Subject: Debbie Deb

• Saturday Night: Freestyle Invasion II at the BankUnited Center

  Freestyle Invasion IISaturday, May 30BankUnited Center, Coral GablesBetter than: Singing along to the Power 96 Traffic Jam on the 836. The Review: Saturday night at the BankUnited Center, I basked in the laser light glow of the Freestyle Invasion concert with mixed emotions. Dios, how I wish the performers realized why we were there. We were there to a) hear classic dance hits performed by the original singers, b) witness some intense dancing, and c) admire fancy outfits.All of the performers di

  June 2, 2009

• Classic South Florida Roller Skating Tunes

  October 9, 2008

• Letters from the Issue of November 2, 2006

  November 2, 2006

• Leslie and the LYs

  November 17, 2005

• Look Out, Miami, Here Freestyle Comes

  October 19, 2006

• Tripping Latino

  August 26, 2004

• Freestyle Reunion Concert Uno

  August 26, 2004

• Business is Booming

  August 15, 1996

• Taylor Dayne to Appear at Miami Freestyle Invasion at BankUnited Center, May 30

  Unless you slipped into a coma during the mid-eighties, you couldn't have missed dance-pop sensation and Paula-Abdul contemporary Taylor Dayne, who produced '80s gold like "Tell It to My Heart" and "Love Will Bring You Back." "All you needed back then was a blowdryer and a dream." Yes, Dayne actually said that. Unfortunately her hair, like everything else from the '80s, has been defused. But her dance-worthy, leg-warming, ozone-destroying style will never die in the hearts of those who attended

  May 6, 2009

• Countdown to Freestyle Explosion on Saturday: Q&A With Johnny O

  via myspace.com/johnnyofreestyleSaturday's Freestyle Explosion features some of the biggest names in the genre, and Crossfade's own columnist, Jose El Rey, interviewed most of them. We'll be publishing one or two interviews a day in celebration of the show, which takes place this Saturday night at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables. Here's Jose's conversation with Johnny O.Johnny O is the most passionate man in freestyle. He has the moves of a full-on arena rock star and the soul of poet. He

  May 26, 2009

• Throwback Tuesdays: Here's a Freestyle Invasion Play List

  While we're on the subject of the Freestyle Invasion II concert this Saturday, we put together a play list of some of the best songs by the artists performing. Enjoy.Oh yeah - there's also another HUGE freestyle show coming up, the Freestyle Extravaganza on June 27 at the AAA. That one features Stevie B, TKA, and Lisa Lisa, among others! What is this, freestyle summer? But we'll get to that one next week.Until then, here are some top tunes from Taylor Dayne, Debbie Deb, Judy Torres, Nice N Wild,

  May 26, 2009

• It's a Freestyle Invasion!

  May 28, 2009

• Total Blast from the Past

  May 28, 2009

• Countown to Freestyle Invasion II: Q&A with Judy Torres

  via myspace.com/judytorresTo read yesterday's interview with Johnny O, click here. Judy Torres is the singer of the freestyle hits "No Reason to Cry" and "Please Stay Tonight." She is currently a radio host on WKTU 103.5 in New York City. And there is no doubt that she is the Queen of freestyle!José el Rey: Thanks for taking the time to speak to me, you must be the hardest working woman in show business!Judy Torres: I'm super busy,  I have lot of shows this weekend, and the radio show

  May 27, 2009

• Countown to Freestyle Invasion II: Q&A with David of Nice & Wild!

  Click here to read Crossfade's Q&A with Judy Torres, and click here to read the Q&A with Johnny O. When someone asks me what freestyle is, I play them Nice & Wild's "Diamond Girl." This song has it all: infectious hooks, English and Spanish vocals, an ominous rap part, lyrics about love, fire, and jewelry -- and a ripping guitar solo, bro. I spent a few minutes on the phone with David from Nice & Wild, so I had to ask.... Jose el Rey: Who played the guitar solo?David: I believe

  May 27, 2009

• More Freestyle: Q&A With Rockell

  Click here to read Crossfade's Q&A with Judy Torres, here for the Q&A with David from Nice & Wild, and here for the Q&A with Johnny O.Rockell's "In a Dream" came out a decade after the initial freestyle wave. It was the only new Freestyle song on the radio in 1997, and it instantly became a freestyle classic. I can spin Shannon's "Let the Music Play" right after Rockell's hit with a seamless transition. Whether it's 1986 or 1997, freestyle is still dance music from the future!J

  May 28, 2009

• And Even More Freestyle: Q&A With Sa-Fire

  Sa-Fire is the singer of the memorable Freestyle hits "Don't Break My Heart" and "Boy, I've Been Told."José el Rey: Sa-Fire, thanks for being right on time! What are you up to?Sa-Fire: I'm always very punctual. If you're ever late, you might miss a great opportunity. My new single "Exotique" is number one on Masterbeat!Are you going to perform this new jam in Miami?Yeah! Hopefully, Miami will embrace it. It's very house, very sensual. It has gone over incredible! I played it at the Taj Mahal

  May 28, 2009

• Final Freestyle Interview: Q&A With Debbie Deb!

  Click the artists' names to read Crossfade's previous Q&As with Rockell, Sa-fire, David of Nice N Wild, Judy Torres, and Johnny O. "When I Hear Music" and "Lookout Weekend" by Debbie Deb are Miami anthems. They are two timeless instant party starters. If you think you saw Debbie Deb perform in the '80s or early 90s, you didn't. Read on and learn the truths!José el Rey: I just ate dinner with my parents, some wonderful arroz con pollo and maduros. So good.Debbie Deb: I can't wait to get th

  May 29, 2009

• The Over-the-Hill Gang

  October 8, 2009

• Around Town This Weekend

    wikicommons Jaeger Jaeger Baby​Comedian DeRay Davis is at the Miami Imrov till Sunday, and he's been called the next king of urban comedy so just like you'll be forced to fulfill the club's two drink minimum, you'll be LYAO'ing too. Of course Rock Fashion and Funkshion Weeks are still rolling, rolling, rolling.  Singer/songwriter/producer/bad mothafucka Gordon Chambers is putting his Grammy-winning voice to use at monthly soul explosion, Acoustic Flow.  OOOOHHH!

  October 16, 2009