What happens when you combine Messengers, Playboyz, and PrimeTime Players? Even the station manager Leonard Stephen joined in the fun. This was filmed in Oakland at Comcast 78 in April of 2015.

It’s Saturday July 18th. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for the PBI’s popping cypher. A unique open cypher that was run in conjunction with the Style Elements event, at the Roosevelt community center located San Jose. Prime Time Players was honor to perform at this event.

Oakland Boogaloo Conservatory brings you The Black Messengers. A historical perspective. Chuck Powell is interview by OurTv’s Leonard Stephens. An Oakland Boogaloo himself out of Oakland High school from the class of 79.

Charles Powell started dancing in 1971. Two time winners of the Gong Show, multiple appearances since the early 70’s.He is an active pioneer of true Boogaloo out of Oakland California.

There is a group performance that starts around 16:30.

When the Universe was created it came with a message. When chaos reigns wild the message is the only thing that keeps the Universe safe.  Here are some excerpts of the performance given by Chuck Powell, Kearney, Wayne, Bryce, Sal Barcena, and Mike. The performance was called the “Message” and it took place at Fort Mason’s City Dance Onstage event on December 6th. A big thanks go out to Sandy Lee for helping make this possible.

To go and view the Interview on KQED’s site follow the link.

http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2014/11/14/sf-and-oakland-hip-hop-histories-come-alive-in-this-dance-demo/