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I have been getting a distinct impression that most of us involved in Hip Hop culture generally admit that the state of the rap world today is on a life support system. Rappers are claiming to have the new flava, but their cheerleading style leaves most of us with that sour, bitter taste in our [...]
To Whom it May Concern at Guerilla Union:
I attended the Rock the Bells festival in Miami on August 2, 2008. I give the event two thumbs way up for its performance line ups, the surprise special guests, the quality of sound and lighting, the great work the roadies conducted between sets, and the participating [...]
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.
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.
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!
Is it me, or do we seem to keep our ladies in Hip Hop on mute? Why is it that their gift is not as loud as the others? From what I’ve heard, Lady Pink is a well known Graff Artist, but did you see what I just wrote? “From what I’ve heard.”
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!
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?
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.
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 [...]
