BBOY KURIAKI | ROCK STEADY CREW

This is a video tribute to the late bboy Kuriaki (Rock Steady Crew). The footage is from ~ '82-85. He is an old school hero and a true legend! Maximal respect! Rest in power
All clips, pictures and music were found on youtube and google.

[@questkuriaki9976]

Thats my dad :( yes im his real son not a wannabe .. actually his first born ...thank you for this tribute im glad you had some footage iv never seen :') today marks another year of his passing may he R.I.P.

[@bambruto6493]

QUEST KURIAKI ...ha whats good Serg and how's Mama Giz lol

[@cecimartinez1777]

QUEST KURIAKI best bboy of all time!!!♡♡♡

[@ronaldrobinson4559]

QUEST KURIAKI your dad was the shit bro!

[@kevinblackwell7714]

QUEST KURIAKI Respect!!!!

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

Wow, I've been watching Beat Street for years, and we always loved Kuriaki!!!

[@carlramsamugh1170]

Legendary Kuriaki! Loved his windmills! What a time in history to have lived. 80's forever! Best decade ever!

[@buckyfargo1138]

Hands down the coldest windmills ever. True legend

[@notsogood9449]

Kuriaki had the COLDEST windmill. I mean... his windmill was FLAWLESS. In the break dance battle in Beat Street he always stood out to me... even before I knew who he was. Kuriaki just seemed a little better, more smooth, a little more polished than other break dancers. Kuriaki is a Legend.

[@nycboy121]

Absolutely the truth! Sadly his contribution as a B-Boy has not been given the recognition it's due. He was by far one of the best if not the best B-Boy. And a very good friend of mine.

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

So true

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Over here in Scotland, you had a windmill AND a “Kuriaki”- reserved for those B-Boys who could do a windmill using only the power from your legs to flip you, instead of your hand as you rotate across your front...

[@skillkraft]

@@nycboy121 unfortunately Latinos in the US are forgotten people! It's always Black & White! There is never any mention of Latinos and the contributions they have made to America and American culture!

[@thoticcusprime9309]

@@skillkraft They dont do much if its not crime . And do you mean Mexicans or the types related to them

[@markspears6755]

ONE OF THE DOPEST B-BOYS EVER IN THE ART!!!

[@tonyrobinson8467]

I started Breaking in the late 70's thru the early 90's, and that's because of the Rock Steady Crew. I built my style around Kuriaki and Buck 4. By doing so I had a ridiculously fast windmill and turtle. Even though I didn't think so, a lot of people in Columbus Ohio felt that I was the best in Columbus. I owe it all to Kuriaki and Buck 4. Thank you for existing and my peace be upon both of you.

[@uthmanamoni]

who were u down with in Columbus, was it the Capitol City Breakers with The famous B Boy Ness- T?

[@Quadlibetbx]

Wow! I know KK since I was 10 and he lived on Bronx Park East. I love you bro, miss you like crazy. Thanks for taking me in and showing me the ropes; without you, I would not be here today. Rest in Sleep KK. Big shouts to Buck 4; I had the best times of my life hanging with you and Kuri. Miss ya'll both. Rest In Sleep Gabriell Marcano Aka, Buck 4 The Turtle Master.

[@Crazeski]

He was definitely the most creative member of the crew and had most of what we now call Power moves. R I P Brother !!!

[@xtabolx2425]

His up rock and footwork skills were dope!🔥"Your moves ain't worth being bit..so what's up with that punk?!" Classic Beat Street line✌🏿

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

Thank you Kuriaki for all your legacy on break dancing.RIP and will never be forgotten!!

[@DanEvac]

This is a tribute that is well deserved, I'm 53 yrs old now but was a breaker n popper in the 80's and Kuriaki's legacy can not be overstated as although tragically taken from this world far to soon, thankfully through Beat Street in particular showed the world his skill and talent as a breaker is recorded as one of the greatest contributors and inspirations to making what is now an established and recognized worldwide form of dance, that also now has become a technical discipline worthy of inclusion in the Olympic Games! Respect n R.I.P. to the legend KURIAKI!

