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Today’s Herstory Hero is.... Miss @imroxanneshan

Today’s Herstory Hero is.... Miss @imroxanneshante coming out of QB🧨💥💣

She met Mr. Magic and Marley Marl outside the Queensbridge housing project. U.T.F.O. released the B-side called “Roxanne, Roxanne” which sparked her career. She became a member of the infamous Juice Crew reppin’ Queensbridge—founded by DJ Mr. Magic and housed the iconic Cold Chillin’ label. Her counterparts included heavy hitters like MC Shan, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Masta Ace, Craig G and Kool G Rap to name a few. The legendary Marley Marl produced “Roxanne’s Revenge” which instantly blew up when she was only 14 years old and hailed as one of the first female MCs to gain major respect in the then-dominated male rap game. By 25, she retired from the industry but continued throughout the years to still be active in the Hip-Hop scene. She was wise enough to know at such a young age to look past her music career and understood the importance of education—so much so that in her record contract, she stipulated that her college education be completely paid for. Needless to say, she went on to earn her master’s and Ph.D. in psychology from Cornell University! Major props and Respect to Roxanne Shante. No skin showing, didn’t play the sexuality card….just straight skills💯

For the grown folks...in the comments👇🏽tell us if you were feelin Roxanne Shante OR the Real Roxanne?!?

For the younger cats not familiar with her or the Juice Crew, check out the posse cut “The Symphony.” A banger til’ this day....AND HAVE A NICE DAY!

#noeasyprops #roxanneshante #femalemc #hiphop #MC #emcee #rap #herstory #juicecrew #hiphophistory #queensbridge #juicecrew #hiphoppioneers

This little gem right here from Bboy Summit 96 wit

This little gem right here from Bboy Summit 96 with 📷 @brysenmm and @realkenswift

Can you believe this was almost 3 decades ago? One of the blessings of this culture is to see how people grow and evolve through the years...not just on the floor but also in life.

#inspire #breaklife #massivemonkees #bboypioneer #BboySummit #BboyBgirlSummit #Bboys #Bgirls #HipHopCulture #HipHop #Breakin #Cyphers #Battles #Lockers #Poppers #Streetdancers

@legendmedusa and the homies at Bboy Summit 2017,

@legendmedusa and the homies at Bboy Summit 2017, Lafayette Park.

📷 @Ajphotography

#BboyBgirlSummit #BboySummit #HipHop #Breakin #Cyphers #Battles #Popping #Rocking #PopLocking #Freestyle #Boogie #Strutting #Graffiti #Rap #FunknSoul #NoEasyProps #WestCoast #LAHipHop #LAHipHopDance #Bboys #Bgirls #Lockers #Poppers #Streetdancers

28 Years later @easyroc83 art is a timeless classi

28 Years later @easyroc83 art is a timeless classic from 1995’s Bboy Summit 2. Fresh is fresh no matter the year.

📷@leroythebboy

#classic #BboyBgirlSummit #BboySummit #Graffiti #Bboys #Bgirls #HipHopCulture #HipHop #Breakin #Cyphers #Battles #Popping #Rocking #PopLocking #Boogie #Strutting #Rap #FunknSoul #NoEasyProps #WestCoast #LAHipHop #Lockers #Poppers #Streetdancers

It may be spring but that means summer is right ar

It may be spring but that means summer is right around the corner and that means it’s time for 🥁 🎶 ☀️👟

➡️⚡️Bboy Bgirl Summit⚡️⬅️
July 15-16
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We 🧑🏽‍🍳cooking 🆙 the feel good menu of a dope jam a la Summit chock full of Breakin Breakin and more Breakin
Legends, Stories, Breaks, Rap Music,
Graffiti, West Coast Funk served up for the peoples the kids the culture 🙌🏽

This year we are revisiting the Pros to Protégés theme in the battle series for Breakin and Poppin and the panels.

We will also be hosting a 3v3 and a Bgirl 7 to Smoke 🔥💨

Look out for headliner drops 🔜
Special guests all dat and more

For sponsorship opportunities and to be involved reach out @bboysummitofficial

#bboysummit
#bboysummit2023
#bboybgirlsummit
#noeasyprops
#noeasypropsorg
#breakin
#poppin
#lockin
#hiphop
#graffiti
#breaks
#rapmusic
#deejaying
#emcees
#losangeles
#lahiphop
#lahiphopevents

@grandpark_la @culture_la

Part 2: We wanted you to hear the rest of the stor

Part 2: We wanted you to hear the rest of the story from yesterday of this beautiful and humble soul...Damita Jo, as she shares epic moments of her beginnings and highlights of her career. Enjoy!......

