In 1982,  Soulsonic Force released "Planet Rock," and a  new sound was born. The style that evolved was immediately embraced by the young Latin community that had no music to call their own.  It relied heavily on Latin percussion, and themes of romance, love, and partying. Shannon's " Let the Music Play" became a Top 10 Mainstream hit and the doors opened for this style. Freestyle's Top 40 Radio airplay probably reached it's height of popularity in 1987. The music has remained popular in the Latin community in cities like Miami, New York and Los Angeles . Fans of Disco ,hungry for   the nightclub scene of the late 70s easily transitioned to Freestyle . since the genre was played at clubs similar to the " Discotheques" of years past. This mix contains a variety of artists representative of that era, although many are still missing from this compilation. As a DJ in Miami during that period I've selected tracks that were popular in the clubs I played at. Miami freestyle and New York Freestyle has distinctive sounds, enjoy the mix and like my Facebook Page at  https://www.facebook.com/djalexgutierrez/

Back in the Day , The Club DJ decided what you heard at his club. Each " Discotheque" had their own unique " Vibe" and sound . The success of the club on the DJ's ability to break new music on a weekly basis and of course keep that dance floor packed . Small emerging record labels knew the Club DJ was the most important link in the promotional chain. On many occasions Radio program directors would turn to Club DJs for future hits. This mix contains several of those tracks that became my " signature" songs at the clubs I worked at. In a never ending ( and so much fun ) struggle to sound different from the club down the street. First Choice, Love Unlimited, Ripple, Crystal grass, The Jupiter Band are some of the songs you'll hear on this mix. Like my Page..  https://www.facebook.com/djalexgutierrez/

Your high school crush, your first boyfriend or girlfriend, sitting in the car with that special someone looking at the airplanes land on a Saturday night. Chances are there is a Slow Jam that instantly transports you back in time to that exact moment , and chances are it's probably a slow jam. Yes you're right , they don't make songs like that anymore , so here you go, grab that special someone ,or if they are not close by  or just not here anymore ...think of them and how you felt when you first heard these classics !! Enjoy and Like Page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/djalexgutierrez/

When I left Miami in December of 1979 to the Navy base in California I would call home for the next year and half , I took my records , but didn't know I would be entering a whole new world of music. No beautiful String and horn arrangements that were so prominently featured on Cerrone and Costandino records that were the staples of Miami Club life of the 70s, instead it was a " Funkier" more street sound. sure, I could still hear some elements of Disco here and there, but the emphasis was on the " Soul" and the " Groove"  songs that would get you dancing anywhere any time. as a young DJ I adapted , my crowds went from being mostly Hipanics, to being black. A musical and cultural education was in store , and it didn't take long for the music to sink deep into my soul. great times at such California Clubs as " Seven Seas" " Broadway" and many more that I played at when i wasn't being a sailor. Of course I gave them a little taste of my Miami flavor. In this mix I pay homage to those years in California when wearing a " Red Velour" Blazer and some " Cazzies" were the norm. enjoy....and hey , I dare you not to " Groove " !!!!!!!!

Some great Rare Classics on this one . John Paul Young is best known for his version of " Love is in the Air" but it seems people took a liking to the song " Lost in Your Love " featured here as the first track. Also included on this show, The Trammps, Ripple, Candi Staton, Patrick Juvet and a few more Classic nightclub hits !! 

Your favorites with a Twist...Like it?

Classic, some stuff you haven't heard in a while , but all great dance tracks

Paying tribute to the fictional character Disco Dick with this 80s italo flavored mix 

Can You get them all right? Only 6 Minutes long.

Yes, we are bored at home during this difficult time , so, I keep thinking of ways to pass the time...Let's see how much you know about this great era, polyester, sex with everyone and of curse great music. Tell me what you think, Stay inside, be safe ...Listen to disco music !!