[@leedummett6054]

he is a proper legend. legends never die. RIP, KURIAKI.

[@paulyrock4352]

Let’s go KURIAKI..✌️NYC LEGEND

[@nycboy121]

Thanks for such a great tribute. Kuriaki was a good close personal friend of mine. I will show this to his family.

[@shakskillz]

Frankie he was nice

[@RJK-oi3vr]

Kuriaki and the Original rock Steady Crew with Baby D and Crazy Legs was a Part of my young years this mates are Heros for me ! R.I.P. Kuriaki and Uprock!

[@brianglade848]

Hi, I read alot about Lorenzo, nice guy, I also read alot, dig deep, on his untimely passing....regarding why Legs won't ever speak of him, and how Legs gave up his location

[@nycboy121]

@@brianglade848 hey Brian....yes that sadly is a rumor of which I cannot confirm. When Kuriaki was gunned down I lost contact and came back to the neighborhood about 2 weeks or so after his murder. I have not some with Legs since but that was the rumor circulating since that time. And Legs has never, that I know of, confronted it.

[@brianglade848]

@@nycboy121 thanks for replying I appreciate it

[@wesleyrobinson4949]

Life is no joke. The Rock Steady Crew enjoyed so much success but they also endured so much pain frm the untimely death of some of its members. I'm frm Strong Island NY and I saw Beat Street the night it opened and those Breaking scenes resonated with me who was entrenched in Hop Hop in my suburban Hood in L.I. But life is hard for Blacks and Hispanics in any hood.. Hip Hop was a escape frm the pain the suffering and the senseless death But for some of us it was only temporary and we gravitate to the streets. in my hood in Westbury L.I aka New Cassel I lost so many friends to drugs Prison Sicknesses and ever other thing we as Black and Hispanics get caught up in. Crazy Legs I'm sure sheds a teat when he looks at old flicks of the RSC. Rest in Power to all the falling B Boys frm REC and rest in peace to my falling comrades frm Westbury L.I. NY who were beating up those Strong Island streets. Kuruki waa before his time. My favorites were him Prince Jen Swift Buck 4 and Frosty Freel. I know my Hip Hop History. That took over the five Boros and Strong Island and upstate NY. God bless Kuruki family and kids and may his B Boy spirit live on.

[@millsbomb007]

who do you think saturated the hoods with drugs, once people had found hip hop which essentially costs nothing but meant so much to people at the time, and yes while things were still a little gangster, it certainly helped. Best way to fuck up a hood...get the drugs in...and the rest is history

[@majorpremise]

Love the part when Tony Lopez from NYC Breakers built up so much momentum that he nearly fell on his ass and Kuriaki rolls his eyes...Lol...classic scene! RIP bro!

[@slashingblade1968]

Kuriaki was the top man of B-Boys in the 80's, I can recall the windmills being the hardest to achieve. Everybody had their own move they was good at. Back in them days the young generation of Hip-Hop was taking the world by storm. Scratchers, burners, poppers, top rockers, breakers. New crews forming and challenging each other. The moves were so difficult to accomplish in them days. If your moves was of high standard you was soon recognized and word soon went round. When Beat street came out in 1984 the Rock Steady crew and New York City breakers were on top of their game, being know as the best in the world. Kuriaki's windmills were so flawless and so smooth. Watching this tribute you can see how advanced the man was of his time. He was just so awesome. B-Boys of today who have become so advanced over the last 30 years when watch this tribute should respect the era and respect Kuriaki how breakin was back in them days. RIP Kuriaki "windmill king"

[@deborahrodriguez74]

Talented dancer, have lovely memories when I was a kid, my madrina ' s son. May he RIP.

[@pearlsworld1681]

Kuriaki (RIP) 🙏🏾One of the best to ever do it. BBoy for life.

[@robccampos18]

Kuriaki will forever b a legend, one of the best to ever do it. He had the sickest moves I’ve ever seen a bboy do.

