The radio version of Just Like The Wind by Tony “Dr. Edit” Garcia About Tony “Dr. Edit” Garcia Tony “Dr. Edit” Garcia is a renowned figure in the freestyle music genre, known for his exceptional skills as a producer, songwriter, and remixer. Read the full Tony “Dr. Edit” Garcia biography.
The radio version of Give In To Me by Monet About Monet Monet’s “My Heart Gets All the Breaks” was the first record on Ligosa, catalog number LIG-501, released in 1987 with production by Mark Liggett and co-production and mixing by Tommy Uzzo. Ligosa was the same New York independent that would later first release…
The radio version of Then Came You by T.P.E. About T.P.E. T.P.E. stood for The Philadelphia Experiment, a project created in 1991 by Philadelphia producer Adam Marano, who was its only permanent member. Micmac Records released “Then Came You,” written by Amy Friedman, and the single reached #91 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the…
The radio version of Clear Touch’s Surrender Your Love About Clear Touch Clear Touch recorded for Micmac Records, and “Surrender (Your Love)” arrived in 1990 as catalog number MIC-554, a 12″ carrying radio, club, and dub mixes. The record became one of the label’s signature releases of that year and a staple of New York…
The official video for Look Into My Eyes by George Lamond About George Lamond George Lamond was born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York. “Bad of the Heart” first appeared on the small New York independent Ligosa before Columbia signed him and took the single national in 1990, where it reached…
The radio mix of In A Dream by Rockell About Rockell Rockell, born Rachel Mercaldo on Staten Island, arrived a decade after freestyle’s first wave and proved the genre could still mint hits. Robbins Entertainment released “In a Dream” in 1997, and the single became the anthem of freestyle’s late-90s revival, selling strongly and charting…
The official video for Touch Me (I Want Your Body) by Samantha Fox About Samantha Fox Samantha Fox was already a British tabloid celebrity when she turned to music, and the skeptics lasted about one single. “Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986 and became a worldwide…
The official video for Tell It To My Heart by Taylor Dayne Taylor Dayne Biography Born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962, in Baldwin, New York, Taylor Dayne emerged from the Long Island club scene to become one of the defining voices of late-80s dance-pop and freestyle. After years performing in local bands and recording…
The 12″ version of Hold Me by the Rios Sisters About 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…
The original 12″ version of You by the Rios Sisters About 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…
The original 12″ version of One More Shot by C Bank About C-Bank C-Bank was a studio project of producer John Robie, one of the architects of New York electro. “One More Shot,” released on Next Plateau in 1982, put Jenny Burton’s vocal over a stark, synthesized arrangement that pointed directly at what freestyle would…
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…
The 12″ version of Won’t Stop Loving You by C Bank C-Bank emerged in the vibrant New York dance scene of the early 1980s, carving a distinctive path in the freestyle movement. Formed by producer John Robie, the group quickly gained acclaim with their breakout single “One More Shot,” featuring the powerhouse vocals of Jenny…
The official video for Never Let You Go by Sweet Sensation Read a Sweet Sensation biography. About Sweet Sensation Sweet Sensation formed in the Bronx in the mid-1980s: Betty LeBron with sisters Margie and Mari Fernandez. Their debut album Take It While It’s Hot (1988) on Atco produced a run of freestyle radio and club…
The 12″ version of Roses Are Red by Maribelle About Maribelle Maribelle recorded “Roses Are Red,” a freestyle single remembered by the genre’s club audience and kept in circulation through compilation releases. Read the full Maribelle biography.
The radio version of Wondering by Tonasia About Tonasia Tonasia recorded “Wondering” for Micmac Records in 1988, catalog number MIC-509, one of the earliest releases on the label that would become freestyle’s great New York independent. The 12″ carried five mixes, with additional production by Rick Bottari and Tommy Nappi, and the writing credited to…
The radio version of Rescue Me by Raiana Page About Raiana Page Raiana Page recorded “Rescue Me” in 1990, a single released in radio and club mixes that found its audience through the freestyle club and mix-show network. Read the full Raiana Page biography.
