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Futura 2000/The Clash

ONE OF MY FAVORITE NON RAPPERS SONG:
Haha Like Blondie, Futura 2000 took a shot at the rap game. He didn't make a Hit. But if you was zooted in the ROXY in the early 80's and this came? You was Rocking!
FUTURA 2000 a GREAT WRITER. Legend Status! For me this is a ROXY CLASSIC (the roxy was the biggest Hip Hop spot in NYC, during the early 80's)
YOUTUBER'S WRITE UP QUOTE:
Collab between Legendary aerosol artist Futura 2000 and The Clash

"The Clash and Futura 2000 give a voice to New York's graffiti artists on this early-'80s 12". Much like the rapping he did on the Clash's song "Overpowered By the Funk," "The Escapades of Futura 2000" paints a picture of life as a graffiti artist. The music is provided by Mick Jones, which warrants the label "Music Composed by the Clash" on the front of the record sleeve. Whether or not the entire band was part of the recording is questionable; it is only certain that Mick Jones was solely credited for the song's composition. The backing beat for Futura 2000's rhymes are clearly from a time when rap was still in its infancy, giving the album a distinctly dated feel. "The Escapades of Futura 2000" has very clever rhymes that give voice to the troubles a graffiti artist experiences in his attempt to express himself. As Futura 2000 fills in the details about his urban canvas, a rather high-profile Fab Five Freddy provides the backing vocals. "The Escapades of Futura 2000" sounds surprisingly similar to the music that Mick Jones would later create after the dissolution of the Clash."
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DJ Kool Herc is the Official Father of Hip Hop Culture. His music selection, and connection to the BBOY/BGIRL Community, as well as his overwhelming presence on the streets created a huge following that lead to all the manifestations of what Hip Hop is today.
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The official year is 1973, the year that DJ Kool Herc had a famous party for his sister, and where he started playing his trademark style of Bboy Music, and how he played his music set off the scene that sparked the flames for what today's Hip Hop represents.
dj kool herc first party flyer 1973
DJ (that cuts break beats), MC (rapper), BBOY/BGIRL (breaking is the original Hip Hop Dance), WRITER (original term for graffiti writer), KNOWLEDGE (of Hip Hop History, of self, Other people, cultures, and the world around you)
the basic elements of Hip Hop Dance are: from NYC we have Breaking, Rocking, Party Dance/Freestyle, Electric Boogie. and from the West Coast influence we also include POPPING, and LOCKING.
Many will say it is BREAKING, POPPING, and LOCKING. Due the popularity of early Hip Hop Movies like BEAT STREET, and BREAKIN. But the real truth would be: BREAKING, ROCKING, and FREESTYLE/PARTY DANCE
YES, HIP HOP DANCE, is an extreme physical, and cardio workout, and also a fund dance. Even if you do basics in any of the styles of Hip Hop, we believe you would receive great benefits in your health.
First make sure you love the music. if you are a fan of real Hip Hop Music (Break Beats & Rhymes, Rap, Electro Funk). First thing any Hip Hop beginner should learn is simple Groove, and 2 Steps. Even for Breaking. Having a good sense of rhythm will take you far in any style of Hip Hop. Make sure you take classes with a reputable studio that teaches foundations in all Hip Hop dance styles.
The traditional way to get your name in Hip Hop Dance, is when your teacher, or someone influential gives you a name. You want a name with meaning, that represents your dance, and someone who has been there through out your journey who you respect, is the best person to give you a name. Other wise, some people choose a name based on his or her movement, add the word BOOGIE and your Initials, Start with MR, or MRS and add a funky move like MR WIGGLES ;), Use your CITY and add your initials. Try starting with a 3 letter word taken from your first or last name, or do like POP MASTER FABEL and open a dictionary, cover your eyes, flick the pages, and point at a random word (true story), then change the spelling of the word to give the name a twist.
If You dedicate yourself to studying basics without getting ahead of yourself, keeping up with social style dance 2 steps, and grooves, learn short 4 count freestyles, and build up to 8 count, 16 count, 32 count freestyles, and battle in open ciphers with other students, you will get good fast. But it takes a patient mindset to study foundation without getting anxious to grow. You are good once you can combine rhythm, groove, steps, and moves with confidence.
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