A quick new infomercial of sorts from Sedgwick & Cedar on the impact of the Roxy and its co-founder Kool Lady Blue.

More in-depth and previous coverage by the BBC here:

Don’t miss the pic of Crazy Legs meeting Queen Elizabeth, who was said to “love” the Rock Steady Crew:

Rocksteady Crew 32nd Anniversary is taking place from July 22nd – July 26th.

GRANDGOOD friend Grandmaster Caz performs a verse from the record we released way back in the day. Big ups to Rock Steady Crew. Link

More videos @ youtube.com/grandgood.

I recorded this a few months ago at the Rock Steady Crew anniversary show in Newark, NJ. Ice-T made a special guest appearance, talking about Zulu Nation and how West Coast hip-hop needed their stamp of approval in order to gain legitimacy. He also kicked an acapella at the end. Dope.

Download Ice-T Live @ Rock Steady Crew Anniversary 2008

You know the deal.

Thursday, July 24

Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Celebrity Benefit Basketball Challenge – Come watch members of the Hip-Hop and Film community compete for bragging rights
Against The Grain: Concrete B-boy / B-girl battle – B-boys and B-girls from all over the world battle it out for the $500 prize.
Location: The Cage – West 3rd Street & 6th Avenue (New York, NY)
DJ: Servin’ Ervin
Admission: Free

Workshops
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
Admission: $25.00
*B-boy / B-girl: Crazy Legs
You want to know how it’s done? These speakers are the best at what they do and share insight on how they make their magic happen.

“For The Funk Of It” Funkstyles Party
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
DJ: Doc
Admission: Free
Self explanatory! Come get loose and show us what you got.
Live Performance by Kurtis Blow

Friday, July 25

Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Frienemies
UK B-boy Championships US Qualifier: U.S. contestants go at it to see who will represent the U.S. in the UK B-boy Championship.
Location: 101 River View at Grand Hall – 101 Sixth Ave. (btwn. Grand & Watt)
Hosted By: Crazy Legs
DJ: Crazy Legs & Red Alert (Celebrating his 25 years on Radio Anniversary)
Admission: $20.00
About Frienemies: This event will bring an underground event to crown one B-boy or B-girl as the BEST. Each one has to represent the most effectively throughout the day in a STRICTLY CIPHER-driven event.
Frienemies is about representing in the ciphers. Every B-boy and B-girl is on their own! No preset battles. In the early to mid ’80s, breaking was at an all-time high throughout the world. Crews were rolling thick, and a lot of them were at peace. The only time they didn’t get along was when it was time to battle in the club. Rock Steady Crew and New York City Breakers were going to places like Negril, The Roxy, Kennedy High School and other places where jams were going down.

No one was worried about hurting someone’s feelings or concerned with battling their own friends, but rather battled with a fierce will to win. We were all “FRIENEMIES.” ‘Frienemies” is the place to battle that person that you chill with on a regular basis and show him/her that they’re not as good as they brag about all the time.

Saturday, July 26

Time: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
5 vs 5 Crew Battle
Spy Awards : The Spy Award is being presented to Bebe of Miami’s Ground Zero Crew
Location: 101 River View at Grand Hall – 101 Sixth Ave. (btwn. Grand & Watt)
Hosted By: Crazy Legs
DJ: DV One & Skeme Richards
Admission: $25.00
July 26 is Official Rock Steady Crew Day In NYC, as proclaimed by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

Sunday, July 27

Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival
Free Outdoor Concert & Food Drive
In Memory of “Frosty Freeze”

Location: Lincoln Park – 1 Lincoln, Newark, NJ (Broad St. & Clinton Ave.)
Hosted by: E.O.W.
DJ’s: JS-1, Eclipse & Sucio Smash
Beat Battle: Meet The Producers vs. Big Tune
Em Cee’s: The Beatnuts, Buckshot, Craig G & Marley Marl, Sadat X, Soul Sonic Force, Positive K, Grand Master Caz, DJ Premier feat. NYG’z & Blaq Poet, Termanology & DJ Statik Selektah, A-OK, Akrobatik, Skyzoo, Double Barrel, Q-Unique, a Female Cipher – Lyric a.k.a. Sara Kana, Mala Reignz, Patty Dukes, Miss Nana & Rece Steele
Official After Party
Time: 9:00pm – 1:00am
Location: Red Bull Building – 15 Watts (by W. Broadway)
DJ: Evil Dee
Admission: Free

Charity event with music by Tony Touch, Bobbito, Rich Medina and Little Louie Vega. Price of admission is at least one can of food so don’t be cheap!

Hey Everybody! This is the BIG one. Crazy Legs from the legendary Rock Steady Crew & I are celebrating our birthday’s @ Mannahatta. It would be a food drive for a charity in the Bronx. The admission to get in is a can of food. We have the incredible line up for DJs. Little Louie Vega, Rich Medina, Bobbito & Tony Touch!!! You can’t beat that with a baseball bat! This will be a MONUMENTAL EVENT. I hope you can make it and be a part of history.