DJ Erick Morillo, known for hit song I Like to Move It, is dead, aged 49.
The South Florida DJ and music producer was found dead in his Miami Beach home, Miami Beach Police spokesperson Ernesto Rodriguez confirmed to USA TODAY.
According to Rodriguez, police found Morillo dead in his Miami Beach home following a 911 call Tuesday morning. Detectives went to the scene and are in the preliminary stages of an investigation.
There were no apparent signs of foul play, Rodriguez added, but the investigation remains opens. Morillo’s cause of death will be determined by the Miami Dade Medical Examiner’s Office.
Morillo was best known for house music and the 1993 hit “I Like to Move It,” which is featured prominently in the “Madagascar” animated film franchise. Morillo has won several awards at the DJ Awards, including Best International DJ.
