Ron Carroll
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Ronald Michael Carroll, known professionally as Ron Carroll, was born on April 20, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer specializing in house music, he started his music career as a singer and DJ, performing at local clubs he opened himself. His first official release was "My Prayer" in 1993. Carroll's breakthrough came in 1994 when he collaborated with Louie Vega on Barbara Tucker's "I Get Lifted". Emerging from the Chicago scene in the 1990s, he became known for his powerful, gospel-inspired voice, which led to collaborations with leading producers worldwide. This led to his involvement with Deep Soul production company, where he contributed lyrics to Byron Stingilyâs album The Purist and produced the anthem "The Sermon" in 1996. Often referred to as The Minister of Sound, he is the voice behind house classics such as Lucky Star with Superfunk (2000), Back Together with Hardsoul, and Wonderful World with Axwell & Bob Sinclar. Carroll later formed MOS Productions with Greek-American producer Spero Pagos and opened Body Music Records in 2001. Alongside collaborations, he has released solo singles and produces music through his own label, RC Groove. Notable releases include albums like Chicago House Head (2011) and singles such as "Weak" (2006). He collaborated extensively with producers including Bob Sinclar, Hardsoul, and E-Smoove. Active internationally as both a DJ and vocalist, Ron Carroll has played a major role in spreading soulful, vocal-driven Chicago house across global dancefloors. Carroll died from a heart attack on September 21, 2025, at the age of 57.
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- Chariot by Ron Carroll
- Sledgehammer by R.O.N.N.
- He's Gonna Make It Alright by Ron Carroll
- What They Think About Me featuring Ron Carroll
- Work That Body featuring Ron Carroll
- Girl I Love You
- Don't Be Silent by Ron Carroll
- Everyone featuring Ron Carroll
- Like You featuring Ron Carroll
- So Alive by R.O.N.N.
- Ribbit
- Open Your Eyes featuring Ron Carroll
- Fantasy
- Satisfy by Ron Carroll
- Can't Live by Ron Carroll
- Let Life Shine featuring Ron Carroll
- Where's the Love by Ron Carroll
- Music Is High featuring Ron Carroll
- Wasn't It You by R.O.N.N.
- Morenita featuring R.O.N.N.
- After Now featuring Ron Carroll
- My Love featuring Kluster B
- House Dimension by Ron Carroll
- Preach by Ron Carroll
