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Why is Wild Style required viewing for hip-hop fans? (With Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh)

Why is Wild Style required viewing for hip-hop fans? (With Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh)

Episode 53 Published 2 years, 1 month ago
Description

Hip Hop Movie Club and Andrew "DJ ARM 18" McIntosh discuss last week's magical ArtsQuest event celebrating Wild Style at SteelStacks in Bethlehem PA . It was a blessing to be in the building for this action-packed night that featured:

  • a screening of Wild Style (1982)
  • a panel discussion with director Charlie Ahearn, Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers, and GrandMixer DXT
  • a DJ set by DXT
  • a performance by the Cold Crush

Topics discussed:

  • Bringing Wild Style to ArtsQuest
  • The cultural significance of Wild Style
  • Comparison with Beat Street and Breakin'
  • The impact of Cold Crush Brothers
  • Has the Cold Crush received their flowers?
  • Upcoming events

Also check out:

Our original episodes on Wild Style, Beat Street, and Breakin'.

The Hip Hop Years and VH-1's NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell

Hip Hop Movie Club will be back with ARM at SteelStacks to host a screening of Juice on February 28 (and Krush Groove in March).

Check out ARM's 50 Years Down the Line site for more events, including "Fresh Dressed Like a Million Bucks" on February 24 and a conversation with Chuck D of Public Enemy on April 16.

Credits

Hip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. Follow @hiphopmovieclub on Instagram!

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