Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Kiss Your Tears Away

What this video is

Released in 1989 as part of the Straight to the Sky album cycle, 'Kiss Your Tears Away' arrived at a pivotal transitional moment for Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam. The group had achieved massive crossover success in 1987 with dual #1 pop hits 'Head to Toe' and 'Lost in Emotion,' but by 1989 the freestyle sound was beginning to lose mainstream momentum. Produced entirely by Full Force — the Brooklyn-based production team…

Why it matters

As one of the defining acts of New York City freestyle, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam occupy a foundational position in the development of Latin-influenced urban dance-pop. 'Kiss Your Tears Away' documents the genre at its commercial zenith and early decline, representing the Full Force production model…