Rodgers was a musician and presenter of a rap radio show on the New York station WHBI 105.9. In 1981, he recorded a single, "Searching Rap" under the name Bon Rock. This brought him to the attention of Morali and Belolo, the French producers who had been successful in the late 70s with the Village People, and who were looking for new styles after the decline of disco. In 1982, together with the musician Fred Zarr, they released the single Street Dance, which was an international hit and one of the earliest mainstream breakthroughs for hip hop, although its style is considered more of a pop interpretation of that genre rather than an accurate reflection of the underground music of the time.
Today, Keith Rodgers is still a musician, working under the name SugaBear.
"Street Dance" peaked at #3 on the UK singles charts in March 1984[1] and was the 42nd best-selling single of that year.[2] It hit #1 in Sweden and Norway.[3] In Germany, it was the 78th best-selling single of 1984.[4] It charted #11 in Italy.
"Street Dance"'s strongest chart performance was in France, where it was #1 for two weeks, selling over a million copies and becoming the 86th best-selling single of all time according to a list released in 2004 by the Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique[5]
Subsequent singles "Break Dance Party" and "Are You Ready" both reached the British charts, peaking at number 9 and number 27 respectively. The LP Break Machine reached number 17.
Street Dance
Break Machine Lyrics
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We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat
If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
I like the way he does that dance
When he glides across the floor
You know it really blows my mind
I always yell for more
I can't believe the things I see
Like diving on the ground
Then he's standing on his head
And groovin' to the sound
Streetdance, streetdance
Streetdance, streetdance
Streetdance, streetdance
Oh, I
People all around the world
Can break a way can do
All you need is the technique
And you can do it too
Take a look and you will now
This dancing to the beat
All you do is get on down
Spinning 'round and freeze!
All the people that we know
Are rockin' on the one
On the corner of Chi' Town
They're breakdancing for fun
At the night clubs in L.A.
Their master mix is on
On the sidewalks of Detroit
They're poppin' all night long
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Streetdance
Streetdance
Streetdance
Everywhere that you may go
We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat
If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
The lyrics of Break Machine's song "Street Dance" celebrate the joy and energy of street dancing, a popular urban dance form that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song pays tribute to the hip hop culture that spawned the style, and encourages listeners to embrace their bodies and move to the beat.
Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke the exhilaration of watching and participating in street dancing. The opening lines describe the excitement of seeing people "jammin' in the street" and "dancing to the beat." The song then invites the listener to join in the fun, promising that "all you need is the technique and you can do it too." The lyrics also namecheck specific cities where street dancing is especially popular, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Detroit.
Perhaps the most memorable line of the song is the refrain: "Streetdance, streetdance, streetdance, oh, I." This simple chant captures the infectious energy and spirit of street dancing, as well as the exuberance of the song itself. Overall, "Street Dance" is a fun and upbeat paean to an essential element of hip hop culture, reminding listeners to celebrate the joy of movement and the power of the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere that you may go
No matter where you go, people are dancing in the street
We're jammin' in the street
People are dancing and enjoying themselves in public spaces
All the people that you meet
Everyone is taking part in the dancing
Dance to the beat
All the dancing is happening in rhythm to the music
If you come to New York City
If you visit New York City
You'll never be the wack
You won't be uncool or out of place
When you see us city kids
When you see us young people from the city
Spinning on our backs
Performing breakdance moves on our backs
I like the way he does that dance
I enjoy his unique style of dancing
When he glides across the floor
I appreciate the smoothness of his movements
You know it really blows my mind
It impresses me a great deal
I always yell for more
I get excited and ask for more of the performance
I can't believe the things I see
I am amazed by all the different breakdance moves and acrobatics
Like diving on the ground
Performing a move that looks like diving on the floor
Then he's standing on his head
Then performing a move where he stands on his head
And groovin' to the sound
Moving and dancing to the rhythm of the music
Streetdance, streetdance
Speaking about the act of breakdancing in the streets
Oh, I
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement
People all around the world
People from many different places
Can break a way can do
Can learn to breakdance and perform dance moves
All you need is the technique
All that is required is the knowledge of how to properly perform the moves
And you can do it too
Anyone can learn breakdance and join in the fun
Take a look and you will now
Observe the breakdancing happening around you
This dancing to the beat
This style of dancing is all about moving to the rhythm of the music
All you do is get on down
All you need to do is start dancing
Spinning 'round and freeze!
