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The Father of Hip Hop

The Father of Hip Hop. Kool DJ Herc Parties in his apt building 1520 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx “Birthplace” of Hip Hop. The First B-Boys. Kool Herc parties – “The Break” of a record Break – the drum beat “Break” – going off, losing your mind People would dance to the break

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The Father of Hip Hop

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  1. The Father of Hip Hop • Kool DJ Herc • Parties in his apt building 1520 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx • “Birthplace” of Hip Hop

  2. The First B-Boys • KoolHerc parties – “The Break” of a record • Break – the drum beat • “Break” – going off, losing your mind • People would dance to the break • Break boys  B-Boys

  3. The First B-Boys • Spy, JoJo, Beaver, The Nigga Twins (many more) • Undocumented in early years – word of mouth • KoolHercbboys, Zulu Kingz

  4. Foundation • Toprock - Indian step, crossover, truck driver - Entrance into circle – announcement • Footwork - Shuffles, swipes, sweeps, 6-step - Flow – high energy • Freezes - Baby, chair, poses, bboy stance - Stop action • Air moves - Backspins, headspins, windmills - Flashy, crowd pleasers

  5. Rock Steady Crew • Formed in 1977 – Bronx – JoJo & Jimmy D • Crazy Legs – Manhattan • Other members: Ken Swift, Frosty Freeze (RIP), Buck 4 (RIP), Kuriaki (RIP), Mr Freeze (more) • Worldwide recognition – Movies, shows, etc

  6. New York City Breakers • Originally “Floormasters” - Bronx • Michael Holman – Manager • Dynamic moves – More spins, power moves • 1984 Olympics • Mr Wave – Electric Boogie

  7. Other NYC Crews • Float Committee – Street Performers • Dynamic Rockers – RSC rival – 1981 Lincoln Center • Floorlords – Boston • Many many more

  8. Commercial Boom • “Breakdancing” - confusion • Wild Style • Beat Street • Flashdance • Style Wars (Graffiti) • Breakin 1 & 2 (West Coast) • 1983-1987 Exploitation Era

  9. West Coast Invasion • Breakin – Mix styles • Radiotron • LA City Breakers • Air Force Crew – Lil Cesar • Power move evolution • West Coast Rock Steady (90s)

  10. Late 80s • Bboying “died” - underground • New fads – New Jack Swing, BMX, etc • Life – new careers, crime, deaths, jail

  11. Bboying in the 90s - Europe • Storm & Swift Rock (Battle Squad) • Maurizio, Evo, Tuff Tim Twist • Battle of the Year (1990) – Annual event • Breaking kept alive • Storm & Swift in NYC - Kwikstep

  12. Rock Steady Crew Reunion • Wild Style Reunion 1991 • Ghettoriginals & Jam on the Groove – tour • Annual event in NYC – attracted worldwide visitors • RSC chapters – Westcoast, Japan, UK, etc • 7 Gems

  13. 1995-1999 - Resurgence • Breaking in music videos - Run DMC – It’s Like That • Internet – Forums, instructions, clips (rare) • VHS tapes – events, crews - trading

  14. Bboy Summit • Eternal 2 Creations – Asia One & Easy Roc • California – worldwide appeal • Mecca in North America for bboy events • Popping & Locking resurgence

  15. Freestyle Session • Cros 1 • Organized contests • Gained worldwide attention – grew each year

  16. Memorable Crews • Style Elements (California) • Soul Control/Rock Force (California) • Skill Methodz (NYC/Florida) • Boogie Brats (Toronto) • Bag of Trix (Toronto)

  17. Canadian Bboys • Canadian Floor Masters – Buddha (Ottawa) • Bag of Trix, Boogie Brats, Supernaturalz, Ground Illusionz, Intrikat, FAM, Albino Zebrahs, Stylordz (Toronto) • Flowrock, Tactical, Illmask, Sweet Technique, Fresh Format, Overev, 701, Area 51 (Montreal) • Original Rudes (Calgary) • Filthee Feet, Contents Under Pressure, NON (Vancouver) • Many more!

  18. Bboying Today • Evolution over 40 years • Main foundations still present • Circles, battles, personal expression, community Challenges: - Disconnection from other elements - Competition - $ - killing originality - Easy access to resources – used well?

  19. International Events • The IBE (Netherlands) • Battle of the Year (Germany/France) • UK Champs (London) • R16 (Korea) – government supported! • 100s of events annually worldwide!

  20. Breaking in the Media • Internet: Bboyworld.com – Connected globally • Youtube – instantaneous • Movies: Step Up, You Got Served • TV: AMBDC, SYTYCD • Cycles! History repeats itself! • Bboys better at business, able to make a career (The LXD)

  21. The Life of a Bboy • Documentaries • Planet Bboy, Inside The Circle, The Freshest Kids • Local: practices, friends, training • International: Hard work! Not just dancing (business, politics, strategies, ethics) In the end: It’s just you and the music!!!!!!

  22. Bboy/Bgirl Fashion • “It isn’t what we wear, it’s how we rock it!” -PopmasterFabel • Shoes, fat laces, denim jackets, mocknecks, kangol hats, cazals, • Precision, cleanliness, “fresh out the box” • Urban trendsetters

  23. Hip Hop in the Theatre • Lockers/Electric Boogaloos • 90s - Ghettoriginals/RSC – Jam on the Groove • Battle of the Year • R16 • Cirque Du Soliel / Cirque Eloize

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