A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
The New York City Breakers are a Breaking crew, formed by Michael Holman, originally known as the Floor Masters. Inspired by the Lincoln Center battle off San Juan Hills between the Rock Steady Crew and The Dynamic Rockers. The original members were: "Action" (Chino Lopez), "Kid Nice" (Noel Manguel), "Glide Master" (Matthew Caban), "Lil Lep" (Ray Ramos), "Mr. Wave" (Tony Droughan), "Icey Ice" (Cory Montalvo), "Powerful Pexter" (Tony Lopez) and Flip Rock (Bobby Potts). Their first real exposure came in 1982, with an offer to battle Rock Steady Crew; in NYC at a club called Negril.
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