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Erick Morillo was credited as a club DJ, disc jockey and record producer. Born on March 26, 1971, Erick Morillo was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on September 1, 2020, at the age of 49. Schooling on record includes Emerson High School.
My Take
Erick Morillo is one of those names that house music history simply cannot skip. A Colombian-American who powered the legendary Strictly Rhythm label and moved dance floors worldwide, he chose to hide behind a parade of pseudonyms, as if the music mattered more than the man. To me that says everything about his artistry. Losing him in 2020 at just 49 felt like a real wound to club culture. I take comfort in the thought that somewhere tonight, someone is still sweating on a dance floor to a track he built, and I think that is the truest memorial he could ask for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erick Morillo
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・モリロ
- Reading
- えりっく・もりろ
- Born
- March 26, 1971 – September 1, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- club DJ / disc jockey / record producer / recording artist / songwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Emerson High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.erickmorillo.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/erickmorillo/
- Xhttps://x.com/ErickMorillo
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erick%20Morillo
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739896
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Erick Morillo born?
Born March 26, 1971.
When did Erick Morillo die?
Died September 1, 2020, aged 49.
Where was Erick Morillo from?
Erick Morillo was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Erick Morillo do?
Erick Morillo worked as club DJ, disc jockey, record producer, recording artist, songwriter.
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