PUMP THE BEAT: The Sounds of Gay and Ballroom Culture

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Made in collaboration with ‪@TeamRayceen‬ "Pump The Beat" is a mini-documentary that explores the sounds that define Gay and Ballroom Culture.
0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - Music Is Life
1:39 - Legendary DJs
2:12 - Sounds of The Ballroom
3:29 - Latinx Music
4:38 - The Gays Are Cultured Children
5:18 - Making The Gay Icon
6:19 - Remixes
7:09 - The Influence of Ballroom on Mainstream Music
Episode Credits
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Director: Milik Kashad
Executive Producer: Milik Kashad
Editor: Milik Kashad
Motion Graphics: Milik Kashad
Voiceover: Milik Kashad
Script: Milik Kashad
Interviewee: Rayceen Pendarvis
Inquiries: blackmusicarchive@gmail.com
#MusicHistory #LGBT #Education #Gay #Ballroom

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@BlackMusicArchive Жыл бұрын

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@TJVegan Жыл бұрын

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!

@stsbk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything you do. And you’re fine on top of that 🙏🏾

@TheAlfredPlatform Жыл бұрын

People can say what they want but the gays will always be ahead of their time 🌈

@marzblaq7267 Жыл бұрын

We truly are the trendsetters

@professoremil Жыл бұрын

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.

@jayver5269 Жыл бұрын

I approved this documentary about The Vogue Dance & Legends👑🥂🍾❤️WoooooooooooRK GuuuuuuuuuRL 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@betrapvideos Жыл бұрын

Black gays

@Kbarboza94 Жыл бұрын

“If I went out and saw an all Straight audience, I’d cry” same girl

@miamotoworld Жыл бұрын

i could watch an hour version of this

@lovethefields Жыл бұрын

We need an extended version, for the culture

@landocalrisian2014 Жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!❤❤

@Gabrielartistique Жыл бұрын

Same! For the culture!! ❤

@iantuition Жыл бұрын

I would really like to. Hell I'd help if I could

@hild-demongoddess7498 Жыл бұрын

Same😭

@miraclesblessings5044 Жыл бұрын

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.💋💋💋

@TheRenegadeStarr Жыл бұрын

I love that for you and your family. Long live your cousin 👑

@miraclesblessings5044 Жыл бұрын

@@TheRenegadeStarr thank you...

@JJerseyGirl Жыл бұрын

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.

@miraclesblessings5044 Жыл бұрын

@@JJerseyGirl exactly!!! This year my great great grandmother who was his grandmother....got in drag...as him!!! She's 102!

@Qu33nMary444 Жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@moderatecanuck Жыл бұрын

The saddest thing that happened to the house community is the separation from the ballroom community

@Piscesemperor69 Жыл бұрын

Beyonce's Renaissance is highlighting how House originated from the Black and Brown Ballroom scene🪩🕺🏾

@eveastardust3747 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I remember when that happened throughout the 2000s.

@alorockss Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@earthshaker1217 Жыл бұрын

"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.

@APR944 Жыл бұрын

Love the emphasis on Latin influence in the ball scene. I feel like that aspect often gets overlooked or discounted.🙏🏽❤️‍🔥

@lyndawilliams4570 7 ай бұрын

They were not the originators but they did contribute ❤

@AFRICANBRO Жыл бұрын

Oo chile💯💯😍😍😍 back in the day...at Esquelitas....children don't know👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾

@mallewi Жыл бұрын

this is absolutely phenomenal. this is Black history.

@twannifufu Жыл бұрын

Janet Jackson also had the dolls in her videos, “When I Think of You” and “Escapade.”

@patronmargarita2849 Жыл бұрын

The lead guy from “What have you done for me lately” was a BQ that transitioned and is currently living as a woman

@erinblackirish Жыл бұрын

The Ha Dance - Masters at Work is THE definitive track that is a foundation in ballroom culture.

