The radio version of You Are The One by 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 a male group: tight harmonies, street-corner romance, and drum machines built for the clubs. Read the full TKA biography.
Official video for Fantasy Girl 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 B, he…
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…
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 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 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…