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20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII - Part 1
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 1: This video is about my introduction to Hip-Hop and B-Boying, how I got the name "Solid," and my first battle.
Summary: I recount my Hip-Hop influences and time growing up in Hawaii during the 1980s and 1990s. My experience doing graffiti, and my first exposure to the Hawaii breakdancing scene. I talk about meeting the Waikiki B-boys, practicing at the McCully gym and building up to my first battle, my first call-out and my first 2 on 2.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - 80s and 90s
06:25 - Hawaii B-boy Scene
09:50 - 2002 The Freshest Kids
14:49 - Waikiki B-boys
21:06 - First Battle
23:13 - 3 Years of Practice
27:38 - First Call Out
32:13 - First 2 on 2
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII - Part 2
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 2: This video is about traveling to New York City for the first time and joining my first crew.
Summary: I talk about how I flew to New York City for my first time to meet the Rock Steady Crew. During this time, I honed my style from my inspirations and met DJ Kutmaster Spaz in Honolulu. After meeting Spaz, I got on local TV for the first time and joined my first crew, the 808 Breakers. After getting into the the 808 Breakers, I faced a decision to quit and end the crew.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Rocksteady Crew
08:48 - My Style
13:42 - Kutmaster Spaz
16:57 - Joining my first crew
20:25 - 808 Breakers
28:59 - 808 Breakers almost died
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 3: Success and exposure in breakdancing and meeting the Mayor of Honolulu.
Summary: I talk about recruiting a whole new and young crew to pass the torch to and carry the 808 Breakers name forward to bigger and better opportunities. I discuss my strategy for managing the 808 Breakers and working for the Mayor of Honolulu. I the explain the challenges and difficulties I had managing such a life.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The New 808 Breakers
09:04 - Managing the 808 Breakers
12:39 - The Mayor of Honolulu
16:16 - The Height
25:27 - The downfall
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII - Part 4
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 4: Leaving my crew and moving to Saint Louis.
Summary: I talk about finally letting go of being in a breakdance crew and starting my long planned solo career. I go into personal details about my life as I describe meeting and trying to help an aspiring rapper with her Hip-Hop career. After a sad parting of ways between I and everyone, I left 808 Breakers, the strip club industry, Kutmaster Spaz, my grandmother and Oahu, as attempt to make a new life in Saint Louis. Drama and helping KC Lyn with her rap career continued in Saint Louis as I got to meet everyone in the Saint Louis Hip-Hop scene.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Enter the Dragon
07:25 - Breaking up.
20:55 - Moving to Saint Louis
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII - Part 5
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 5: Meeting the Zulu Nation and going to jail.
Summary: The Prodigal Son returns to Oahu as I could no longer stand the drama of Saint Louis. Instead of staying in Saint Louis, KC Lyn followed me back and I struggled to continue to push and support her career as a rapper in the Hawaii Hip-Hop scene. After promoting Hip-Hop events I got to meet the Zulu Nation and finally Afrika Bambaataa himself. My relationship with KC Lyn ended in a dramatic set up to put me in jail for 10 years. While in jail, I read the Bible and prayed to Jesus. After I left jail, I was done with the night club business, B-boy crews, helping rappers and promoting events. Finally having time to focus on myself, I was finally able to jump start my long awaited art career. Good luck was upon me, because even though I was a solo dancer, I was still offered many dance opportunities. I had fun continuing to teach and perform at schools and dance studios without any more drama or negativity.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Return to Hawaii
05:07 - The Zulu Nation
09:58 - The Truth
14:31 - The Set Up
19:41 - Saved
25:57 - Freedom
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII - Part 6
This is the "B-boy Solid saga, setting the record straight & closing the book."
Part 6: Staying healthy for the future.
Summary: I wrap up my video series in this video by comparing the differences between 2002 and 2022. First, I speak on my health advice for 2022 in advent of the recent take over of the medical industry by the artificial intelligence tracking system. I give my retrospective and share my opinions on what's worse and what's better in the Hawaii Hip-Hop and B-boy scene, as well as where I am personally. I share my advice about corporate sponsorship and exploitation of dancers by mainstream companies. Finally, I give my shout outs, pay my respects and say my piece as I officially hang up my B-boying hat.
Additional deeper details: https://uncorruptedtruth.com/2022/07/14/the-b-boy-solid-saga-setting-the-record-straight-closing-the-book/
- Content of this video -
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Healthy 2022
06:02 - Discernment
10:22 - Final Thoughts
14:35 - Shout Out
15:42 - Bright Future
16:52 - Outro
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. (These videos are non-profit and for educational use only.)
The entire six part video series compiled into one long video. 20 YEARS & DONE: A REFLECTION OF HIP-HOP & B-BOYING IN HAWAII Parts 1-6.
Protection, Success , Peace and Happiness to Earth.
Humanity is not my enemy.
May you all be well in the coming days and nights.
Peace, Love, Unity, Harmony, Oneness, Kindness, Honesty, Clarity and Forgiveness to all.
Revelation, Resolution, Renaissance.
Peace through gentleness.
Strength through patience.
Liberation through knowledge.
We wake!
Aloha & Mahalo.
-IK aka Jin Laihook