- Designed by
- VanSilk, American, born 1958
- Distributed by
- Pac-Jam Record Company, American
- Subject of
- Fantasy Three, American
- Funky 4 + 1, American, 1977 - 1983
- Crash Crew, American, founded 1977
- Islam, Afrika, American, born 1967
- Fantastic Five, American, 1979 - 1994
- New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982
- Majestic Five, American
- PHASE 2, American, 1955 - 2019
- Disco Four, American
- T-Ski Valley, American
- The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994
- The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978
- Captain Rock, American
- Fresh, Doug E., American, born 1966
- Rock Master Scott and the Dynamic Three, American, 1981 - 2008
- Disco Bee, American
- Romantic 4, American
- DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961
- Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957
- Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980
- MasterDon, American
- Master Don and the Death Committee, American
- Jazzy Five, American
- Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
- Whiz Kid, American
- Wanda Dee, American
- MC Debbie D, American
- Manics, American
- Mr. Magic, American, 1956 - 2009
- Bloodrock, Jerry, American
- Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956
- Doctor Bob Lee, American
- L-Force Dancers, American
- DJ June Bug, American, 1958 - 1983
- Bronx Skating Rink, American
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Date
- October 7, 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/4 × 6 5/8 in. (19.7 × 16.8 cm)
- Description
- A flier for the “10 Years of Hip Hop 1973-1983” designed by Van Silk. The flier is in portrait orientation and printed on white paper with black printed text and graphics. The flier is dominated by a large central graphic of an Oscar award statue with [10 / YEARS] printed horizontal text above. The graphic is surrounded by seven five-pointed stars. Centered text printed at the top of the flier reads [THE Pac·Jam Record Co. / Presents / 1973 10 YEARS OF HIP·HOP to 1983 / Invited to celebrate all those glorious years are: / (Also Surprise ACTS)]. The event title is accented on either side with a five-pointed star above the text [SKATIN] on the left and [DANCIN] on the right.
- To the left and right of the trophy graphic are the lists of performing acts. The acts [Fantasy3 / Funky4 / Crashcrew / Islam / Theodore·Freaks / NYC Breakers / Majestic5/ Phase2 / Disco4 / T·Ski Valley / Fearless4 / Coldcrush Bros / Captain Rock / Doug Fresh / Scott·Dynamic3 / Disco Bee] are printed on the left, and [Romantic4 / Jazzy Jay / Bambaatta[sic] / Soulsonic Force / Masterdon / Death Committe[sic] / Jazzy5 / Run DMC / Whiz Kid / Wanda D·Debbie D / Manics / Mr. Magic / J·Bloodrock / Red Alert / Dr. Bob Lee / L·Force Dancers / much more!!] are printed on the right.
- Below is the event information printed in text in varying fonts and sizes that read [1st / CITYWIDE ELECTRIC BOOGIE & BREAK DANCE CONTEST / at / ROLLERCITY / formerly Bronx Roller Rink / 515 BRUCKNER BOULEVARD / (Corner 149th Street) / BRONX, NEW YORK / FRIDAY,OCT 7,83]. The event time, [7pm], and admission price, [$6 before / 12], are printed to the left and right of the event information. The directions, printed in small text at the bottom center of the flier, read [DIRECTIONS: / Take No. 6 train to 149 St. Walk over to / Bruckner Blvd. or take Crosstown 30 Bus to / Bruckner Blvd. or No. 3 Bus to 149 St. and / Prospect. Then walk over three blocks.]. Contact information, [info / 292-7288], is printed in the bottom left corner, and [(JUNEBUG) / TO THE MAN WE WILL MISS 83’], is printed in the bottom right corner. There is a large brown stain along the left edge. The back of the flier has no text or inscriptions.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Place used
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Topic
- Break dancing
- Design
- DJs (Musicians)
- Graphic design
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Nightlife
- Rappers (Musicians)
- Roller skating
- Sports
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2020.38.1.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




