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Ghetto Ballet
"Rize" is a fascinating movie about crumping, a new innercity dance movement inspired by African tribal rhytms. Directed by famed photographer David LaChapelle, the movie depicts the life of African-American teenagers in south Los Angeles who crump in their attempt to escape from "gutter life" in the violent streets of their neighborhoods. With painted faces, mass dance offs and empowering rap music, crumping will surely make its way into mainstream music.
While watching the movie, I realized how African-American subculture once again is on the cutting edge of pop culture. When it comes to music and visual arts, it is the creativity of a small group of struggling youngsters that eventually influences the everyday life of people around the world.
The soundtrack of the movie includes tracks by Christina Aguilera ("Soar"), Dizzee Rascal ("Fix Up, Look Sharp"), the Five Blind Boys Of Alabama, Planet Asia and MC/choreographer Flii Stylz. Check out tracks from the album and photos from the release party on MySpace.
Download to Dizzee Rascal "Fix Up, Look Sharp" [MP3] Listen to Christina Aguilera "Soar"
July 7, 2005 in Film | Permalink
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wow, thanks for that song, dizzee rascal! i was looking for that when i heard it from the trailer! i even downloaded christina's song 'soar' off itunes when i heard it on the trailer. i loved how the trailer played in theatres. i even turned the trailer into an mp3.
it also seems we wrote about the same artist on the same day, White Rose Movement, i debuted them on my website aguysite.com along with the kills and you debuted WRM today july 11th. how funny + so... rock + roll!
Posted by: aguysite at Jul 11, 2005 6:48:09 PM