[@mclife1]

Kuriaki was a beast his windmill blew my mind back in the day, true b boy legend.

[@Bigboy-tp2vm]

One of the best breakers of the era. Rest in Power.

[@bashirebrown6845]

Right on, bro, rrrrrah

[@RaendyLeBeau]

In early 80 he did this film "Beat Street "and RSC. 😎especially influenced my life as a teenager !! 👍Thanks all !! 👍 can hardly believe that it was 40 years ago. - 🙏RIP. Kuriaki !!! 🙏

[@Klos1neMN]

I knew Kuriaki was dope but man, as far as 80s power goes he had it all. That one armed entry into windmill is sick. Really too bad that he died so young which then led to there not being too much footage of him, I could watch a 30 minute clip of this stuff. Who was the Rams player, Jack Youngblood? My man was lit like a Christmas tree. RIP Kuriaki and Buck 4, legends never die.

[@freddiebarcelondelleola9611]

Bboy kuriaki one of the best favorite breakdancer. Rip idol.

[@steventuttlebury5697]

Ive been into breakdancing since the 80s when Beat Street came out. I must say that Kuriaki has always stood out as a true pioneer of the art. Peace KURIAKI

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

Boricuas pride.!!! forever !!

[@ritaamaya5220]

I'M FROM THE OLD SCHOOL!!!!! THAT'S SOME AMAZING FOOTAGE!!!!! JUST WISH I COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME, JUST FOR THAT BRIEF MOMENT, TO ENJOY THAT ERA!!!! MISS THOSE DAYS!!!!!! 💔 TO: BBOY KURIAKI!!!! REST IN POWER, LOVE! I DIDN'T KNOW HE PASSED AWAY!!!!! TALK ABOUT A TRUE TRAILBLAZER A PIONEER!!!! UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN!!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED! MUCH LOVE TO HIS FAMILY! ❤️

[@dwaynethomas4131]

Definitely a legend his Windmill was the illest

[@martinp.cadillackid3408]

I love seeing them live. I did a show for K7 and sit and talk to Crazy Legs was very memorable

[@kiamike163]

Because of Rock steady I had a great time breaking and entertaining people.. p.s I bit some of his moves in my life time.. R I P Kuriaki

[@rtrik73]

0:43 Always remember that look before commencing in battle! RIP Kuriaki

[@juniorjames7076]

I'm Haitian and grew up in New York City. In the early 1980s I had cousins who lived in Belgium and France, and when they came to visit me one Christmas ('83) I planned to amazed them with this NYC phenomenon called Breakdancing. Imagine how shocked (and jealous) I felt when I showed they were better break-dancers than me!?! They even had European magazines about breakdancers!! I was embarrassed but I begged them to teach me some moves. We must have broken 3 lamps and 2 vases in my mothers living room apartment practicing break moves that Christmas holiday!!!!!! Great memories!!

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

The Legend Kuriaki.show your wonderful moves to GOD. up there in heaven i'm sure HE would like them too.!!

[@sabel9093]

Kuriaki et Buck 4 étaient, et resterons des légendes pour toujours. R.i.P Message d’un ancien membre de Marseille city breakers. France

[@juniorjames7076]

I'm Haitian and grew up in New York City. In the early 1980s I had cousins who lived in Belgium and France, and when they came to visit me one Christmas ('83) I planned to amazed them with this NYC phenomenon called Breakdancing. Imagine how shocked (and jealous) I felt when I showed they were better break-dancers than me!?! They even had European magazines about breakdancers!! I was embarrassed but I begged them to teach me some moves. We must have broken 3 lamps and 2 vases in my mothers living room apartment practicing break moves that Christmas holiday!!!!!! Great memories!!

