About Freestyle music
Freestyle music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of dance-pop, electronic dance music and electronic pop.
Among the best-known names in the style are Sabrina Salerno and Debbie Gibson.
From Wikipedia
Freestyle music (also known as freestyle, Latin freestyle or Latin hip-hop, and sometimes Latin rap) is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in New York City, primarily among Puerto Rican Americans and Italian Americans.
An important precursor to freestyle is 1982's "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force. Shannon's 1983 hit "Let the Music Play" is often considered the first freestyle song and the first major song recorded by a Latin American artist is "Please Don't Go" by Nayobe from 1984. From there, freestyle gained a large presence in American night clubs, especially in states such as New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida, California, and Illinois. Radio airplay followed in the mid-1980s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Freestyle music.
- ↑ dance-pop
- ↑ electronic dance music
- ↑ electronic pop
Key artists
- Sabrina Salerno
- Debbie Gibson
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Freestyle music?
Freestyle music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of dance-pop, electronic dance music and electronic pop.
Where and when did Freestyle music originate?
Freestyle music originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Freestyle music artists?
Sabrina Salerno and Debbie Gibson.