Carlos Berrios

Carlos Berrios

Real Name:
Carlos Berrios
Profile:
Colombian-born New Yorker who started out as a DJ before falling into the editing business in the late 80s. He partnered up with Omar Santana to form the famous Hit Squad who were responsible for re-editing many classic hip-hop and freestyle tracks of the time. He also anonymously produced a couple of well-known bootleg 'mastermix' records in the form of "Bits and Pieces 86" and "Bits and Pieces 87".

With a growing reputation in the underground as a beat master, Carlos was asked to DJ at the mammoth Queens Arena "Lamour East". Soon after, Carlos produced his first two records, "Out Of Control" by Corina, which was penned by Brooklyn's own Frankie Bones, followed by Jasmin's "On The Loose". Carlos then signed to Profile Records as the artist "Only In The Dark" and released his first single "Make Noise", which featured first time vocalist Lisette Melendez. Carlos then got Lisette signed to Russell Simmon's RAL/Colombia label through the Bronx's own Fever Records and scored his first Top 40 hit with his then revolutionary production of "Together Forever". Written by Franc. Reyes, and Frankie Cutlass, this record was credited with rejuvenating the pop dance music scene and led the way to Corina's "Temptation" for Atco Records. A single that found it's way into the Top 10. The only Freestyle Record ever to do so.

During the 90s he ran After Dark Records (named for the crew he ran with as a youth in New York) and changed his name to Carlos 'After Dark' Berrios.

