Freestyle

Freestyle music, which thrived in the 1980s and early 1990s, is an energetic blend of electronic beats, Latin influences, and hip-hop sensibilities, making it a unique form of dance-pop. Characterized by catchy melodies, driving drum machines, punchy synthesizers, and an emphasis on romantic lyrical themes, freestyle often features heartfelt, soulful vocals delivered with dramatic flair. Originating from urban communities in cities like New York and Miami, this genre allowed artists like The Cover Girls and Exposé to sing tales of love and heartbreak over up-tempo, club-friendly tracks that resonated with a diverse audience. Although its mainstream popularity has waned, freestyle music has left a lasting impact on the evolution of electronic and pop music culture.

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Yasemen
Single - Released October 4, 2024

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Afra
Andre Tavares
Angelina
Berry Jive
Billy B
Bvtter
C & C Music Factory
Coro
DJ Ess
DJ Flash
DJ Princex
Davjul
Debbie Gibson
Dyanko
ElRoca
Exposé
Frankie Valentino
Jay Eazy
Jocelyn Enriquez
Jody Watley
K7
Lil Crix
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Louis Pablo
Mary Jane Girls
Milli Vanilli
NormanBate$
Nu Shooz
On The Radar
Pretty Poison
Rob Apollo
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Shannon
Shareef
Sheila E.
Siedah Garrett
Sponge Productions
Stacey Q
Sweet Sensation
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Wells
The Cover Girls
The Jets
Two Without Hats
Will To Power
the Freestyle Master
DJ Ess
Taylor Dayne
Debbie Gibson
C & C Music Factory
Milli Vanilli
Siedah Garrett
Mary Jane Girls
Afra
Stacey Q
Sponge Productions
Jay Eazy
The Jets
On The Radar
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Shannon
Nu Shooz
DJ Princex
Exposé
K7
Will To Power
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Billy B
DJ Flash
Sheila E.
Lil Crix
NormanBate$
Jocelyn Enriquez
Coro
Jody Watley
Rob Apollo
Bvtter
The Cover Girls
Angelina
Pretty Poison
Sweet Sensation
Berry Jive
Louis Pablo
Taylor Wells
ElRoca
Shareef
Two Without Hats
Dyanko
Frankie Valentino
Davjul
Andre Tavares
the Freestyle Master