NEW YORK CITY BREAKERS VOLUME II
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1. N.Y.C.B.s on Syndicated Network Special “Graffiti Rock”(1984) - N.Y.C.B.s Vol. II. jumps off with one of their most hyped performances on TV(Graffiti Rock). This is a memorable performance partly because Corey “Icey Ice” Montalvo, master of air moves, and one of the best Breakers in history, has joined the N.Y.C.B.s and performs in this piece; also because this is a show that I produced, and the production values and the dancing by the crew is no less than genius. And with Icey Ice down, that makes 8, the final number of the N.Y.C.B.s, now the crew is complete.
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2. N.Y.C.B.s/Gladys Knight Music Video Performance(1982) - This video was made just as Breaking was becoming popular, so the director built the action and story completely around the N.Y.C.B.s! The Breakers show not only their dancing abilities, but their acting talents as well. The guys are filmed with really wild camera angles and the editor only used the best shots!
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3. N.Y.C.B.s At The 50th Presidential Inaugural Ball(1984) - This could be the most amazing performance by the N.Y.C.B.s! Once again we’re performing for the President, and topping this performance and routine might be impossible by any crew ever, even ourselves! The routine is complex with lots of featured Breaking and airel gymnastics. Also, this is the first appearance in our new, skin tight, silver Hind suits with the circular N.Y.C.B.s logo on the chest. They look like supermen! I believe our black and silver Hind suits were the hippest uniforms for Breakers ever! And President Ronald Reagan couldn’t get enough of the N.Y.C.B.s. It’s true, he told us so at the White House, the day after this performance!
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4. Vote Public Adress Advertisment(1984) - This is a 15 second community service ad where the N.Y.C.B.s urge you to get out and vote, complete with a windmill by Powerful Pexter(many call THE greatest Breaker in history) and a pop/lock/wave by Mr. Wave. They’re wearing black, skin tight suits and look crazy fresh!
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5. N.Y.C.B.s on Soul Train(1984) - This a classic and much requested piece of N.Y.C.B. History. All eight members of the crew are in it; they tear up the floor as the Soul Train Crowd begs for more! While we were in L.A. doing this gig, we discovered the skin tight Lycra Hind suits in an athletic store in West L.A.. We knew they would be dope uniforms, but could the guys do back spins in them? We bought a Hind top, had Powerful Pexster breakdance right there in the store to check it out, and the rest is history.
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6. N.Y.C.B.s in Venezuela(1984) - This is a rare performance NEVER SEEN IN THE U.S. This piece starts off the International section of N.Y.C.B.s Vol. II. The guys show Venezuela, and the world why they’re considered the world’s greatest. You can really see their pride as they represent Breakdancing at it’s best. You can see the pride in Matthew “Glide Master” Caban as he doe his thing for the cameras and the crowd.
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7. N.Y.C.B.s at Amnesty International Benefit, Oslo, Norway(1985) - This is another super rare foreign television performance by the N.Y.C.B.s, featuring Lil Lep, Flip Rock and Mr. Wave, shot in Oslo Norway, and NEVER SEEN IN THE U.S.! Now I’ve seen alot of Breakdancing in my time, and I must say, with all honesty, this is my favorite Breakdancing performance, the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. The guys are in their silver Hind suits, the stage design and lighting is magical and the dancing is Breaking at it’s best. Imagine how I felt when I discovered this tape, years later, and I realized I was looking at the best of the best. Goose bumps...
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8. N.Y.C.B.s Chillin’ in Paris, France(1983) - Here’s a guaranteed, NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE BY, collection of home movies of the N.Y.C.B.s in Paris, France. They’re chillin’, Popping, Locking and Breaking on the Champs-Elysees and Breaking at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!
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9. N.Y.C.B.s On Streets of N.Y.C. - Squat Theatre - School of VisualArts(1982-83) - This is a NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE collection of different footage from around New York City of the N.Y.C.B.s Breaking. Rare footage of historic rehearsals and street performances where the guys work on routines, moves and even some Up Rocking!
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