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
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f90bad5e-0a15-48aa-aca4-d175dd1d63c8

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