Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Las Vegas Tickets - Orleans Arena

LineUp

Zapp

2 concerts

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

The Jets

4 concerts

The Jets, a band of 8 siblings from a Tongan family in Minneapolis, hit fame in 1986-89 with songs like "Crush on You." Known for dance-pop, they achieved gold albums before shifting to gospel in the '90s.

Stevie B

3 concerts

Stevie B, born in South Florida, is a seminal figure in freestyle and dance-pop, known for hits like "Because I Love You" and "Spring Love," earning Grammy nods.

Lisa Lisa

7 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.

Trinere

3 concerts

Freestyle icon Trinere, from Miami, teamed with Pretty Tony, excelled in post-disco club music. Hits like "I'll Be All You Ever Need" topped Billboard's club chart. Known for albums like Trinere (1986), collaborated with Brandon Christopher.

One Way

1 concert

One Way, originally the Soul Partners, featured Al Hudson and Alicia Myers. Known for '80s R&B hits like "Cutie Pie," the group excelled in both danceable tracks and ballads.