He is less active in the music industry these days as his interests now lie more with film acting and directing.
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Releases:
Don't Look Back (Session One) (CD, Album)   After Dark Records 2008
Don't Look Back (Session Two) (CD, Album)   After Dark Records 2008
Deadly Medlies Volume 1 (12")   After Dark Records  
Deadly Medlies Volume 2 (2 versions)   After Dark Records  
The King Of Freestyle EP (12")   After Dark Records  
Remixes:
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (12") Don't Let Me Be Misund... Tin Pan Apple 1988
Time To Jam! (The Remix Album) (CD) I Surrender (Unconditi... ATCO Records 1991
Every Little Lie (12")   Profile Records 1993
Summertime Summertime (2 versions) Summertime Summertime ... So So Def ... 1997
I'll Give You Everything (CD, Maxi) I'll Give You Everythi... Robbins Entertainment 1998
Memories (CD, Maxi) Memories (Carlos Berri... Robbins Entertainment 1998
Freestyle Frenzy ∙ Vol. 4 ∙ Anthem After Anthem (CD, Comp) I'll Give You Everythi... Popular Records 1999
When I'm Gone (Maxi) (3 versions) When I'm Gone (Carlos ... Robbins Entertainment 1999
Greatest Hits (CD) Please Please Me (2000... Warlock Records, Fever Records 2000
Lately (12", Promo) Lately (Carlos Berrios... Robbins Entertainment 2000
I Can't Change Your Mind (CD, Maxi) I Can't Change Your Mi... Warlock Records 2005
(A Little) Respect (CD, Maxi, Pro)   Canwest Musicworks 2009
End Of The Game (12") End Of The Game (After... After Dark Records  
Production:
On The Loose (12")   Easy Street Records, Southway Records 1987
Bingo Bongo (12")   Champion 1988
Home Is Where House Is (2 versions) I Feel It (Radio Edit) Popular Records ... 1988
I Feel It (2 versions)   Champion 1988
The Album Vol. 1 (Album) (4 versions) Music's Hypnotizing Rams Horn Records ... 1989
Love Child (Rock The House) (Maxi) (2 versions) Love Child (Rock The H... Atco Records ... 1990
Together Forever (Maxi, Single) (4 versions)   Columbia 1990
A Day In My Life (Without You) (Single) (2 versions)   CBS ... 1991
Corina (Album) (3 versions) Temptation ATCO Records ... 1991
Temptation / Loving You Like Crazy (Single) (4 versions) Temptation (Radio Vers... ATCO Records 1991
Together Forever (Cass)   Columbia 1991
Within My Heart (Single, Maxi) (4 versions)   ATCO Records 1991
Easy Street Dance Classics: On The Loose / Do You Wanna Dance (CD, Comp, Maxi)   Easy Street Records 1993
Give Me Your Heart (12")   After Dark Records 1993
You're My Only Man (12")   London Records 1993
Freestyle - Greatest Beats: The Complete Collection Vol. 3 (2 versions) Out Of Control Tommy Boy Music 1994
Freestyle Greatest Beats: The Complete Collection Volume 06 (CD) Together Forever, Temp... Tommy Boy Music 1994
Freestyle Greatest Beats: The Complete Collection Volume 07 (2 versions) A Day In My Life, With... Tommy Boy Music 1994
True To Life (CD, Album)   Columbia 1994
Do Unto Me (Maxi) (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1996
Time Passes By (CD, Maxi)   Warlock Records, Fever Records 1996
Freestyle Greatest Beats: The Complete Collection Volume 10 (CD) Time Passes By Tommy Boy Music 1997
Imagination (CD)   Warlock Records 1998
Memories (12", Promo)   Robbins Entertainment 1998
Instant Pleasure (CD) Waiting, We Just Disagree Robbins Entertainment 2000
Lately (Maxi) (2 versions)   Robbins Entertainment 2000
Bringing Back The Groove (CD) Eyes Of A Stranger Globe 2001
Diva (Platinum Edition) (CD) Dile Que Ya Master's Real Passion [MRP] 2004
Imagination (File, MP3, Dig)   Fever Records 2008
Listen To Your Heart / Get Up And Dance (12") Get Up And Dance (Llor... Micmac Records, Inc.  
Time Passes By (12", Promo)   Warlock Records  
Co-production:
Bingo Bongo (12")   Smokin' 1988
Black Bishop EP (12")   After Dark Records  
Mix:
Out Of Control (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1987
Walk On The Wild Side (12") Walk On The Wild Side ... Midi City Records 1987
You Played Me For A Fool (12")   Southway Records 1987
Bingo Bongo (12")   Smokin' 1988
I Feel It (2 versions) I Feel It (Makumba Mix... Popular Records ... 1988
I Hope She Breaks Your Heart (12", Whi)   Outpost Entertainment Company 1989
Love Child / Child Of Love (2 versions) Child Of Love (Love Ch... ATCO Records 1990
Corina (CD, Album) Temptation ATCO Records 1991
Time To Jam! (The Remix Album) (CD) Child Of Love (Special... ATCO Records 1991
I Got My Mind Made Up / Super Soul (12") Super Soul (Looking Fo... Looking Forward 1993
Gotta Take Her Home (12", Promo)   Warlock Records, Fever Records 1997
I'll Give You Everything (12", Promo)   Robbins Entertainment 1998
Appears On:
Cracked Out (Remix) (12")   Strong City Records 1987
Get Off (12", Single, Promo) Dub Off, Get Dubbed Select Records 1987
Heart's Desire (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1987
Lonely Days (12")   Magic Man Records 1987
Meet El Presidente (7", Single)   EMI Records 1987
On The Loose (12")   Easy Street Records, Southway Records 1987
Out Of Control (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1987
This Beat Kicks / Scratch Monopoly (12", Promo) This Beat Kicks, This ... Fresh Records 1987
You Played Me For A Fool (12")   Southway Records 1987
Feel Like Makin' Love (12")   Epic 1988
Give Me Back My Heart (Single) (3 versions) Give Me Back My Dub (B... Cutting Records 1988
Hip Hop Salsa (12")   Smokin' 1988
I Am Somebody / You Don't Stand A Chance (If You Can't Dance) (12", Promo)   Smokin' 1988
I Burn (2 versions)   Profile Records 1988
I Feel It (2 versions)   Champion ... 1988
Make Noise (12")   Profile Records 1988
Same Old Song And Dance (12")   Joey Boy Records 1988
There's Nothing Like New York (2 versions)   Profile Records 1988
Straight From The Heart (12", Promo)   Profile Records 1989
Straight From The Heart (12")   Profile Records 1989
The Album Vol. 1 (Album) (3 versions) Music's Hypnotizing Cutting Records ... 1989
Higher Than Heaven (2 versions) Higher Than Heaven (He... Virgin 1990
If Wishes Came True / Love Child (12") Love Child (Rock The H... ATCO Records 1990
If You Truly Love Me (3 versions)   Profile Records ... 1990
Love Child (3 versions) Child Of Love (Rock Th... Atlantic ... 1990
Loving You Like Crazy (12", Promo)   Cutting Records 1990
Misjudged Love (12")   PKO Records 1990
Together Forever (Maxi) (2 versions)   Columbia 1990
A Day In My Life (Without You) (12")   Columbia 1991
Come Back To Me (12")   Sand Castle Records 1991
Corina (CD, Album) Temptation, Temptation ATCO Records 1991
Forever Yours (12")   Micmac Records, Inc. 1991
I Should Have Known (12")   Cutting Records 1991
Never Say Never (2 versions)   Fever Records ... 1991
Series 10 Issue 1 (2x12") Together Forever Hot Tracks 1991
Stop Lying (12")   Southway Records 1991
Temptation (3 versions)   Cutting Records ... 1991
Together Forever (CD)   Columbia 1991
Within My Heart (Maxi) (2 versions)   ATCO Records 1991
Without Your Love (12")   Sneak Tip Records 1991
Walk Away (12")   Cutting Records 1992
Give Me Your Heart (12")   After Dark Records 1993
He's My Baby (12")   After Dark Records 1993
You're My Only Man (12")   London Records 1993
Memories Of Love (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1994
Boom Boom (12")   After Dark Records 1995
D.J. Line Volume 21 (CD, Comp) Promise Me Your Heart PolyTel 1995
Promise Me Your Heart (Maxi) (2 versions)   Numuzik Inc. 1995
Promise Me Your Heart (Maxi) (2 versions)   After Dark Records 1995
Sweetheart (12")   After Dark Records 1995
Sweetheart (12", Promo)   After Dark Records 1995
Sweetheart (12")   After Dark Records 1995
Do Unto Me (Maxi) (2 versions)   Cutting Records 1996
Live At The Social Volume 1 (CD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Doin' It After Dark (D... Heavenly 1996
Time Passes By (12", Promo)   Warlock Records, Fever Records 1996
Athletico Speak (CD, Album) Get On It Athletico, So Dens 1998
Brothers Gonna Work It Out (Comp) (3 versions) Doin' It After Dark (D... Freestyle Dust ... 1998
Greatest Hits (CD)   Warlock Records, Fever Records 2000
Bad Boy Joe Presents The Best Of Freestyle Megamix (CD) Together Forever, Toge... What If Productions 2001
Freestyle Vol. 13 (CD, Comp) Together Forever (Radi... ZYX Music 2001
Bad Boy Joe Presents The Best Of Freestyle Megamix Volume 2 (CD) A Day In My Life (With... What If Productions 2004
I Can't Change Your Mind (CD, Maxi)   Warlock Records 2005
Dancing On The Fire (12")   Reel II Seel  
Give Me Your Heart (12")   After Dark Records  
Heartbreaker (12")   First Class Records (3)  
If You Want Me (12")   Micmac Records, Inc.  
Listen To Your Heart / Get Up And Dance (12")   Micmac Records, Inc.  
Materialistic Girl (12")   Micmac Records, Inc.  
Tales From The Lower East Side (12")   After Dark Records  
The Beat Plays On (12")   Jackie Jack Records  
Time Passes By (12", Promo)   Warlock Records  
Tracks Appear On:
Live At The Social Volume 1 (Comp) (2 versions) Doin' It After Dark (D... Heavenly 1996
Radio 1 Anti-Nazi Mix / Interview (CD, Comp, Mixed, Ltd, Promo, Dig + CD, Ltd, Promo) Doin’ It After Dark Freestyle Dust 1997
Athletico Speak (Album, Comp) (4 versions) Get On It Athletico ... 1998
Brothers Gonna Work It Out (Comp) (8 versions) Doin' It After Dark (D... Freestyle Dust ... 1998
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