Erick Morillo, creator of the hit "I Like to Move It", died at 49

Eric Morillo in Miami in 2012. -

Her death occurred days before a hearing in a sexual assault case.

49-year-old DJ Erick Morillo, creator of the hit

, was found dead at his home Tuesday in Miami Beach, Florida.

The police officers who attended the scene did not find any clues that could suggest a violent death, said a police spokesperson.

An autopsy will still be done in order to know the exact reasons for the death.

Number one in France

Born in New York and raised part of his childhood in Colombia, Erick Morillo came to prominence under the pseudonym Reel 2 Real, which he used to create the track

in 1993. Although origin of the song, he only makes very brief appearances in the video, leaving the field open to Trinidadian singer Mark Quashie, known as The Mad Stuntman.

In perfect harmony with the Eurodance wave, marked by hits like 

(2 Unlimited) or

(Black Box), the title has had a great career in Europe.

He was notably number one in France and the Netherlands.

The hit was later reintroduced to a new generation in the soundtrack of the animated film

, from DreamWorks studio.

After the dissolution of Reel 2 Real, Erick Morillo pursued a career as a recognized DJ, in the world of house music in particular.

Erick Morillo was expected in court on Friday in connection with a sexual assault case.

The alleged victim claims to have been raped in her sleep at the DJ's house after a party in December.

The latter's DNA was found on samples taken from this woman.

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