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My First Freestyle Concert and Friend
By Ayza
It was the Summer of '96 if I remember right at The Low Rider Car Show.
It was the first time I was able to go to a concert without my mom's nagging.
I was so excited that my favorite singer in the whole world was
going to be in concert.
Johnny O and Judy Torres were also performing in the same show.
But I was really there for one reason that day and that was to
hear Cynthia's songs.
I had my friend pick my up at 7:30 am, because I wanted be
there before the park opened. When I got in I looked for the stage
to make sure I found the best spot. There was a perfect theater
like stage, with huge speakers that were guaranteed to annoy any
neighbor within a three block radius.
They took the music to a level that to this day I haven't been able
to experience at any club or concert.
Judy Torres was the first Freestyle act on stage.
Her performance was nothing less than spectacular.
Her voice was magnificent and almost magical.
Johnny O was nothing short of spectacular himself.
Those who have seen him perform know that his performance
is nothing but high energy.
Cynthia came out after Johnny and I was so excited to see her that
I almost lost my voice in the first minute. After her first song she
pointed at me and said "This girl came prepared for my show" I just screamed,
"hell yea!!" I was so excited about being able to see her in concert that I
didn't mind the heat of South Florida. After she finished I made my way to
the side. The security guard told everyone that she wasn't going to sign any
autographs. About 5 minutes later I saw her and her dancers with their bags
hurrying to leave. She looked to the side and saw me and went back quickly to
get a pen. She signed a total of 5 autographs 3 to me one for a little girl and
one to this guy. As she was there I told her how much I love her music, and in her
NY accent she said, "girl I can tell!" I told her that I can't wait for her next
concert and since that day I haven't missed a performance.
Since that day I have thought of her as a close friend. She might not remember
but I certainly do. In the beginning I thought of her as a mega star bigger then Madonna
or Michael Jackson, but just like a big sister she brought me down to earth. A couple
months later at another performance we sat down and started talking.
She told me, "I know how you see me." "You think I wake up at 2 or 3 in the afternoon
and go out with Lissette Menedez or Safire and go shopping for our performances."
I said, "Yes, you're Cynthia!" She told me,
"Yes I am Cynthia, but I have a full time job up in New York."
"What will happen the day that they are not buying my music anymore?"
I said that would never happen. She smiled and said,
"You're a big fan and I appreciate your support, but it might happen."
By this time we had talked a couple times and she knew that I wanted to get
into the business. She gave me the best advice, which I follow to this day,
"Make sure you go to school and get an education," and I am doing just that.
She has been my all time favorite artist and always will be. She has given me advice
and been the sweetest, nicest person to me. Her music has gotten me through many rough
situations. What I like to know is how many others have been touched by her or any other
freestyle artists. I'd like to know your stories.
Please send me your stories at icyhot557@netzero.net I would love to hear them.
Till next time, New York you live in my Heart. Keep Freestyle Alive.
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By Ayza
It was the Summer of '96 if I remember right at The Low Rider Car Show.
It was the first time I was able to go to a concert without my mom's nagging.
I was so excited that my favorite singer in the whole world was
going to be in concert.
Johnny O and Judy Torres were also performing in the same show.
But I was really there for one reason that day and that was to
hear Cynthia's songs.
I had my friend pick my up at 7:30 am, because I wanted be
there before the park opened. When I got in I looked for the stage
to make sure I found the best spot. There was a perfect theater
like stage, with huge speakers that were guaranteed to annoy any
neighbor within a three block radius.
They took the music to a level that to this day I haven't been able
to experience at any club or concert.
Judy Torres was the first Freestyle act on stage.
Her performance was nothing less than spectacular.
Her voice was magnificent and almost magical.
Johnny O was nothing short of spectacular himself.
Those who have seen him perform know that his performance
is nothing but high energy.
Cynthia came out after Johnny and I was so excited to see her that
I almost lost my voice in the first minute. After her first song she
pointed at me and said "This girl came prepared for my show" I just screamed,
"hell yea!!" I was so excited about being able to see her in concert that I
didn't mind the heat of South Florida. After she finished I made my way to
the side. The security guard told everyone that she wasn't going to sign any
autographs. About 5 minutes later I saw her and her dancers with their bags
hurrying to leave. She looked to the side and saw me and went back quickly to
get a pen. She signed a total of 5 autographs 3 to me one for a little girl and
one to this guy. As she was there I told her how much I love her music, and in her
NY accent she said, "girl I can tell!" I told her that I can't wait for her next
concert and since that day I haven't missed a performance.
Since that day I have thought of her as a close friend. She might not remember
but I certainly do. In the beginning I thought of her as a mega star bigger then Madonna
or Michael Jackson, but just like a big sister she brought me down to earth. A couple
months later at another performance we sat down and started talking.
She told me, "I know how you see me." "You think I wake up at 2 or 3 in the afternoon
and go out with Lissette Menedez or Safire and go shopping for our performances."
I said, "Yes, you're Cynthia!" She told me,
"Yes I am Cynthia, but I have a full time job up in New York."
"What will happen the day that they are not buying my music anymore?"
I said that would never happen. She smiled and said,
"You're a big fan and I appreciate your support, but it might happen."
By this time we had talked a couple times and she knew that I wanted to get
into the business. She gave me the best advice, which I follow to this day,
"Make sure you go to school and get an education," and I am doing just that.
She has been my all time favorite artist and always will be. She has given me advice
and been the sweetest, nicest person to me. Her music has gotten me through many rough
situations. What I like to know is how many others have been touched by her or any other
freestyle artists. I'd like to know your stories.
Please send me your stories at icyhot557@netzero.net I would love to hear them.
Till next time, New York you live in my Heart. Keep Freestyle Alive.
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