Moby is an American musician, producer, and DJ known for his pioneering contributions to electronic music and his ability to blend genres like techno, ambient, and pop. Emerging in the early 1990s, he became one of the most prominent figures in electronic music, especially with the release of his album Play, which found mainstream success. His work is characterized by its emotional depth and innovative use of samples, and his music has been featured extensively in film, TV, and commercials. Moby is also known for his vegan activism and outspoken views on various social issues.
Moby Career Highlights
1991: Releases single "Go," which becomes an underground dance hit and marks his emergence on the electronic music scene.
1995: Debut album Everything Is Wrong is released, receiving critical acclaim and showcasing Moby’s versatility in electronic music.
1996: Releases Animal Rights, a departure from electronic music, featuring a punk-rock sound. The album receives mixed reviews but demonstrates his musical range.
1999: Play is released, featuring hits like "Porcelain," "Natural Blues," and "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?". The album’s use of samples from old blues and gospel recordings makes it unique and a commercial success, eventually selling over 10 million copies.
2002: Release of 18, which includes tracks like "We Are All Made of Stars." The album follows the success of Play and continues to receive widespread acclaim.
2005: Releases Hotel, an album that moves away from samples, featuring more live instrumentation and vocal performances by Moby.
2008: Last Night is released, a return to Moby’s electronic dance roots, drawing inspiration from his early days in New York’s rave scene.
2013: Releases Innocents, featuring collaborations with artists like Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips and Cold Specks, marking a more introspective period in his career.
2016: Releases These Systems Are Failing under the moniker Moby & The Void Pacific Choir, addressing political and social issues with a punk-inspired sound.
2021: Releases Reprise, an album featuring orchestral re-imaginings of his classic songs, including collaborations with artists like Gregory Porter and Skylar Grey.
Moby Band - Collaborations
Known for extensive collaborations with various artists, including vocalists like Gwen Stefani, Mark Lanegan, and Skylar Grey.
Has worked with The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne and contributed remixes for artists such as Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Depeche Mode.
Collaborated with filmmakers and advertisers, as his music has been widely licensed for movies, commercials, and TV shows.
Moby Grammy Awards
Moby has been nominated for Grammy Awards but has not won any. His contributions to electronic and pop music have nonetheless earned him critical acclaim and a significant impact on the industry.
3 Most Famous Moby Songs
- Porcelain
- Natural Blues
- Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?
Moby Scandal/Gossip/Trivia
1999: Play becomes the first album to have every track licensed for use in film, television, or advertising, an unprecedented move that brings Moby significant commercial success.
2019: Faces backlash after claiming in his memoir that he dated actress Natalie Portman, which she publicly denies, leading to controversy and media coverage.
2010s: Moby becomes a vocal advocate for veganism, animal rights, and environmentalism, opening a vegan restaurant, Little Pine, in Los Angeles, with proceeds supporting animal welfare organizations.
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