The 12″ version of Hungry For Your Love by Hanson & Davis Hanson & Davis Hanson & Davis were a New York‑based freestyle duo that rose to prominence in the mid‑1980s. Comprised of vocalist Aaron Hanson and producer Ed Davis, they delivered high‑energy tracks like “Tonight (Love Will Make It Right)” and “Hungry for Your…
The radio version of Give Me Back My Heart by Corina About Corina Corina Katt Ayala came out of the South Bronx and recorded her earliest singles for Cutting Records, the New York independent that served as freestyle’s farm system. “Out of Control” and “Give Me Back My Heart” built her club reputation in the…
Radio version of What Will It Take by Cynthia About Cynthia Cynthia Torres was Micmac Records’ marquee voice. “Change on Me,” catalog number MIC-503, was the label’s third release ever, and its success in New York clubs and on dance radio helped establish Micmac as freestyle’s great independent. Read the full Cynthia biography.
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 video for Sincerely Yours by Sweet Sensation Read a Sweet Sensation biography. About Sweet Sensation Sweet Sensation formed in the Bronx in the mid-1980s: Betty LeBron with sisters Margie and Mari Fernandez. Their debut album Take It While It’s Hot (1988) on Atco produced a run of freestyle radio and club hits, including the…
The 12″ version of Remember by Fascination About Fascination Fascination recorded for Cutting Records, the New York independent behind Corina, Sa-Fire, and Giggles. “Remember” arrived in 1989 and became the act’s signature, a club and dance-radio success in the label’s classic style. Read the full Fascination biography.
The 12″ version of My Heart Gets All The Breaks by Monet About Monet Monet’s “My Heart Gets All the Breaks” was the first record on Ligosa, catalog number LIG-501, released in 1987 with production by Mark Liggett and co-production and mixing by Tommy Uzzo. Ligosa was the same New York independent that would later…
The official video for Inside Outside by the Cover Girls About The Cover Girls In a genre dominated by solo acts and studio creations, The Cover Girls stood out as a genuine group—three voices harmonizing over some of freestyle’s most polished productions, delivering hit after hit through the late 80s and into the 90s. Read…
The official video of Last Chance by Cyre About Cyre Cyre recorded “Last Chance” in the late 1980s, a single that matched a yearning lead vocal to hard club production and earned a lasting place in freestyle playlists. Read the full Cyre biography.
The 12″ version of Unexpected Lovers by Lime About Lime Before freestyle crystallized as a genre, Lime was already perfecting the formula—infectious hooks, pulsing synthesizers, and vocals built for maximum dancefloor impact. The Canadian duo helped define the Hi-NRG sound that would influence dance music on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the 1980s. Read…
The official video for I’ll Be Loving You by Collage About Collage Collage was a Philadelphia freestyle act built by producer Adam Marano, who launched it after closing his first project, T.P.E. “I’ll Be Loving You” became the group’s signature, reaching #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994 and proving freestyle could still chart…
The 12″ version of Tell Me Why by Tiana About Tiana Tiana recorded for Micmac Records in the label’s later years, and “First True Love” became her signature single, a club and mix-show success in the label’s melodic house style. Read the full Tiana biography.
The 12″ version of All In All by Joyce Sims Joyce Sims Born in Rochester, New York, Joyce Sims stood apart in the freestyle and dance-pop world of the late 80s—not just as a vocalist, but as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who controlled her own sound from the ground up. Sims came up through…
The radio version of Come Get My Love 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 official video for In My Eyes by Stevie B About Stevie B Born Steven Hill Bernard on April 18, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Stevie B earned the title “King of Freestyle” through a run of dance floor anthems and crossover ballads that defined the genre’s commercial peak. Read the full Stevie B 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 radio version of Party Your Body by Stevie B About Stevie B Born Steven Hill Bernard on April 18, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Stevie B earned the title “King of Freestyle” through a run of dance floor anthems and crossover ballads that defined the genre’s commercial peak. Read the full Stevie B biography.
