"Wild Style" (1982)

Universally hailed as the first hip-hop movie, "Wild Style" captures New York's hip-hop culture circa 1981 and several prominent figures including Busy Bee Starski; Fab 5 Freddy; the Cold Crush Brothers; and one of the godfathers of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash. A movie whose influence cannot be underestimated and hailed as the most inspirational hip-hop of movie of all time, "Wild Style" immortalizes the birth of the underground hip-hop scene about to explode around the world, changing the face of music, fashion, art, and a way of life forever. Following street artist Zorro (played by legendary subway artist Lee Quiñones) and his crew as they journey through the streets, projects, and train yards of New York, keeping one step ahead of the cops and their rivals, the film climaxes in one of the most famous hip-hop concerts in history. Featuring the pioneers at the forefront of a cultural revolution including DJs, emcees, and breakers such as Grandmaster Flash, the Chief Rocker Busy Bee, Fab 5 Freddy, the Rock Steady Crew, and the Cold Crush Brothers, "Wild Style" is the greatest hip-hop movie of all time. You've gotta revisit Wild Style every so often, why not today? Watch the trailer below and let me know, were you outside at the time??

Below are some publicity photos from Wild Style...

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) "The Quarantine"

1982 is Statik Selektah and Termanology. Their latest release, The Quarantine, was recorded in one day at Harley's House of Hits in Brooklyn. Statik Selektah flexes on the beats and Term on the bars with their 10-track offering, which features Kota The Friend, CJ Fly, Ufo Fev, Marlon Craft, Grafh, Haile Supreme, Nems, Lil' Fam of M.O.P., Tek, JFK and Allan Kingdom. Statik has been doing projects in this fashion since 2009 when he teamed up with Saigon for "All In A Day's Work." He's also been holding it down on IG Live, doing live DJ sets for fans, so make sure you're following HERE.

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) "Still 1982" (Album Stream)

It’s been 6 years after the last collab from Statik Selektah & Termanology as 1982. Since the last album, 2012, both have dropped critically acclaimed albums such as What Goes Around and More Politics. They return with their signature sound on songs such as “Can’t Let It Go” and “Different Now”. They also continue the tradition of introducing new talent, as they previously have with the late Mac Miller, Action Bronson, and Freddie Gibbs. Meet UFO Fev, Fat Joe’s newest signee. CJ Fly of Pro Era and battle-champ NEMS also appear. STILL 1982 fills the gap in an era of auto tune & repetitive sounds that will last the test of time. Props to Statik and Term, dig into it below...