Description: TKA was a pioneering Latin freestyle group formed in the mid-1980s, particularly well-known for their association with Tommy Boy Records. The trio, composed of Tony Ortiz, Louis “Kayel” Sharpe, and Ralph “Aby” Cruz, became one of the defining acts of the freestyle genre, which blended elements of electronic dance, Latin music, and R&B. Some key points about TKA and their time with Tommy Boy Records: 1.Breakout Hits: TKA is famous for hit singles such as “One Way Love,” “Tears May Fall,” and “Louder Than Love.” These tracks became staples of the Latin freestyle scene and were popular in clubs and on urban radio during the late ’80s and early ’90s. 2.Freestyle Movement: TKA is often credited as one of the groups that helped bring freestyle music into the mainstream, alongside artists like Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam and Cover Girls. Their music resonated particularly with urban Latino youth on the East Coast. 3.Tommy Boy Records: Tommy Boy, a label known for its influence on hip-hop, dance music, and early electronic genres, was instrumental in promoting TKA’s sound. The label helped freestyle grow from an underground movement to a commercially successful genre in the late 1980s. 4.Albums: Their debut album, Scars of Love (1987), was a significant release that helped cement their place in the freestyle world. The group released several albums through Tommy Boy, and while their popularity faded somewhat as the freestyle genre declined in the early ’90s, they have maintained a lasting influence. 5.Legacy and Reunion: Although TKA disbanded in the mid-1990s, they reunited multiple times for performances and special events. Their influence on Latin and urban pop music has remained strong, and they are still recognized as one of the foundational acts of freestyle music. TKA helped bring freestyle into the spotlight and created a lasting cultural footprint through their collaborations with Tommy Boy Records.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Bronx, New York
End Time: 2025-02-08T21:36:02.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Music
Object Type: Poster
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: Yes
Size: 8 X 11
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
