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Graffiti Rock

1984-06-29 · 23 min / episode · ★ 7.1

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Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984. Intended as an on-going series, the show only received one pilot episode and aired on WPIX channel 11 in New York City and 88 markets around the country, to good Nielsen ratings. Graffiti Rock resembled a hip hop version of the popular television dance shows at the time such as Soul Train and American Bandstand. The show was created and hosted by Michael Holman, who was the manager of the popular break-dancing crew, the New York City Breakers. The episode features Run D.M.C., Shannon, The New York City Breakers, DJ Jimmie Jazz and Kool Moe Dee and Special K of the Treacherous Three. The New York City Breakers, who were fresh off of their success from the movie, Beat Street, made a showcase appearance. The episode also features television and film actress, Debi Mazar and actor/director Vincent Gallo as dancers on the show. A segment of the show was sampled on The Beastie Boys' LP Ill Communication. "[...] alright, you're scratchin it right now, cut the record back and forth against the needle, back and forth, back and forth, make it scratch, but let me tell you something don't try this at home on your dad's stereo only under hiphop supervision, alright ?" The show has since become an important 'must-see' for hip-hop enthusiasts, alongside such titles as Wild Style and Beat Street.

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Creators
Michael Holman
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United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Michael HolmanMichael HolmanHimself - Host
Debi MazarDebi MazarHerself
Vincent GalloVincent GalloHimself - "Prince Vince"
Kool Moe DeeKool Moe DeeHimself
Joseph SimmonsJoseph SimmonsRun
Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDarryl 'DMC' McDanielsDMC
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Brenda 'Shannon' Greene
DJ Jimmie Jazz
Kevin 'Special K' Keaton
Tony 'Powerful Pexster' LopezTony 'Powerful Pexster' LopezNew York City Breaker
Chino 'Action' LopezChino 'Action' LopezNew York City Breaker
Bobby 'Flip Rock' PottsBobby 'Flip Rock' PottsNew York City Breaker
Cory 'Icey Ice' MontalvoCory 'Icey Ice' MontalvoNew York City Breaker
Ray 'Lil Lep' RamosRay 'Lil Lep' RamosNew York City Breaker
Matthew 'Glide Master' CabanMatthew 'Glide Master' CabanNew York City Breaker
Noel 'Kid Nice' MangualNoel 'Kid Nice' MangualNew York City Breaker
Tony 'Mr. Wave' DraughonTony 'Mr. Wave' DraughonNew York City Breaker
Normski
The New York City BreakersThe New York City Breakers

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