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.
X-ray Vision
TKA Lyrics
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And the magic in your smile will sooth me lady
How long can we go on pretending baby
Your eyes can't hide the lies, you make me crazy
Well its getting kinda raw
Your words are not enough
No matter what you say
I'll just turn away
X-ray vision, baby I can see through you
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true
I'm looking out my room the world is turning
And there's a lesson that you should be learning
Love is not a game is what I'm saying
My passion burns for you, so stop your playing
Stop playing with my heart
It's tearing us apart
Just hear the words I say
Don't throw it all away
X-ray vision, baby I can see through you
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true
X-ray vision, baby I can see through you
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true
In TKA's song X-ray Vision, the lyrics describe the frustration and hurt of being in a relationship with someone who is not being truthful. The singer can see through the partner's words and actions, and is tired of the pretending and the lies. The singer's love for the partner is true, but they can't continue on this path of dishonesty. The partner's magic smile and clever words may have worked before, but now the singer has x-ray vision, and nothing can be hidden anymore.
The chorus of the song, "X-ray vision, baby I can see through you, X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true" emphasizes the singer's newfound ability to see through the partner's façade. The singer is still in love with the partner, but there is a limit to how much they can take. The second verse introduces the idea that love is not a game, and the singer expresses the burning passion they have for the partner, pleading with them to stop playing with their heart and not throw their love away.
Overall, the song X-ray Vision is a powerful declaration of the need for honesty and truth in a romantic relationship. The singer is tired of the games and pretense, but still holds out hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You think your clever words will fool me baby
You believe that you can deceive me with your cunning words
And the magic in your smile will sooth me lady
You assume that your charming smile will calm me down
How long can we go on pretending baby
For how much longer do you think we can keep faking this?
Your eyes can't hide the lies, you make me crazy
Your eyes can't conceal the falsehoods, and they are driving me insane
Well its getting kinda raw
This situation is getting intense and emotional
Your words are not enough
What you're saying doesn't suffice
No matter what you say
Irrespective of your utterances
I'll just turn away
I will simply choose to ignore you and walk away
X-ray vision, baby I can see through you
I possess the ability to see through your facade, my dear
X-ray vision, baby I'm in love, that's true
My love for you is genuine and unwavering
I'm looking out my room the world is turning
As I gaze out from my room, the world is revolving
And there's a lesson that you should be learning
You need to comprehend a lesson from this situation
Love is not a game is what I'm saying
I'm trying to explain that love is not just a trivial game
My passion burns for you, so stop your playing
I ardently desire you, therefore, stop playing games with me
Stop playing with my heart
Stop manipulating my emotions
It's tearing us apart
This is causing a rift between us
Just hear the words I say
Please, just listen to what I'm trying to convey
Don't throw it all away
Do not ruin everything that we have built
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER JOHN SINFIELD, TERENCE MARTIN TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcelo Dias
Quem do Brasil está agora recordando o início dos anos 90? Saudações a todos que curtem Freestyle!
jose noia
eu
Malba Rejane
Eita! Tempo bom. Amava....
Anderson Fernando
tempo bom demais......|||||||||||!!!!!!!!!!
Almeida 1972
Na madrugada relembrando época de ouro......nada melhor.....ficar com a companhia dos pensamentos...
Gary Howard
So many great TKA songs, but I think this is my favorite one.
Rita Pereira
Só quem viveu essa época, sabe oque essa música proporciona ao ouví-la, uma viagem literalmente!
Albi Celeste
House influence on freestyle was not for the better. Straight freestyle of the 80's was THE BEST VERSION FOR SURE. FREESTYLE OF THE 80'S AKA SCHOOLHOUSE MUSIC FOR EVER AND EVER AND EVER. THIS SWWWWEEEEET AND GRRRRRREEEAATTTT TYPE OF MUSIC AND SOUND SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN GONE. I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY SUCH A FABULOUS AND VERY PURE STYLE OF MUSIC LIKE FREESTYLE OF THE 80'S IS GONE. IT MAKES NO FUCKING SENSE WHATSOEVER... LET'S DO THE HASHTAG AKA #BRING FREESTYLE SCHOOLHOUSE MUSIC OF THE 80'S BACK. THIS WORLD NEEDS IT... LET'S BRING THIS LOVELY GREAT SOUND BACK.
EMERSON KELM DANCE!!
Adorooo essa música👏👏👏👏👏👍😀😘😘😘😘
azor ahai
Freestyle is 80's New York at it's best great memory with this music 👍👍