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Jul 16, 2015 - Songs that make me wanna dance!. See more ideas about songs, break dance, music. Breakin' soundtrack from 1984, composed by Various Artists. Released by Get On Down in 2011 containing music from Breakin' (1984).

Though the Breakin' soundtrack has become a quaint period piece since its release, it is still a notable album. It was really the first introduction for many to hip-hop culture and music (however softened and tidied up for mass-market consumption it was) and still stands as a perfect summary of the more commercial elements of electro-dance, electro-funk, and even rap of the era. It may sound rather corny and silly compared to the harder-edged acts of the time (let alone today), but there's no denying that the title cut and 'Ain't Nobody' are still enjoyable songs, and will probably bring back many fond memories for those who were around during its release. The album is also notable for the debut performance of Ice-T, who is miles away from 'New Jack Hustler' (not to mention 'Cop Killer') with the poppy, good-natured 'Reckless.' It's hardly essential, but a funny rarity nonetheless. For all its flaws, fans who want to learn the roots of hip-hop (or are in the mood for a cute, lighthearted listen) should seek Breakin' out.

Sample	Title/Composer	Performer	Time
1	04:36	Amazon
2	Bar-Kays / Allen A. Jones	04:45	Amazon
3	04:25	Amazon
4	Maxi Anderson / John Footman	04:01	Amazon
5	03:59	Amazon
6	04:21	Amazon
7	03:25	Amazon
8	03:13	Amazon
9	Chaka Khan / Rufus & Chaka Khan / Rufus	04:42	Amazon
10	03:30	Amazon

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Breakin'
Directed by	Joel Silberg
Produced by	Allen DeBevoise David Zito
Screenplay by
Story by	Charles Parker Allen DeBevoise Gerald Scaife
Starring	Ben Lokey Phineas Newborn III
Music by
Cinematography	Hanania Baer
Edited by	Larry Bock Gib Jaffe Vincent Sklena
Distributed by	MGM/UA Entertainment Company
Release date
Running time	87 minutes^[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$1.2 million^[2]
Box office	$38.7 million^[2]^[3]

Breakin' (also known as Breakdance in the United Kingdom and Break Street '84 in other regions^[4]) is a 1984 American breakdancing-themed comedy-drama film directed by Joel Silberg and written by Charles Parker and Allen DeBevoise based on a story by Parker, DeBevoise and Gerald Scaife.

The film's setting was inspired by a 1983 documentary titled Breakin' 'n' Enterin', set in the multi-racial hip hop club Radio-Tron, based out of MacArthur Park in Los Angeles.^[5] Many of the artists and dancers from said documentary, including Ice-T (who makes his film debut as a club MC), and Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers, went straight from Breakin' 'n' Enterin' to star in Breakin'. Kutumb marathi movie 2006.

The film's soundtrack featured the hits 'Breakin'.. There's No Stopping Us' by Ollie & Jerry and 'Freakshow on the Dance Floor' by The Bar-Kays.

Breakin' was the final Cannon film production released by MGM/UA. After release, MGM and Cannon dissolved their distribution deal, reportedly over the potentially X-rated content in John Derek's film Bolero and MGM's then-policy of not theatrically releasing X-rated material, forcing Cannon to become an in-house distribution company once again. Because of this, Breakin' is considered to be the final financially profitable film released by Cannon.

Breakin' was followed by a sequel entitled Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, released later in 1984.

Plot[edit]

Protagonist Kelly 'Special K' Bennett is a young dancer training under instructor Franco in Venice, California. Through her friend Adam, Kelly meets two street dancers, Ozone and Turbo on the boardwalk at Venice Beach. Kelly is enamored with their dancing, and all three become friends. This leads to their becoming their own dance troupe.

Franco tells Kelly that breakdancing is low-class and not a real art. He is disrespectful to Ozone and Turbo, and makes inappropriate advances on Kelly. She quits training with Franco. Later, Kelly attends a dance audition and is shut down by harsh directors.

Kelly then wanders to a breakdancing event where she finds Ozone and Turbo in the midst of a dance battle that they eventually lose against rivals 'Electro Rock'. A very defeated Ozone is consoled by Kelly. She convinces the troupe to enroll in a dance competition. Kelly's agent friend, James, sees what the group can do and agrees to back them.

The competition requirements are traditional, socially respected styles of dance. The troupe walks before the judges in tuxedos, top hats and white gloves to give the impression of traditional dancers. Just before the audition starts, they rip off the sleeves of their shirts and show their true style. The judges are initially shocked and disapproving. Yet within two minutes of their audition, the judges recognize the troupe's talent and allow them to continue. The troupe earns a standing ovation from the judges and win the competition. The troupe's popularity skyrockets, and all three members continue dancing professionally and in the community.^[6]

Cast[edit]

Lucinda Dickey as Kelly Bennett / Special K
Adolfo 'Shabba Doo' Quiñones as Orlando / Ozone
Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers as Tony / Turbo
Ice T as Rap Talker
Chris 'The Glove' Taylor as Club Radiotron DJ
Ben Lokey as Franco
Christopher McDonald as James
Phineas Newborn III as Adam
Vidal 'Lil Coco' Rodriguez as Hot Tot
Bruno 'Pop N' Taco' Falcon as Electro Rock 1
Timothy 'Popin' Pete' Solomon as Electro Rock 2
Ana 'Lollipop' Sanchez as Electro Rock 3
Cooley Jaxson as Himself, a dancer
Peter Bromilow as Judge
Michel Qissi (uncredited) as Background dancing spectator
Jean-Claude van Damme (uncredited) as Background dancing spectator^[7]

Production[edit]

According to the 2014 documentary Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, Menahem Golan of Cannon Films was inspired to create this film after his daughter saw a breakdancer perform in Venice Beach, California. Golan pressured the production crew to complete the film before Orion Pictures released their breakdancing film Beat Street.

Erik Abbey was the choreographer for the breakdancing scenes.

Soundtrack[edit]

Breakin' Soundtrack by Polydor Records

The soundtrack of the film was released by Polydor Records in 1984.^[8] The album contains the first performance on an album by rapper Ice-T (who had previously released some 12' singles), produced by DJ Chris 'The Glove' Taylor

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