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No Mercy

7 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.

Brenda K. Starr

1 concert

Brenda K. Starr, born in New York City, is known for her pop and salsa hits. Her Grammy-nominated song "I Still Believe" was later a hit for Mariah Carey. Brenda's Spanish albums, like "Te Sigo Esperando," achieved Platinum status, and she won two Latin Billboard Awards. Collaborating with artists like Victor Manuelle and Tito Nieves, she's a prominent figure in the salsa genre.

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.

TKA

7 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.

Johnny O

6 concerts

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.

Lisette Melendez

5 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

4 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.

Cynthia

5 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

9 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.

Coro

4 concerts

Coro, born in New York City of Cuban and Dominican heritage, is a Latin freestyle singer. Known for energetic beats and Latin influences, his popular songs include "Where Are You Tonight" (Billboard Top 25 club chart) and "My Fallen Angel" (Billboard Hot 100). He collaborated with producers like Zahid Tariq and once acted in "Miami Vice". Releases include the EP "Unloyal" and singles like "The One Thing".