EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 1H 30M
Episode 222: BMS Episode 124 (A Touch of Freestyle)
from DJ Rhythm Dee's Black Magic Sounds
In the mid to late 80’s an alternative rhythmic style was introduced to the dance floors and airwaves; it was the birth and rise of Latin Freestyle. The beats were for the most part a direct derivative of the early 80’s electro beat style popular in New York and beyond pioneered by Afrika Bambata and the Soul Sonic Force and other local talents. The Hispanic community namely of New York and Miami put a new spin on the beats by incorporating melodic vocals and added musical layers.Let’s take another trip back in time and listen to the sounds of Nuance featuring Vikki Love, Shannon, Connie, Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam, The Cover Girls, Joyce Sims, Alisha, Company B, and many more.PLAYLISTVikki Love (Nuance)/Take A ChanceConnie/Funky Little BeatSweet Sensation/Hooked On YouLisa Lisa & The Cult Jam/Lost In EmotionNu Shooz/Point of No ReturnRegina/Baby LoveExpose/Season’s ChangeThe Jets/You Got it AllJoyce Sims/All and AllPretty Poison/Catch Me (I’m Falling)Debbie Debb/When I Hear MusicStevie B/Spring LoveB.V.S.M.P./I Need YouShannon/Someone Waiting HomeLisa Lisa & The Cult Jam/All Cried OutDino/ 24/7E.G. Daily/Say it, Say itAlisha/All Night Passion
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In the mid to late 80’s an alternative rhythmic style was introduced to the dance floors and airwaves; it was the birth and rise of Latin Freestyle. The beats were for the most part a direct derivative of the early 80’s electro beat style popular in New York and beyond pioneered by Afrika Bambata and the Soul Sonic Force and other local talents. The Hispanic community namely of New York and Miami put a new spin on the beats by incorporating melodic vocals and added musical layers.Let’s take another trip back in time and listen to the sounds of Nuance featuring Vikki Love, Shannon, Connie, Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam, The Cover Girls, Joyce Sims, Alisha, Company B, and many more.PLAYLISTVikki Love (Nuance)/Take A ChanceConnie/Funky Little BeatSweet Sensation/Hooked On YouLisa Lisa & The Cult Jam/Lost In EmotionNu Shooz/Point of No ReturnRegina/Baby LoveExpose/Season’s ChangeThe Jets/You Got it AllJoyce Sims/All and AllPretty Poison/Catch Me (I’m Falling)Debbie Debb/When I Hear MusicStevie B/Spring LoveB.V.S.M.P./I Need YouShannon/Someone Waiting HomeLisa Lisa & The Cult Jam/All Cried OutDino/ 24/7E.G. Daily/Say it, Say itAlisha/All Night Passion
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