Performing spinning moves and freezing in various poses
Are rockin' on the one
Performing breakdancing moves in sync with the rhythm of the music
On the corner of Chi' Town
Referring to a location in the city of Chicago
They're breakdancing for fun
They are performing breakdancing moves for enjoyment
At the night clubs in L.A.
Referring to nightclubs in Los Angeles
Their master mix is on
The DJ is playing a well-crafted set of songs
On the sidewalks of Detroit
Referring to public spaces in the city of Detroit
They're poppin' all night long
They are performing popping dance moves throughout the night
Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Let your body go and move to the beat while breakdancing in the streets
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
Focus on putting your feet in sync with the rhythm of the music while breakdancing
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel the music and feel like moving
Then you know you've got to break
Breakdancing is the next move: start performing your steps
Streetdance
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luke Lucky
Every where that you may go
We are jamming in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat
If you come to New York City
You will never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs
I like the way he does that dance
When he glides across the floor
You know it really blows my mind
I always yell for more
I can't believe the things I see
Like diving on the ground
Then he's standing on his head
And grooving to the sound
(refrão/chorus) :
Now just let your body move
(Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake
(Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you have got to break
Oh, aaaah
All the people that we know
Are rocking on the one
On the corner of China-Town
They are break dancing for fun
All the night clubs in LA
Their master mix is on
On the sidewalks of Detroit
They are popping all night long
ZCCS1
Street dance
Break Machine
Everywhere that you may go
We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat
If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs
I like the way he does that dance
When he glides across the floor
You know it really blows my mind
I always yell for more
I can't believe the things I see
Like diving on the ground
Then he's standing on his head
And groovin' to the sound
Street dance, street dance
Street dance, street dance
Street dance, street dance
Oh, I
People all around the world
Can break the way we do
All you need is the technique
And you can do it too
Take a look and you will know
This dance is done with ease
All you do is get on down
Spin around and freeze
All the people that we know
Are rockin' on the one
On the corner of Chi Town
They're breakdancing for fun
At the night clubs in L.A.
Their master mix is on
On the sidewalks of Detroit
They're poppin' all night long
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Street dance
Street dance
Street dance
Everywhere that you may go
We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat
If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Put your feet into the groove (atreet dance)
(Street dance, street dance)
When you feel your body shake
(Street dance, street dance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I
Now just let your body move
(Street dance, street dance)
Lee Tate
In 1984 I was 20 years old in the city of my birth LA. I was totally lost. Sort of homeless at times, in and out of the county jail for traffic warrants and minor offenses, in a world wind relationship with my first girlfriend whose family hated me, unable to find employment and oh yeah, listening to this song in the background. I’m so fortunate to have made it, not just through that year, but through a life that was full of roadblocks and beat downs. I came through it without ever being shot or stabbed, without going to the penitentiary, without becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol. I’ll be 60 next year and I’m so glad I made it through
Tex Mex
:The life is youth is hard everywhere for me also I am in France but also a life of madness, I am soon 55 years old in spite of a difficult life we are always there 🙂
Thumbalina
Bless you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Camilo Sil
Parabéns!!! Fico Feliz por Vc.
Ivan Jerez
Good man!
Матвей
My childhood in the USSR was cloudless, happy, kind and joyful.Really!
Philosophy Art Fitness
I actually lived this lifestyle when I was a teenager in the 80's. I danced like that, dressed like that and had talent like that. Most importantly, it taught me the importance of creativity, art, passion, self expression and discipline. Now, I am a grown man. I do not dance quite the same, however, the essence is still there and the celebration of life, follow through and authentic self expression continues. I will always have Street Dance in my heart! Thank you Break Machine!
FL 🍑 Studio💉Codemasters Ejay Rage
Still have this song on record 1983 was Great. It had it's a blue day & that song by Steve Perry oh Sherrie Marc Almond 1985 was good to tears run rings✌🏿.
jay kaye
This is a classic song, it was big in the UK 🇬🇧
Charley Marshall
Don't be ash8best music for the era