Tracy Young
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Tracy Young | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Theresa Young |
Born | Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
Origin | Washington, DC |
Genres | House, Tribal House, Deep House, Tech House |
Occupation(s) | DJ, Producer |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Ferosh Records, F-Region Productions |
Website | tracyyoung |
Theresa "Tracy" Young, is an American electronic dance music DJ, producer, remixer, radio personality and entertainment correspondent.
Biography
Tracy Young was born in Charlottesville, Virginia to Phillip and Patricia Young. At a young age Tracy's parents divorced in which resulted in numerous moves during her early years. Her family finally settled in Alexandria which was a short distance from Washington, D.C.. Growing up in a divorced household in which both her parents remarried Young was heavily influenced by her family and by the surrounding communities near her home. Her father was a commercial real estate broker while her mother worked at the Pentagon during the Reagan Administration. Her stepmother owned an independent toy shop while her stepfather was a minister. With music being a strong influence on her the time she spent at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria allowed her to branch out into exploring a career in music. She commenced her DJ career at the age of 19, and later went professional when she became the resident deejay at the Hill Haven Nightclub in Washington DC. Young graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication.[1]
Career
Young began her professional radio career as an intern at the urban-leaning rhythmic-formatted radio station WPGC 95.5FM in Washington D.C. while she was still attending the University of Maryland. Tracy became an on-air mix show deejay for several of the station's highly rated shows. She was soon promoted to Assistant Music Director and then became the stations Music Director where she remained for a year and a half before accepting a new position as Interscope Records's Southeast Regional Promotions Director.[citation needed] The new position resulted in her relocating to Miami, a city with a thriving club music scene. Shortly after her move, Young met club impresario Ingrid Casares who along with Chris Paciello opened Liquid nightclub in South Beach.[2] Tracy had landed the permanent deejay residency position at Liquid and during her residency she served as the deejay for many events hosted by celebrities including Sean Puffy Combs, Russell Simmons, Cher, Ricky Martin and The Smashing Pumpkins.[2] It was during her time at Liquid, where Young first met Madonna. She was able to land a prominent gig to deejay a party celebrating the launch of Madonna's film The Next Best Thing. Their friendship and professional relationship blossomed and Tracy was asked to deejay Madonna's and Guy Ritchie's wedding in Scotland.[3]
Throughout her career as a professional DJ, Young has served as a deejay for many events including The Emmy Awards, the Sundance Film Festival, Kylie Minogue's 2011 North American tour, and Britney Spears's 21st birthday.[2][4] In 2003, Young launched her own record label, Ferosh Records, and she also began serving as executive producer of the annual New Years Day party called Genesis.[5] She actively supports philanthropic causes and has held fundraising campaigns for various LGBT charities such as GLAAD, GMHC, Elton John AIDS Foundation and The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.[4]
Young has appeared in numerous television programs such as MTV's House of Style, BET's Rap City, E!'s Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta , The Real Housewives of Miami and LOGO's reality-television series, The A-List: New York. Tracy received plenty of media attention when it was discovered that she had a romantic relationship with Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Kim Zolciak, after they were photographed together while in public. Young later remixed Zolciak's hit single "Tardy for the Party".[6]
Most recently Young was tapped to remix the campaign song for Hilary Clinton's run for the Presidency of the United States Of America. The song titled STRONGER TOGETHER features recording artist Jessica Sanchez.
