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I grew up in this scene! Was a commentator briefly when Leiomy, Dashaun were starting out. Alloura was a dear friend (we were briefly incarcerated on Riker's former "gay unit"). The times were grand darling (pre-social media). Thank you for your work on our history and cross - contributions to music and popular culture!
They will always hate on us then steal our culture once it becomes “hip” to make it mainstream and have the audacity to claim they created it in the first place.
My cousin used to show us his pictures from his days in the New York City Ballroom Scene....we loved it. This was the mid to late 90's and we were so small that we didn't truly appreciate it nor understand it. We lost him to AIDS in '99. Now that we are adults we all cry because he didn't live to see the global appreciation of what they did...so we used to have POSE watch parties in his honor and we still have a Drag Ball every year for his birthday and we participate in PRIDE events and support local chapters. We have 4 cousins born on his birthday so it's a huge weekend long bash!!! We love you and miss you...R.I.P....J.I.B.💋💋💋
You all did appreciate it every though y'all was young because your older cousin was sharing his life with you all. If he didn't share his life and adventures in NYC ballroom scene you and your cousins wouldn't have the great memories of him now.
That is so beautiful ❤ How amazing that there's so many family members born on his birthday, that's so cool! You're all really keeping his spirit alive ❤
"The Underground sets the tone" is such a piece of eternal wisdom because of how true it is. Folks talk about how the strip club is a barometer for if a piece of music hits, and it makes sense that ballroom/gay clubs would be the same.
Meeting Rayceen is meeting royalty. Literally!! This video and history expressed here is pivotal to our culture on levels mainstream has yet to honor in its fullness. Thank you for your bravery and care!!!! My heart is overjoyed!!!!
THIS VIDEO BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES R I P TO THE ICONS FROM MY ERA 1980s ELKSLODGE HARLEM DENNIS ST LAURENT SHATAYVIA TIAN DJ LARRY LEVAN 1980s FOR ALSO SHOUTOUT TO THE BALLROOM PIONEER EARLY 1980s RAYCEEN PENDAVIS FOR SHARING THE REAL HISTORY OF BALLROOM
@@eveastardust3747The European house invasion of the 2000s was amazing tho. While the ballroom scene of the 80s-90s was being developed in the States, Europe had its own club scene, specially in places like Sweden and Switzerland, and amongst the more notable movements, the underground club scene of the lgbtq clubs in Easter Germany was born. Music has always been the strongest voice of the lgbtq community, and the renaissance of house music (both Black and European) of the 2020s has been one of the best things to happen in the recent years.
I religiously watch all of your videos, this has to be the one closest to my heart. I love ballroom and grew up watching uploads of the latex ball and Kiki balls and now getting ready to make my debut, love this so much!!!
I rarely comment on YT videos but this one was truly exciting to watch. The history lesson here is so important for folks to watch. Can’t wait to share this. Well done!
YESS YESS YESSS THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! Ballroom music & culture has always given me LIFE. Our ancestors are truly iconic! Love the interview and Appreciate you for doing this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Like .. um … where’s the rest ?? Please ?!? I need MORE !!!! please ?!! 🙏🏼 … 😅 … (Seriously, though… Thank you SO much for uploading this wonderfully informative vid !!!! )
...And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let's not forget gospel/shouting beats and how they would take you to church on a Saturday night at Traxx in D.C. OMG! I lose my mind on Small Black Church!♥
Thank you for making this video! The archival footage in your videos really sets your channel apart. It's so exciting to see clips of things I've never EVER seen before! I love it!
