Flashback Friday: Beatle-Proof Bboy Jam
September 9, 2011
I want to say it was back in 2004 (but it very well could have been 2005) my girl, Monica Santos, & I produced a large budget hip hop event in San Francisco named: Beatle-Proof.. The name came to us after watching The Yellow Submarine, hearing a line that stated, “Nothing is Beatle-Proof.” We thought of it like, if you were a “beatle,” you were invincible.. ya know, metaphorically speaking. Now what do The Beatles have to do with hip hop? I’m not sure, but we were always quirky like that & felt everything was connected so it didn’t matter to us.
We flew in bboys & bgirls from New York, Connecticut, Texas, Arizona, Seattle, & L.A. That includes United Bboys, Problemz Krew, Killafornia, & more! Not to mention all of the Bay Areas dopest crews. We also held a hip hop show that had Planet Asia, Pep Love, & other amazing renown artists! It was a hip hop haven as we included an art show along with the rap & bboy battles.
We were at the ages of 16 & 18 while throwing the jam. It was tough on us, but it was indeed a learning experience. I still have remnants of this day hitting me every now & then, especially when I hear Salt N Peppa’s “Push it.” The DJ (whom I did not hire) ran out of records & was playing that track over & over & over during the bboy battles *pulls hair out* ..so I actually cringe whenever I hear that song lol.
Anyway, enjoy the event clip above, originally posted on www.bboyworld.com
Setting Up Shop at KING MI Bboy Battle
May 4, 2011
honeyBOOM vintage sportswear will be setting up shop at this year’s KING MI Bboy event. Come see the battles & exhibitions while you shop with vendors like myself, or other sportswear brands like Kings Without Crowns & Hardcore Detroit. There will also be a “Flyest Kicks” contest with a $100 footlocker giftcard to the person with the freshest footgear! Dope right? Come through! Then come party with Afrika Bambaataa afterwards!
MOTOR CITY ROCKERZ PRESENTS:
KING MI
Saturday, May 7, 2011
4pm-10pm
Compas
8701 W. Vernor
Detroit, MI 48209
All Ages
$10
$8 with donation to rec center: art supplies, sports equipment, etc.
$5 with high school I.D.
Free for 13 years and under
More info:
Facebook event
Benito.f.vasquez@gmail.com
(313) 706-0040
The Jitterbugs: Pioneers of the Jit Documentary Screening
March 23, 2011
HARDCORE DETROIT PRESENTS
THE JITTERBUGS: PIONEERS OF THE JIT
-Documentary Screening-
Friday, April 8th, 2011
Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.
315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48202
-Free to the Public-
Doors open at 7:30pm | Documentary at 8:00pm
~ with Q&A following ~
Including live performances by:
Hardcore Detroit Dance Crew & Monica Blaire
*Saturday, April 9th, 2011 | Jit Workshop | 2pm-3pm
The N’Namdi Center
52 E. Forest Ave. Detroit, MI 48201
A one-of-a-kind documentary highlighting the founders of Detroit’s leading dance legacy: the jit. Combining historical footage and exclusive interviews, get a glimpse of the Jitterbugs’ past, career, and how a key contemporary is carrying the torch, featuring a bonus instructional on jit steps and style.
MTA8: Bgirl Ma-Ma vs. Bgirl Maresco
March 18, 2011
My homegirl, Bgirl Ma-Ma of Hardcore Detroit breaking crew (in black hijab), came through for her exhibition battle against Bgirl Maresco from Virginia (in teal beanie). The event took place at the University of Michigan for Master the Art 8 (MTA8) on Saturday, March 12th, where both ladies ripped it on the floor as they displayed their skills and musicality in a featured exhibition battle. Maresco kicks it off properly: rockin’ the beat up & down, going in for the kill, giving us a full-length set. Ma-Ma was on complete battle mode, unleashing each round with full ammunition, she responded to Maresco with corresponding floor tricks & beat hitting.. & then some. Big ups to both bgirls, held it down to the fullest, without doubt! See for yourself, check the full five-round battle here.
photos by Ris.See here for another camera angle & still photo gallery: Read the rest of this entry »
risismTV: HARDCORE DETROIT vs 616
July 15, 2010
Saturday July 10, in SW Detroit, bboys & bgirls from Chicago to Indiana to Canada gathered for the first annual breaking competition, “2 The Floor.” Brought to you by Mia & SkyFresh of Hardcore Detroit, bringing in judges from Chicago, Man of God & Adverse. The battles were highly entertaining, filled with skill & comedy.
The video above features the final battle of the competition, Hardcore Detroit vs 616.. These crews held it down. It was a close call but congratulations to 616 for the win. Enjoy yourselves.
THE FOUNDATION: LISA McCALL
July 6, 2010
5eGallery’s
The Foundation: Celebrating Women in Hip Hop
Tribute to Katherine Dunham with Lisa McCall
& DANCE NIGHT! OPEN CYPHERS!
Tuesday July 06, 2010
Every Tuesday
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
All Ages
Cover: $5.00 after 10pm
Cover Notes: Donations Accepted
Music: Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, Breaks, House, Live Art & Spoken Word
RSVP Email: 5egallery@gmail.com
Contact Email: 5egallery@gmail.com
This week The Foundation Features Legendary Choreographer Lisa McCall, Bboys, Bgirls, Housers, Open Cyphers!
CHECK IT: Read the rest of this entry »
2 THE FLOOR
June 7, 2010
2 THE FLOOR
2 vs 2 Bboy/Bgirl battle
Cash Prizes
Free registration at 3pm
Spi D Rock vs Blank exhibition battle
July 10, 2010
Compas Center of Music & Performing Arts
8701 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
Doors 3pm; Battles 4pm
$10; $5 with student ID
WORKINONIT
February 10, 2009
So, I am currently undergoing the establishment of the future of RISISM with stronger concepts & more original content. In the meantime, I do highly suggest visiting some our friends at WWW.MICHIGANHIPHOP.COM & WWW.EVSAID.COM.
I’d like to mention a Happy Belated & Rest in Power to hiphop pioneer J DILLA. Seriously, where would hiphop be today without his contributions? Finding myself in the Detroit area where Mr. James Yancey hails, I’m happy to see that the music is still so substantial & powerful. Tonight an epic gathering comes to place, & if you live anywhere within 2 hours of the D, then yo ass be there or be mad square son!
SHINE ON
A FUNKED UP WINTER
December 19, 2008
FRIDAY DECEMBER 26, TIL 2AM @ OSLO
FRIDAY DECEMBER 26, START 11:59PM TIL ALL NIGHT @ FUNKNIGHT IN THE RUSSELL CENTER, BUILDING 1 FLOOR 5 
SATURDAY DECEMBER 27, START 10PM @ ELEMENTS ART GALLERY
& YES, I WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATING MY DAY OF BIRTH(JAN3) HERE AT CAPRICORN FUNK, ALONG WITH DJ SICARI(DEC25) & ALI(DEC27).
RESPECT.
MIGHTY 4 MOTOWN
October 22, 2008
MIGHTY 4 PREPARTY
@ELEMENTS GALLERY
2125 MICHIGAN AVE & 14th ST.
FEATURING:
DJ KID RIZ (freestylesession/cali)
FRANCO DE LEON (chicago)
DJ SICARI (hardcore detroit/dojo sounds)
DOORS @8pm
$5
