Club version of Try Yazz by 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 full Two Without Hats biography.
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 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 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…
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 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 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…