Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam Tampa Tickets - Benchmark International Arena

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Freestyle Explosion

4 concerts

Freestyle Explosion is a celebrated concert series known for its high-energy showcases of iconic 80s and 90s freestyle and old-school music. It brings together legendary artists like Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and Exposé, who defined the Latin freestyle and rhythmic dance genres. The event offers a nostalgic journey, celebrating influential acts and their enduring hits.

Taylor Dayne

20 concerts

NY-born pop/dance/R&B crossover singer-actress; broke out with “Tell It to My Heart,” had 17 Top 20 hits incl. “Love Will Lead You Back,” 75M sold; AMA+3 Grammys.

Stevie B

4 concerts

South Florida-born freestyle/dance-pop pioneer blending pop, R&B & dance; hits “Because I Love You (Postman Song),” “Spring Love,” “Party Your Body”; Grammy-nom.

TKA

7 concerts

NYC Latin club trio TKA mixed love-ballad harmonies with hip-hop beats; signed to Tommy Boy in 1987 after a Sweet 16 gig; hit with “Scars of Love.”

Johnny O

2 concerts

Johnny O, born Juan Antonio Ortiz in Brooklyn, New York, is a freestyle and dance-pop singer of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. Known as "The King of Freestyle," he achieved fame with hits like "Fantasy Girl," "Memories," and the duet "Dream Boy / Dream Girl" with Cynthia. His notable singles include "In the Shadow of the Almighty" and "So in Love." He is celebrated for his romantic ballads and dance anthems.

Rob Base

2 concerts

Harlem-born rapper Rob Base (Robert Ginyard), with DJ E‑Z Rock, made hip-house classic “It Takes Two” (multi‑platinum, Spin Single of Year); hits “Get on the Dance Floor.”

Cynthia

5 concerts

NYC dance/freestyle singer Cynthia (MicMac/Tommy Boy): hits “Change on Me,” “Endless Night,” “Love Me Tonight”; duet w/Johnny O; remixed by Todd Terry.

Trinere

3 concerts

Miami-born freestyle vocalist who helped popularize post-disco club sound with Pretty Tony; hits “I Know You Love Me,” “I’ll Be All You Ever Need” + Top 15 club hits.

Freestyle

3 concerts

Freestyle is a Swedish synthpop group formed in 1979, known for their early 1980s hits "Vill Ha Dig" and "Fantasi." The band, recognized for its electronic pop sound, originally disbanded in 1983, with some members later forming Style. They reunited in 1998, re-recording popular tracks. The group continues to perform, with recent re-releases and appearances, maintaining their legacy in music.

69 Boyz

4 concerts

Florida bass/hip-hop duo The 69 Boyz: Jacksonville’s Van “Thrill Da Playa” Bryant & Orlando’s Barry “Fast” Wright; hits “Tootsee Roll” (dbl‑platinum) & “WoofWoof”.

Shannon

3 concerts

Shannon (Brenda Shannon Greene) is an American singer from Washington, D.C., renowned as the "Queen of Freestyle" and a pioneer of dance-pop and hi-NRG music. Her iconic 1983 hit "Let the Music Play" defined the "Shannon Sound." Other notable songs include "Give Me Tonight" and "Do You Wanna Get Away." She continues to perform and record, with her influential sound enduring in dance and electronic music.