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No Mercy

3 concerts

Formed in 1995 in Miami Beach, No Mercy, comprising Marty Cintron and the Hernandez twins, gained fame with "Where Do You Go," a Top Five hit featured on Lois and Clark.

TKA

4 concerts

TKA, born in NYC’s Latin club scene, were signed by Tommy Boy in 1987. They blend love ballads with hip-hop beats. Known for "Scars of Love" and collaborations in the freestyle genre.

Cynthia

6 concerts

Dance/freestyle artist Cynthia, born in New York, launched her career in 1987 with hits like "Change on Me" and "Dream Boy/Dream Girl." Known for collaborations with Johnny O and K7, she was signed to MicMac and later Tommy Boy Records. Her music shifted towards club sounds with remixes by Todd Terry. Cynthia's work includes the album *Cynthia's Greatest Hits*.

The Cover Girls

3 concerts

NY-based dance-pop group The Cover Girls, formed by Andy Tripoli & Sal Abbatiello in 1986, featured hits like "Show Me" & "Wishing on a Star." Known for constant lineup changes, they peaked with several Top 40 tracks.

Exposé

1 concert

Exposé, an iconic American girl group from the 1980s, revolutionized dance-pop and freestyle music with hits like "Point of No Return" and "Seasons Change." Their multi-platinum debut album, Exposure (1987), made history with four top-ten Billboard Hot 100 singles. Members Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado, and Gioia Bruno captured audiences with dynamic vocals and vibrant beats. Their influence endures, inspiring generations with a timeless sound.

Rob Base

3 concerts

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, is best known for the hip-hop classic "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock. The duo's album went platinum and Spin named it Single of the Year. After releasing a solo album, Base reunited with E-Z Rock for Break of Dawn in 1994. E-Z Rock passed away in 2014 and was honored at the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.

Lisette Melendez

2 concerts

Puerto Rican-American Lisette Melendez, born in East Harlem, gained fame in the early '90s for reviving Latin freestyle. Known for hits like "Together Forever," she collaborated with producer Carlos Berrios and shared stages with Lisa Lisa and Safire. Her debut album topped Billboard's Heatseekers, and she won a Grammy in Japan.

Lisa Lisa

3 concerts

Lisa Velez, known as Lisa Lisa of the 80s supergroup Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, was born in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Renowned for freestyle and Latin pop hits like "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and "Head to Toe," she was the first Puerto Rican/Latino artist to hit the Pop and R&B charts. Collaborating with Full Force and C&C Music Factory, her platinum hits influenced artists like J-Lo and Cardi B, making her a pivotal figure in Latin music.