DIRIDIM Records is proud to announce the release of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by David Morales & Elle Cato from DAVID MORALES forthcoming album “Life Is A Song”. "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" is a cover from the Tony Award winning Broadway show Dreamgirls originally performed by the legendary Jennifer Holiday. David teams up with the amazing voice of Elle Cato, and the result is a housey disco melodic monster. Already a hit on David's live stream shows, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" is shaping up to be 2020's summer anthem. 

David Morales is a globally revered American DJ, a Grammy award-winning record producer, a songwriter, and a businessman. He has produced and remixed over 500 records for an all-star roster of multi-platinum artists, including Mariah Carey, U2, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. The global phenomenon and penetration of dance music into Top 40 radio would not have been possible without him. A native New Yorker, Morales was one of the first superstar DJs to actively tour the world—and his activity, over the years, has only increased. Recent 2019 headlining dates include the U.K.’s 51st State Festival; a back-to-back set with Luciano at IMS’ Dalt Villa party; massive five-hour “tag team” sets with Louie Vega; sold-out events at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, Avant Gardner in New York, and A Night in Paradise at London’s Ministry of Sound. Coinciding with these dates was Morales’ keynote interview and official party headliner at the Brighton Music Conference, which included a streamed set on the British Airways i360 Tower.

“THE artiste formerly known as LORRAINE CATO has now been officially rebranded as Ms. ELLE CATO. Having spent several years providing the backing for some of today’s major contemporary artists, notably the UK super- group JAMIROQUAI, ANASTACIA, LISA STANSFIELD, WILL YOUNG, ROBBIE WILLIAMS and BILLY OCEAN, plus a brief stint co-fronting the UK Jazz-Soul outfit INCOGNITO, Ms. CATO has now stepped forward as a solo performer. With two major record contracts signed before reaching the tender age of 18, it was clear that ELLE (pronounced L ) was destined to be a formidable musical force to be reckoned with. Her versatility has enabled her to confidently hone her unique style in a very competitive industry, whilst paying dues to the exemplary divas from whom she’s drawn musical inspiration. Advice to anyone who loves great music is simply take heed, listen and pay attention to Ms. CATO who with her fresh, most recent album I AM is not only back on the scene and here to stay, but also offers her version of sophisticatedly crafted RETRO-POP flavoured with colours of classic SOUL, JAZZ & BLUES.

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AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING - Radio Edit

DIRIDIM Records is proud to announce the release of ""And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"" by David Morales & Elle Cato from DAVID MORALES forthcoming album “Life Is A Song”. ""And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"" is a cover from the Tony Award winning Broadway show Dreamgirls originally performed by the legendary Jennifer Holiday. David teams up with the amazing voice of Elle Cato, and the result is a housey disco melodic monster. Already a hit on David's live stream shows, ""And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"" is shaping up to be 2020's summer anthem. 

David Morales is a globally revered American DJ, a Grammy award-winning record producer, a songwriter, and a businessman. He has produced and remixed over 500 records for an all-star roster of multi-platinum artists, including Mariah Carey, U2, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. The global phenomenon and penetration of dance music into Top 40 radio would not have been possible without him. A native New Yorker, Morales was one of the first superstar DJs to actively tour the world—and his activity, over the years, has only increased. Recent 2019 headlining dates include the U.K.’s 51st State Festival; a back-to-back set with Luciano at IMS’ Dalt Villa party; massive five-hour “tag team” sets with Louie Vega; sold-out events at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, Avant Gardner in New York, and A Night in Paradise at London’s Ministry of Sound. Coinciding with these dates was Morales’ keynote interview and official party headliner at the Brighton Music Conference, which included a streamed set on the British Airways i360 Tower.

“THE artiste formerly known as LORRAINE CATO has now been officially rebranded as Ms. ELLE CATO. Having spent several years providing the backing for some of today’s major contemporary artists, notably the UK super- group JAMIROQUAI, ANASTACIA, LISA STANSFIELD, WILL YOUNG, ROBBIE WILLIAMS and BILLY OCEAN, plus a brief stint co-fronting the UK Jazz-Soul outfit INCOGNITO, Ms. CATO has now stepped forward as a solo performer. With two major record contracts signed before reaching the tender age of 18, it was clear that ELLE (pronounced L ) was destined to be a formidable musical force to be reckoned with. Her versatility has enabled her to confidently hone her unique style in a very competitive industry, whilst paying dues to the exemplary divas from whom she’s drawn musical inspiration. Advice to anyone who loves great music is simply take heed, listen and pay attention to Ms. CATO who with her fresh, most recent album I AM is not only back on the scene and here to stay, but also offers her version of sophisticatedly crafted RETRO-POP flavoured with colours of classic SOUL, JAZZ & BLUES.

AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING - Original

David Morales is a globally revered American DJ, a Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, and businessman. He has produced and remixed over 1000+ records for an all-star roster of multi-platinum artists, including Mariah Carey, U2, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and Whitney Houston. A true legend of house music, the global phenomenon and penetration of dance music into Top 40 radio would not have been possible without him.
More recently, Morales launched DIRIDIM Records in 2018. With this new label, David is signing and developing new talent - and naturally, releasing some of his own music. DIRIDIM celebrates all kinds of dance music, ranging from the classic house music sound Morales is known for to straight-up electronic sonorities. In January 2022, Morales released "Life Is a Song", his first full-length studio album in almost 10 years. Produced during the pandemic lockdown, the album featuring artists, Mr. V., Blakkat, Elle Cato, Michelle Perera, Lea Lorien, Blondewearingblack among others, quickly gained an international following eager to hear more and skyrocketed up Traxsource's album chart to #1 for three weeks. His unquenchable thirst for newness is precisely why this native New Yorker remains at the top of his game into the new decade - “It’s about keeping an open mind,” as Morales says. In 2020, due to the global pandemic and inability to travel, he launched, Sunday Mass, a livestreaming show on Twitch to entertain his fans across the world. The 2021 IMS Business Report based on data, cited him as one of the dance music artists who experienced online success during the pandemic. Into post-pandemic times and with the reopening of clubs all over the world, David continued his legacy as a native New Yorker and trailblazing DJ, constantly gracing the best international stages with recent standout performances such as the Hacienda Warehouse Project in Manchester, Clockwork Orange in London, Stereo Montreal, EDC Vegas, Hi Ibiza, and After Caposile Venice. In 2024, David Morales is holding a residency at the legendary Pikes Hotel in Ibiza during the summer. A pinnacle in his repertoire is also the ongoing success of the Sunday Mass parties in NY, featuring both club nights and legendary boat parties during the summer. These events stand as a testament to Morales's enduring impact as a true legend on the house music scene. On top of this all, David is on the brink of releasing a new LP, 'Sunday Mass Vol. 1', the inaugural installment in a series with more to come in 2024. As we venture into 2024, expect a flurry of news and projects, with the new year expected to be a more than ever prolific one for David Morales.
 
FILM /TV/FASHION/RADIO
David Morales has transcended musical genres to create a global brand. His music productions have appeared in popular films and television shows, including The Devil Wears Prada, Ninja Turtles 2, Don’t Mess With the Zohan, and Star (TV Series). His DIRIDIM radio show can be heard on Ibiza Global Radio and numerous other stations around the world which is streamed to millions of listeners around the world. In 2016, Morales was the lead judge on “Top DJ” a national television series broadcast on Italia 1. When it came time to wear his fashion model hat, Morales appeared in a global advertising campaign for luxury design house, Iceberg. 

HISTORY
David Morales honed his skills as a DJ in the 1980s and 1990s at such legendary clubs as the Ozone Layer, Paradise Garage, Red Zone, Zanzibar, Tunnel and Club USA just to name a few. When the remix and DJ work began taking off, Morales teamed up with house music legend, Frankie Knuckles, and For The Record DJ Pool founder/NYC nightlife impresario, Judy Weinstein, to create Def Mix Productions.
Morales’ prolific production career kicked into high gear in the 1990s with the release of his solo debut album, “The Program” by David Morales & The Bad Yard Club. In the late-1990s, with hundreds of remixes (Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover,” Janet Jackson’s “Throb,” Alison Limerick’s “Where Love Lives,” CeCe Peniston’s “Finally,” Jamiroquai’s “Space Cowboy”, Jaydee’s “Plastic Dreams,” Robert Owens’ “I’ll Be Your Friend,” under his belt, Morales recorded the groundbreaking house classic, “Needin’ U,” under the alias David Morales Presents The Face. Morales’ second album, “2 Worlds Collide,” arrived in 2005, followed six years later, by his third album, “Changes.” 
David Morales was nominated for his first Grammy Award in 1996 as a Producer on Mariah Carey’s album, ‘Daydream’ for the song ‘Fantasy’. In 1998 he won a Grammy Award for “Remixer of the Year.”
Though Morales’ past is surely one for music’s history books, the DJ-turned-artist always has his eyes firmly focused on the future—on what lies ahead. He keeps an ear to the ground, regularly exploring new music, new artists, and hotly tipped DJs who might inspire him to “go and do my homework.” He happily embraces the new generation of clubgoers. “They don’t care about yesterday”, he says, with a knowing smile.

For further information on David Morales please contact:
Valentina Cecchini @ OMNIVERSE S.r.L. on: +39 335 6810626 or email info@omniverse.sm