I'm saving this to my Humanstory, Vogue, Africa, and Ancestors lists here on UA-cam. I believe all Humanstory aka history is vital information not to mention Music History as well.❤❤❤
wow, videos like this make me think that I have (and want) to lear so much more of this rich scene that is ballroom, / the gay underground couture that came before us
Omg Thank you so much for this video This video has really taken me back So many great memories My first time ever going to NY in 86 the first two people I met were Kim Pendarvis and Efrem Dupree Please do a part two of this video
Milik....you are wonderful! I so appreciate your diverse and creative videos! But your speaking voice is EVERYTHING as well! Much obliged to you for this channel ❤
We have got to keep the history of our culture. I remember the first I time I saw a person vogue at the club in DC in the 80’s I was so amazed that I just stopped and watched
We need to continue to educate others about the ballroom scene and archive info about legendary moments that happened during those days and continue interview influential houses that were in the ballroom scene from the beginning bc it is important history!! Thank you for this video!!♥️
It’s nothing like the era of Paradise Garage, The World, Palladium, Webster Hall, Better Days, Nick Bar, The Loft, Tunnel, Tracks, Sound Factory and Bar, Octagon, The Warehouse, Kelly’s, Midtown 43, South Oxford Tennis Club, etc. etc. They have no idea 🤷🏽♂️
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I grew up in this scene! Was a commentator briefly when Leiomy, Dashaun were starting out. Alloura was a dear friend (we were briefly incarcerated on Riker's former "gay unit"). The times were grand darling (pre-social media). Thank you for your work on our history and cross - contributions to music and popular culture!
Thanks for everything you do. And you’re fine on top of that 🙏🏾
People can say what they want but the gays will always be ahead of their time 🌈
We truly are the trendsetters
They will always hate on us then steal our culture once it becomes “hip” to make it mainstream and have the audacity to claim they created it in the first place.
I approved this documentary about The Vogue Dance & Legends👑🥂🍾❤️WoooooooooooRK GuuuuuuuuuRL 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Black gays
i could watch an hour version of this
We need an extended version, for the culture
Me too!!!!❤❤
Same! For the culture!! ❤
I would really like to. Hell I'd help if I could
Same😭
“If I went out and saw an all Straight audience, I’d cry” same girl
My cousin used to show us his pictures from his days in the New York City Ballroom Scene....we loved it. This was the mid to late 90's and we were so small that we didn't truly appreciate it nor understand it. We lost him to AIDS in '99. Now that we are adults we all cry because he didn't live to see the global appreciation of what they did...so we used to have POSE watch parties in his honor and we still have a Drag Ball every year for his birthday and we participate in PRIDE events and support local chapters. We have 4 cousins born on his birthday so it's a huge weekend long bash!!! We love you and miss you...R.I.P....J.I.B.💋💋💋
I love that for you and your family. Long live your cousin 👑
@@TheRenegadeStarr thank you...
You all did appreciate it every though y'all was young because your older cousin was sharing his life with you all. If he didn't share his life and adventures in NYC ballroom scene you and your cousins wouldn't have the great memories of him now.
@@JJerseyGirl exactly!!! This year my great great grandmother who was his grandmother....got in drag...as him!!! She's 102!
That is so beautiful ❤ How amazing that there's so many family members born on his birthday, that's so cool! You're all really keeping his spirit alive ❤
"The Underground sets the tone" is such a piece of eternal wisdom because of how true it is. Folks talk about how the strip club is a barometer for if a piece of music hits, and it makes sense that ballroom/gay clubs would be the same.
Love the emphasis on Latin influence in the ball scene. I feel like that aspect often gets overlooked or discounted.🙏🏽❤️🔥
They were not the originators but they did contribute ❤
I LOVE BEING GAY
Oo chile💯💯😍😍😍 back in the day...at Esquelitas....children don't know👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾
this is absolutely phenomenal. this is Black history.
Janet Jackson also had the dolls in her videos, “When I Think of You” and “Escapade.”
The lead guy from “What have you done for me lately” was a BQ that transitioned and is currently living as a woman
When we speak of ballroom music there is one name that is the most influential for the last 20 plus years and it's Vjuan Allure.
The Ha Dance - Masters at Work is THE definitive track that is a foundation in ballroom culture.
