Name: Live @ Kaboom #2 - Side A by Isaac “Kickin it” Curiel
Duration: 25 min 32 s
Description: Live @ Kaboom #2

Chicago Italo Classics With Philip De La Mora

IT'S ALTERNATIVE

Latest releases by George Lamond, Carlos Berrios feat C-Bank, TKA and Cynthia are featured on this mix along with some freestyle classics. Special thanks to Eric Claudio for sharing his freestyle knowledge. Artwork by DJ Tommie2Tuff.


       Freestyle music also called Latin freestyle is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in the New York metropolitan area, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Detroit and Philadelphia, primarily among Puerto Ricans and Italian Americans in the 1980s. It experienced its greatest popularity from the late 1980s until the early 1990s. A common theme of freestyle lyricism originated as heartbreak in an urban environment typified by New York City


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 Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. all audio was purchased legally.* Copyright Statement: This track is not intended to infringe any copyright laws in any way. This is for sole purpose of entertainment; no profit is gained from this. It is the copyrighted property of its respective owner

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REMEMBERING WHEN IT ALL BEGAN MIX

Live @ Kaboom #2 - Side A

Since stepping onto the scene in 1993, DJ Isaac "Kickin' It" Curiel has become a venerated icon in the Freestyle music landscape. Renowned for his vibrant and dynamic mix tapes & cds, Isaac has woven a tapestry of rhythm and beats across Chicago and its suburbs, leaving an indelible mark on the mix tape scene.

His journey began in the late '80s, a time when freestyle / and house music was burgeoning in the Windy City. Isaac quickly gained notoriety for his innate ability to read and energize crowds, a skill that catapulted him to regular appearances in several prominent Chicago clubs including Club Cairos, Tequilas, The Warehouse, POLO Club, The Hype, Swank, and Circus Nightclub. His sets are not just about playing music; they are an immersive experience of classic house music, infused with the spirited beats of freestyle and the pulsating rhythms of '90s Hard House.

Isaac's talent extends beyond the turntables. In his storied career, he has compiled over 130 mixed tapes and CDs, a collection that dates back to 1995 and showcases the evolution of his unique style. His mixes are more than just compilations; they are narratives told through music, each track meticulously chosen to create an unforgettable journey for his listeners.

One of his crowning achievements is the release of the licensed mix compilation "Legends of Freestyle," a testament to his mastery and influence in the genre. This compilation is a homage to the roots of freestyle music, blended with Isaac's innovative touch, and has been celebrated by fans and critics alike.

DJ Isaac "Kickin' It" Curiel is not just a DJ; he is a storyteller, a pioneer, and an artist whose beats resonate with the soul of Freestyle Music. His legacy is not just in the tracks he plays but in the memories he creates on the dance floor. As he continues to spin, he maintains his status as a true vinyl and digital DJ.

Live @ Kaboom #2 - Side A

Isaac “Kickin it” Curiel

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