The club version of Honey To A Bee by Tina B About Tina B Tina B worked at the center of New York’s early-80s dance machine, recording with producer Arthur Baker across the years when electro was becoming freestyle. “Honey to a Bee,” released on Elektra in the mid-1980s, became her signature, with the Latin…
The official music video for Diamond Girl by Nice & Wild About Nice & Wild Some artists need a deep catalog to secure their legacy. Nice & Wild needed just one song—but what a song it was. Read the full Nice & Wild biography.
The 12″ version of No More Tears by Abby Lynn About Abby Lynn Abby Lynn recorded “No More Tears,” a freestyle single that found its life in the clubs and on mix shows rather than the charts. Read the full Abby Lynn biography.
The 12″ version of Arabian Knights by the Latin Rascals About Latin Rascals The Latin Rascals were Tony Moran and Albert Cabrera, the edit team whose razor-blade tape work on New York’s 98.7 KISS-FM mastermixes helped invent the sound of freestyle radio. Their rapid-fire splice edits became a genre signature, and labels hired them to…
The official video for My Heart Skips A Beat by the Cover Girls About The Cover Girls In a genre dominated by solo acts and studio creations, The Cover Girls stood out as a genuine group—three voices harmonizing over some of freestyle’s most polished productions, delivering hit after hit through the late 80s and into…
The radio version of Good Things Come To Those Who Wait 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…
The radio version of Right From The Start by La India About La India La India, born Linda Viera Caballero in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and raised in the South Bronx, started in freestyle before becoming one of the most decorated voices in salsa. Her 1990 album Breaking Night, produced by Little Louie Vega, carried…
The official video for In Paradise by Laissez Faire About Laissez Faire Laissez Faire was a female freestyle trio that recorded for Metropolitan, the New Jersey label that carried freestyle through the early 1990s. “In Paradise” became the group’s signature, and “After the Lovin’” extended their run on club playlists and freestyle radio programming. Read…
Video for the song Now And Forever by Nyasia About Nyasia Nyasia, born Blanca Batista Santiago in West Palm Beach, Florida, joined freestyle’s second wave in the early 1990s. “Now and Forever” arrived in 1991 on Micmac Records, and “Who’s Got Your Love” followed in 1992, reaching #95 on the Billboard Hot 100. Read the…
The official video for Silent Morning by Noel About Noel Born Noel Pagan in New York City, Noel brought a brooding intensity to freestyle that set him apart from the genre’s sunnier romantics. Where others delivered lovestruck anthems, Noel specialized in heartache—crafting tracks that paired dancefloor beats with genuine emotional weight. Read the full Noel…
The official video of Object of My Desire by Starpoint About Starpoint Starpoint came from Maryland as an R&B and funk band years before freestyle existed, led by vocalist Renée Diggs. “Object of My Desire,” released on Elektra in 1985, crossed the band into the dance world that freestyle audiences were building, and the genre’s…
The radio version of What Comes Around Goes Around by Giggles Read a biography of Maria “Giggles” Respeto About Giggles Giggles was born Maria Respeto in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York at eleven. She studied performing arts at Lehman College in the Bronx, and Cutting Records released “Love Letter” in the late…
The 12″ version of Highways Of Love by Johnny O About Johnny O Born Juan Antonio Ortiz in Brooklyn, New York, Johnny O emerged from the late-80s freestyle scene with a smooth tenor and romantic sensibility that made him one of the genre’s most beloved leading men. Often called “The King of Freestyle” alongside Stevie…
The radio version of This Is The Last Time by Laura Enea About Laura Enea Laura Enea recorded “This Is the Last Time” in the early 1990s, and the single became her signature on freestyle radio and the club circuit as the genre’s second generation took shape. Read the full Laura Enea biography.
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 12″ version of Forever Yours by Face Face Face was a lesser-known freestyle project that found a niche among die-hard fans of the genre. Their music layered catchy melodies over pulsating beats, exemplifying the style’s signature blend of Latin influence and electronic flair. Though they didn’t break into the mainstream, the group’s underground appeal…
The official video for Spring Love by Stevie B About Stevie B Born Steven Hill Bernard on April 18, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Stevie B earned the title “King of Freestyle” through a run of dance floor anthems and crossover ballads that defined the genre’s commercial peak. Read the full Stevie B biography.
