Ari Gold was a singer, songwriter, and DJ known for songs including “Where the Music Takes You.”Gold grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family and began singing professionally as a child, including singing a song for the cartoon “Jem and the Holograms.” He released his self-titled debut album in 2001, beginning a career that included proudly speaking out about being gay and Jewish.
His popular dance singles included “I’ll Be Here,” “Wave of You,” and “Love Wasn’t Built in a Day.” Gold won two Outmusic Awards, for his albums “Ari Gold” and “Space Under Sun,” as well as an Independent Music Award for “Love Wasn’t Built in a Day.” He sang with musicians including Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, and Cyndi Lauper, and he was a spokesmodel for Boy George’s.