@jaylove9639 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheBlavkBoy Жыл бұрын

As a Ballroom Legend - THANK YOU FOR THIS 🥹 - Legendary Mother Diamond Ebony

@APR944 Жыл бұрын

I love this. We need more history straight from the mouths of those who were there and lived it.🙏🏽❤️‍🔥

@CassieJazz96 Жыл бұрын

Love Hangover is a CLASSIC ❤

@CatmanMEOOOOW Жыл бұрын

I LOVE BEING GAY

@B0WIETVC15 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! What a great way to close out pride month! Your scholarship and knowledge give me something to be proud about.

@dimanigo120 Жыл бұрын

Rayceen!!!! The Shameless Plug!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@dimanigo120 Жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@drzanthonyb.preston9274 Жыл бұрын

This new generation needs to know their history and learn it well

@denzelwynter Жыл бұрын

2:37 - Give It Up - The Goodmen

@DameyunHenry-fr7jl Жыл бұрын

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

@pepperpitz3291 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had community like this.

@terrylovesyogurt5983 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing like a fierce beat with diva vocals, THANK YOU for this important history ❤

@andrewt2998 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Black Music Archive does it again. Putting the clears on to black music and history. I love it. Thank you.

@davidjrhd Жыл бұрын

Hey, Miss Rayceen !❤

@markailanevana5325 Жыл бұрын

Plsss i beg to more in-depth with the ballroom

@TheIZM Жыл бұрын

Milik, thank you for this. Had no idea about Liz Torres. Rayceen is a gem to our community.

@corneliuswhite5139 Жыл бұрын

Love Liz Torres!

@daniyyel1317 Жыл бұрын

@@corneliuswhite5139 Me too! she was so ahead of her times. Mind games with Quest is my jam 4eva x

@Apricityville Жыл бұрын

I will never pass up the opportunity to watch any sort of documentary about ballroom ❤

@BANNAANbannaan Жыл бұрын

You're doing such amazing work! Thank you for this, keep it up! ☺❤

@davidperrii Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@kl.8992 Жыл бұрын

All the mainstream lingo you hear comes from Ballroom baby

@mikaelhenderson8510 Жыл бұрын

This was such a well put together exposè. I loved every minute of it!!

@warrenwilliams3715 Жыл бұрын

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!

@julianm1194 Жыл бұрын

Thank you @BlackMusicArchive for giving a spotlight but also recognition to queer history

@damianpelliccione1727 Жыл бұрын

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!

@JermaineJagger Жыл бұрын

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!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@denzelwynter Жыл бұрын

4:02 Jim Carey - Cuban Pete (C & C Music Factory Remix)

@christopherstreet6841 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Dushygushy22 Жыл бұрын

Love love love! Thanks for doing these!

@TheRenegadeStarr Жыл бұрын

THIS is history.

@corneliuswhite5139 Жыл бұрын

This is great curation.

@koolbreezeuk Жыл бұрын

Like .. um … where’s the rest ?? Please ?!? I need MORE !!!! please ?!! 🙏🏼 … 😅 … (Seriously, though… Thank you SO much for uploading this wonderfully informative vid !!!! )

@sonyk2542 Жыл бұрын

Education is elevation. Thank you for sharing💕💕💕

@MusicalMar Жыл бұрын

This is sooo important!! Thank you ❤😊

@SonofBaldwin Жыл бұрын

This was incredible. Thank you for this.

@ChrisJonesDivo Жыл бұрын

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!

@RemieLebeau Жыл бұрын

amazing! this made my day! thanks for sharing

@heurtre Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, amongst many many others on your channel! Thank you so much for what you do ❤. You educate all of us

@dor4376 Жыл бұрын

I love that short doc!

@TheRoseGawden Жыл бұрын

Excited to dive into this one

@simong8527 Жыл бұрын

Amazes me that they were sooooo unaware how big ball room will be in 2023

@nebulamars1488 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel I am always learning something 💖💖💖

@frederickleo2386 Жыл бұрын

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 ❤

@juhiazha9600 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your excellent work Milik!

