Christopher ‘Play’ Martin

This week: MC Lyte, her former dancers Leg 1 & Leg 2, dancer Kiam Barrese, GUY’s Damion ‘Crazy Legs’ Hall and Shaik (R.I.P.) and more on IG @The_Playgroundz

rockthebells.com/news/chris-mar… As an actor, dancer, graphic designer, & clothier. In this RTB exclusive, the man who rocked mics on "Rollin' Wit Kid 'N Play" and "Gettin' Funky", & dazzled us in 3 House Party films details some of his other creative endeavors which includes filmmaking.

On the next “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS” M.C. Lyte admits why she dancers Leg One & Leg Two. Meet “Queen of Glam” former dancer Kiam ‘Backstage’ Barrese & then our GUY Damion Hall introduces Chris ‘Shaik’ Mathis (R.I.P.). It was a honor for me to spend time before his passing.

NEW “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS” this week with Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid, Kwame, former Dancer & Doc series Co-Producer Donielle Artese, former Pussy Cat Doll Carmit Bachar & former MC Hammer dancer Kimmie Morrow! All @the_playgroundz

On the next “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS” my partner in rhyme the K-I-D with Kwame talk about the relationship & the chemistry between Dancers & Performers working together behind the scenes & in front. Then we meet former dancer Donielle Artese the documentary’s Co-Producer

Come continue to journey with me this week when I hang out with actor Darrin Henson, Cheryl ‘Salt’ James, former dancers B.A.D, Steve Azor, Trinee, Peekaboo and more!

On the next IG series “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS”@the_playgroundz we connect with former dancer & choreographer Darrin Henson & learn just how deep his Hip Hop roots was. Then we hang out with B.A.D. the 4 ladies who started with Kid ‘n Play, Salt ‘n Pepa & went on to more!

“RETURN OF THE WAX” Vinyl made a bigger comeback than throwback jerseys and 00s rap samples. Return of the Wax explores the history of vinyl records, record stores and the evolution of the record player through the lens of Black Culture and Hip-Hop. #2026

Come enjoy the MEMORIES, the MUSIC, the HISTORY @The_Playgroundz for the IG series “AND iDANCED: their BEGINNINGS”! This week episode 9: BDK’s dancers Scoop & Shawn Lover and BBD’s STR8 aHEAD!

Next Sunday’s episode 9 of “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS”@the_Playgroundz gets with four women ‘Str8 Ahead’ who made sure that anything BBD did on stage & video was 🔥! Next up… Apollo Theatre to catch up with Big Daddy Kane with ‘Scoob Lover’ & Shawn Lover!

Join me and enjoy this Sunday on “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS” episode 8 for a lot! As I continue on my journey I catch up with the former dancers from the 80s & early 90s! Kurtis Blow, T-Boz, Boogaloo Shrimp, IBM Dancers, Russell ‘Goofy’ Wright & More special guest!

There’s more to come in and from the 1st documentary of 3 “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS”. This Sunday IG Series episode 8 we continue to salute with the IBM DANCERS, Cliff Love, MC Lyte introduces “Leg One & Two” plus the King …. Kurtis Blow and more! @the_playgroundz

New AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS episode on IG! Interviews & shout outs include Missy Elliott, Dani Leigh, Sevyn Streeter with former Dancers Latisha Oliver, EPMD’s Phendi and dance master Buddha Stretch! #HipHopDance #HipHopHistory #HipHopCulture

Join me next Sunday for ep. 7 of “AND iDANCED: Their BEGINNINGS” the IG Doc series that ask and answer the question “WHERE THE FELLAS AT”!?!?

On the NEW ep. 6 IG Series: Original @SoulTrain gang & Dancers Thelma Davis Martin & Tyrone ‘The Bone’ Proctor! Plus In Living Color FLY GIRLZ @carrieanninaba @jossieharris PLUS Ep. 7 teaser w/ @iamdanileigh @sevyn @SoulTrain

Join me tomorrow @The_Playgroundz as I continue to share and enjoy trips down memory lane hearing and seeing about how some of our favorite Dancers, Events and Good times came to be! Episode 5: Director Lionel ‘the VID KID’ Martin and Bobby Brown’s ‘HEART & SOUL’!

As I continue to learn and grow as a documentarian I’m truly grateful for the opportunities I have to talk to and then share stories from the actual Pioneers, Icons, Inventors, and Innovators of Hip Hop culture. Now I’m in my next production about its 5th element.

… and each other.

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