Stevie B is a South Florida singer, songwriter, and producer who shaped the freestyle and dance-pop genres in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He earned a Grammy nomination for his 1990 chart-topping ballad Because I Love You (The Postman Song), alongside hits like Spring Love and Party Your Body.
Noel Gallagher, from Manchester, England, is a celebrated rock and Britpop musician. As Oasis's primary songwriter and guitarist, he penned hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger". He formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, releasing albums such as "Council Skies". Gallagher received the 2026 BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year and has collaborated with artists like Paul Weller and Gorillaz. He is widely known for his influential songwriting.
New York dance-pop artist Rockell released her debut album, What Are You Lookin' At?, in 1998, featuring hits like In a Dream and the Collage duet Can't We Try. Known for her Hi-NRG and Miami freestyle sound, she scored her best-selling single with What U Did 2 Me.
Dance and freestyle artist Cynthia debuted in 1987 with MicMac Records. Known for hits like Change on Me and the Johnny O duet Dream Boy/Dream Girl, she later signed with Tommy Boy, shifting toward club music with singles like How I Love Him.
Formed in New York in 1986, the dance-pop group The Cover Girls featured a revolving lineup of vocalists. Their 1987 debut album, Show Me, launched multiple hits onto Billboard charts, followed by success with singles like We Can't Go Wrong and Wishing on a Star.
Formed by Jade Starling and Whey Cooler, 1980s pop and dance duo Pretty Poison gained global recognition with their groundbreaking electronic sound and breakout hit Catch Me (I'm Falling). Their diverse discography spans energetic dance tracks to introspective ballads.
Freestyle Explosion is a celebrated concert series known for its high-energy showcases of iconic 80s and 90s freestyle and old-school music. It brings together legendary artists like Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and Exposé, who defined the Latin freestyle and rhythmic dance genres. The event offers a nostalgic journey, celebrating influential acts and their enduring hits.
Dance-pop singer George Lamond, born George Garcia in Washington, D.C., began as a backup singer for cousin Joey Kid and in Loose Touch. His club hit Bad of the Heart led to a Columbia deal; the LP spawned freestyle hits Without You and Look Into My Eyes.
Seduction is an American dance-pop, house, and freestyle trio from New York, known for their 1990 hit "Two to Make It Right". Originally formed by April Harris, Michelle Visage, and Idalis DeLeón, the group achieved several chart-topping singles. While the original lineup disbanded, members have continued to perform and release music.
Florida rap/hip-hop duo led by Van “Thrill Da Playa” Bryant (Jacksonville) and Barry “Fast” Wright (Orlando). Debut album 199Quad went double-platinum, driven by #1 rap hit “Tootsee Roll” (Hot 100 peak #8) and gold single “Kitty Kitty.”