80s Brick City Freestyle
About This Event
80s Brick City Freestyle at NJPAC presents a lineup rooted in late-1980s freestyle, pop and hip-hop: 2 Without Hats, Boriqua Posse, Cynthia, DJ Johnny 5000, David from Nice N Wild and Lisette Melendez. Cynthia appears alongside artists she has shared stages with, while 2 Without Hats brings an electronic dance lineage and Boriqua Posse offers Latin-inflected hip-hop. The bill foregrounds performers whose careers bridge the late 1980s–early 1990s scene and current presentations.
About Endless Night(song)
“Endless Night” is a song written by Julie Taymor and Lebo M for Disney’s 1997 Broadway musical *The Lion King*, with music by Hans Zimmer and additional writing by Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin. In the show it is sung by Simba as he moves through exile, set against choral writing that draws on South African idioms alongside a Broadway orchestral palette. The number was part of the work’s New York City premiere at the New Amsterdam Theatre in 1997. It functions as a reflective hinge, turning travel into resolve.
About the Artists
Cynthia
Step into the electrifying world of Cynthia, a dynamic force in the Rock/Pop music scene, known for her captivating performances at renowned venues like NJPAC. As a celebrated artist, Cynthia has shared the stage with freestyle luminaries such as David of Nice N Wild, Lisette Melendez, and 2 Without Hats, creating unforgettable musical experiences.
Lisette Melendez
Lisette Melendez is an American singer and songwriter recognized for her hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly in the freestyle and Latin pop genres.
David from Nice N Wild
David from Nice N Wild is a rock and pop vocalist whose work moves between band-driven performance and the crossover energy of freestyle bills. He appears at NJPAC with the 80s Brick City Freestyle lineup, sharing stages with Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, 2 Without Hats, Boriqua Posse, and DJ Johnny 5000.
2 Without Hats
2 Without Hats is a musical duo known for their work in the electronic and dance music genres, particularly popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Boriqua Posse
Boriqua Posse is a hip-hop group that emerged in the late 1980s, known for their fusion of Latin influences and rap music.
DJ Johnny 5000
DJ Johnny 5000 is a music artist known for performing as a DJ, specializing in electronic dance music and related genres.