Vh1 orders hip hop film the breaks to series black. So consider vh1s the breaks, which has its debut on monday, a workplace drama taking place at the dawn of hiphops first largescale identity crisis. The breaks started as a backdoor pilot on fellow viacom cabler vh1. Hiphop drama the breaks picked up to series by vh1. The film follows the journey of nikki, david and deevee, three friends united by their love of hip. Buy, rent the breaks is available to watch and stream on vh1. Bet scraps plans for the breaks season 2 exclusive. Season 1, ep 8 interview behind the breaks episode 8.
The series stars wood harris, mack wilds, afton williamson, and. Taking place in new york city in the nineties during the golden age of rap, this series follows nikki, a recent college graduate who lands a dream job working. The vh1 viewer apparently their comingofage was around the early 1990s, mr. Last year, teyana taylor came into the spotlight with her insane workoutinspired dance moves in kanye wests fade music video.
The series stars afton williamson, wood harris, tristan wilds, antoine harris, david call, evan handler and melonie diaz. The film stars wood harris, mack wilds, afton williamson, david call and rapper method man. The history of the business of hiphop by dan charnas. Jan 04, 2016 vh1 s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. Now, the 2016 breakout star is back to impress everyone with her epic rapping skills. Browse the entire episode archive of the breaks and watch the lastest episode free online on vh1.
Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17. Vh1 to adapt its own original movie the breaks as tv series. The breaks chronicles the journey of nikki, david and deevee, three friends united by their. It was based on dan charnas bestseller the big payback. The breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. A small few however, know that hip hop is the next big thing. The breaks debuted to strong ratings as an original tv movie in january, and now vh1 has ordered the hiphop drama to series for premiere in late 2016. Im a lot of things but im not a liar gif by the breaks giphy. Im a lot of things but im not a liar gif by the breaks this gif by the breaks has everything. This site acts as an extensive resource on funk and hip hop music. The millions of viewers who previously watched the world premiere of vh1s tv movie the breaks are in for a treat this february. Feb 16, 2017 the millions of viewers who previously watched the world premiere of vh1 s tv movie the breaks are in for a treat this february. Jan 06, 2016 vh1s original movie the breaks delivered 2. Vh1 releases full the breaks original movie online ahead.
Inspired by the big payback, a nonfiction history of the hiphop business written by journalist dan charnas, the breaks is executive produced by seith mann and john j. The breaks is an american drama television series created by dan charnas and seith mann. Watch teyana taylor show off her rapping skills in vh1s. Apr 20, 2017 the breaks vh1 vh1 s highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks, is set to premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt. The vh1 app brings the ultimate vh1 experience to your iphone and ipad. Check out the official trailer above and watch the premiere january 4 on vh1. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit. Check out this sneak peek from, family hustle, premiering april th at 8. Watch the latest vh1 full episodes plus full seasons of select shows as well as exclusive content featuring your favorite vh1 stars. Nov 20, 2017 the breaks started as a backdoor pilot on fellow viacom cabler vh1.
With sinqua walls, afton williamson, tristan mack wilds, antoine harris. Of course, the fact that hes one of the only white people living in his. In this hiphop oriented comedy, mitch mullany plays a guy living in oakland, california, whos having a really bad day. Vh1 has given a huge break to hiphop drama the breaks. The breaks vh1 vh1s highly anticipated new scripted series the breaks, is set to premiere on monday, february 20th at 9pm etpt. Also include your twitter and instagram handles in the email. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to break into the burgeoning hiphop industry.
Win a season pass to vh1s the breaks series on itunes. Once upon a time in the early 90s, the music industry thought hip hop was a fad that would come and go, and this is the period that vh1s the breaks will explore when it. Jan 04, 2016 vh1 had its own incentive to set the breaks in 1990. Watch full episodes of all your favorite vh1 shows virus free. The breaks also stars a few notables such as wood harris, method man, breakout star antoine harris and more. Early last year, vh1 aired the breaks, a seith mannhelmed original film entirely inspired by hiphops early years.
Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series. Original release, february 20 20170220 april 10, 2017 20170410. In jan vh1 premiered the tv movie which served as a pilot based on the book the big payback. Season year 2017 network vh1 purchase rights stream instantly details format prime video streaming online video devices.
