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BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

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NEW Episode 2010 · Season 1 Oct 14, 2026 · 37 min

JUDY TORRES (on Being The Queen of Freestyle, Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Madonna & Reclaiming Your Power) II

Judy Torres steps Behind The Rope. The Queen of Freestyle is here to mention it all. Long before podcasts and social media gave artists a platform to discuss mental health, Bronx native Judy Torres—affectionately known to millions as the "Queen of Freestyle"—was the voice of a dance music revolution. Her anthems like "No Reason to Cry" and "Come Into My Arms" defined an era of late-80s and 90s club culture and pop radio. Now, celebrating nearly 40 years as a recording artist and over 25 years as a iconic voice on New York’s 103.5 WKTU, Judy is stepping forward with her most candid project yet: her memoir, No Reason to Cry. In No Reason to Cry, Judy peels back the curtain on the price of early fame. Beyond the sold-out shows and radio hits, she exposes the hidden battles she fought behind the scenes: domestic trauma, toxic industry dynamics, health scares, bullying, and severe depression. Part II starts now. @judytorresmusic @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TIMELINE- Timeline.com/VELVETROPE (Timeline Is Offering a 15 Day Trial Of The Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator For Just $22) REAL REAL - realreal.com/velvetrope ($25 Off Your First Purchase On The Most Trusted Name In Authenticated Luxury Resale) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) AUDIBLE - audible.com/VELVET (New Members Start Listening w/ a 30 Day Free Trial This Massive Library Of Audiobooks & Ad-Free Podcasts) POM - pomwonderful.com (Check Out POM Wonderful Antioxidant Super Teas) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact [email protected] MERCH Available at - <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-r

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