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Stevie B

2 concerts

Stevie B is a South Florida singer, songwriter, and producer known for shaping the freestyle and dance-pop genres in the late 1980s and 1990s. He earned a Grammy nomination for his 1990 chart-topping hit Because I Love You (The Postman Song), alongside hits like Spring Love.

Johnny O

1 concert

Johnny O, born Juan Antonio Ortiz in Brooklyn, New York, is a freestyle and dance-pop singer of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Freestyle," he achieved fame with hits like "Fantasy Girl," "Memories," and the duet "Dream Boy / Dream Girl" with Cynthia. His notable singles include "In the Shadow of the Almighty" and "So in Love." He is celebrated for his romantic ballads and dance anthems.

Lisa Lisa

3 concerts

Lisa Lisa, born in New York City's Hell’s Kitchen, pioneered Latin freestyle and pop music as the lead of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam. Produced by Full Force, she became the first Puerto Rican or Latino artist to top pop and R&B charts with multi-platinum albums featuring hits like I Wonder If I Take You Home and Head to Toe.

TKA/K7

1 concert

Cynthia

1 concert

Dance/freestyle artist Cynthia launched her career in 1987 with MicMac Records, releasing hits like Change on Me, Endless Night, and the Johnny O duet Dream Boy/Dream Girl. Later signing with Tommy Boy, she shifted toward club music with singles like How I Love Him and Like a Star.

Trinere

1 concert

Miami-born freestyle vocalist Trinere helped popularize post-disco club music. Debuting in 1984 with I Know You Love Me, she scored hits in 1986 and 1987 like I'll Be All You Ever Need. Her albums include Trinere and Trinere's in the House.

Freestyle

3 concerts

Freestyle is a Swedish synthpop group formed in 1979, known for their early 1980s hits "Vill Ha Dig" and "Fantasi." The band, recognized for its electronic pop sound, originally disbanded in 1983, with some members later forming Style. They reunited in 1998, re-recording popular tracks. The group continues to perform, with recent re-releases and appearances, maintaining their legacy in music.

Freestyle Explosion

3 concerts

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.

Rob Base

Harlem rapper Rob Base (Robert Ginyard) rose with DJ E-Z Rock on the 1988 multi-platinum hit It Takes Two, a hip-house touchstone. The single and album went platinum, earning Spin Single of the Year. His 1989 solo LP was The Incredible Base.

The Jets

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.

Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam

Debbie Deb

Born in Miami, freestyle singer Debbie Deb, discovered by Tony Butler, is famous for hits "When I Hear On Music" & "Lookout Weekend." Influential to artists like Black Eyed Peas & Janet Jackson, she now performs on nostalgic tours.

Color Me Badd

Color Me Badd is an American contemporary R&B group formed in 1985 in Oklahoma City. Best known for “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “I Adore Mi Amor” and “All 4 Love,” they’ve sold 12M+ records, earned 2 Grammy noms, and won Soul Train and AMAs.