Born March 26, 1971 in New York City, Erick Morillo was a DJ and music producer
who is globally recognized for his 1993 hit, "I Like to Move It". Raised in
Cartagena, Colombia, Morillo returned to the US aged 11 and first began DJing at
weddings before graduating from Emerson High School, Union City in 1989. "I Like
To Move It", his second single under the pseudonym Reel 2 Real, was a massive
worldwide hit, reportedly earning Morillo an estimated $2 million. He released
his debut album, Move It!, in 1994 and scored hits with singles "The New Anthem"
(1992) and "Move Your Body" ("...