Sway shares his thoughts on the season finale and recaps his journey and conversations about hip hop history. Watch the breaks online full episodes of season 1 yidio. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to. The breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, chris mccarthy, vh1 general manager, said in a statement. Vh1 has 3 secrets for making hit tv, and 90s nostalgia is one. Dan charnas on how the breaks moved from page to screen. Three friends try to break into hiphop in the nineties. Tonight is the premiere of vh1s the breaks, which follows the evolution of hiphop through a trio of friends striving to make their dreams come true. Sign in with your tv provider which is included with your tv. Feb 19, 2017 so consider vh1s the breaks, which has its debut on monday, a workplace drama taking place at the dawn of hiphops first largescale identity crisis. On january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. Watch the new trailer for vh1s the breaks hypebeast.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a shows likelihood of staying on the air. Feb 21, 2017 the breaks series picks up where the successful vh1 original movie leaves off. Jan 04, 2016 once upon a time in the early 90s, the music industry thought hip hop was a fad that would come and go, and this is the period that vh1 s the breaks will explore when it premieres on monday night. Inspired by journalist dan charnas book the big payback, the breaks was written and directed by seith mann and executive produced by mann, charnas, and maggie. Now, the network is planning to push a tv program based on the movies themes. It traces all the connections between hip hop and funk primarily via the use of samples. Or do a reverse search and see how many people sampled the original funk music. On april 27, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season that. Vh1 releases the breaks movie online ahead of tv series. The breaks series picks up where the successful vh1 original movie leaves off. Vh1 had its own incentive to set the breaks in 1990. Plus, its all about one of the most exciting times in musical history.
Vh1s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee. Vh1 the vh1 app brings the ultimate vh1 experience to your iphone and ipad. I suspect vh1 will renew the breaks for season two. Watch the full movie ahead of the vh1 series premiere february 9, 2017. Feb 20, 2017 tonight is the premiere of vh1 s the breaks, which follows the evolution of hiphop through a trio of friends striving to make their dreams come true. The breaks, a tv movie on vh1, examines the year hiphop. Biggest moments of the vh1 hip hop honors check our recap of the biggest moments at vh1s all hail the queensthemed hip hop honors show. Stream vh1s the breaks soundtrack on spotify global grind. In fact, the network is about to launch a scripted show the breaks thats about hiphop and set in 1990.
Feb 05, 2018 the breaks season 2 episode 1 full episode by vh1. The breaks has been renewed for season two and is moving from vh1 to bet. Jan 01, 2016 on january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. The breaks series picks up where the vh1 original movie leaves off. Stay tuned to complex for new vh1s the breaks content daily. Jun 01, 2015 the breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. It serves as a continuation of the 2016 television film the breaks. The breaks is a 2016 american television hiphop drama film that chronicles the life of three friends during the early 1990s hiphop scene. It is 1990 in new york city at the height of raps golden age of creativity, but corporate america has. Watch full episodes, clips and live events anytime, anywhere. Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17, 2017. Get your twitter viewing party plans ready, because itll be lit.
Feb 16, 2016 the breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, chris mccarthy, vh1 general manager, said in a statement. The fade 2 fit star has recently taken to instagram to share a new teaser for vh1s musical drama, the breaks set in 90s nyc, the show centers around three aspiring hip. The series stars wood harris, mack wilds, afton williamson, and david cal, and will explore the beginning of. Apr 27, 2017 the decision to move scripted dramas the breaks and hit the floor from vh1 to bet leaves the former with only one scripted series the forthcoming daytime divas as viacom continues to shuffle the. Vh1 is turning its hiphop movie the breaks into a full. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. Homestate 2016, full drama movie, family, usa award winning film free movies in full length duration. Three friends aspire to break into the hiphop music industry. Monica breaks her silence and discusses her divorce from nba player, shannon brown. Get the 90s inspired hip hop look celebrity stylist jai hudson gives you the keys to own the 90s hip hop style that inspired the breaks characters, barry fouray and imani x.
After airing as a tv movie and possible back door pilot, the cable network has ordered it as a series, according to the hollywood reporter. This is the setting of the breaks the 2016 tv movie that inspired a new drama series that premieres feb. The decision to move scripted dramas the breaks and hit the floor from vh1 to bet leaves the former with only one scripted series the forthcoming daytime divas as. The breaks, a hiphop drama on the rise of rap which vh1 debuted back in january 2016, is now on its way to becoming a television series, according to billboard based on the bestselling book. New scripted series, premiering feb 20 at 109c on vh1. Vh1s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. That was a 42% gain in vh1 viewership for the month among adults under 50. Use this site as a tool for lookinking up all the heavy funk samples as used by your favorite hip hop artists. Tonight, vh1 will premiere its new hiphop series the breaks.
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