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Born Steven Bernard Hill, one must wonder whether Stevie B would have flourished in the modern music scene the way that he did in the 1980’s. Youth has always been a prized feature in pop music, but never in the way it’s been for the past five years, and Stevie B didn’t find any success at all until he was knocking on the door of thirty years old. All that aside, it’s a pretty inspiring tale. The man spent his late teens and the vast majority of his twenties working dead end jobs to support his music career, everything from washing cars to serving fast food. This was in the 80’s as well, when producer driven club music was barely in its infancy but in 1987, Stevie B was able to break out.
A track of his called “Party Your Body” became a small regional hit around the Fort Lauderdale dance clubs, but word about the track slowly began to spread. First around the state of Florida, then up the East coast, over to the West and suddenly, Stevie B had a national hit on his hands. The New York City based label LeFrak-Moelis Records came calling and in 1988, Stevie B’s debut album, also called “Party Your Body”, was released. The record wasn’t an immediate hit but thanks to consistent sales, it went Gold by the end of the 1980’s. By the time the 90’s came along, he was catapulted into stardom with the one-two punch of the singles “Love & Emotion”, which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Because I Love You (The Postman Song”, which was number one on the same chart for four weeks straight.
Stevie B peaked there commercially, but many, many more peaked at far less and few others have done better comparatively speaking. Stevie B’s real impact is in the influence he had on the club scene of today, with his big hits he put club music on the map like very few other artists and very few other producers had done before. To this day he’s an artist to swear by in the Latin Freestyle and Hi-NRG scenes around the world, and his sets still inspire absolute anarchy to this day. He’s still making records that could start a party in a morgue, and he’s a trailblazer to boot, signposting how producers would colonise the charts over two decades after his time in the sun. For that, Stevie B comes highly recommended.
Steven Bernard Hill has had a long and celebrated career achieving a number one single with his ballad 'Because I Love You (The Postman Song)' whilst also heavily influencing the American freestyle dance music scene in the 80s. Many years later the infectious performer may not be as agile onstage but he is equally endearing as he comes out with a clear intent to entertain every single audience member tonight so that they have the best night imaginable.
He certainly has the songs to achieve it with a hit packed setlist assured to keep the crowd moving along. His onstage chatter also has them onside with ease as he is simply so enthusiastic and likeable you cannot help but cheer a little louder and go with his show. He closes on 'Spring Love' which is a smooth, slowed down affair accompanied by some really talented backing singers as they all harmonise perfectly. You can't imagine Stevie slowing his schedule anytime soon as he simply lives to be onstage and performing to fans.
I meet Cynthia in Foxes night club in Jersey City, New Jersey and it was kind of funny what happened that night in a way, I was at the bar waiting for my girlfriend Miriam Rodriguez to comeback from the Ladies Restroom and right at the other corner of the bar was Cynthia talking to fans and I approached her to say Hi but guess what my girl thought I was hitting on this girl without knowing it was Cynthia. Having a Angry PR is not easy, I just said relax Baby this Cynthia the performer tonight and she when oh! Ok. Cynthia took down the house that night. Cynthia you are la mami linda of Freestyle. I will always love you.
Rockell has had a few hits in her time, with "I Fell In Love," "In a Dream" and "Can't We Try" all making it into the top 100 of the Billboard Chart. Whilst she hasn't released full length album in 14 years, she has had a steady release of singles that have achieved moderate success. Either way, she is still an established act with a busy touring schedule. Rockell was discovered in a bar in Long Island, after singing along to "Killing Me Softly With His Song," which led to her gaining the attention of producer Ewart A. Wilson Jr. who helped create her debut single "I Fell in Love." What a lucky break!
Being an incredible freestyle dancer means that her live performance is not just about the music. It is always energetic and lively, often accompanied by a troupe of dancers creating an entertaining show, supporting Rockell's choreography. Her brand of spirited dance-pop is infectiously catchy and prime for some wild booty-shaking. Her performance at Tobacco Road in New York last March proved she certainly has stage presence and can get the dance-floor moving. Her vocals were clear and powerful, complimenting the dynamic beats that characterise the production of her music. For talented freestyle dancing and a voice to boot, Rockell is a great performer to check out.
Not to sound derogatory to either artist, but George Lamond is the Michael Jackson of Latino pop. He has taken the breakbeat pulses, dream house synth swashes and high pitched coos heard on classic albums like “Dangerous” and “Rhythm Nation 1814” and has milked it for all its worth. He is not at all a rip off artist, rather he has greatly expanded on this 90s tinged R&B pop style and has introduced new Latin flavors and other sonic variations into the mix.
His concerts are overtly stimulating, in both audio and visual contexts. Loud blasts of electronics blare from the speakers and flashes of light shoot on and off the stage. Lamond also adds elements of choreography to his concerts and is almost always accompanied by a group of back up dancers. The movement of the dancers is fierce and seemingly unwieldy; however they always prove to strictly match up with the spectacular light displays and rhythm of the music.
Lamond is still pumping up the volume and churning out pop gems. His current shows are met with just as much enthusiasm from the audience as they did when he first played the “Bad of the Heart” at the Apollo. These days it is even possible to catch him at much more personable venues. You might even see him performing Latin freestyle on a cruise to the Bahamas.