The original 12″ version of You by the Rios Sisters
The Rios Sisters were present at the founding of Micmac Records. “You” carries catalog number MIC-502, the label’s second release ever, and “Hold Me” followed as MIC-507, placing the sister act at the center of Micmac’s original late-80s roster alongside Cynthia, Johnny O, and Tonasia. Read the full Rios Sisters biography.
The radio version of You Are The One by TKA About TKA TKA formed in the Puerto Rican neighborhoods of New York City in 1984, when Louis “Kayel” Sharpe, Ralph Cruz, and Angel Vasquez began singing together as teenagers. Tommy Boy Records signed the trio, and their run of singles helped define what freestyle sounded…
The original 16 minute club version (yes, it is that long) of Loving You by Solid About Solid Solid recorded for Micmac Records, and “Loving You,” catalog number MIC-508, placed the group on the label’s founding roster in its first run of releases. Read the full Solid biography.
The radio version of I’ll Be All You Ever Need by Trinere About Trinere Trinere was Miami freestyle’s leading voice, recording with producer Tony “Pretty Tony” Butler on his Music Specialists label from the mid-1980s. “All Night” and “I Know You Love Me” defined the Miami side of the genre: faster, brighter, and bass-heavier than…
The original 12″ version of Dreamin’ by Will To Power Will to Power is an American pop/dance music group founded in Miami in the mid-1980s by producer and DJ Bob Rosenberg. They initially drew on South Florida’s emerging freestyle and dance-pop scenes but gained mainstream fame with their 1988 #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Baby,…
The official video for Second Chance For Love by Nayobe About Nayobe Nayobe Gomez, Brooklyn-born and of Cuban descent, was singing at the very start of freestyle. “Please Don’t Go,” released in 1985, stands among Fever Records’ first singles and among the earliest records the genre can claim, cut when she was still a teenager….
The radio version of Falling In Love by Lil’ Suzy About Lil’ Suzy Suzy was just twelve years old when she recorded “Take Me in Your Arms,” the 1991 single that would define her career. Written by Tony Garcia, John Romano, Julian Hernandez, and Richard Miranda, and produced by Garcia, the track was pure freestyle…