Apr 5, 2018

Release - The 15TH Anniversary Freestyle 80’S Concert “EXPLODES” at AMALIE Arena on Saturday, September 15

What a line up! The biggest names in freestyle music, including multi-platinum recording artist Taylor Dayne, Female Pop Sensation Expose, The King of Freestyle Stevie B., The Queen of Freestyle Lisa Lisa and Freestyle Legends TKA K7 collaborate to perform their biggest rhythmic dance hits during the “15th ANNIVERSARY FREESTYLE EXPLOSION Concert” at AMALIE Arena on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

The tour also includes pop group and R&B group Nu Shooz plus freestyle favorites Company B, Pretty Poison, George Lamond.

This lineup influenced the 80’s with their style of music which remains widely popular and in rotation with today’s hits.

Taylor Dayne’s hits include “Tell It To My Heart,” “I’ll Always Love You” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” which have all been certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA.

Singer, songwriter and producer Stevie B. who was influential in the Latin freestyle music scene of the late 1980’s, is best known for his No. 1 ballad “Because I Love You” as well as party jams “Spring Love” and “Party Your Body." 

Lisa Lisa rose to fame with certified Gold single, “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” which was released along with her band Cult Jam and huge follow up hits such as “Can You Feel The Beat,” "Head To Toe,” “Lost In Emotion” and the smash ballad "All Cried Out."

American vocal group, Exposé achieved much of their success in the late 80’s and early 90’s when they became the first group to have four Top Ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart from their debut album including their No. 1 single “Seasons Change.” Their other major hits include “Point of No Return,” “Come Go With Me” and “Let Me Be the One.”  

TKA with front man K7 is one of Freestyles favorite groups. High energy dance and choreography is one of their signature trademarks and have had hits such as “One Way Love,” “Maria,” “Louder Than Love” and “Tears May Fall."

R&B group Nu Shooz fronted by husband-and-wife team of John Smith and Valerie Day scored two major hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in singles “I Can’t Wait” and “Point of No Return.”

George Lamond who has released 7 albums is best known for his smash singles “Bad of the Heart” and “Don’t Stop Believing” also had a # 1 salsa single “Que Te Vas.”

Recording Group Company B is best known for their huge crossover single, “Fascinated” which reached the top position on the U.S. Dance chart but also gained recognition with their follow up hit “Perfect Lover.”  

Female group Pretty Poison scored big with their number one hit “Catch Me I’m Falling” which became one of the 80’s most requested radio songs ever!