Freestyle

[Julian]

The music first developed in the early 1980s primarily in major cities like the New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey area of the Eastern United States of America. It was a fusion of 70s disco and 80s [breakdancing] music, influenced also by [sampling] found in Hip-Hop. The genre can be further subdivided into Old Schooland New School. Old school was generally made before 1991.
[FreeStyle] music in general is heavily influenced by Latin music, especially with respect to rhythms and brass/horn and keyboard parts. The latin [clave] rhythm can be felt in many songs. [The tempo] of FreeStyle music is almost always between 110 and 130 [BPM] (Beats Per Minute), typically around [118] BPM. The keyboard parts are often elegant and clever, with many short melodies and countermelodies. Again a strong influence of latin music.
The electro funk sound was changed and refined adding Latin American rhythms and a totally syncopated drum sound. That was definitely a reason why the style came to be very popular among Latinas as well as [Italian Americans]. Hence, the names Latin Hip Hop or Latin [Freestyle]. Now, the more neutral term Freestyle is generally preferred.
The theme of the lyrics is usually romantic with a positive message. The topics developed so far have not been overly complex, and are based more on a purely emotional response.

[Luis Fok]

Denoting a contest or version of a sport in which there are few restrictions on the moves or techniques that competitors employ.

[Kit]

Freestyle in Wrestling. Classified as one of the three official FILA styles, and one of the most popular moves a wrestler can use on their opponent. This includes using a hold, throw or trip.