The 12″ version of Why Ya Wanna Go by Fascination About Fascination Fascination recorded for Cutting Records, the New York independent behind Corina, Sa-Fire, and Giggles. “Remember” arrived in 1989 and became the act’s signature, a club and dance-radio success in the label’s classic style. Read the full Fascination biography.
The official video for Without You by George Lamond About George Lamond George Lamond was born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York. “Bad of the Heart” first appeared on the small New York independent Ligosa before Columbia signed him and took the single national in 1990, where it reached the Top…
Club version of Try Yazz by Two Without Hats About Two Without Hats Two Without Hats recorded “Try Yazz” for Micmac Records, catalog number MIC-516, and the single became one of the label’s signature club records of the late 1980s, its title playing on the era’s fascination with jazzing up freestyle’s edit culture. Read the…
The official video of Yo No Se by Pajama Party Note: This actually listed officially on Spotify as “You” instead of “Yo”. About Pajama Party Pajama Party was a New York vocal trio assembled in the late 1980s, part of the wave of girl groups that Atlantic Records signed as freestyle crossed toward pop. “Yo…
The official video of I.O.U. by Freez About Freeez Before freestyle had a name, a British electro-funk band helped write its blueprint. Freeez, led by London-born keyboardist and producer John Rocca, delivered one of the most influential dance records of the early 80s—a track that would echo through New York and Miami club scenes for…
The 12″ version of Love Letter by Giggles Maria “Giggles” Respeto Giggles, born Maria Respeto, was a freestyle singer from East Harlem, New York, who rose to fame in the late 1980s. She made her mark with tracks like “Love Letter,” “What Comes Around Goes Around” and the album “He Loves Me… He Loves Me…
The official video for I Want You by Shana About Shana Shana came out of South Florida, and “I Want You,” released on Miami’s Vision Records in 1989, became one of late-80s freestyle’s crossover moments, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 while ruling the genre’s club and radio base. Read the full Shana biography.
Behold the wonder of people dancing to Too Turned On by Alisha on Dance Party USA back in the day. About Alisha Alisha was a Brooklyn teenager when Vanguard Records released “All Night Passion” in 1984, one of the earliest records to carry the sound that would be named freestyle. She recorded “Baby Talk” the…
The 12″ version of Please Don’t Go 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. Read…
TKA performing the song Scars Of Love live 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 like from…
The 12″ version of Thief Of Hearts by Cynthia About Cynthia Cynthia Torres was Micmac Records’ marquee voice. “Change on Me,” catalog number MIC-503, was the label’s third release ever, and its success in New York clubs and on dance radio helped establish Micmac as freestyle’s great independent. Read the full Cynthia biography.
The club version of How Can We Be Wrong 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…
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 official live performance video of Dancing On The Fire by La India Read a La India biography. About La India La India, born Linda Viera Caballero in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and raised in the South Bronx, started in freestyle before becoming one of the most decorated voices in salsa. Her 1990 album Breaking…
The official video for Take It While It’s Hot by Sweet Sensation About Sweet Sensation Sweet Sensation formed in the Bronx in the mid-1980s: Betty LeBron with sisters Margie and Mari Fernandez. Their debut album Take It While It’s Hot (1988) on Atco produced a run of freestyle radio and club hits, including the title…
The 12″ version of Say You Love Me by Lime Read a biography of Lime About Lime Before freestyle crystallized as a genre, Lime was already perfecting the formula—infectious hooks, pulsing synthesizers, and vocals built for maximum dancefloor impact. The Canadian duo helped define the Hi-NRG sound that would influence dance music on both sides…
The 12″ version of Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight by Lime Read a biography of Lime About Lime Before freestyle crystallized as a genre, Lime was already perfecting the formula—infectious hooks, pulsing synthesizers, and vocals built for maximum dancefloor impact. The Canadian duo helped define the Hi-NRG sound that would influence dance music on both…
The official video for Out Of Control by Corina About Corina Corina Katt Ayala came out of the South Bronx and recorded her earliest singles for Cutting Records, the New York independent that served as freestyle’s farm system. “Out of Control” and “Give Me Back My Heart” built her club reputation in the late 1980s….
