Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Orlando Tickets - Kia Center

LineUp

Cynthia

4 concerts

Freestyle artist Cynthia, known for hits like “Change on Me,” debuted in 1987. Signed with MicMac, released albums and top tracks including a duet with Johnny O. Later explored club music under Tommy Boy.

Trinere

1 concert

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.

Rob Base

7 concerts

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, hit big with “It Takes Two” alongside DJ E-Z Rock. Known for pioneering hip-house, their track ruled dance floors and climbed Billboard's Top 40. Despite personal and legal challenges, Base released solo work, though none matched their initial success. The duo briefly reunited before E-Z Rock's death in 2014.

The Jets

11 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.

Lisa Lisa

5 concerts

Brooklyn-based Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, feat. Full Force members Hughes & Moseley, dominated mid-'80s dance-pop/R&B. Hits include "I Wonder if I Take You Home." Peaked in the '80s, disbanded in 1991.

Stevie B

1 concert

Stevie B, born in South Florida, is a key figure in freestyle and dance-pop. Known for hits like "Because I Love You" and "Spring Love," he earned a Grammy nod and influenced the '80s and '90s music scene.

Color Me Badd

1 concert

American R&B group Color Me Badd, formed in Oklahoma City in 1985, known for hits like "I Wanna Sex You Up". Sold over 12M records, won numerous awards, and appeared in films and TV. Only Mark Calderon remains from the original lineup.