http://oldschoolscholar.com The voice for real Hip Hop culture purists, activists, artists, musicians, producers, beat junkies, fans, DJs, B Boys, Graff Writers, and MCs. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:26:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-on-ice-bust-this-winter-olympians/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-on-ice-bust-this-winter-olympians/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:20:45 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1698
What if the art of B-Boying ever became a sport in the Olympics? How about in the Winter Olympics evolving the sport of figure skating? Yeah you heard me... Ice Skating! Come and take a look right now!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-on-ice-bust-this-winter-olympians/feed/ 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championships-2009-five-videos-for-your-viewing-pleasure/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championships-2009-five-videos-for-your-viewing-pleasure/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:32:33 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1680
We have five B-Boy battle videos from the 2009 UK B-Boy Championships right here, right now! Two videos are from the 3 on 3 B-Girl battles, and the other three flicks are based on part of the first round of the footwork competition. Check it out now!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championships-2009-five-videos-for-your-viewing-pleasure/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-watch-your-step/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-watch-your-step/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:49:13 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1632
It appears B-Boyin' is once again being embraced by the mainstream media and Hollywood since its exploitation over twenty-five years ago. There are pros and cons about this, but the pros out-weight the worst when B-Boys and B-Girls handle their business as professionals. Most of all just watch your step!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boys-watch-your-step/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/japan-versus-korea-ibe-2009-b-boy-battle-video/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/japan-versus-korea-ibe-2009-b-boy-battle-video/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:58 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1618
Japan and Korea are producing some of the world's best B-Boys just like Florida, California, and Texas are known for American football talent, and there is no action or intensity when these talents battle each other for national pride as well as the culture. If you want to see fireworks then you should not miss this! These brothers got moves that Industrial Light and Magic can't duplicate!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/japan-versus-korea-ibe-2009-b-boy-battle-video/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/watch-the-freshest-kids-history-of-the-b-boy-free/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/watch-the-freshest-kids-history-of-the-b-boy-free/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:51:10 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1612
Here's a little story that must be told about thousands of cool brothers who put gang life on hold. The media tried to milk them from fortune and fame, and wash them all out right down the drain. But guess what? You can not kill culture when there are roots, and that is how legends become who they are! Watch the Freshest Kids now!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/watch-the-freshest-kids-history-of-the-b-boy-free/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2009-final-results/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2009-final-results/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:47 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1606
The 2009 Battle of the Year Finals just completed a couple of weeks ago, and we have video footage of the final battle for the championship. Check it out now for some of the world's best B-Boying to date!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2009-final-results/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championship-2009-highlights-and-b-girl-roxy-world-record-holder/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championship-2009-highlights-and-b-girl-roxy-world-record-holder/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:34:32 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1564
The UK B-Boy Championships 2009 came and went with fire, and a world record was smashed and grabbed by a young lady of England, B-Girl Roxy. B-Boy Crews from around the globe converged October 11, 2009 at the 02 Academy Brixton to win one of the greatest battle tournaments ever. ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/uk-b-boy-championship-2009-highlights-and-b-girl-roxy-world-record-holder/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/7-and-8-year-old-b-boy-prodigies-lil-demon-and-j-styles/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/7-and-8-year-old-b-boy-prodigies-lil-demon-and-j-styles/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:12:50 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1546
The other day, I saw these 7 and 8 year old shorties blazing videos everywhere online with their B-Boy skills. While most kids at their ages are busy playing with action figures and video games, these little boys are doing freezes, flares, and headspins! ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/7-and-8-year-old-b-boy-prodigies-lil-demon-and-j-styles/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/ugandan-hip-hop-b-boy-activism-in-the-mother-land/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/ugandan-hip-hop-b-boy-activism-in-the-mother-land/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:06:49 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=691
I want you to see evidence where Hip Hop culture shines at its brightest, and how it enlightens a possible future for those who once envisioned tomorrow as a blur. I want you to feel how it made you feel the first time you found Hip Hop kissing you on the cheek with open arms. Do you remember when?]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/ugandan-hip-hop-b-boy-activism-in-the-mother-land/feed/ 5 http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2008-world-finals-is-upon-us/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2008-world-finals-is-upon-us/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:10:17 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=674