[@toakasi6425]

Awesome love this film was introduced to me by my papa long live rock steady crew 💛

[@jonise2524]

I looked up to Kuriaki moves when I was a B Boy as a 14 year old back in 84 , the Best moves , a Leyend forever

[@BodybuildingUniverse]

He just made everyone else look like they were in slow motion...amazing explosive athlete

[@dalroache]

His flying windmills were the best he's one of reasons I started breaking rip kuriaki rip buck 4 the turtle master u can try to do it he do it faster.....

[@armandovilla1755]

He is truly amazing and one of the best break dancers I've ever seen on the big screen God bless!!!

[@rayvaldez5379]

This homie was dope God bless him always it was an honor to meet him in person and battling him was the bomb from his homie Ray Ray Aka OldScool BBoyz Chicago Windy City Breakers Amen miss you homie you were the bomb with those fresh moves it was an honor to dance against you I will never forget you my Rock Steady Crew brother Kuriaki Rocks Amen I will never forget when you invited my crew to your Reunion that was the bomb breaking like we were teenagers it brought lots of memories back you will never be miss or forgotten my brother Kuriaki from your friend Ray Ray AKA OldScool BBoyz Chicago Windy City Breakers Amen and break in the heavens above

[@futurenow522]

The way he switch from foot work to wind mill,, was so smooth,, he was LIQUID,,,

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

Those sideways backspins are crazy! I wonder if he made those up. I never thought of trying that!

[@sammiebonthecutt]

One of the best bboys to date.True story

[@straitjacket7696]

Damn Crazy Legs never talked about the murder of Kuriaki, ever! Legs sent the killers over to his house and did their deed. Legs is a "Snake"

[@brianglade848]

You're completely correct on that ....Legs is a wimp, coward,and has to live with that everyday

[@cecimartinez1777]

I COME BACK TOO THIS ALOT!!!!I WAS A "B GIRL "IN CHICAGO BACK IN THE DAY..AND KURIAKI WAS A BIG INSPIRATION IN MY LIFE AT THAT TIME..THIS FINE YOUNG MAN WAS Talented more than he knew and if u do your research.... .... Ain't nobody got sh%! On KURIAKI!!! #THEGODFATHEROFBBOYS

[@brianglade848]

Was doing the same thing in Chicago back then, whereabouts?. Marquette Park here

[@darrencarnall54]

I had headmills before I saw kuraki doing hoping or flying mills aka nutcrackers I soon learnt th from watching kuraki back in 1984. I'm 53 now and still follow B-BOYIN all because of kuraki and buck4, RIP Brothers 💜✅💯👍🥊

[@josephd3628]

One of my fav bboys .. when you really lived bboyin and not get a teacher to teach u learned from the streets much love respect ...

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

the speed on his moves were unbelievable! !! simply amazing !!

[@euanuglowisdead]

This is real breaking. And I have never seen the sideways backspin before!

[@toddvann1199]

one of my favorite dancers dude was dope rip bboy

[@visualimpactmedia8205]

I frackinbattled Rock Steady with my crew, NSC, in Miami. Rest In Peace Ken Swift and Kiriaki

[@user-lv6gx1qk7i]

By teaching your art you prevented drugs and violence for generations around the world... RiP Kuriaki

[@Jay1898]

hi - nice compilation!. kuriaki is an absolute legend!! he is my all time favourite bboy and the best ever all round breaker in my opinion. he was way ahead of his time and could do everything - great footwork, headspins, powermoves, etc...and I am yet to see (over 30 years later) anyone beat the windmill he does in beat street....he has one thing many so called bboys dont have - and that is an abundance of style. he makes everything look effortless..a total legend!! and its great u have dedicated a video to his memory. great work.

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

yea man!! Absolutely right!! he was born to do that !! we miss him a lot!!our BBoy prophet is gone but will live in break dance forever!!and in our memories !!

[@Jay1898]

Nice to see others share my opinion:) Kuriaki is a total legend and for me was the stand out performer of that early 80s era when bboying exploded globally. Looking back I was very lucky to have been a teenager then and experienced the "rush" of that era...Everyday was just a buzz - seeing bboys everywhere doing their thing and loking for the latest moves, hearing the latest electro track, checking out the latest sports fashion and style...I didn't need money, women, substances...I was just high on life and living then...great days that will never come back.

