RHINGO RULES!!!! . . . . . . one of the sickest, sexiest underground freestyle classics of all-time! Other Freestyle demi-god's that Rock my speakers . . . . . .RON ESCO 'give me your heart' ---- WILLIE VALENTIN 'can't take it anymore' ---- ISSAC ' in my heart' ---- LUIE LOVE ' don't turn away' ---- RANDY - 'if you were mine' ---- ROCCO 'destiny' ---- TRACE 'don't walk away' ---- TOLGA 'if you could be mine' ---- G.T. 'not a second time'. Wish these talented artists & producers knew how much love we have for them . . . . . 30+ yrs years! The raw, intense passion of Freestyle will be in our hearts . . . . . Forever. Love and Respect . . . . . mykey from toronto
There are a handful of artists that make you wonder what happened to them. Rhingo is one of them and Zavier is another. Both on the same label who did great songs and disappeared. I really wonder what happened to these people. Would have loved to meet them.
Hey moody... That's not 100% true. Freestyle is a volcano ready to explode! We just need the right people making it, less "street" dj's profiting from it(because that's one of the resons for its demise!), and fresh faces with fresh ideas singing it. OH! and that also means that they could ACTUALLY sing! Not like some of the bozos we saw almost at the end of the road the last time. LOL!!! Thanks for the post Crypt! It's obvious that we appreciate it!! PEACE!!
Damn replying to a 13 year old post but here it goes. The Street DJ's are the ones who exposed so many people to the new stuff. I know for myself, living in the Bronx, the only way we found out about what was new was because of them. Radio wasn't playing it...and when KTU came out, they played the typical Freestyle ( TKA, George Lamond, etc. ) The only station that played new songs was 97.9 La Mega and that was only once or twice a week for a show, then Norty Cotto & Johnny were fired and even that died. So in the big picture, the DJ's are the ones who really kept it alive. The labels went after them and shut them down and ended up making their own Mixes... which shot themselves in the foot.
@@PromotingTheBeat LOL! 13 years later…. Here we go! 🤣 As an artist myself, I can assure you that although the “street DJ” did play a part in making the music popular, they also flooded the market with THEIR product. To define this, it’s important to understand the economics of the business. If a DJ made 1000 tapes or CD’s with the music in it, and sold their mixes. YES! 1000 new people heard the music and the fandom grew. However, that’s also 1000 less people buying the ACTUAL product. This took money out of the artist’s pocket and in turn made the venture non-profitable. So… in short… why make more music if YOU aren’t making money. Feel me now? Anyway… whatever… the genre is a dinosaur and no one will revive it. That’s our reality! Regrettably, I’ve lost my optimism from 13 years ago… BUT, I still continue to make music because I LOVE the genre. Blessings and best wishes!
@@RudyFausto I appreciate the breakdown but I'm well versed on how it all works and I'll flip it back to you this way and argue that, from the 1,000 of new fans, a handful, if not more, would buy the full versions of the songs they heard on the mix. Those people weren't generally going to stores and buying unknown artists who came out with new Freestyle because they didn't know they were Freestyle to begin with. I used to buy from a store in Fordham Rd in the Bronx that had a section dedicated to Freestyle, so I was fortunate... and they would make their own mixes and play them in the store for shoppers and sell those mixes. Mixes were a much bigger promotion than any label could ever do for Freestyle. The only way I ever discovered the Vipers and Tazmania's and Artistik is because of Mix tapes. I saw the names on the tapes, went and bought the compilations and so began the journey. The real problem was labels like Hot Productions, who would pay a label 2 grand or so for their songs, put it out en mass. It didn't matter if the songs were good or not, even the artwork at times was ridiculous or straight trash. I know for myself, when I saw these Hot Productions compilations come out, being the fanatic of it that I am, I'd buy them and my God, some were embarrassingly bad. That is what hurt Freestyle, not DJ's, who put "Good songs" into the mixes. You are speaking like I heard labels speak about it. I remember speaking to a well known and respected CEO of a Freestyle label who said the same exact thing "Why work if these DJ's profit off of us and we make nothing in return" I said, because if they didn't make that mix, I would have never known about the songs you were releasing at that time. The whole reason the mixes died was because labels wanted to do their own mixes and keep everything. This CEO literally said, the DJ is supposed to pay us for every song of ours they use ( and from a business perspective, I understand licensing ) but the b.s. part of that is... when Freestyle was all over the radio...these DJ's were making their mixes, hosting artists at their stores for autograph signings, and it was never an issue, until Freestyle died off the radio, thats when the labels went after them, which is how they f-ed themselves in the end. By the way, i know very well who you are, you are a true talent, both lyrically and vocally, and I hope you never stop doing music. You work ( or worked ) with Joey Altura ( very good guy )...Im not on social media to follow but I do have your songs : )
someone who lovers freestyle and maybe could have some couple of songs by JOHN MINNIS: "Swept away" and "shame" i am looking for them, or at leats be able to listen here. thanks
hey Now , Dj cisco here from Bed-stuy Bklyn i thought i had every freestyle song that came out i don't know how this Hot Trax pass me by , Exactly what year did this come out ??? Great song !!!
