From Breakin' O.S.T. on Get On Down -
Inspired by a German documentary about the emerging
breakdance phenomenon in Los Angeles, the 1984 film
Breakin' is for many a reference point for the explosion
of hip-hop in the United States and across the world.
With it's colorful cast of characters and dazzling array of
dance moves, the movie became an international hit and
the soundtrack captures the sounds that inspired a entire
generation of breakers and b-boys to push their craft to
new heights. Anchored by the Billboard Top 10 hit single
"Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us Now" by Ollie &
Jerry, Breakin' pulses with the electric funk beats and
early hip-hop flavors—including The Bar-Kays "Freak-
show on the Dance Floor" and "99 1/2" by Carol Lynn
Townes —guaranteed to get the dance floor rocking.
Featuring additional appearances by Chaka Khan,
Re-Flex and a young L.A. rapper named Ice-T (who also
appears in the film), the Breakin' soundtrack is an essen-
tial album for all breakers, poppers, lockers, b-boys, and
b-girls, or any fan of hip-hop and disco. In continuing
their commitment to producing first-class reissues of
landmark records, Get On Down is proud to present
Breakin' in a brand-new CD release, featuring remas-
tered sound and a reproduction of the original movie
poster, all presented in six-panel digi-pak.
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