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Freestyle music on the radio

Freestyle is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the 1980s and reached its peak of popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It originated in the Latino communities of New York and Miami, blending elements of disco, pop, R&B, and Latin music. The genre is characterized by its uptempo beats, synthesized melodies, and heavily processed vocals.

One of the most popular artists in the freestyle genre is Stevie B, who had a string of hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including "Spring Love" and "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)". Another prominent artist is Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, whose songs "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and "Head to Toe" became major hits.

Other notable freestyle artists include TKA, Exposé, Corina, Shannon, Johnny O, and Cynthia. The genre also had a significant influence on the development of Latin freestyle, a subgenre that incorporated more Latin rhythms and Spanish-language lyrics.

As for radio stations that play freestyle music, there are a number of online and terrestrial stations dedicated to the genre. One popular online station is Freestyle 101 Radio, which streams freestyle hits 24/7. Another option is 90.7FM The Pulse, a college radio station based in Phoenix, Arizona, that features a freestyle show called "Club Pulse" on Saturday nights. Additionally, many old school and throwback stations include freestyle hits in their playlists.