Connie (freestyle singer)

Connie Martinez, better known as Connie, is a singer of freestyle music and dance-pop. Connie is best known for her singles "Funky Little Beat" and "Rock Me". These songs catapulted the singer into the international music scene and the songs are now considered classics of the freestyle music genre.

Biography

Connie was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She always aspired to perform since childhood. This aspiration became a realization when she was introduced to the legendary music producer Henry Stone, who would go on to become the executive producer of Connie's debut single "Funky Little Beat".

In the early 1990s, Connie took a step back from the music scene when she married and later gave birth to her daughter. Since then, Connie has returned to the studio and released various albums.

Connie has performed with music legends Kool & The Gang, Evelyn Champagne King, Morris Day, Vanilla Ice, MC Shy D, Sugarhill Gang, Taylor Dayne, and fellow Freestyle peers. In 2015, Connie reunited with "Connie" album producer Amos Larkins to release her newest album "Amos Larkins Presents Party Time 1".

Connie continues performing in concerts and clubs throughout the United States.

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album details
1986 Connie
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Sunnyview Records
1995 No Tears
  • Released: April 16, 1995
  • Label: Black Olive Records
2006 Let's Party
  • Released: November 7, 2006
  • Label: CD Baby
2015 Amos Larkins Presents Party Time 1
  • Released: August 25, 2015
  • Label: Essential Media Group

Compilations
Year Album details
2002 The Best of Connie
  • Released: October 29, 2002
  • Label: Thump Records

Singles
  • 1985: "Funky Little Beat"
  • 1986: "Experience"
  • 1986: "Rock Me / I Can't Stop"
  • 1987: "Get Down Tonight"
  • 1988: "Tonight's the Night"
  • 1989: "Rockin ' Rollin Weekend"
  • 1993: "Funky Little Beat / Get Down Tonight"
  • 1995: "No Tears"

References
    • "Home – Connie Recording Freestyle Artist". Connie Recording Freestyle Artist. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
    • "Album Search for 'freestyle greatest beats complete collection vol 9'". AllMusic. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
    • "Connie – Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
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