Showing posts with label dance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dance. Show all posts
G101.3 | La la la, la-la, la-la-la
My freshman year of high school. My first Homecoming. I went a girl who was a friend. I was ready to party the night away. I was ready for them to play the dance song of the summer. Three hours of the hottest tracks of the year, and they wait to play it as students exit the Commons area. I had never heard of Kylie Minogue before her Fever album. I never knew she was an international hit even with her own 80s version of the catchy "Locomotion." But this hypnotic song remains one of my favorite of what I call the TRLra. She was hot, the song was hotter, and the video was the hottest.
New New | "Teach Me How to Jerk," Audio Push
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Labels:
'09,
audio push,
dance,
hip-hop
The jerkin movement has another supporter in the group duo, who'da thunk, Audio Push. Oktane and Price Tag's are the second BayArea crew two do the Reject in skinny jeans. I personally preferred the rough cut of their single to the mastered version; but, I do enjoy their video over the New Boyz. Let the battle between the two jerks begin. Real talk - I'm pysched dancing is back in rap videos - regardless of its relevancy. It's fun.
8709 Special | ABDC Week 2
Last night I found myself screaming through my Twitter as the judges thrice said goodbye to Artistry in Motion. Not only did they beast their performance "Diva," they had the best routine that night, only second to the triumphant Afroborike. I feel like this is a total cover-up, C-O-N-spiracy, to rid the show of real talent for flash, glitz, and something fresh (Vogue Evolution). Here are my reasonings:
- First of all, I was a little perturbed that it was a Beyonce episode so my disdain my stem from that bias. Don't get me wrong, Sasha Fierce is definitely the B to beat right now, BUT her videos have not had enough time to marinate as dance classics. Jackson was a 1st season choice because he's a legend; and Janet and Elliott were legit choices in season two because their videos have had time to become staples in pop culture. The only videos of Mrs. Carter's I'd list as dance classics would be "Crazy in Love" and the just-released-last-year "Single Ladies." There should be some year requirement for any artist video challenge. They could have at least had an Aaliyah dance challenge being that she had her own unique style and her videos are modern day classics prior to Beyonce's rise to solo stardom. From One in A Million to Are You That Somebody, the late Haughton would have been a better choice to tribute.
- Second, and closely related to the first point, is that Beyonce's music doesn't translate to hip-hop dance crews too well. You had those that worked: Artisty's "Diva" with the Bangladesh beat; Afroborike's "Beautiful Liar"; and, even Beat Ya Feet Kings' go-go got off to the Rich Harriosn "Crazy in Love." And then you had those that didn't; Massive Monkey's awkward "Work it Out"; We Are Heroes' too short and simple "Single Ladies"; Rhythm City's "Sweet Dreams"; and, Southern Movement's nice but odd "Jumpin, Jumpin'." I didn't see anyhting that wowed me until the sudden death portion of the show.
- Third, the show's pairing of the last two crews songs was ironic. They pitted two perfectly sewn routines against each other, giving Afroborike the better with the Latin-infused "Beautiful Liar" which calls for silky hips and salsa-dancing. The whole show is rigged.
411 | 'DWTS' cast announced, debuts Sept. 21.
Not that I'll be watching or anything. (Heroes will be on, and I never liked the show anyway.) But I put my money on the sexy underrated Mya. I mean she has experience. I know ya'll remember this. I'd say she's the closest thing to a true follower in Janet's footsteps. Too bad no one will give hear a chance to be great.
8709 Special | ABDC 4 - Refelctions of 1st show.
Just finished viewing the competition for this upcoming season. And they didn't play, season 4 is something totally different. Here are my favorites after seeing the show.
Best performance of the night goes to : Rhythm City
Top 3
- Southern Movement - These creators of hick-hop from Nashville had one segment during their first show that surprised me...BUT when it came to sudden death they killed it. They'll definitely be ones to watch.
- Rhythm City - Had the cleanest routine of the night. My favorite so far. Very versatile.
- We Are Heroes - Different and all lady baby. I feel they're choreography will surprise like Fanny Pak.
The Rest
- Massive Monkeys - Its a given - B-Boys always tend to hold their own in the competition. With the Boogie Bots being that one exception.
- Artistry in Motion - Love that SYTYCD's Donyelle is gettin' another shot. I just wish it wasn't so reminiscent of the unfortunate demises of both Fly Khicks and Fish N' Chicks.
- Vogue Evolution - Very...different. A definite first for television unless you're watching an old Sylvester video. Its going to be interesting.
- Beat Ya Feet Kings - Was expecting a lil more from them, and was a little disappointed. Definitely the ones who will need the most growth.
- AfroBroike - Not sure how I feel about them. We'll see how they manage the challenges though. Could surprise everybody. But I don't expect much since I almsot forgot to add them to the list.
Channel Surfin' | Everybody dance NOW
The time has come! New Night. New Time. New Crews. A new winner will be dubbed America's Best Dance Crew. For more hit up mtv.com. Here's a snippet of my favorite crews that are gearing up for a new season. Subject to change as the show progresses. It all goes down @ 9 p.m.
Fr3sh - the KabaModern crew
Beat Ya Feet Kings - Stand up D.C.! I still wish to conquer footwork.
We Are Heroes - May be this year's Fanny Pak and a possible winning all-girl crew
Rhythm City - Dope
'89 | He's cold as ice
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Labels:
80s,
dance,
paula abdul,
pop
Ms. Abdul's killer video for her "Cold-Hearted Snake." Why she isn't a judge on ABDC as opposed to AI is beyond me. She choreographed Janet for goodness sake!
SICK | Jackson mash-up
Via Soulbounce via Youtube. The editing is excellent. Two of the illist to ever do it.
SICK | "This Woman's Work," SYTYCD
Ade and Melissa have just captured the win and America's heart with the following routine. Depicts a woman's battle with cancer and the strength of a friend to get through it. Everyone knows someone who's known someone touched by this disease, and until their is a cure we all must keep on fighting. Beautiful.
'07/'08 | Do that Hokey Pokey
I don't know why this song wasn't bigger than it was. Wine-O looked like a ghetto pirate but the beat and his flow were sick. sidebar: who's the white kid
BaM | Now break it down
Luam is a beast choreographer/fashion designer and she does not disappoint. www.luam.net
Channel Surfin' | ABDC Season 4
While SYTYCD finishes up through July, MTV's America's Best Dance Crew will consume most of my August starting the 9th. The trailer below showcases how the West has dominated the competition for the last three seasons. Maybe that will change this season.
Ghosts
Michael revisited his supernatural side with Ghosts, a mini-film which focused on a haunted house of dancing ghouls and the lost children who find them. I know there's a deeper meaning in there somewhere; perhaps it was in the folds of that fat guy. All parts on YouTube.
Billie Jean : Motown 25 Addition
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Labels:
80s,
dance,
illlist,
michael jackson,
pop
The birth of the Moonwalk.
Thriller
The album. The music. The videos. Michael owned the industry with this, bursting racial and genre barriers over @ MTV and in households across America. The video that changed the game.
New New | Teach me how to Jerk
Keep it 100: If they play this ish in the club, you're gon feel left out NOT knowing how to do this. I'm going to pay attention cuz I don't hug the wall. I'm the first one there, and the last one to leave. Although this def for the nimble LOL.
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