The trio, hailing from New York City, were discovered when they sang at a Sweet Sixteen party in an East Harlem church in 1984. Record producer Joey Gardner, who was at the party, was impressed with the group, and got the group signed to Tommy Boy Records. The group originally consisted of Tony, Kayel, and Ralph "Aby" Cruz, but eventually Aby was replaced by Raymond "Pito" "Angel" Vasquez (although not widely known, India was also one of the original members). Their first single was "One Way Love" which was a major hit among the Latin club community in New York, and followed up with many other hits, such as "Scars Of Love", "Tears May Fall", and "Come Get My Love."
The year, 1991 proved to be a very critical year for TKA, and for many Freestyle performers as well. TKA released their most important singles in 1991, "Louder Than Love", "Give Your Love To Me", and their House hit "Crash (Let's Have Some Fun)." Despite being very popular and very influential to the Freestyle genre, Tommy Boy requested that the band switch to pop instead of Freestyle. Rather than sacrifice their artistic integrity, the group released one more single, "Maria", which ironically proved to be their biggest hit, and then split up.
1988 album-cover for Scars of Love.Following the split, the members of TKA went on to pursue independent interests. Kayel recorded under the name K7 and had a hit Hip Hop record Swing Batta Swing which contained the lead hit single, "Come Baby Come." Tony started a successful production company in New York, and Angel joined the R&B group Goodfellas.
TKA reunited in 2001 and recorded the album Forever. The actual drop date for that album was November 6, 2001. Of the 12 songs contained on that album, only one was actually released as a single which was the smooth, House music song, "Feel The Music". The albums' promotion failures led to its poor success. Angel left the group afterwards and was replaced by popular Freestyle singer George Lamond. After the making of the anticipated album labeled 'TKA Featuring George Lamond' was completed, the group (along with George Lamond) decided to break up and go their own ways. The album was never released and only exists as demos that were given out to a few record companies. The name TKA still continues to live among its frontman K7, who performs the well known TKA hits in clubs throughout New York City. He also DJ's on New York's popular dance station 103.5 KTU. Though they've parted ways, they are still very popular in New York City, Chicago and Miami, and has had a sudden resurgence of popularity thanks to a recent Freestyle revival.
TKA were very notable for being heavily influential in the Freestyle genre, having presented an opportunity for many other Latino performers to create dance music. Among many Freestyle performers, TKA remain one of the most popular and influential, and its music are constant mainstays on Freestyle playlists.
Louder Than Love
TKA Lyrics
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I wiped my tears, you didn't cry
We both said things we didn't mean
Reaching for the hope, but caught between the screams
And I would try to calm you down
But you wouldn't listen
And now I find you're not around
[Chorus]
Louder than love
Louder than love
That's what we were, we were
Louder than love
And we couldn't make things better
Louder than love
Louder than love
that's what we were, we were
Louder than love
And we couldn't stay together
If we could both go back in time
Back to the days when you were mine
We vowed to try, but who's to say
That the love we shared would ever be the same
Maybe someday we'll both learn
Just how fragile love is
The mind forgets, while the heart still burns
As it longs for your kiss
[Chorus]
Through the things that we said
And the dreams that we shared, love stayed
(We never let it fade)
But we both went too far
We're both left with the scars of love
Oh, oh, oh
Now we must go our separate ways, my love
Oh,
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "Louder Than Love" by TKA explore the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer reminisces about their past love with a former partner, who they separated from in a passionate and tumultuous ending. The opening lines reveal that the separation occurred on a sour note, with both parties saying things they regretted in the heat of the moment. Despite the hurt they caused each other, the singer admits that they still miss their former partner's love.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "Louder Than Love" four times, emphasizing the intensity of the love between the two former lovers. The lyrics hint that their love was powerful and all-consuming, but it wasn't enough to sustain the relationship. The final verse suggests that the pain of the failed relationship still lingers, even as both people try to move on with their lives. The singer acknowledges that their love was strong at one point, but ultimately they couldn't make it work.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complexity of romantic love, with a bittersweet tone that captures the emotional resonance of failed relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when we said goodbye
