Instagram story viewer> @iamfredapayne> Tagged

Freda Payne

@iamfredapayne

21.8K

followers

5532

following

🎤 Songstress & Actress | Grammy and NAACP Nominee
🌟contact: [email protected]

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Exciting news I wanted you to hear directly from me!

128

21

J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. — “STRONG ISLAND” (1987)

🌊 LONG ISLAND IN THE HOUSE. BEFORE THE WORLD CAUGHT ON.

Before the island became a name-drop in countless Hip-Hop conversations, J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. put it on wax and made sure everybody heard it.

“Strong Island” is pure late-’80s East Coast energy. DJ Curt Cazal lays down a heavyweight funk backdrop while AJ Rok and B-Luv trade bars with that raw, back-and-forth chemistry that made early Hip-Hop feel like a block party captured on vinyl.

And that horn blast? Absolutely unmistakable.

The production flips Freda Payne’s “The Easiest Way to Fall” and “Unhooked Generation” into a rugged, rolling groove. Then comes the iconic “Strong Island!” shout from Chuck D’s “Rebel Without a Pause” — a perfect connection between two sides of New York’s Hip-Hop identity.

But this record was about more than samples and a catchy hook.

J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. helped put Long Island on the underground Hip-Hop map at a time when New York’s boroughs dominated the conversation. Their anthem gave the local scene a voice, a rallying cry and an identity of its own.

Released as a single in 1987 and featured on their 1988 debut album Doin’ Damage, this is the kind of record that reminds you how much history can live inside one break, one horn stab and two MCs trading lines.

No fancy tricks. No overthinking. Just funk, personality and hometown pride.

LONG ISLAND STAND UP. THE CRATES HAVE RECEIPTS.

🎧 Dig deeper with the Crates Don’t Lie Spotify playlist for more timeless underground gems and Hip-Hop history.

Follow Crates Don’t Lie for daily doses of real Oldschool Underground Hip-Hop.

#JVCForce #StrongIsland #GoldenEraHipHop #OldSchoolHipHop #CratesDontLie

184

43

"What a blessing this was for us. Doors didn't open til 7pm, Show didn't start til 830pm and this was the line outside at 6pm ( 2 and half hours before showtime) to get in. Don B. Welch presents "Freda Payne pays tribute to the legendary ladies of Jazz" on Sat. Sept 26th - @catalinajazzclub SOLD OUT!!! Shout-out to everyone in attendance, that showed love for Freda. Special thanks to her special guest @thommigross sings EARTHA! And to our band under the direction of @joshnelson_music . Thank you everyone 🙂💜

21

0

Miss Freda Payne!🔥
•
#fredapayne #ladyofsong #jazz
#soul #americansongbook

7

0

A Legendary night with a Legendary Diva @iamfredapayne
It was Jazz AND pizazz….exactly what I expected!👑

@thommigross You were superb as Eartha Kitt lovely 👏🏾
@actressmalikablessing @thetylertyson @jonellerallen great seeing you all

Thank you @donbwelch for the invite ♥️✨🎶

#FredaPayne #catalinajazzclub #playbill #jazz #aboutlastnight

3

20

6

1

Tonight, I have the honor of sharing the stage with the legendary @iamfredapayne at Catalina Jazz Club🙌🏽✨♥️
There’s something incredibly special about celebrating the women whose artistry, glamour and fearlessness helped pave the way. Eartha & Freda and here I am in the story.

See you tonight. 💋
The Legendary Freda Payne: A Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Jazz, Catalina Jazz Club | 8:30 PM

#FredaPayne #EarthaKitt #BlackHollywood #blackbroadway

3

21

BREAKING NEWS!! January 8th at Mullett Arena I'm co-managing the first ever Motown for Veterans Benefit Concert with former members of The Supremes, The Temptations, Jr. Walker All-Star Band, Freda Payne and Alli Starr.

TICKETS ON SALES NOW: https://mullettarena.com/event/motown/?spMailingID=13978226&spUserID=MTAzNjU3NjY4NzIwOAS2&spJobID=2540494967&spReportId=MjU0MDQ5NDk2NwS2

VIP Meet & Greet sponsorships available and an INCREDIBLE Silent Auction items to open in December including industry award tickets and concert-worn costume pieces from The Former Ladies of the Supremes!

5

0

Motown for Veterans Benefit Concert | Friday, Jan. 8
Tickets on sale Friday, September 25th at 10 AM local
Artists: The Former Ladies of the Supremes, Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue, Jr. Walker’s All-Star Band, Freda Payne & Alli Starr.

This special lineup will all be performing together for the first time! The Motown for Veterans Benefit Concert is a night for music enthusiasts of all ages to come together, sing along to memorable gold record songs and support heroic Arizona veterans. Proceeds from the concert will directly fund Green Homes for Vets (501c3) efforts to build an eco-friendly home community for returning combat service men and women in the Prescott Valley.

More information and tickets at MullettArena.com.

47

5

"A big shout-out to @thetammimacshow @radiofreekjlh & @steviewonderlegacy for showing so much love to Freda Payne yesterday. And for all of the callers that called in to talk to Freda. We had a great rehearsal today with the band and can't wait for you all to see Don B. Welch Productions present "Freda Payne pays tribute to the legendary ladies of jazz" - Sat.September 26th - 8:30pm show.Special Guest @thommigross who is going to blow you away as she pays tribute to the great Eartha Kitt ( Doors open at 7pm- Get there early for parking 🅿️ and settle in for drinks and or dinner ) For Tix and reservations go to www.ticketweb.com. And to Stevie Wonder whom Freda has known for years called up to sing Happy Birthday to her! Music 🎵🎶

148

9

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Motown for Veterans Benefit Concert | Friday, Jan. 8
Tickets on sale Friday, September 25th at 10 AM local

Artists: The Former Ladies of the Supremes, Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue, Jr. Walker’s All-Star Band, Freda Payne, Alli Starr

This special lineup will all be performing together for the first time! The Motown for Veterans Benefit Concert is a night for music enthusiasts of all ages to come together, sing along to memorable gold record songs and support heroic Arizona veterans. Proceeds from the concert will directly fund Green Homes for Vets (501c3) efforts to build an eco-friendly home community for returning combat service men and women in the Prescott Valley.

More information and tickets at MullettArena.com.

22

1

"Tomorrow - "Live" in the studio 4PM @radiofreekjlh the legendary FREDA PAYNE with @thetammimacshow . She will be talking about her up coming show "Don B. Welch presents Freda Payne pays tribute to the legendary ladies of jazz" Sat Sept 26th at @catalinajazzclub Tune in!!!!.

133

6