Freestyle Greatest Beats: The Complete Collection, Vol. 5

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This is another disc in the 10-volume history of the music known as freestyle or "Latin hip-hop." The entire collection forms a comprehensive history, and every disc has its merits. Volume 5 is set apart first and foremost by "Dreamboy/Dreamgirl," an ode performed by Cynthia and Johnny O that raises romantic passion and devotion to a nearly religious pitch. At the opposite end of the spectrum, but just as memorable, is Sa-Fire's "Love Is on Her Mind," the bitchiest catfight anthem this side of Vanity 6's "If a Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)." As a special bonus, the set is kicked off with George Lamond's massive "Bad of the Heart." --John Sanchez

Tracks:

Bad Of The Heart - George LaMond
My Heart Skips A Beat - The Cover Girls
You Are The One - TKA
Love Is On Her Mind - SA-FIRE
Where Are You Tonight - Coro
Yo No Se - PAJAMA PARTY
Dance With Me - Tony Moran
Take It While It's Hot - Sweet Sensation
DreamBoy/Dreamgirl - CYNTHIA/JOHNNY O
Touch Me With Your Heart - EILEEN FLORES
First True Love - Tiana
Counting The Days - Joey Kidd

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This is another disc in the 10-volume history of the music known as freestyle or "Latin hip-hop." The entire collection forms a comprehensive history, and every disc has its merits. Volume 5 is set apart first and foremost by "Dreamboy/Dreamgirl," an ode performed by Cynthia and Johnny O that raises romantic passion and devotion to a nearly religious pitch. At the opposite end of the spectrum, but just as memorable, is Sa-Fire's "Love Is on Her Mind," the bitchiest catfight anthem this side of Vanity 6's "If a Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)." As a special bonus, the set is kicked off with George Lamond's massive "Bad of the Heart." --John Sanchez

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......1999-08-18

Incredible... Anyone that wants to revive those old feelings of 80's club music, this is a must have! Filled with many songs that I had forgotten about. I purchased the entire collection. If you like that whole "Stevie B, Rick Astley (even though he's not on it) era", Then I would highly recommend this collection!

A Freestyle Collection Must-Have.......1998-08-11

This disc is the fifth of a 10-disc series that is the definitive collection of Freestyle music. The series features a variety of songs from the most popular artists of the genre, including many hard-to-find classics. All discs include comprehensive liner notes charting the history of Freestyle music. A must-have collection for anyone interested in dance music from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s.

Disc Five Highlights: George Lamond first appears on this series with the classic "Bad of The Heart." Also, Pajama Party appear with their "Miami-sound" classic "Yo No Sé" and Cynthia and Johnny O team up for the very popular "Dreamboy/Dreamgirl" duet. A rare find is Eileen Flores' "Touch Me With Your Heart."

This volume also contains classics by The Cover Girls, TKA, Sa-Fire, Coro, Tony Moran (of The Latin Rascals) Sweet Sensation, Tiana, and more.

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