Widely considered the most influential hip-hop movie of all time, this “gritty, streetwise musical” (LA Herald-Examiner) features a who’s who of the movement’s early stars Kool DJ Herc, Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Melas well as the famous Rocky Steady Crew vs. New York City Breakers battle at the Roxy. Uniting the four elements of hip-hopbreak dancing, DJ-ing, MC-ing and graffiti into an unforgettable experience, Beat Street is a true classic, packed with sharp lyrics, powerful moves and the flashiest dance sets the screen has ever seen! When rapper-DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong), he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend, a gifted graffiti artist, is killed in a tragic accident, Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion.
Watch…Widely considered the most influential hip-hop movie of all time, this “gritty, streetwise musical” (LA Herald-Examiner) features a who’s who of the movement’s early stars Kool DJ Herc, Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Melas well as the famous Rocky Steady Crew vs. New York City Breakers battle at the Roxy. Uniting the four elements of hip-hopbreak dancing, DJ-ing, MC-ing and graffiti into an unforgettable experience, Beat Street is a true classic, packed with sharp lyrics, powerful moves and the flashiest dance sets the screen has ever seen! When rapper-DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong), he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend, a gifted graffiti artist, is killed in a tragic accident, Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion…brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.
Is that Lorenz Tate?
This is proto-rap, proto-flashdance, proto-80’s, proto-house music all in one!
Love this movie.
Awesome times a crowd gathering to watch some kids break dance and no one got shot
The Terrechous Three , Kool Moe Dee, M C Sunshine and Special K
That’s “The System” awesome 80s R&B group.
Absolutely incredible graffiti work. Absolutely incredible
Harry Belafonte is amazing
B Town iis vvmindtown
My God this movie is terrible…
Native NYker here and loving this. The 80’s at it’s pinnacle and nothing but the best! As you can see, everyone was so respectful and there was unity in the cultures…absolutely no division whatsoever just friends with a common ground. A timeless classic looking at all of the graffiti trains and the old tenement buildings which are probably high rise coops and condos now. The jargon and dress code was certainly relatable..man! I wish I could go back in a time warp as I miss this era so much. I am sure many of the commenters can agree. Enjoy guys 🥰
Our Crew started practicing all those moves from the greatest battle ever!