Rony Seikaly
Rony Seikaly Enlists Matthias Tanzman, Paco Osuna, Audiojack and Harry Romero for “Moonwalk” Remix Pack
Driven by an innate passion for DJing, Rony Seikaly is rapidly forging a path in the world of house music. Still buzzing off the release of his colossal, 26-track debut album Moonwalk earlier this year, the celebrated DJ and producer has enlisted a formidable roster of remixers. Seikaly has now unveiled the full remix package for Moonwalk after rolling it out over the month of July. Kicking off the bundle was Matthias Tanzman, who masterfully put his spin on “Bad Boys” (with Diddy) the album’s lead single. Paying homage to the original, he curates a mesmerizing atmosphere filled with crisp drum programming and irresistible dance grooves. Following Tanzman was acclaimed DJ and producer Paco Osuna, who took “Samba Drone” for a spin, infusing it with crisp percussion, i...
Rony Seikaly Shines On Multidimensional Debut Album, “Moonwalk”
After teasing several singles from the album over the past two years, former NBA star-turned-DJ, Rony Seikaly has finally released his debut album. Coming in at a whopping 26 tracks, Moonwalk showcases Seikaly’s appreciation of diversity in sound. As a techno and house music aesthete, the Lebanese tastemaker draws upon a deep breadth of knowledge and experience. His fearless approach to production fuses influences from various electronic music styles with a strong emphasis on emotion. Now, with the release of his visceral debut album, Seikaly does just that. Out in full today, Moonwalk is emblematic of Seikaly’s standing as an independent artist who stays true to himself, regardless of what’s trending. Each tune explores various aspects of Sei...
Here’s a House Music Collab Between a Former NBA Star and Diddy
A 6′ 11″ former NBA star-turned-DJ and Diddy walk into a bar. There’s no punchline here, as Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has joined forces with the hip-hop mogul for a new tech house track called “Won’t Stop Now.” According to a press release, the two have been friends and neighbors in Miami for years. When the storied Syracuse basketball star told Diddy he was developing his debut album, he agreed to hop onboard. “It’s such an honor to have Diddy on my track,” Seikaly said in a press statement. “We’ve talked about it for years and finally made it a reality.” The track features a personal voicemail message from Diddy to Seikaly, but the meat and potatoes of Diddy’s contribution to “Won’t Stop Now” com...
A Day in the Life of…Rony Seikaly
Rony Seikaly credits his teen years in Greece for his lifelong love of house music. “Greece is where I acquired a taste for house music as the evolution of disco,” he says. Though he’d been DJing since he was 14, he didn’t consider it a career back then. After a celebrated college career playing basketball at Syracuse University, he was drafted by the NBA at 23, first playing for the Miami Heat and then for the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets, and FC Barcelona, before retiring to focus on music. “It’s been a very interesting transition,” he says, of leaving professional basketball for music, noting their exact opposite lifestyles. “Definitely not easy.” Rony channeled his rock-solid work ethic and passion for music into a reputation as one of the most sought-after DJs...
NBA Star Turned International DJ Donates $100,000 to Beirut Relief Efforts in Wake of Deadly Explosion
Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly is directing funds to shelter, food, medical support, and rehabilitation in Beirut Following a devastating explosion in Beirut that left at least 220 dead, Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has donated $100,000 to ongoing relief efforts in the region. The explosion, which “virtually wiped out” Beirut’s entire nightclub district, led to over 7,000 injuries, $10 to $15 billion in damage, and left an estimated 300,000 people homeless. According to reports, the blast was likely due to approximately 2,750 metric tons of explosive ammonium nitrate stored at a Beirut warehouse. To augment relief efforts, Seikaly has partnered with the NGO SEAL, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by a group of Lebanese-Americans to take action against sev...