Selected remixes
Note: Original songs are indicated by †
- 10 Monkeys (featuring Abigail) - Lay Down
- Akon - Beautiful
- Alan T. - Ferosh †
- Amber - Melt With The Sun
- Amerie - Take Control
- Amuka - Craving
- Ari Gold - Wave of You
- Astrid Suryanto - Home
- Astrid Suryanto - To Find You
- Astrid Suryanto (featuring Tracy Young) - Color of Your Eyes †
- Audio Playground - Put Your Hands Up
- Audio Playground - Shadows
- Beyoncé - Pretty Hurts
- Beyonce - 7-11
- Blue - Ayo
- Blue - Break My Heart
- Blue - Paradise
- Blue - Sing for Me
- Britney Spears - Break The Ice
- Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
- Ceevox - What's Done Is Done †
- Celeda - Amazing
- Chaka Khan - I Believe
- Cher - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
- Cher - Woman's World
- Cher - I Walk Alone
- Christina Aguilera - Dirrty
- Cyndi Lauper - Shine
- Debbie Holiday - Joyful Sound
- Deborah Cox - If It Wasn't for Love
- Demi Lovato - Neon Lights
- Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- Enrique Iglesias - Rhythm Divine
- Erika Jayne - Pretty Mess
- Felix da Housecat (featuring Romina Cohn) - I Just Want to Be a Lesbian
- Ginny Blackmore - Bones
- Gloria Estefan - Wrapped
- Gloria Estefan - Hoy
- Hedda Layne - Feel The Love
- Idina Menzel - Defying Gravity
- Idina Menzel - Gorgeous
- Janice Grace - Geisha Girl
- Jason & deMarco - Trying To Get To You
- Jason Walker - No More
- Jessica Sanchez - Stronger Together
- Katy Perry - Unconditionally
- Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
- Kim Zolciak - Tardy for the Party
- Kristine W - The Boss
- L2 - Boys or Girls
- Lady Gaga - Till It Happens To You
- Laura LaRue & Lee Dagger - Capture Your Love
- Lionel Richie - I Call It Love
- Madonna - 4 Minutes
- Madonna - Don't Tell Me
- Madonna - Easy Ride
- Madonna - Gang Bang
- Madonna - GHV2 Megamix
- Madonna - Hung Up
- Madonna - Music
- Madonna - Nothing Fails
- Madonna - Revolver
- Madonna - What It Feels Like For A Girl
- Michelle Obama - This Is For My Girls
- Margo - Habit
- Mariah Carey - Fly Like a Bird
- Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
- Maya Simantov & Tracy Young - I Can Forgive †
- Movida - Do You Feel Me
- Nemesis - Number One In Heaven
- Nikki Williams - Glowing
- NJ Taylor - I Don't Care
- Noelia - Mind Blown
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Olivia Newton-John - Physical
- Oryon - Bounce
- Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind
- . Paris Hilton - High Off Your Love
- Pet Shop Boys - I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Anymore
- Pink - Don't Let Me Get Me
- Rana Raines - Leap of Faith
- Rent - Take Me Or Leave Me
- Sarah Atereth - It Doesn't Take Much
- Shakira - Whenever, Wherever
- Shakira (featuring Alejandro Sanz) - La Tortura
- Simply Red - Ain't that a Lot of Love
- Stevie Jewel - One Last Kiss
- Stevie Nicks - Planets of the Universe
- Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
- Superchumbo - U Know I Love It
- Tracy Young feat. Karina Iglesias - Same Love †
- V Factory - Love Struck
- Vensun - Love is Love
Compilations
- Inside My Head (2001)
- Party Groove: White Party 02 (2002)
- A Long Time Coming: The Tracy Young Experience(2002)
- The Circuit Party Vol. 7 (2002)
- White Party 2003: Flash Back - Fast Forward (2003)
- Winter Party Vol. 4 - Tracy Young/Warren Gluck (2005)
- Danceculture (2005)
- Danceculture 2 (2006)
- Genesis Pt. 1 (2009)
Singles
- Believe In We
- Ferosh
EP
- Unreleased Vol. 1
Albums
- Living Theater (Remixes)
References
- ^ Lady of the House from The Advocate 26 September 2000
- ^ a b c Taylor, Jeffery (2012). "DJ Profiles Tracy Young", 'Noizemag.com'
- ^ Churchville, Sara (2011). "Tracy Young: Some Girls Just Know How To Do It", South Beach Magazine
- ^ a b Landers, John (2004). "Get into the Groove: Tracy Young is a DJ with a Heart of Gold" Broward Palm Beach New Times
- ^ Hamersly, Mike (2011). "DJ Tracy Young returns to her hometown of Miami to spin New Year's Day at the Genesis party at Mansion", 'Miami.com'
- ^ Huffington Post (2010), "Kim Zolciak & Tracy Young Dating: Real Housewives' Star Now A Lesbian?"
External links
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Remixers
- American dance musicians
- American electronic musicians
- American house musicians
- American radio personalities
- American record producers
- American television personalities
- Club DJs
- Gay musicians
- LGBT musicians from the United States
- Musicians from Virginia
- New York City nightlife
- People from Charlottesville, Virginia