Matzaco hey DJ! I know this post is mad old but I’m a DJ from NYC where freestyle was born and this was one of the hottest tracks back in the early 90’s. When I was spinning vinyl.
this song brings back some crazy memories in my life a BIG BIG shout out to my homies in that capitol city capirucha texas ...to all them aerosol bombing crew members stayn real...bombing the shit out this world ..SINIK the ORIGINAL CABRON
Naw Rhingo doesnt do da rap, trust me i was there when it was recorded in NYC like 20 years ago... actually i was suppose to da da verse but couldnt get it rite I was a rookie..
If you break down these lyrics, he is quite the stalker.. “You thought I forgot about you girl you know that ain’t true so please just stop” < she has had enough and is walking away… “I can’t go on no more until you are mine” < and if she says no? Then what? I don’t even want to know. And people wonder why the hell freestyle died
Still bumping Freestyle Music in Avondale AZ 2024!!!!!
Man the memories this brings back, love the fucking 80's
Freestyle forever for life 🤘🤘
One of the best Freestyle Jams of all time!
Wooww is this amazing!
One of the sickest Freestyle songs EVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shout outs from TEXAS..this was jamming over down this way....Que Paso New York....I miss ya much...one day I'll be back..
This classic freestyle track for Brother Rhingo really SMASHING still for 2022!
RHINGO RULES!!!! . . . . . . one of the sickest, sexiest underground freestyle classics of all-time! Other Freestyle demi-god's that Rock my speakers . . . . . .RON ESCO 'give me your heart' ---- WILLIE VALENTIN 'can't take it anymore' ---- ISSAC ' in my heart' ---- LUIE LOVE ' don't turn away' ---- RANDY - 'if you were mine' ---- ROCCO 'destiny' ---- TRACE 'don't walk away' ---- TOLGA 'if you could be mine' ---- G.T. 'not a second time'. Wish these talented artists & producers knew how much love we have for them . . . . . 30+ yrs years! The raw, intense passion of Freestyle will be in our hearts . . . . . Forever. Love and Respect . . . . . mykey from toronto
Freestyle will never die!!! Music w/fkn soul!!
Thunder Freestyle! Greetings from...Denmark! The world needs Freestyle!
One of my favorite freestyle songs!!!❤
This track is why I still got Freestyle knockin in my ride.....
Jam! Omg
There are a handful of artists that make you wonder what happened to them. Rhingo is one of them and Zavier is another. Both on the same label who did great songs and disappeared. I really wonder what happened to these people. Would have loved to meet them.
Love this Jam!!!
Good old fkn memories.. them Benito Juarez days.. 18th St always reppin...
Simplesmente espetacular este FREESTYLE.
A FKN CLASSIC!!!!
This is definitely 5 boroughs music puerto rician and italian music dont forget that dj Johnny needles
Too bad this song isn't on Spotify
that beat is sick!
I love this song !!!!
One of many Favorites ...FREESTYLE ALL DAY EVERYDAY !!!!! 2013 !!!!!!
DOPE DOPE TRACK..
Freestyle Forever! Para sempre!
I REMEMBER THIS SONG!!!
I love this song
Awesome song!!!!
They had this on a compilation I forget which one. But regardless strong early 90s Freestyle, must have for the collection!
Tim Spinnin' Schommer's Freestyle Boom?
Essa música top galáxia no Recife.
this is my jam.
Thank you,finally I can't believe it!!!
Freestyle 4 ever play
I'm in love
Real freestyle!!
Without your love
DJ jovem Rio de janeiro Magalhães de Bastos só coisa boa pra nós balança funk Melody
Hey moody... That's not 100% true. Freestyle is a volcano ready to explode! We just need the right people making it, less "street" dj's profiting from it(because that's one of the resons for its demise!), and fresh faces with fresh ideas singing it. OH! and that also means that they could ACTUALLY sing! Not like some of the bozos we saw almost at the end of the road the last time. LOL!!! Thanks for the post Crypt! It's obvious that we appreciate it!! PEACE!!
Damn replying to a 13 year old post but here it goes.
The Street DJ's are the ones who exposed so many people to the new stuff. I know for myself, living in the Bronx, the only way we found out about what was new was because of them. Radio wasn't playing it...and when KTU came out, they played the typical Freestyle ( TKA, George Lamond, etc. )
The only station that played new songs was 97.9 La Mega and that was only once or twice a week for a show, then Norty Cotto & Johnny were fired and even that died.
So in the big picture, the DJ's are the ones who really kept it alive.
The labels went after them and shut them down and ended up making their own Mixes... which shot themselves in the foot.
