Ultra Raisani presents Grammy Winning Producer David Morales

Ultra Raisani presents the legendary Grammy Winning Producer David Morales at Sanctuary Nightclub, Atlantis Dubai on Thursday 28th April 2011.

Raisani Records is Emirates first and only independent Dance Record Label established in 2003 and now stands in an almost unique position for an independent dance label, with a globally recognized brand.

As one of, if not the first Superstar DJ, ever, David Morales has been remixing, reworking, and reinvigorating music both in front of and behind the turntables for over 25 years. He has been thrice nominated for a Grammy Award and has won the Grammy award in 1998 for ‘Remixer of the Year’. Known more for his pop star remixes, and his many radio friendly hits over two decades, it’s easy to forget that this world renowned DJ, is one of us. The ‘Godfather of House Music’ in the Middle East and Raisani Records Head honcho HANEEF RAISANI will accompany him behind the decks.

Born and raised in the tough streets of Brooklyn, this Puerto Rock (that’s Puerto Rican in case you’re not familiar with the term) almost never made it to his 18th birthday. Growing up poor, dropping out of school, and having been shot as a young man didn’t bode well for his future. Music, however, saves lives. He managed to survive all these pitfalls, began collecting records at 13 years of age, and was blessed with the energy of the new dance music era rising around him in spots like Paradise Garage and The Loft, where now legendary and soon to be friend and mentor, Larry Levan inspired him in a new direction.

Fast forward over 20 years and David Morales is now a sought after producer, winner of many distinguished awards from Billboard and the NDMA, oh, and a little something called a Grammy for Remixer of the Year in 1998. He has worked with thee biggest names in Dance, Pop, R&B, and more. Names such as Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Luther, Aretha, Björk, and to mention a few. His spinning skills have rocked the radio airwaves both in his home state of New York on Hot 97 and London on KISS100, he’s been a club owner Stereo and Sonic, both in Canada, and a fashion model. Throughout all this he has stayed true to his craft, continuing to DJ around the world as one of the highest paid DJ’s in the game. Yet, he’ll drop the needle on any party, for free if the mood is right, because for David Morales, it’s “all about the music.” Now, that’s keeping it real.

David Morales is a true vanguard in the world of dance music and the efforts of the Brooklyn native remains unparalleled. As a working DJ, remixer, and producer for over 25 years some of his accomplishments are as follows:

• Debut album by artist David Morales & The Bad Yard Club, The Program, released 1993 on Mercury Records (Universal) featuring club and radio hit, “In de Ghetto”

• 1996 Grammy Award Nominee for Producer of the Year; Mariah Carey’s album, Daydream for the song, “Fantasy”

• 1997 Grammy Award Nominee for Remixer of the Year

• 1998 Grammy Award Winner for Remixer of the Year

• Released “Needin’ U” in 1998 on his own label, DMI Records, under the alias “The Face.” The track licensed to Mercury Records UK soon became a #1 Dance Record and video which is still being licensed and covered around the world.

• Modeled for Iceberg Jeans in 2000-2001. His face appeared on buses, billboards and magazines such as L’Uomo, GQ and Vogue (U.S., British and Italian) as part of a world wide campaign.

• Co-owned the legendary club, Stereo, in Montreal from 2003-2008.

• Ultra Records releases Morales’ second album entitled Two Worlds Collide in 2005. The first single, “How Would U Feel,” proved successful on the dance floor while “Here I Am” performed by UK artist Tamra is prominently featured in the smash 2006 film, The Devil Wears Prada. “Feels Good,” performed by Angela Hunte landed a major position in the end credits of 2008 film Don’t Mess with the Zohan.

• Remixed and produced over 500 releases for artists including Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Eric Clapton, Pet Shop Boys, U2, Whitney Houston, and Jamiroquai to name a few.

• Participated in the 2006 “ALDO FIGHTS AIDS” campaign

• Has appeared on numerous TV shows and documentaries shown on the BBC, MTV, Music Plus, BET, and Tokyo TV to name a few.

• Hosts a Sunday night radio show on Paris radio station FG DJ Radio.

• Owns and operates Def Mix Productions with his manager/partner Judy Weinstein representing Frankie Knuckles, Satoshi Tomiie and Hector Romero.

• Continues to tour North America , South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia as a DJ

• Continues as a resident DJ at Pacha Ibiza

• Currently working on his new studio album due out in 2011

For Table | VIP reservations please contact: T: +97155-150-3811 // 04-4260561; E: info@raisani.com

More information about the event is available at Raisani’s website: http://www.raisani.com