@colorantartificiel3018 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is so important. Thankyou for your wonderful work.

@taylordottie5858 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video! It brings back memoriez

@MikelsReview Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and amazing knowledgeable guest speaker would love a longer version 🫶🏽

@Dee_Da1 Жыл бұрын

Important historical music / cultural video

@328johnboy Жыл бұрын

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

@Tonytonytonyyy Жыл бұрын

Yesssssss..... Definitely it is something about the beats that DOES awake something in the soul. No truer words have been said.

@ursarumncoke Жыл бұрын

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!!♥️

@eduardoalegriarampante639 Жыл бұрын

This was LOVELY...Gracias

@squarebear619 Жыл бұрын

I'm saving this to my Humanstory, Vogue, Africa, and Ancestors lists here on KZfaq. I believe all Humanstory aka history is vital information not to mention Music History as well.❤❤❤

@geraldfer Жыл бұрын

This is a hidden gem...it needs more exposure!!

@lucio.martinez Жыл бұрын

To our people! 🇲🇽🇺🇲🏳️‍🌈

@jmelendez121 Жыл бұрын

Exquisitely put together video ❤

@BruceRobins-sp1cp Жыл бұрын

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

@nikki80368 11 ай бұрын

Thank 👏🏾 you 👏🏾 for 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 history!!!!! This brought me so much back to my childhood. 😭

@playagamelp2441 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing

@cublet69ify Жыл бұрын

What a lesson and walk down Memory Lane! Thank you!

@johnneils9084 Жыл бұрын

Just Fabulous!

@Sheslays06 Жыл бұрын

This is sooo ✨FABULOUSSSSSSSS✨😝❤️💅🏾!!!

@beaarmstrong7617 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this education!

@emanuelcarvalho8510 Жыл бұрын

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

@jrzjnz7573 Жыл бұрын

Love this ❤

@Marcosuser92 Жыл бұрын

Love this

@ibcrazysoufboi Жыл бұрын

Im apart of ballroom today and Love Hangover still make us feel it.

@InTheMindOfJasmyn Жыл бұрын

i cannot explain the amount of joy i’m filled with watching this.

@tonygarcia8720 Жыл бұрын

Great history !!!

@TheKevmonster Жыл бұрын

This video makes me feel so proud and blessed.

@Kiro6666 Жыл бұрын

Paradise Garage and tracks are my favorite back in the days

@eveastardust3747 Жыл бұрын

I 💕 Milik's Larry Levan costume 😍!!

@jc2007rose Жыл бұрын

They gave the ICON Miss Alyssa LIFE 🙌🏾

@A22DNAL Жыл бұрын

...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!♥

@tonjajordan13 Жыл бұрын

❤Rayceen! ❤ Legendary!❤

@cezartb Жыл бұрын

There should be massive investment in turning ballroom MCs into recording artists. They are so talented!

@mrblf652 Жыл бұрын

Great!!!!

@Kiro6666 8 ай бұрын

Very loud and clear and heavy

@Reg4581 Жыл бұрын

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

@jasonalexander8361 Жыл бұрын

I need more please. A DJ that comes to mind is Nicky Siano 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏾

@nicolevasta2277 Жыл бұрын

OMG! what is that first song, I’m obsessed 😍

@graffic13 Жыл бұрын

Lolz the percolator was toledo's walk walk walk shablam record in the early 90's❤

@darkcnotion Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful

@catoliver1081 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤

@eumechamoantonio1344 11 ай бұрын

This video is a gift, thanks handsome 🏳️‍🌈🤎✨

@kagitsune Жыл бұрын

Soooo can we get a playlist of the music showcased in this gem?? 🤩🤩

@PiTjlang 3 ай бұрын

SOUND FACTORY!

@charlita25 Ай бұрын

"pump up the groove " 🎶🎵💃🏾 as Aretha Franklin would say

@drzanthonyb.preston9274 Жыл бұрын

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 🤷🏽‍♂️