It’s been two years since Grammy-nominated DJ Tony Moran has released a full album.  At long last, he makes his triumphant return to the dance floor with MIX MAGIC MUSIC, a CD fully penned by Moran but being released under his new moniker, Sugar House Crew.

The album embraces the soul, sympathy and conviction of club music.  Its first single, “Can I Love You More” (featuring Trey Lorenz), hit dance floors this summer and nabbed the top spot on Masterbeat in a record breaking three days. The album’s next release will be a double diva maxi mix featuring two leading ladies of the dance floor: Jennifer Holiday’s “Magic” and Deborah Cox’s “Tenderness.”

Tony Moran celebrates the release of MIX MAGIC MUSIC at Score this Saturday, October 15.

GET OUT: Why did you name the album MIX MAGIC MUSIC?
The album was originally going to be called Magic, but I wanted something that more specifically encapsulated my true feelings of dance music. The phrase “mix that magic through music” came to me and I knew it was perfect.

Instead of releasing the album under your name, you’re releasing it under the moniker Sugar House Crew. Why?
The album was a collaborative effort.  I called upon my pool of extraordinary talent who graciously poured their time and creativity into its creation. I would have been remiss to assume solo credit.  The many collaborators are my crew and they added their sugar to the album.

How did you get Jennifer Holliday to record Magic?
I was in a recording studio, banging my head over who would be able to carry the song’s powerful message. Then, as I walked outside the studio, I looked up  at a billboard announcing Jennifer Holliday performing that night at Lincoln Center. I called her and asked if she could stop by the studio. She came in, loved it, and recorded Magic the next day. It truly was magic!

Deborah Cox is perfect on “Tenderness!”
“Tenderness” is about love, hurt, angst and joy; all in one. It’s extremely personal, which made it perfect for Deborah. Deborah Cox does not sing songs, she shares stories that fans feel in their souls.

What do you love most about dance music?
There is a unique love that emanates from dance music. It does more than make people move. Dance music inspires a level of passion, devotion, faith and satisfaction. I feel it every time I’m making music in the studio and when I’m playing it in the DJ booth.

Tony Moran spins Score, 727 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL on Saturday, October 16. For more information on MIX MAGIC MUSIC, visit www.tonymoran.com.