This new generation needs to know their history and learn it well
I love this. We need more history straight from the mouths of those who were there and lived it.🙏🏽❤️🔥
Love Hangover is a CLASSIC ❤
Rayceen!!!! The Shameless Plug!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Meeting Rayceen is meeting royalty. Literally!! This video and history expressed here is pivotal to our culture on levels mainstream has yet to honor in its fullness. Thank you for your bravery and care!!!! My heart is overjoyed!!!!
Thank you! What a great way to close out pride month! Your scholarship and knowledge give me something to be proud about.
As a Ballroom Legend - THANK YOU FOR THIS 🥹 - Legendary Mother Diamond Ebony
THIS VIDEO BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES R I P TO THE ICONS FROM MY ERA 1980s ELKSLODGE HARLEM DENNIS ST LAURENT SHATAYVIA TIAN DJ LARRY LEVAN 1980s FOR ALSO SHOUTOUT TO THE BALLROOM PIONEER EARLY 1980s RAYCEEN PENDAVIS FOR SHARING THE REAL HISTORY OF BALLROOM
Wish I had community like this.
Hey, Miss Rayceen !❤
Plsss i beg to more in-depth with the ballroom
All the mainstream lingo you hear comes from Ballroom baby
I will never pass up the opportunity to watch any sort of documentary about ballroom ❤
2:37 - Give It Up - The Goodmen
There is nothing like a fierce beat with diva vocals, THANK YOU for this important history ❤
The saddest thing that happened to the house community is the separation from the ballroom community
Beyonce's Renaissance is highlighting how House originated from the Black and Brown Ballroom scene🪩🕺🏾
Absolutely, I remember when that happened throughout the 2000s.
@@eveastardust3747The European house invasion of the 2000s was amazing tho. While the ballroom scene of the 80s-90s was being developed in the States, Europe had its own club scene, specially in places like Sweden and Switzerland, and amongst the more notable movements, the underground club scene of the lgbtq clubs in Easter Germany was born. Music has always been the strongest voice of the lgbtq community, and the renaissance of house music (both Black and European) of the 2020s has been one of the best things to happen in the recent years.
Milik, thank you for this. Had no idea about Liz Torres. Rayceen is a gem to our community.
Love Liz Torres!
@@corneliuswhite5139 Me too! she was so ahead of her times. Mind games with Quest is my jam 4eva x
THIS is history.
To our people! 🇲🇽🇺🇲🏳️🌈
You're doing such amazing work! Thank you for this, keep it up! ☺❤
Mr. Black Music Archive does it again. Putting the clears on to black music and history. I love it. Thank you.
Amazes me that they were sooooo unaware how big ball room will be in 2023
This was such a well put together exposè. I loved every minute of it!!
I religiously watch all of your videos, this has to be the one closest to my heart. I love ballroom and grew up watching uploads of the latex ball and Kiki balls and now getting ready to make my debut, love this so much!!!
Thank you @BlackMusicArchive for giving a spotlight but also recognition to queer history
4:02 Jim Carey - Cuban Pete (C & C Music Factory Remix)
I rarely comment on YT videos but this one was truly exciting to watch. The history lesson here is so important for folks to watch. Can’t wait to share this. Well done!
Love love love! Thanks for doing these!
This is great curation.
This was awesome. So cool and important to document this information for the lgbt of the future to know where a lot of this came from
My sis Rayceen!! I love her so much!! DC Represent!! The balls back in the 90’s where still very underground and fun! I miss that!
Important historical music / cultural video
YESS YESS YESSS THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! Ballroom music & culture has always given me LIFE. Our ancestors are truly iconic! Love the interview and Appreciate you for doing this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Excited to dive into this one
Will there be a longer extended version of this?Seems informative and interesting. Loved growing up during this time in the Golden era of NYC.
