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. Subscribe to The Felix Sama Podcast for more conversations with legendary artists, producers, DJs, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders shaping music, entertainment, and business. Want your brand featured on The Felix Sama Podcast? Partner with us through host-read advertisements, interview features, short-form clips, and live event promotion. Reach an audience built through decades of radio, music, nightlife, entertainment, and South Florida culture. Book a partnership call:https://calendly.com/felixsama/30min 🎧 Check out all my platforms:https://linktr.ee/felixsama?utm_source 🌐 Visit my website:https://felixsama.shop/ 💰 Grab my book and learn how to make Rockstar DJ Money:https://coaching-sales-funnel.felixsa... 🍾 Win a free bottle at Cafe 27:https://djsamasfreestylefriday.com/ 🎶 Book DJ Sama:https://felixsama.shop/pages/booking Subscribe to Prayer Up Frequency on YouTube for faith-filled music, positive messages, and motivation for your mind and spirit. ▶️ / @prayerupfrequency If you would like to support me directly, I would appreciate your generosity. Every contribution helps support the podcast and future content. Cash App: $FelixSama #FelixSamaPodcast #TonyMoran #MichaelJackson #LatinRascals #FreestyleMusic #DanceMusic #HouseMusic #ClubMusic #DJSama #MusicProducer #OldSchoolMusic Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
