Freestyle Free for All Niagara Falls Tickets - OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Freestyle Free for All with Rob Base, Brenda K. Starr, and more

Nov 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM · OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON

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Lisa Lisa

3 concerts

Lisa Velez, known as Lisa Lisa of the 80s supergroup Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, was born in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Renowned for freestyle and Latin pop hits like "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and "Head to Toe," she was the first Puerto Rican/Latino artist to hit the Pop and R&B charts. Collaborating with Full Force and C&C Music Factory, her platinum hits influenced artists like J-Lo and Cardi B, making her a pivotal figure in Latin music.

The Cover Girls

1 concert

NY-based dance-pop group The Cover Girls, formed by Andy Tripoli & Sal Abbatiello in 1986, featured hits like "Show Me" & "Wishing on a Star." Known for constant lineup changes, they peaked with several Top 40 tracks.

Exposé

1 concert

Exposé, an iconic American girl group from the 1980s, revolutionized dance-pop and freestyle music with hits like "Point of No Return" and "Seasons Change." Their multi-platinum debut album, Exposure (1987), made history with four top-ten Billboard Hot 100 singles. Members Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado, and Gioia Bruno captured audiences with dynamic vocals and vibrant beats. Their influence endures, inspiring generations with a timeless sound.

Lisette Melendez

2 concerts

Puerto Rican-American Lisette Melendez, born in East Harlem, gained fame in the early '90s for reviving Latin freestyle. Known for hits like "Together Forever," she collaborated with producer Carlos Berrios and shared stages with Lisa Lisa and Safire. Her debut album topped Billboard's Heatseekers, and she won a Grammy in Japan.

Rob Base

1 concert

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard in Harlem, is best known for the hip-hop classic "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock. The duo's album went platinum and Spin named it Single of the Year. After releasing a solo album, Base reunited with E-Z Rock for Break of Dawn in 1994. E-Z Rock passed away in 2014 and was honored at the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.