man", ...
*2016: " I'm Feeling You" by
KC and the Sunshine Band KC and the Sunshine Band is an American disco and funk band that was founded in 1973 in Hialeah, Florida. Their best-known songs include the hits "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", " I'm Your Boogie Man", ...
featuring Bimbo Jones *2016: " Everything Happens for a Reason / Una Ragione" by Michéal Castaldo *2016: "
The Girl from Ipanema "Garota de Ipanema" ("The Girl from Ipanema") is a Brazilian bossa nova and jazz song. It was a worldwide hit in the mid-1960s and won a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1965. It was written in 1962, with music by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Por ...
" by Ana Paula featuring
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
*2017: " Show Me Love" by Justin Michael Crum *2017: "
All The Man That I Need "All the Man That I Need" is a song written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. The song was first recorded as "All the Man I Need" by Linda Clifford for her album ''I'll Keep on Loving You'' (1982). In 1990, American singer Whitney Houston had a ...
" by
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
from '' The Bodyguard'' musical *2017: " Let the World Be Ours Tonight" by
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...
*2017: "
Waving Through a Window "Waving Through a Window" is the second song from Act 1 of the 2015 musical ''Dear Evan Hansen'', which premiered on Broadway in 2016. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote both the music and lyrics. Synopsis Lyrical analysis The final chorus is b ...
" by Ben Platt from the musical ''
Dear Evan Hansen ''Dear Evan Hansen'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Steven Levenson. The musical follows Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety, "who invents an important role for himself in a t ...
'' *2017: "
Believe Believe may refer to: *Belief, a psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true, with or without proof for such proposition *Faith, a belief in something which has not been proven Arts, entertainment, and me ...
" by
Crystal Waters Crystal Waters (born November 19, 1961) is an American house and dance music singer and songwriter, best known for her 1990s dance hits " Gypsy Woman", " 100% Pure Love", and 2007's "Destination Calabria" with Alex Gaudino. All three of her st ...


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