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Taylor Dayne

12 concerts

Taylor Dayne is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her 1987 debut single Tell It to My Heart made her an international star. She scored 17 Top 20 singles, sold 75M records, earned 3 Grammy noms, and topped Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 3 times.

George Lamond

2 concerts

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.

Noel

1 concert

Noel Gallagher, from Manchester, England, is a celebrated rock and Britpop musician. As Oasis's primary songwriter and guitarist, he penned hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger". He formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, releasing albums such as "Council Skies". Gallagher received the 2026 BRIT Award for Songwriter of the Year and has collaborated with artists like Paul Weller and Gorillaz. He is widely known for his influential songwriting.

Freedom Williams

1 concert

Brooklyn-born rapper and songwriter Freedom Williams is famed as C+C Music Factory's lead voice, defining 90s dance-pop. He propelled hits like "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" to global success. His solo work includes "Voice of Freedom" and collaborations like "Into the Future," showcasing his distinctive hip-hop and dance style.

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.

Lisette Melendez

1 concert

East Harlem–born Puerto Rican-American vocalist; early ’90s dance-pop/Latin freestyle revivalist. Hits “Together Forever”; worked with Carlos Berrios, Kenny Diaz.

Rockell

1 concert

Rockell (Rachel Alexandra Mercaldo), born on Staten Island, is a New York-based dance-pop singer with ’80s Hi-NRG and Miami freestyle influences. Her hits include In a Dream and Can’t We Try (with Collage); albums include 1998’s What Are You Lookin’ At?.

Freestyle Free for All

1 concert

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.

Brenda K. Starr

Born in salsa roots, pop/R&B-turned Latin star: Grammy-nominated #1 “I Still Believe” (later hit for Mariah Carey); Gold/Platinum “Te Sigo Esperando”; 2 Latin Billboard Awards; duets w/ Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves.

Seduction

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.

Joe Zangie

Philadelphia-born freestyle/dance artist Joe Zangie (Tazmania/Metropolitan, Fever). Released 10 singles incl. cult hit “In My Dreams”; dueted Rockell on “Can’t We Try.”