Video for the song Now And Forever by 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 full Nyasia 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…
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 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 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 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 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…