Tony Touch New York Tickets - Radio City Music Hall

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Rakim

2 concerts

Born William Griffin, Jr. in Wyandanch, New York, rapper Rakim rose to fame as one-half of the influential 1980s duo Eric B. & Rakim. Known for his smooth flow and intricate internal rhyme schemes, he helped define East Coast hip-hop with classic albums like the platinum debut Paid in Full. He later released solo projects including The 18th Letter.

TKA

1 concert

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.

KRS-One

1 concert

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led the influential 80s hardcore hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. Known as the Teacher for his socially conscious raps, he later pursued a solo career with albums like Return of the Boom Bap and Hip Hop Lives.

Lisette Melendez

2 concerts

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.

Lisa Lisa

3 concerts

Lisa Lisa, born in New York City's Hell’s Kitchen, pioneered Latin freestyle and pop music as the lead of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam. Produced by Full Force, she became the first Puerto Rican or Latino artist to top pop and R&B charts with multi-platinum albums featuring hits like I Wonder If I Take You Home and Head to Toe.

The LOX

2 concerts

Formed by Yonkers MCs Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch, the East Coast rap group the LOX debuted with the 1998 Top Ten album Money, Power & Respect on Bad Boy before joining Ruff Ryders for We Are the Streets. All three members also achieved solo success.

The Beatnuts

Latino hip-hop group Beatnuts, known for sharp production & energetic rhymes, came together in the late '80s. Famous for tracks like "Stone Crazy", they've collaborated with artists like Method Man & Monie Love, and navigated member changes to remain influential.

DJ Doo Wop

Rubén Blades

Born and raised in Panama City, Rubén Blades is a Panamanian salsa singer-songwriter known for politically charged lyrics. With Willie Colón he co-wrote “Pedro Navaja” and “El Cantante”; their Siembra sold 3 million. A multiple Grammy winner and 1994 Panama presidential candidate.

George Lamond

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.

Don Chezina

Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Don Chezina, known as "the Machine Gun Rapper," gained fame for hits like "Mi Historia" and "Bendicion de Dios," collaborating with DJ Playero and Rey Pirin.

Jungle Brothers

NYC Golden Era hip-hop pioneers Jungle Brothers (Afrika Baby Bam & Mike G): raw jazz/soul/funk party sound; hit “I’ll House You”; formed Native Tongues.

Tony Touch

Brooklyn-based Puerto Rican DJ/producer Tony Touch creates mixtapes in genres like reggae, rap, and R&B. Known for "50 Emcess" tapes, winner of Mixtape Awards. Worked with Guru, The Roots, Big Pun; spins in NY, Miami, PR.

M.O.P.

Brooklyn hardcore rap duo M.O.P. (Lil’ Fame & Billy Danze): hits “How About Some Hardcore”; albums To the Death, Firing Squad, Warriorz; collab’d w/ Jay‑Z.

Nina Sky

New York City twin sisters Nicole and Natalie Albino, known as Nina Sky, debuted in 2004 with their hit Move Ya Body. They also featured on NORE's Oye Mi Canto. Alongside singing and songwriting, they are globally respected DJs and have collaborated with artists like Sean Paul and Diplo.