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Monthly Archives: April 2008

Planet B-Boy Film Review

I saw Planet B-Boy and you should, too, right now! It is a definite Hip Hop classic! It is a passionate story of international Hip Hop culture at its finest! … a must watch for any Hip Hop culture purist, fan, and aficionado!

Posted in Body Rock |

Welcome to Old School Scholar: The University of Hip Hop!

Welcome to Old School Scholar: The University of Hip Hop! We have proudly launched March 31, 2008 with much enthusiasm to share with the global Hip Hop community as a place for true school heads to network and share resources.

Posted in Feature Articles |

Blocked Parties

Block Parties were part of the foundation for Hip Hop’s existence and bringing communities together and squashing bitter rivalries. With the current state of Hip Hop’s bastard identity can block parties exist with the same vigor and enthusiasm for peaceful celebration?

Posted in Wheels of Steel |

B-Boy Pioneer Frosty Freeze Passes at 44

Ladies and Gentlemen, B-Boy Godfather, Wayne “Frosty Freeze” Frost of the Rock Steady Crew, has passed at the young age of 44. His passing occurred Thursday April 4, 2008, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC due to suffering a long term undisclosed illness.

Posted in Body Rock |

Shut the Crunk up!!!

In the world of rap music today, there is an odor that’s being carried out. It is a stench so powerful it could give raw sewage a serious run for its money. But this smell actually comes from a sound, which I am sad to say. Yes, a sound that is dominating the airwaves. Let [...]

Posted in Feature Articles |

The Director of Planet B-Boy Speaks!

The following article written by Planet B-Boy director and producer, Benson Lee, including photos, are all provided by Elephant Eye Films press release kit. Elephant Eye Films is a New York City-based film studio that produces, sells, and distributes high-quality feature films. We are sharing Mr. Lee’s story due to his passionate involvement in the [...]

Posted in Body Rock |

Planet B-Boy is Here!

I am very excited right about now regarding the latest Hip Hop documentary Planet B-Boy directed by Benson Lee of Elephant Eye Films. It is the ultimate B-Boy battle film that sweeps us across three continents for the grand finale at the annual “Battle of the Year” finals in Germany. This stage is Hip Hop’s [...]

Posted in Body Rock |

The Ghost of the Solo MCs

Did you know one of the last times I physically saw an MC up on stage by himself was in the 1980’s. I was watching LL Cool J giving a full Hip Hop performance for one hour and fifteen minutes! He did it all by Himself! But the very last time I actually saw an [...]

Posted in Mic Check |