AI beschrijving: "Let the Music Play" by Shannon is a seminal song in the freestyle genre, released in 1983 on Mirage Records. Produced by Chris Barbosa and Mark Liggett, the song features vocals by Shannon (born Brenda Shannon Greene) and is often credited as one of the first hits of the freestyle movement. As a pioneering track, "Let the Music Play" played a significant role in shaping the sound of 1980s dance music and has since become a classic of the era. Its influence can be heard in subsequent dance and electronic music styles, solidifying its historical significance in the development of popular music.