No cause of death has been disclosed to the public.
According to a post on his Facebook page, Angel Moraes (55), the Brooklyn-born DJ, producer, and co-founder of the Hot ‘N’ Spycy label, as well as Montreal nightclub Stereo, has passed away. He died suddenly on February 27th, it said, surrounded by family members and loved ones
Angel Moraes rose to popularity off the back of his 1993 single, ‘Release Yourself’, and went on to release music on labels like Strictly Rhythm, Subliminal and Nervous Records. In 1998, Moraes founded Stereo Montreal, named the best venue in North America by DJ Mag back in 2017.
During his career, Angel remixed renowned artists like Pet Shop Boys, Roy Davis, Jr., and Jaydee.
Angel Moraes will be memorialized in two ceremonies: one in New York, and the other in Montreal. No official details for either service have been announced at the time of writing.
