Wild Style

Wild Style
Directed by Charlie Ahearn
Produced by Charlie Ahearn
Written by Charlie Ahearn
Starring Lee Quinones
Sandra Fabara
Patti Astor
Fab 5 Freddy
Cold Crush Brothers
Rock Steady Crew
Grandmaster Flash
Busy Bee
Grandmixer DST
Distributed by Rhino
Release date(s) March 18, 1983
Running time 82 min.
Language English

Wild Style is a 1983 hip hop film produced by Charlie Ahearn. Released theatrically in 1983 by First Run Features and later re-released for home video by Rhino Home Video, it is regarded as the first hip hop motion picture. The film featured seminal figures within the given period, such as Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, and Grandmaster Flash.[1][2] The protagonist "Zoro" is played by the legendary New York graffiti artist "Lee" George Quinones. An early version of the 'Wild Style' logo appeared in 1981 when Charlie Ahearn hired graffiti legend Dondi to paint the 'window down' subway car piece that appears in the film.[3] The Dondi piece was the inspiration for the animated title sequence designed by the artist Zephyr in 1982.[4] The 'Wild Style' logo was designed by Zephyr and painted as a 'burner' mural by Zephyr, Revolt, and Sharp in 1983.

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Synopsis

The film depicts several prominent figures from the early hip hop culture, engaging in activities such as MCing, turntablism, graffiti and bboying.

Impact

The film has received a large cult following over the years after its initial release. Highly regarded hip-hop albums such as Illmatic by Nas, Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest, Black Sunday by Cypress Hill, Resurrection by Common, Big Shots by Charizma, Operation: Doomsday by MF Doom, Check Your Head by Beastie Boys and Quality Control by Jurassic 5 have featured samples from the film. In 2007, the VH1 Hip Hop Honors paid tribute to Wild Style in recognition of its influence upon the culture. The film was also voted as one of the top ten rock and roll films of all time by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[1]

Soundtrack

  1. Military Cut – Scratch Mix by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
  2. MC Battle – Busy Bee Starski Vs. Rodney Cee
  3. Basketball Throwdown – Cold Crush Brothers Vs. Fantastic Freaks
  4. Fantastic Freaks At The Dixie - Fantastic Freaks
  5. Subway Theme – Scratch Mix by [DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, Chris Stein] (Previously Unreleased)
  6. Cold Crush Brothers At The Dixie – Cold Crush Brothers
  7. Busy Bee's Limo Rap – Busy Bee
  8. Cuckoo Clocking (previously unreleased)
  9. Stoop Rap – Rodney Cee & KK Rockwell aka Double Trouble
  10. Double Trouble At The Amphitheatre – Double Trouble
  11. South Bronx Subway Rap – [Grandmaster Caz, Chris Stein] (Original Version)
  12. Street Rap by Busy Bee – Busy Bee (Previously Unreleased)
  13. Busy Bee At The Amphitheatre – Busy Bee
  14. Fantastic Freaks at The Amphitheatre - Fantastic Freaks
  15. Gangbusters – Scratch Mix by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
  16. Rammellzee & Shock Dell At The Amphitheatre – Rammellzee & Shock Dell
  17. Down By Law – Fab 5 Freddy (Previously Unreleased)

25th Anniversary Edition

Disc 2:

  1. Wildstyle Lesson - Kev Luckhurst aka Phat Kev
  2. Limousine Rap (Crime Don't Pay Mix) - Wild Style Allstars
  3. Basketball Throwdown (Dixie: Razorcut Mix) Cold Crush Brothers vs. Fantastic Freaks
  4. Stoop Rap (LP Version South Bronx Mix) - Double Trouble
  5. Street Rap (Subway Mix) - Busy Bee
  6. Stoop Rap (Film Version) Double Trouble
  7. B Boy Beat (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  8. Yawning Beat (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  9. Crime Cut (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  10. Gangbusters (Instrumental) - DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
  11. Cuckoo Clocking (Instrumental) - Fab 5 Freddy
  12. Meetings (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  13. Military Cut (Instrumental) - DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
  14. Razor Cut (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  15. Subway Theme (Instrumental) - DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, Chris Stein
  16. Busy Bees (Instrumental) - Busy Bee
  17. Down By Law (Instrumental) - Fab 5 Freddy
  18. Baby Beat (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  19. Jungle Beat (Instrumental) - Wild Style Allstars
  20. Wild Style Scratch Tool - Kev Luckhurst aka Phat Kev

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Krotov, Mark. "Wild Style celebrates anniversary". Paste Magazine. http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2007/10/wild-style-celebrates-anniversary.html. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
  2. ^ Mc Call, Tris. "Rock Steady Crew to throw 34th Anniversary party in Newark's Lincoln Park". NJ.com. http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2011/07/rock_steady_crew_to_throw_34th.html. Retrieved 17 August 2011. 
  3. ^ Witten, Andrew (2001). Dondi White, Style Master General. Regan Books. pp. 94–95. 
  4. ^ Cooper, Martha (2004). Hip Hop Files Photographs 1979-1984. Here To Fame. pp. 188. 

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