#HERSTORY #westcoastfunknsoul #locking #history #LAfunk #losangelesfunknsoul #westcoaststreetdance#soultrain #soultraindancers #funkyrobot #streetdance #funknsoulmusic

Proudly brought to you by @noeasyprops

Today’s Herstory Hero is the REAL Damita Jo Free

Today’s Herstory Hero is the REAL Damita Jo Freeman….

She became a featured dancer on Soul Train after only her second appearance. Trying to describe how funky she was in words is merely impossible. Needless to say, her regular dance partner was the legendary pioneer and inventor of Locking, our beloved Don Campbellock 🕊️ Rest In Peace
In this clip from No Easy Props “West Coast Funk & Soul” series that focuses on the history of street dance culture by the unsung heroes themselves.

In this clip Damit Jo describes that magical moment when she first met Don Campbellock✨

@noeasyprops strives to bring you meaningful, insightful and historic events for the preservation of our treasured culture. This is why we exist.

#westcoastfunknsoul #locking
#LAfunk #losangelesfunknsoul #westcoaststreetdance #soultrain #soultraindancers #DonCampbellock #streetdance #funknsoulmusic

Today’s Herstory Hero is the legendary MC Pebble

Today’s Herstory Hero is the legendary MC Pebblee Poo…

A true legendary pioneer in HER own right! She started in the 70’s as a Bgirl then became a member of the Smoke-a-Trons. Dr. Bomb-Bay taught how to rhyme then took her to one of Kool Herc’s jams…thus, becoming The First Female MC and Kool Herc’s 1st Female solo MC💫

She joined the Masterdon Committee where she can be heard on hits like “Funk Box Party.” She’s featured here in a documenatary in 1983 with the Mighty Mike Cee from the Fearless Four.

You heard what she said?......”It’s about FUNK!”

#HerStory #PebleePoo #HipHopPioneer #inspiringwomen #HipHopHistory #HipHopHerstory #HipHopCulture #HipHop #Rap #femaleemcee #fearlessfour #emcee #Funk #NoEasyProps #Bgirls

Today's Herstory Hero is Headspin Janet💨 Many

Today's Herstory Hero is Headspin Janet💨

Many of us have heard about Headspin Janet but unfortunately have not seen any footage. Nonetheless, some of the most revered Bboys have always co-singed her for being Down By Law! We salute her for paving the way for all Bgirls worldwide spawning generations now and to come! And this ya'll is the very essence of #NOEASYPROPS

Alien Ness (We B-Girlz book): "Headspin Janet was THE first real b-girl. She was the first girl I saw coming in the cyphers. She was real fluid. -- Janet called me out and that was the first time I saw a girl really whip a headspin and I was smoked!" Also Happy Born day today to @bxalienness

Crazy Legs (Instagram): "Headspin Janet was the first and only b-girl in the 80's to battle along side RSC against any real crew in a real battle with the b-boys in RSC. After we filmed Beat Street we had a real battle against New York City Breakers at a club called First Class, in the Bronx and she was on fire!"

Ken Swift
@realkenswift (We B-Girlz book): "She was hardcore, she would do one-shot headspins on the concrete. She was down. -- I don't think there was anyone like her at that time."

Thanks @bboydojo for diggin the jewels

#HerStory #inspiringwomen #Bgirls
#HipHopCulture #HipHop #Breakin #Cyphers #Bboys

Today's Herstory Hero is @ladypinknyc Lady Pink n

Today's Herstory Hero is @ladypinknyc

Lady Pink needs no introduction. She was born in Ecuador, raised in NYC. In 1979 she started writing and soon was well known as the only female capable of competing with the boys in the graffiti subculture. Pink painted subway trains from 1979-1985. In 1982 she starred in "Wild Style." That role and her other significant contributions to graffiti have made her a cult figure in the hip-hop subculture.
While still in high school, she was already exhibiting paintings in art galleries, and at the age of 21 had her first solo show at the Moore College of Art. As a leading participant in the rise of graffiti-based art her canvases have entered important art collections in the Whitney Museum, the MET in NYC as well as numerous museums worldwide. She’s established herself in the fine arts world, and her paintings are highly prized by collectors.

Today, she continues to create canvases that express her unique personal vision. She also shares her 30 years of experience with teens by holding mural workshops and actively lecturing to college students throughout the world.

#HerStory #HipHop #HipHopCulture #NoEasyProps #pioneer #graffitti #writers #artist #inspire

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