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By Wax Poetics
DJ and remixer—and New York City dance icon—John Morales drops an exclusive set for Wax Poetics that features his newly released Teddy Pendergrass remixes.
His new album, John Morales Presents Teddy Pendergrass – The Voice – Remixed With Philly Love, is out now on BBE. Cop it now!
The long and storied tradtion of DJ culture in the Big Apple gets its full due here, as legendary booth residents recount their favorite memories behind the decks and discuss their craft.
John Morales Presents Teddy Pendergrass started out innocently for the remixer and curator.
Written by A. D. Amorosi
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