Connie made her name during the electro dance music craze of the mid 1980s. Although Connie has numerous songs that her fans love, her name will always be synonymous with her huge hit “Funky little beat” which came out in 1985 and was later on the 1986 self titled “Connie” album. Connie helped set the stage for freestyle music which was already there in 1985, but which would would get even more exposure to close out the decade.
Top songs from Connie
The heart and soul of Connie’s success came with her 1986 debut album titled “Connie.” On this album would be the iconic legendary song “Funky little beat.” This song is regarded as a freestyle music classic by almost everybody into the Latin hip-hop genre. “Funky little beat” is the number one song that Connie will always be known for.
From this album would also come “Rock me / I can’t stop” which had some success. Other songs from the album included “Your eyes,” “I can’t stop” and “Fire in my heart.” Again though, “Funky little beat” was the stand out and has continued to be loved even all these decades later.
During the later part of the 1980s and into the early 1990s, Connie would tour and perform with other acts. She then took a break from music while putting her time into her private life as she got married and gave birth to her daughter. In 1995 Connie came back with her “No tears” album. In 2002, “The best of Connie” was released by Thump Records which featured the original version and different club remixes of “Funky little beat. Connie has continued to release various albums and also continues to perform.
Fun facts about Connie
What is Connie’s real name?
Connie Martinez
How did Connie get started in the music industry?
As a youth, Connie always wanted to be a performer. That road become a reality when she was introduced to music producer Henry Stone. Henry had been in the music industry for decades and would end up being the executive producer of the legendary Connie song “Funky little beat.”
Where is Connie from?
Connie is from Miami, Florida