The 12″ version of Maria by TKA Read the biography of 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…
The extended mix of Move Out by Nancy Martinez About Nancy Martinez Nancy Martinez came from Montreal, one of the few Canadian voices in a genre built in New York and Miami. “For Tonight,” released on Atlantic in 1986, reached #2 on Billboard’s dance chart and crossed onto the Hot 100, and her album Not…
The video for For Tonight by Nancy Martinez About Nancy Martinez Nancy Martinez came from Montreal, one of the few Canadian voices in a genre built in New York and Miami. “For Tonight,” released on Atlantic in 1986, reached #2 on Billboard’s dance chart and crossed onto the Hot 100, and her album Not Just…
The original 12″ version of When I Hear Music by Debbie Deb About Debbie Deb Born Deborah Claire Wesoff-Kowalski in Miami, Florida, Debbie Deb was barely out of high school when she helped define the raw, electro-driven sound of Miami freestyle. Discovered by producer Tony “Pretty Tony” Butler—a pioneer of Miami bass and electro-funk—she brought…
The official video for Bad Of The Heart by George Lamond About George Lamond George Lamond was born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York. “Bad of the Heart” first appeared on the small New York independent Ligosa before Columbia signed him and took the single national in 1990, where it reached…
The official video for Let Me Be The One by Safire About Sa-Fire Sa-Fire, born Wilma Cosmé on January 16, 1966, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a celebrated freestyle artist known for her powerful voice and emotive performances. Raised in East Harlem, New York City, Sa-Fire emerged as a key figure in the Latin…
The 12″ version of Touch Me With Your Heart by Eileen Flores About Eileen Flores Eileen Flores is a celebrated artist in the freestyle music genre, best known for her hit single “Touch Me with Your Heart.” Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Flores emerged as a significant figure in the late 1980s…
Endless Nights by Cynthia performed live in 1988 About Cynthia Cynthia Torres was Micmac Records’ marquee voice. “Change on Me,” catalog number MIC-503, was the label’s third release ever, and its success in New York clubs and on dance radio helped establish Micmac as freestyle’s great independent. Read the full Cynthia biography.
The official video for All Night Passion by Alisha About Alisha Alisha was a Brooklyn teenager when Vanguard Records released “All Night Passion” in 1984, one of the earliest records to carry the sound that would be named freestyle. She recorded “Baby Talk” the following year, and the single topped Billboard’s dance chart while she…
The 12″ version of Love You Will You Love Me by Judy Torres About Judy Torres Judy Torres grew up in the Bronx and was singing opera before Profile Records signed her at nineteen. “No Reason to Cry” arrived in 1987 and became a New York club anthem. Read the full Judy Torres biography.
The official video for the 1986 version of Running by the Information Society A little background: Information Society first released their debut single “Running” in 1984 through Wide Angle Records, a Minneapolis based label. The song was also on their 1985 debut album, “Creatures Of Influence,” distributed by Twin Tone, Wide Angle’s parent company. The…
The 12″ version of You’ll Never Find Another Love by & More About & More & More recorded “You’ll Never Find Another Love” for Micmac Records, catalog number MIC-505, which places the act on the label’s founding roster: the single was Micmac’s fifth release ever, arriving in the label’s first run alongside Cynthia, Johnny O,…
The 12″ version of Summertime, Summertime by Nocera About Nocera Nocera recorded “Summertime, Summertime” for Sleeping Bag Records in 1986, and the single became one of the label’s defining dance releases, reaching #2 on Billboard’s dance club chart and permanent status as a warm-weather anthem. Read the full Nocera biography.
The 12″ version of First True Love by Tiana About Tiana Tiana recorded for Micmac Records in the label’s later years, and “First True Love” became her signature single, a club and mix-show success in the label’s melodic house style. Read the full Tiana biography.