It is that time of year again in the B-Boying global community. Battle Of The Year World Finals 2008 is now upon us in Braunschweig, Germany on October 18! Who will own the crown this year and from which country? You better believe the crown champions never win by luck or by accident.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/battle-of-the-year-2008-world-finals-is-upon-us/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/rock-steady-crew-announces-31st-anniversary-july-24-27/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/rock-steady-crew-announces-31st-anniversary-july-24-27/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:01:35 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=527
As Hip Hop continues to thrive and influence today's mainstream pop culture after three decades of growth, the world-famous Rock Steady Crew is on the verge of their 31st Anniversary. The historic four-day celebration kicks off in New York City beginning Thursday, July 24 with the legendary Celebrity Benefit Basketball Challenge, and will wrap on Sunday, July 27 with the Outdoor Concert in Newark, New Jersey as an official event at the Third Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/rock-steady-crew-announces-31st-anniversary-july-24-27/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/old-school-b-boy-footage-ben-vereen-and-david-letterman/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/old-school-b-boy-footage-ben-vereen-and-david-letterman/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:02:14 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=522
During the mid 1980s when B-Boying was being commercially pimped, the world was exposed to the legendary New York City Breakers and The Rock Steady Crew. Unknowingly, these two B-Boy crews were internationally evangelized Hip Hop's dance form and culture, and thanks to the international community B-Boying never died. If you were really paying attention to Hip Hop culture on the outside looking in, the international community is who is saving it now.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/old-school-b-boy-footage-ben-vereen-and-david-letterman/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/videos-from-the-hip-hop-360-festival-in-canada/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/videos-from-the-hip-hop-360-festival-in-canada/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:33:58 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=520
For your enjoyment, here are three YouTube videos uploaded by the author HipHop360Video. This new footage covers the Hip Hop 360 Festival that took place in Ottawa, Canada from June 11-15, 2008. The festival is a joint effort between The House of Paint community and the Canada Dance Festival. The House of Paint is an organization of independent artists, groups and business members, coming together every year to throw a jam for their community according to their website. ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/videos-from-the-hip-hop-360-festival-in-canada/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/japanese-b-boys-with-little-man-rocking-the-floor/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/japanese-b-boys-with-little-man-rocking-the-floor/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:52:45 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=519
I was just scouring YouTube, and found these B-Boys rocking at Club 444 in Omiya, Japan. The crew featured is from an area of Japan called Saitama just outside of Tokyo. This squad is real fluid with freestyling and power moves, but the most enjoyable moment is the flavor the little man brings to the dance! The crew is dope! Little man defies gravity with no sweat! That is all I got to say. ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/japanese-b-boys-with-little-man-rocking-the-floor/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/attention-planet-b-boy-is-in-canada/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/attention-planet-b-boy-is-in-canada/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 17:16:12 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=511
The Following is a letter Old School Scholar received from Director, Benson Lee, who is announcing Canada's premiere of Planet B-Boy. You must check out this fantastic movie about the B-Boy culture today! This is definitely the best Hip Hop movie made in the 21st Century thus far, and as I have said before it is an authentic True School classic!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/attention-planet-b-boy-is-in-canada/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/breakin-convention-08-international-hip-hop-theatre/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/breakin-convention-08-international-hip-hop-theatre/#comments Fri, 02 May 2008 03:55:03 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=497
I found this excellent article from the United Kingdom's, The Independent, regarding the international appreciation of B-Boying as a fine arts presentation. The article is excellent due to the fact Hip Hop's aesthetics are progressively being extracted and translated into other mediums as previously documented in Jeff Chang's book, Total Chaos. This weekend, from May 3-5, it is the Breaking Convention 08: An International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre at Sadler's Wells in London. ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/breakin-convention-08-international-hip-hop-theatre/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-film-review/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-film-review/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:20:42 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=482
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!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-film-review/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boy-pioneer-frost-freeze-passes-at-44/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boy-pioneer-frost-freeze-passes-at-44/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:04:54 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=478
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.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/b-boy-pioneer-frost-freeze-passes-at-44/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-director-of-planet-b-boy-speaks/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-director-of-planet-b-boy-speaks/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:45:54 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=467
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 [...]]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-director-of-planet-b-boy-speaks/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-is-here/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-is-here/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:26:15 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=466
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 [...]]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/planet-b-boy-is-here/feed/ 0