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

Well said topgeezer!

[@nycboy121]

Nice to see so many nice things written about Kuriaki. I was blessed to have known him and have hung out with him. He was a close friend of mine. I wish he would be given the recognition he is due as the best B-Boy ever. His story should be made into a book or a movie especially how he tragically died. R.I.P. Kuriaki.

[@jcee6886]

Spot on 👍

[@lcdd9091]

we learned back in the 80's watching Kuriaki and Rock Steady! Powerful in all moves! Thanks for teaching us! RIP

[@tanchitoro2125]

We miss our brothers from RS whom are no longer with us . May they R.I.P .

[@killtheeyeful]

Respect " LEGENDS FOR REALZ " ALL WAY FROM SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA " WE WAZ ON IT B " 19 80S. CRAZY LEGS ' TAKE ONE ' BORICUAS FOR LIFE.

[@cecimartinez1777]

THE FACT THAT THIS IS NOW IN THE OLYMPICS AND CONSIDERED A SPORT IS F#@&* EPIC!!!!!!

[@Ricksonkimura]

Kuriaki was the only breaker I've ever seen do windmills holding the nuts without using his head. I was good at the holding nuts windmills, but I could never do them without using my head.

[@bboydudva01]

I also used to do it without head. I learned it beacuse of Kuriaki

[@Ricksonkimura]

He was definitely one of the best

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

Ya I did those sometimes, but it's scary that your gonna hit or smear your face. This compilation of Kuriaki is incredible!

[@arnemyggen]

I could do both types 33 years ago LOL. Remember banging my shoulder so hard into the floor first time trying the kuriaki style. I Think he Was the first doing that Way though

[@millsbomb007]

@@arnemyggen he was a pioneer of the move

[@ritaamaya5220]

MY KING KURIAKI THAT'S MY BOO....REST IN POWER MY LOVE, YOU'RE ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS 💕

[@littlemissgroove]

My favourite b boy . Love from England RIP💔

[@cecimartinez1777]

THE B BOY OF ALL B BOYS!! RIP HERMOSO!!!

[@CeeTeeUSA]

He's dead?? I'm from NYC and this was one of my favorite films in my teens, I'm near 50 years old today. Can't believe he's gone, this just blows me away. Rest in peace bro, your humble film made my teen years memorable..

[@fatboyskinniefromdabronx8405]

He got murdered

[@MRB1199]

@@fatboyskinniefromdabronx8405 where

[@newzcutter]

Years ago in the early 1990s

[@jesusjustiniano4876]

​@@fatboyskinniefromdabronx8405 kuriaky got kill by his own people over Alie I was there when it was set and done that person got 25years to life his name is flex no good there was nothing I could had done if not I would had got kill but I miss him we all grew up together sold druggs and the rest was no good so people stay away from the game druggs it's evill my boy kuriaky I now him sence 1978yes I'm 55 now them I miss him over a lie shit crazy and buc4my brothers both murders are related God don't forget so stay in school work and have kids and move away from the Bronx.

[@brianglade848]

Shot in front of his house in Mt Vernon NY, Crazy Legs gave the killer the location of Kuriaki, the pos.....Buck 4 was tortured and murdered in a garage, screwdrivers in his eyes, his wee wee cut off and shoved and taped in his mouth....drug game back in 91 with both those guys

[@bleueggos6798]

Love this man he was so fast n talented thanks for the video

[@psingh9248]

He was great amazing no words..helped bring breakdancing instead of fights violence

[@tyronetaylorsr.9431]

Dude was ill with that dancing i remember seeing Wildstyle watching these cats get funky. May the god rest in peace.

[@GOD1SF1RST]

R.I.P BBOY KURIAKI and Thank you for your Style!

[@NDrago70]

Nice compilation. I used to break back in the early 80's and remember watching for Kuriaki and Crazy Legs in Beat Street and any time they would be on TV. That took me back. Much respect to the late B-Boy he definitely made his mark.