@@PromotingTheBeat LOL! 13 years later…. Here we go! 🤣
As an artist myself, I can assure you that although the “street DJ” did play a part in making the music popular, they also flooded the market with THEIR product. To define this, it’s important to understand the economics of the business. If a DJ made 1000 tapes or CD’s with the music in it, and sold their mixes. YES! 1000 new people heard the music and the fandom grew. However, that’s also 1000 less people buying the ACTUAL product. This took money out of the artist’s pocket and in turn made the venture non-profitable. So… in short… why make more music if YOU aren’t making money. Feel me now?
Anyway… whatever… the genre is a dinosaur and no one will revive it. That’s our reality! Regrettably, I’ve lost my optimism from 13 years ago… BUT, I still continue to make music because I LOVE the genre.
Blessings and best wishes!
@@RudyFausto I appreciate the breakdown but I'm well versed on how it all works and I'll flip it back to you this way and argue that, from the 1,000 of new fans, a handful, if not more, would buy the full versions of the songs they heard on the mix.
Those people weren't generally going to stores and buying unknown artists who came out with new Freestyle because they didn't know they were Freestyle to begin with.
I used to buy from a store in Fordham Rd in the Bronx that had a section dedicated to Freestyle, so I was fortunate... and they would make their own mixes and play them in the store for shoppers and sell those mixes.
Mixes were a much bigger promotion than any label could ever do for Freestyle.
The only way I ever discovered the Vipers and Tazmania's and Artistik is because of Mix tapes. I saw the names on the tapes, went and bought the compilations and so began the journey.
The real problem was labels like Hot Productions, who would pay a label 2 grand or so for their songs, put it out en mass. It didn't matter if the songs were good or not, even the artwork at times was ridiculous or straight trash.
I know for myself, when I saw these Hot Productions compilations come out, being the fanatic of it that I am, I'd buy them and my God, some were embarrassingly bad. That is what hurt Freestyle, not DJ's, who put "Good songs" into the mixes.
You are speaking like I heard labels speak about it. I remember speaking to a well known and respected CEO of a Freestyle label who said the same exact thing "Why work if these DJ's profit off of us and we make nothing in return"
I said, because if they didn't make that mix, I would have never known about the songs you were releasing at that time.
The whole reason the mixes died was because labels wanted to do their own mixes and keep everything. This CEO literally said, the DJ is supposed to pay us for every song of ours they use ( and from a business perspective, I understand licensing ) but the b.s. part of that is... when Freestyle was all over the radio...these DJ's were making their mixes, hosting artists at their stores for autograph signings, and it was never an issue, until Freestyle died off the radio, thats when the labels went after them, which is how they f-ed themselves in the end.
By the way, i know very well who you are, you are a true talent, both lyrically and vocally, and I hope you never stop doing music. You work ( or worked ) with Joey Altura ( very good guy )...Im not on social media to follow but I do have your songs : )
1991 :)
someone who lovers freestyle and maybe could have some couple of songs by JOHN MINNIS:
"Swept away" and "shame" i am looking for them, or at leats be able to listen here. thanks
hey Now , Dj cisco here from Bed-stuy Bklyn i thought i had every freestyle song that came out i don't know how this Hot Trax pass me by , Exactly what year did this come out ??? Great song !!!
Matzaco You still dj? Where is your freestyle collection if I may ask?
Matzaco hey DJ! I know this post is mad old but I’m a DJ from NYC where freestyle was born and this was one of the hottest tracks back in the early 90’s. When I was spinning vinyl.
love it. where could I find this freestyle jam
this is the shit ...old school...
2024 🔥
this song brings back some crazy memories in my life a BIG BIG shout out to my homies in that capitol city capirucha texas ...to all them aerosol bombing crew members stayn real...bombing the shit out this world ..SINIK the ORIGINAL CABRON
rob velez! Freestyle was born in NYC where I was born and raised. Keep representing freestyle regardless where you live! Love it brother!
He also did "ESA MORENA" with me & DJ LAZ, HE ALSO featured with FULANITO on da song "MIRA" check da video
Rhingo is in the video? Can you tell me at what time in the video, I'd love to see who this guy was.
Show
yo i would like this song if u can hook me up thanks
Naw Rhingo doesnt do da rap, trust me i was there when it was recorded in NYC like 20 years ago... actually i was suppose to da da verse but couldnt get it rite I was a rookie..
Oh really? It wasn't Rhingo who did the rap? Hah, MC Shan :)
If you break down these lyrics, he is quite the stalker..
“You thought I forgot about you girl
you know that ain’t true so please just stop” < she has had enough and is walking away…
“I can’t go on no more until you are mine” < and if she says no? Then what? I don’t even want to know.
And people wonder why the hell freestyle died
James Clinton lame
It’s still alive and will always be!!!!!
Still a million times better than the trash that’s out today. As long as there’s love, FREESTYLE WILL NEVER DIE
lmao, oh please...
The Police did "I'll be watching you" which was 100x's worse and is a legendary track today and was a huge hit back then.