Biography of Hector Moralez |  | | Moniker(s) / | Fries & Bridges |
Rising from Oakland, California and fast becoming one of house music’s elite, Hector Moralez has paid his dues by working tirelessly from the bottom up. In demand at clubs and events throughout the world. Hector Moralez is renowned for his intelligent and soul awakening house music.
Hectors ambitions began in 1995 at the early age of 17, where he would spend hours practicing on his decks with the vinyl he had just worked hard for at the infamous Primal Records (Berkeley, CA).
The knowledge gained from his 6 years at Primal, together with a long list of friends and contacts, allowed Hector to develop what has become his resourceful and creative sound. Whether in the studio or, performing live behind the decks, Hectors love, passion and energy is clear to see. His sounds take influence from Latin, jazz, funk, hip hop and soul and are of course sewn together with his apparent grooving bass lines and solid fat beats.
Hector’s character, hard work and innovative ability has given him a prominent standing in the house music scene, leading him to become one of the most sought after artists.
Also forming the production phenomenon “Fries and Bridges” with occasional partner, Phil Weeks [Paris]. Having huge hits such as "Forever This" and "Just Because". Releases from Hector have enhanced highly respected labels such as Robsoul Recordings, Music For Freaks, Nightshift, Vista, Brique Rouge, Detour, Doubledown.
These popular works have lead to further demand with new releases due out through 2011 on Phobic Recordings, Lingo, Magnetic Recordings, Killa Tunes, Robsoul Recordings and more.
Also managing and producing on his own distinguished underground labels, Minority Music & The Factory.
Hector sets no boundaries as he expands the limits with his exceptional and versatile approach to producing and presenting his interpretation and version of house music.
This attention to detail, evident in every beat, has led to acclaim from house music’s highest ranked artists, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Doc Martin, Diz, Phil Weeks and DJ Heather.
There’s no slowing down for Moralez, his love and passion for music, is never ending. |