Love for Khalid Morocco: Get Well Soon
Submitted by T. Pratt on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 14:57.
I was recently invited to a Facebook group called "Love For Khalid, so get well soon." I know writing stories about local Chicagoans doesn't always bode well for the Out-of-town readers, but there are some things you just have to do. Khalid was the promoter and creator of the popular Friday night University Golf Club set in University Park. Khalid built that party up the way a good promoter is supposed to. He brought DJ LaVell C over from a failing Razz, he offered free food, he got to know the movers and shakers in the Steppers community, and most imp
Cleveland's Vince Huckabee (DJ. Mr. Huck) "Fills In The Blanks"
Submitted by Imasteppa on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 13:44.
For this episode of "Fill In The Blanks" we traveled to Cleveland, Ohio with hopes of getting to know the DJ that made his debut at GDI's Heritage Ball in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago. As the list of "Steppin' Flavored" DJs grow, let’s hear what Mr. Huck will "spin" out as he "Fills in the Blanks."
1. Out of town DJs are sometimes appreciated more out-of-town than in their own home town.
2. I get nervous when I am not properly prepared.
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ChiStepper TV: Throwback Dre and Sha Video
Submitted by T. Pratt on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 15:57.
ChiStepper has an extensive video library and we're about to start dropping footage that very few people have ever seen. You're going to want to tune for some of this classic Steppers footage. The video posted today features Andre Blackwell and Arlicia "Sha" Johnson, some 9 years ago. I remember this contest like yesterday, as it was my very first time taking the stage, and completely embarrassing myself.
20th WLSC and Pre Party: New Dates, New Venue, New Rules
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 14:03.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the World’s Largest Steppers Competition and the final preparations for the contest and Opening Night Gala are being put in place. The Majestic Gents, ChiStepper.com, and Dre and Company are proud to announce that we’re taking the entire World’s Largest Weekend to the Tinley Park Convention Center, which is connected to the Holiday Inn. The event will take place the 4th weekend in September instead of the usual 3rd, on September 24th and 25th. There will be room specials coming sh
Tall Talk From Shorty Smooth
Submitted by T. Pratt on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 15:26.
Shorty Smooth is one of the few DJ’s in the nation who can give it to you in the booth and on the floor. Respected for both his dancing and his playing, Shorty Smooth is in the front of a long line of young DJ’s screaming “Next” from the sidelines. He’ll be the first to remind you however, that his is not from the era of the digital DJ’s. Read on to get a tall glimpse of Shorty Smooth.
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Dramatics Founder Ron Banks, Passes at 58
Submitted by T. Pratt on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:51.
Dramatics lead singer and founder Ron Banks, died yesterday at the age of 58 from a myocardial infarction. The Dramatics, originally founded as the Dynamics in 1962, are responsible for so many hit Steppin’ records. It would take far too long to try and mention all of them, but feel free to post some of your favorites in the comment box below. I heard the news by way of Tanya Banks, Ron’s daughter and a friend of mine. I remember speaking with Tanya, telling her that both the Dramatics and Stylistics were my two favorite soul groups of all time, and shocking
Columbus, Ohio's Marc Thomas "Fills In The Blanks"
Submitted by T. Pratt on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:30.
Fill in the Blanks is back with one of the pioneers of the Columbus, Ohio Steppers scene, Marc Thomas. Marc has penetrated the Columbus Steppin’ and overall dance scene in a way that would make a native Chicagoan jealous. Leveraging relationships with the city of Columbus, Marc hosts of series of dance classes and is responsible for producing many of the students coming from the C. O. Hailing from my former neck of the woods, ChiStepper presents Marc Thomas as he “Fills In The Blanks.”
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ChiStepper TV: Throwback V103 Video
Submitted by T. Pratt on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 14:24.
ChiStepper TV has posted the last of a series of videos from the 2002 V-103 Steppers Ball. In this video, the camera focuses on Royce and Dani, but also features former Dre and Company instructors Ron and Angie, and Paul C. among others. Enjoy!
Exclusive Interview: Car Michael
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 16:14.
Alabama’s Jamie Graham took a chance on a new track in the World’s Largest Steppers Contest this year, when he performed to a smooth new groove that no one had ever heard. A number of Steppers went scrambling to discover the new track, and Jamie’s selflessness in sharing the track (not acting like some of Chicago’s music hoarding DJ’s) allowed Car Michael to benefit from his record “Rock It” while it’s actually still hot. Charnice Simmons exposed the Chicago audience to this record and set Car Michael up with ChiStepper.com.&nb
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Anthony Allen vs. Tyk Myn: The Gift and the Curse
Submitted by Imasteppa on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 14:56.
Never before has one stepper been talked about, documented, photographed and videotaped as much as Anthony Allen aka Tyk Myn akaZakar Tariff El Bey. Peoplehave written about him, talked about him, adored him, fallen in love with him and most assuredly hated on him. To date, Tyk Myn has won many titles on the Chistepper Peoples Choice Awards with the most recent appointment taking place last Friday as the Heaviest Hitter of 2009.
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