Power Up Family, as a lover of all things Hip-Hop, that rarely includes major motion pictures for the very reason is that a lot pf the very essence is usually lost to cinematic value (Step Up Series, Stomp the Yard, You Got Served). But every so often, Hollywood get is right, that was the case in Battle of The Year. For every real B-Boy, The Battle of the Year, which can easily be called the “Olympics of Breakdancing” is the ultimate goal. The competition, which takes place in France, every year, brings together the world’s elite breakers in one place to claim the gold but also bragging as the best breaking crew on the planet!
The movie which stars Laz Alonso, Josh Holloway, Josh Peck and Chris Brown, follows Dante Graham (Laz Alonso) a known hip-hop mogul and former B-Boy, who wants nothing more than to see an American team win the Battle of the Year, an international b-boy tournament. Dante picks former dancer and estranged friend, Jason Blake (Josh Holloway), a boozy, widowed basketball coach, to select, then train a worthy team. With just three months to whip a crew of 13 headstrong guys into a cohesive unit, Blake, his assistant (Josh Peck) and a choreographer (Caity Lotz) have a daunting job ahead of them. So, brace yourself as the world’s best B-Boy teams hit the stage in the most intense dance tournament. The Battle of the Year competition is an all-out war of mind-blowing dance moves, explosive routines and electrifying displays of skill and imagination. The American team, a group of underdogs, is pitted against the world’s elite as they tear it up in their struggle for the top spot.
What I loved about this movie was it authentic approach, directed by B-Boy enthusiast Benson Lee, and unlike a lot of the movies of the same genre, it pays homage to the actual roots of origin. For an actual former B-Boy this movie really hit home, especially when it came to the depiction of how much work actually goes into this art form. I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out the movie was a little bit cliché ridden but it didn’t end how most would, which I respected. Another small detail is that it referenced a documentary, also by Lee (which has been called the “B-Boys Bible”), called Planet B-Boy.
All in all, this is hands down one of my favorite Hip-Hop dance movies. From the actual moves to the plot its, a definite must-see. But don’t take my word for check it out for yourself, until Next time, this Phat Toney signing off always remember to stay woke and always LOVE LIVE LIFE!
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Power Up, Folks! Phat Toney here with some breaking news: According to the latest rumor reports from several sneaker and hip-hop media outlets, multi-platinum Emo- Hop Artist Drake may be leaving his current footwear partner, Jordan Brand to forge a new partnership with current lifestyle king Adidas. Street-wear and news powerhouse, HIGHSNOBIETY.com was one of the first to break the story as they state in their feature story here. Sneaker insiders close to Drake have reported that he is unhappy with his current deal with Jordan Brand, which comes just weeks after his latest OVO x Jordan Collab. Going to the Germany Footwear giant would mean joining the ranks with fellow artists Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Big Sean and Kanye West. West who also left Nike famously back in 2013, which coincidentally was when Drake inked his deal and unveiled his first Jordan project. Could the OVO x Jordan team really be breaking up? Neither Drakes camp nor Nike has confirmed anything, BUT I do think the overall thought of it is interesting. The success Jordan Brand has had with Drake’s releases I’d think they would sweeten their current deal to suit the Rapper’s needs at all costs. Then again West was said to have left the mother company, Nike, for similar reasons, so Adidas might be offering not only full creative freedom but some equity as well. Only time will tell what Drake and co will do. Until next time my students, as always, I am your Sensei Phat Toney, The Samoan Samurai, thank you for stopping by, remember to stay woke and LOVE, LIVE, LIFE. PEACE!
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