South Florida native Connie rose to international fame after legendary producer Henry Stone executive produced her debut single, Funky Little Beat. She released her self-titled debut album in 1986, followed by No Tears in the 1990s, and later albums including Let's Party.
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.
Stevie B is a South Florida-born singer, songwriter, and producer who shaped the freestyle and dance-pop genres. He is best known for his 1990 chart-topping ballad Because I Love You (The Postman Song), which earned a Grammy nomination, and hits like Spring Love.
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 yielded Billboard chart hits like Because of You and Promise Me, followed by later hits including We Can't Go Wrong and Wishing on a Star.
Puerto Rican-American vocalist and East Harlem native Lisette Melendez helped revive Latin freestyle in the early 1990s with dance-pop hits like "Together Forever." She won a Grammy for Best New Artist in Japan for her 1994 album True to Life, and later released albums including Un Poco de Mi.
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.
Rialto, CA rap trio (MCJB, Baby D’, Sassy C’); “Supersonic” (1988) Grammy-nom, 1st platinum female rap group; sampled in Fergie’s “Fergalicious.”
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.