The 12″ version of Play At Your Own Risk by Planet Patrol About Planet Patrol Planet Patrol was assembled in the studio by Arthur Baker and John Robie, the production team fresh off inventing the “Planet Rock” sound with Afrika Bambaataa. “Play at Your Own Risk,” released on Tommy Boy in 1982, put doo-wop-schooled group…
The radio version of Come Into My Arms by Judy Torres About Judy Torres Judy Torres grew up in the Bronx and was singing opera before Profile Records signed her at nineteen. “No Reason to Cry” arrived in 1987 and became a New York club anthem. Read the full Judy Torres biography.
The official video for Boy I’ve Been Told by Safire About Sa-Fire Sa-Fire, born Wilma Cosmé on January 16, 1966, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a celebrated freestyle artist known for her powerful voice and emotive performances. Raised in East Harlem, New York City, Sa-Fire emerged as a key figure in the Latin freestyle…
TKA performing Tears May Fall on Dance USA 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 like from…
The radio version of Where Are You Tonight by Coro Follow Coro on Facebook. About Coro Coro, born Jose Coro, is a prominent figure in the Latin freestyle music genre. He began his career as a background vocalist and dancer for Stevie B before launching his solo career in 1989 with the single “Where Are…
The radio version of Dream Boy / Dream Girl by Johnny O and Cynthia Read a full Cynthia or Johnny O biography. About Johnny O and Cynthia “Dream Boy / Dream Girl” paired Micmac Records’ two biggest names on one single, and the duet became a freestyle standard. Read the full Johnny O biography and…
The 12″ version of Baby Talk by Alisha Alisha Alisha Ann Itkin, known professionally as Alisha, is an American freestyle and dance-pop singer who rose to fame in the mid-1980s. Born on April 16, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, Alisha became well-known for her vibrant contributions to the freestyle music genre. Her self-titled debut album,…
The official video for Temptation by Corina Corina Heading Corina, born Corina Katt Ayala, is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her contributions to the freestyle music genre. She gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with several dance hits. Her most notable song, “Temptation,” peaked at number 6 on the Billboard…
The official video for I Wonder If I Take You Home by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam About Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Before freestyle had a name, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam were already defining its sound. Emerging from Hell’s Kitchen in the mid-80s, the trio—lead vocalist Lisa Velez, guitarist/bassist Alex “Spanador” Moseley, and…
The official video for Don’t Break My Heart by Safire About Sa-Fire Sa-Fire, born Wilma Cosmé on January 16, 1966, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a celebrated freestyle artist known for her powerful voice and emotive performances. Raised in East Harlem, New York City, Sa-Fire emerged as a key figure in the Latin freestyle…
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 12″ version of Crying Over You by Soave Soave (often stylized as Soavé) is an American freestyle singer best known for his late-1980s hit “Crying Over You.” Released by Micmac Records in 1989, the track became a notable entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains a classic of the freestyle genre. Though Soave’s…
The official video for Give Me Tonight by Shannon About Shannon Born Brenda Shannon Greene on May 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C., Shannon didn’t just record a hit—she helped invent a genre. Her 1983 single “Let the Music Play” is widely regarded as the first true freestyle record, a sonic blueprint that would launch a…
The official music video for Together Forever by Lisette Melendez Lisette Melendez Biography Lisette Melendez is an American freestyle singer from Spanish Harlem in New York City. She rose to prominence in the early 1990s with her breakout single “Together Forever,” which reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. A follow-up track, “A Day in…
The radio version of One Way Love by TKA TKA is a pioneering American Latin freestyle group from New York City, formed in the mid-1980s. The group’s most recognized lineup featured Tony Ortiz, Louis “Kayel” Sharpe (also known as K7), and Angel Vasquez. They were signed to Tommy Boy Records and rose to prominence with…
An updated video of the original mix of Change On Me by Cynthia About Cynthia Cynthia Torres was Micmac Records’ marquee voice. “Change on Me,” catalog number MIC-503, was the label’s third release ever, and its success in New York clubs and on dance radio helped establish Micmac as freestyle’s great independent. Read the full…
The original 12″ version of Exposed to Love by Expose About Exposé Before there was a formula for manufactured pop groups, there was Exposé—three voices from Miami who turned a producer’s vision into one of the most successful runs in late-80s dance-pop history. Read the full Exposé biography.