Emerging from New York City's Latin club scene, freestyle group TKA signed with Tommy Boy in 1987 after being discovered at a sweet 16 party. They released their debut album Scars of Love in 1987, followed by Louder That Love in 1991.
Puerto Rican-American vocalist and East Harlem native Lisette Melendez helped revive Latin freestyle in the early '90s with dance-pop hits like "Together Forever." She earned a Grammy for Best New Artist in Japan for her second album, True to Life, and later released albums including Un Poco de Mi and Imagination.
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.
Judy Torres is a dance-pop and freestyle singer known for the classic track No Reason to Cry and the album Love Story. Beginning her career at age seventeen, she expanded into musical theatre and radio broadcasting on New York station WKTU.
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, launched multiple hits onto Billboard charts, followed by success with tracks like We Can't Go Wrong and Wishing on a Star.
Born in San Juan and raised in New York, Latin freestyle singer Safire rose to fame with 1980s club hits like Don't Break My Heart and Let Me Be the One. Her self-titled debut featured the hit ballad Thinking of You, which reached number 12. She later released albums like Atrevida.
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".
Pretty Poison is an 1980s pop and dance duo featuring vocalist Jade Starling and producer Whey Cooler. They are best known for their groundbreaking breakout hit Catch Me I Am Falling, which remains an enduring anthem. Their dynamic partnership spans dance tracks and ballads.
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.
