1986-Present
Emergency Records wasn't signing anymore artists in 1986, forcing Barbosa and Liggett to launch Ligosa Records. The duo immediately signed Monet & George Lamond to their label. In addition, Ligosa Entertainment was a subsidiary of the record company and produced songs for upcoming Freestyle music acts like Judy Torres (dubbed the "Queen of Freestyle'), SaFire, Mark Kalfa, etc among others. Barbosa also found chart success in 1990 with George Lamond's Bad Of the Heart hitting the Billboard Top 100, peaking at #25.
In 1995 Barbosa and Liggett dismantled the production and record company and parted ways. Barbosa continued to contribute to the Freestyle genre he created, producing underground artists who rarely had their new material played on mainstream radio stations in the United States. A big surprise came to him in 1999 when Shannon invited him back to update her 1980s singles "Let the Music Play" and "Give Me Tonight".
Barbosa has strong affiliations with the audio tape-editing scene.
Currently Barbosa is the Director of Multimedia Services at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York City.
He is married with 2 Children. Barbosa's son Brandon is Autistic. Barbosa is involved in various charities and organizations Related to Autism.
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