Now Frosty Is Doing His Thing For The Big ManThe hip-hop pioneer known as "Frosty Freeze" died Thursday after a long illness, said Jorge "Fabel" Pabon, a senior vice president of the crew where Frost and other so-called b-boys (for beat or break boys) made their name performing complicated and daring dance routines.
Breakdancing emerged and florished from the Bronx and Harlem in the early 1970s, part of celebrated African American culture that spread across the globe and remains a stable in the influences of today's artists irrespective of race. It included old-school hip-hop, MCing or rapping, and disc jockeys crazy scratching and mixing vinyls on two turntables. If you've been feeling MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, you know what I'm talking about!
Frost was known for his energetic style, intricate choreography and fearless moves including back flips and head spins. One was even dubbed the "Suicide."
Frost got his start in 1978 with the Bronx-based Rock City Crew. In 1981, he became part of the Rock Steady Crew, joining such acclaimed breakdancers as Ken Swift and Lil Crazy Legs.
Frost toured the world with the Rock Steady Crew and other hip-hop artists, including Fab 5 Freddy, Futura 2000 and Kool Lady Blue.
As a member of the Rock Steady Crew, Frost also appeared in several movies on hip-hop culture, including "Wild Style," "Beat Street" and "Style Wars." He also appeared on the cover of the Village Voice in 1981.
You've been promoted Black man. Job well done!