'I Like To Move It' hitmaker DJ Erick Morillo dies at 49
DJ Erick Morillo, best known for his song 'I Like To Move It' has passed away at the age of 49.
According to TMZ, the DJ and music producer was found in Miami Beach, with Miami Beach PD saying there were no apparent signs of foul play.
Erick produced his biggest hit I Like To Movie It with Trinidadian vocalist Mad Stuntman in the ‘90s which the DJ released under the stage name Reel 2 Real.
The track regained popularity after being used in the 2005 DreamWorks animated film Madagascar.
He made one more album as Reel 2 Real called Are You Ready For Some More? before launching his own label, Subliminal Records in 1997.
He then released numerous singles and remixes as well as his 2004 album My World.
According to TMZ, Erick's death comes after he was reportedly arrested in Miami on sexual assault charges.
The DJ reportedly turned himself in on August 6 and was scheduled for a court hearing on Friday according to Local 10.
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