Taking a trip down memory lane, back to a time where the two lovers were separated
I wiped my tears, you didn't cry
Despite the emotional turmoil, one of the lovers managed to hold back their tears, whereas the other couldn't
We both said things we didn't mean
In the heat of the moment, both lovers resorted to saying hurtful things that they didn't truly believe in
Reaching for the hope, but caught between the screams
Trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel, but constantly being bombarded with arguments and disagreements
And I would try to calm you down
One of the lovers attempted to soothe the other's anger and frustration
But you wouldn't listen
Despite the effort, the other lover remained stubborn and unwilling to listen
And now I find you're not around
Currently, the other lover has gone away and left
And its your love I'm missin'
Expressing the feeling of longing and yearning for the other lover's affection
Louder than love, Louder than love, That's what we were, we were
Describing the intense passion and deep love that the two lovers shared
Louder than love, And we couldn't make things better
Despite the strength of their love, they still weren't able to overcome their issues and work things out
Louder than love, Louder than love, that's what we were, we were
Reiterating the previous sentiment about the overwhelming nature of their love
Louder than love, And we couldn't stay together
Acknowledging that, unfortunately, their love wasn't enough to keep them together
If we could both go back in time, Back to the days when you were mine
Musing on the possibility of traveling back in time to when they were still together
We vowed to try, but who's to say
Hoping that, in the past, they would have pledged to work through their problems and try their hardest to make things work
That the love we shared would ever be the same
Questioning if the same love and passion that they felt in the past would still be present if they went back in time
Maybe someday we'll both learn, Just how fragile love is
Reflecting on the fact that love can be a delicate and vulnerable thing, and perhaps they'll both learn from their experiences
The mind forgets, while the heart still burns, As it longs for your kiss
The brain may be able to let go and forget, but the heart still yearns for the other's affection and physical touch
Through the things that we said, And the dreams that we shared, love stayed, (We never let it fade)
Despite everything they went through, their love managed to survive and not wither away
But we both went too far, We're both left with the scars of love
Admitting that both lovers made mistakes that have left emotional wounds that are permanent
Now we must go our separate ways, my love
Concluding that it's time for them to move on and live their lives apart from each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: QUAYLE MAC, JOEY GARDNER, LOUIS SHARPE, LOUIS RAMON SHARPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CoachVinoLLC
The soundtrack of NYC for Puerto Ricans and Italians in the 80’s & 90’s. What a time to be alive. Shoutout to any and everyone who loved Freestyle!
@rommy143
Freestyle was huge in Miami too!
@spboria1
🙋♀️. The best time
@cheesy4582
Any New Yorker liked this music, not just Italians and Puerto Rican’s
@emilyfregoso1378
❣
@Brock_landerz1996
California and Texas Mexicans / chicanos as well! We love freestyle! Thanks to all the Ricans for getting down!
@Anon78788
I grew up in Jersey and the station back then playing freestyle music in heavy rotation was hot 103 which later turned to Hot 97. I was priviledged enough to live thru these amazing times in the 80's and early 90's when dance music was on fire. I remember clubs like levels, emerald city, paladium, foxes (Jersey city), Chicago's (Lodi, nj), limelight, the tunnel, paradise garage, roxy just to name a few. Freestyle was not only big in NJ/NYC but it was huge in Miami (Power 96), Chicago (B96) and other cities in the bay area like San Jose and San Francisco(KMEL) as well. Also in Texas as well cities like San Antonio. Freestyle music is American music that was created in the USA just like Rock, Hip hop, folk, punk rock, r&b and so forth. We can all enjoy it as well as the rest of the world it does not matter your ethnicity or race.
@XI_Daisy_XI
✨📻🎶 😴I used to have a little baby blue am/fm alarm clock set to Hot 103fm! Only wish I was just a few years older, I was in elementary school in those days growing up on LI. Good memories, we still have those and the music!
✨😊Lotsa love.
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@j4kgang921
💯💯✔️
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