tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897991513647167955.post1236254686100087597..comments2023-03-24T04:31:17.003-07:00Comments on Thirsty and Miserable: Break Machine - Street DanceSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870905234379652531noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897991513647167955.post-38234601285508111322012-06-24T12:47:47.771-07:002012-06-24T12:47:47.771-07:00Though this is definitely reminiscent of when the ...Though this is definitely reminiscent of when the rights outweighed the wrongs in hip-hop culture with its feel good vibe to it, this is a fairly commercial production. After the movie Flashdance (1983), hip-hop began its ascent from a subculture to a worldwide phenomenon. This song captures this well. <br /><br />In fact, aside from the references to bboying, there isn't many elements of hip-hop in this song. It's way closer to electro (electronic instruments + funk) and boogie (disco+funk). Which, all these styles—Hip-hop, electro, and boogie—influenced each other so it's not to say electro-funk and boogie has no place in hip-hop. It runs parallel with the differences in hip-hop dances. Popping and locking (and about a dozen other styles collectively called "funk styles") originated on the west coast, while bboying and up-rocking are from the east coast. In fact, I'd rather pop or boogaloo to his song way before I'd ever b-boy to it. <br /><br />Its sound, in comparison to all the other hip-hop music, has a pop feel to it. This track, in fact, was produced by the same people who produced tracks for the Village People and had worldwide success.<br /><br />Regardless, I still like this song and thanks for uploading.<br /><br />But if you want the BEST definition of what you think of hip-hop music, then it's this:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw4H2FZjfpoScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365154694436452643noreply@blogger.com