Like .. um … where’s the rest ?? Please ?!? I need MORE !!!! please ?!! 🙏🏼 … 😅 … (Seriously, though… Thank you SO much for uploading this wonderfully informative vid !!!! )
...And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let's not forget gospel/shouting beats and how they would take you to church on a Saturday night at Traxx in D.C. OMG! I lose my mind on Small Black Church!♥
This was LOVELY...Gracias
Thank you for making this video! The archival footage in your videos really sets your channel apart. It's so exciting to see clips of things I've never EVER seen before! I love it!
I'm saving this to my Humanstory, Vogue, Africa, and Ancestors lists here on UA-cam. I believe all Humanstory aka history is vital information not to mention Music History as well.❤❤❤
i cannot explain the amount of joy i’m filled with watching this.
This video is a gift, thanks handsome 🏳️🌈🤎✨
Just Fabulous!
This is sooo ✨FABULOUSSSSSSSS✨😝❤️💅🏾!!!
Love this channel I am always learning something 💖💖💖
wow, videos like this make me think that I have (and want) to lear so much more of this rich scene that is ballroom, / the gay underground couture that came before us
Yesssssss..... Definitely it is something about the beats that DOES awake something in the soul. No truer words have been said.
I enjoyed this video! It brings back memoriez
Omg
Thank you so much for this video
This video has really taken me back
So many great memories
My first time ever going to NY in 86 the first two people I met were Kim Pendarvis and Efrem Dupree
Please do a part two of this video
There should be massive investment in turning ballroom MCs into recording artists. They are so talented!
This was amazing
I love that short doc!
Amazing video, amongst many many others on your channel! Thank you so much for what you do ❤. You educate all of us
Im apart of ballroom today and Love Hangover still make us feel it.
Milik....you are wonderful! I so appreciate your diverse and creative videos! But your speaking voice is EVERYTHING as well! Much obliged to you for this channel ❤
Paradise Garage and tracks are my favorite back in the days
Your channel is so important. Thankyou for your wonderful work.
They gave the ICON Miss Alyssa LIFE 🙌🏾
We have got to keep the history of our culture. I remember the first I time I saw a person vogue at the club in DC in the 80’s I was so amazed that I just stopped and watched
Thank 👏🏾 you 👏🏾 for 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 history!!!!! This brought me so much back to my childhood. 😭
amazing! this made my day! thanks for sharing
This is a hidden gem...it needs more exposure!!
I 💕 Milik's Larry Levan costume 😍!!
thank you for your excellent work Milik!
This was incredible. Thank you for this.
Thank you for this education!
This is sooo important!! Thank you ❤😊
We need to continue to educate others about the ballroom scene and archive info about legendary moments that happened during those days and continue interview influential houses that were in the ballroom scene from the beginning bc it is important history!! Thank you for this video!!♥️
What a lesson and walk down Memory Lane! Thank you!
Very loud and clear and heavy
It’s nothing like the era of Paradise Garage, The World, Palladium, Webster Hall, Better Days, Nick Bar, The Loft, Tunnel, Tracks, Sound Factory and Bar, Octagon, The Warehouse, Kelly’s, Midtown 43, South Oxford Tennis Club, etc. etc. They have no idea 🤷🏽♂️
This video makes me feel so proud and blessed.
Lolz the percolator was toledo's walk walk walk shablam record in the early 90's❤
BLACK EXCELLENCE!!!! EVEN WHEN THEM SNOW POSSUMS PUSHED US OUT THE OUT NIGHT LIFE, WE MADE A WHOLE NEW UNIVERSE! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
"pump up the groove " 🎶🎵💃🏾 as Aretha Franklin would say
I need more please. A DJ that comes to mind is Nicky Siano 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏾
❤Rayceen! ❤ Legendary!❤
Love this
Excellent video and amazing knowledgeable guest speaker would love a longer version 🫶🏽
That clip of Phyllis Hyman walking in 1990 is incredible
Exquisitely put together video ❤
Great history !!!
SOUND FACTORY!
OMG! what is that first song, I’m obsessed 😍
The HA DANCE !!!!
Great!!!!
House music is everything too to me
i love this so much