[@jimsterrrrr4496]

Thanks for sharing ! takes me back to the old days. learned a lot from kuriaki and started as the fantastic two and later as fantastic four and then as a group the saibatron rockers with the only girl in the group then too. R.I.P Kuriaki and thanks for your moves and inspiration. Greetz from the Netherlands

[@mikecarranza9787]

Yeah that was my motivation on bettering my moves back in the day and still try to show my daughter some moves. What a legend, RIP.

[@ericpierce6941]

It's so sad how everything ended up happened to him 🙏🙏

[@katrinajones8788]

Wow this guy was amazing! Too bad he died young. He was also very nice looking.

[@neilharrison3187]

Legend B boy he floated when he breaked best style I ever saw my favorite Bboy, R.I.P

[@leedummett4412]

kuriaki is a proper legend. legends never die.

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

i always see baby love always watching him in the videos with that "WOWW" face !!

[@arnoldbliss6238]

Kuriaki was DOPE R.I. P!

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

Great talent man!! we'll always remember you boss!!

[@nobleinkberlin6341]

Großartig, danke für diese Zeit !!!

[@rosetheone1234]

The original battle still lives up antill today rip ❤️

[@jeffrysmith1914]

excellent video

[@bilocasa1]

Legendddd...respect from Amsterdam and Casablanca

[@magnetokwa9700]

Peace to Kuriaki,the greatest,saw him dance when l was little,one of the reasons l watch beat street is because of him.

[@dontforgetthestruggle]

✊ R.I.P. Kuriaki ✊ 🙏

[@MichaelCDoroc]

Big up 2 Kuriaki, Frosty Freeze, Kippy Dee n Buck4. RSC4life.

[@Invading-Specious]

Thank you Rock Steady Crew. XXX

[@thefoxx6262]

yea I learned how to break dance for watching keriacki and da rock steady crew break dance thanks buddies for everything u showed us ...Dtown breakers

[@westsidecrew5578]

It's great da way you wrote dis.....and DTown breakers is a cool name! Let's see if anyone can beat dis!

[@matthewfarmer6830]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@koreanroctv210]

this is jungth. really thanks for the vid. !!! much respect

[@speedneto]

Hermoso video en honor gracias por todo tu talento 🎶

[@uiu510]

This is some of the best acrobatics ever seen!

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

Baby love always enjoyed watching his moves.you can see that.

[@x-man4710]

legend!!

[@eduardoso9060]

Very respect brother.....

[@a.thompson1707]

I wonder what he would be like if he lived, and what he was like back then. He seemed like a really sweet lovable boy with a great smile. One of hip hop's great pioneers. Forever a Legend

[@Jay1898]

he would have been seen as a total legend nowadays I think as he was way ahead of his time back in the early 80s...he was easily the best bboy in RSC and one of the originators of the so called powermoves...

[@bambruto6493]

those where my days, the good days, and I know most of the OG'S cause I'm one of them ...RIP KURI

[@williemontalvo5200]

My heroes his windmills we're nasty with the shoulder . He is missed.. og boy.

[@wbishop1330]

Battle cry! Good stuff man, good stuff.👍✌❤

[@errolthomas9426]

A few years after RSC, Kuriaki joined a Freestyle group sometime during the late 80's

[@ricardocasanova6356]

Hey, what’s up? I grew up with kuri on Bronx park south Me and munchkin, kuri brother When we were little, they were practice in the basement of the building crazy legs buck 4 kuri and sometimes they would let us watch and that’s how I got into being a Bboy and from that same block another Bboy crew spawned All-Star rockers Thank you for memories that live forever

[@aferrer74]

Damn we boricuas are the shit! 🤣 damn we started the bboy breakdancing we are hip-hop , we took Reggeaton to another level & salsa too . My favorite movie beat street i had to say he was my favorite in the movie and crazy legs.

[@askindance9196]

legend.r.i.p kuriaki.