Brooklyn Terry: Uncovering Hip Hop's Worldview #23

In this conversation, Brooklyn Terry talks about the full life he's had ever in the music and dance industry, from Brooklyn's underground to the traveling the world and being on stages with some of the biggest superstars such as Mariah Carey. We also talked about the Crack Era of New York and it's representation within Hip Hop then till now. Terry also talked about the worldviews within Hip Hop, how one of America's potentially longest exports - racism - looks like globally and the branding that comes with it.

Terry talks about his experiences in Japan, including the darker shades of it's dance culture. We also talked about technicalities such as the levels of musicality and exchanged commentary over dance events in Europe and Asia.

Terry “Brooklyn Terry” Wright, is a self-taught dancer who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Charles “Charlie Brown” Wright, who was known as the best skater at famous Empire Skating Rink. His mother, Denise Wright frequented the club scene at a young age and like Terry was discovered to be a dancer with exceptional talent.

Terry attended Prospect Heights High School in Brooklyn and developed quite a reputation for his dancing. At age 21, he began his career as a professional dancer, and has gone on to travel the world. He gained more notoriety after becoming a member of “Elite Force,” one of the most influential dance crews of all time. They are recognized for pioneering the face of true hip hop dance.

Brooklyn Terry is a phenomenal Hip-Hop and house dancer. Most people know him for his impeccable footwork as a house dancer. His rhythmic patterns exhibit skills like that of a foot musician. He has appeared on television and traveled nationally and internationally with celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Lil Kim, Da Brat, and the late Whitney Houston. Terry has successfully popularized his organic styles of dance in both the underground and mainstream communities. He has remained true to his underground roots maintaining the utmost respect of his peers. He serves as a judge for some of the world’s largest dance battles like Juste DeBout and SDK (Street Dance Kemp). His dance workshops are in high demand worldwide. Follow Brooklyn Terry ------------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/brooklynterryef Get Enculturated! --------------------------------------------- FB: https://www.facebook.com/enculturationpodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/enculturationpodcast HP: http://www.enculturationpodcast.com TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@enculturationpodcast