Fountain Valley rink is a hotbed for hip hop culture

By providing a home for this niche community to grow, Fountain Valley Skating Center is filling a gap that many people might not even know exists. People in their 20s are attracted to the scene by the current music, but say they stay for the culture that is brought to life through rhythmic footwork and artistic flexibility.
Video by Drew A Kelley, ocregister.com/video

[@aprilsmith7367]

Skating has sure changed through the years. I'm so glad to see another generation skating and doing something positive.

[@dakotamedlin48]

Same it's very nice to see.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Its pretty much the same moves

[@taelew]

The styles and skate selection is soooo different across the U.S. it’s crazy how diverse it truly is!

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Which is why I currently have 5 pairs of skates...and already know the next 3 I'm getting! LOL Each set-up is (and will be) slightly different for the various forms of skating. Don't know if I could ever go with the fiberglass wheels, but I'm at least going to try some 101 or 103A's at some point.

[@randallhamlin4398]

MystiqueRisingSun get a pair of fomacs their much better imo

[@ILLNESINFECTS]

Good to see the community come together through Hip Hop...

[@JennasMusic76]

It makes me sooo happy to see the young generation still skating there, and have the pride they do for skating. I grew up in the 80's at that rink. I went every weekend, and even won 2 speed skate contests as a kid. I remember saving my money for a cool pair of speed skates they had in the case back in the day. This video brings back so many good memories. So glad the place is still around. Warms my heart.

[@B6east]

YAY ! Good for y'all for recognizing that this is TALENT, and that these young folks are doing a GOOD THING by coming there to skate !! I get so mad when people judge something like this as "kids wasting their time" ! Now hangin' and bangin' and getting' into trouble..THAT is wasting time. This is developing a talent. Never under-estimate the value of developing a TALENT !

[@SmoothOperator2013]

That was me as a teenager with my friends. It was our clubbing for teens. We even used to do windmills and people tried to battle us, but we'd skate away.

[@malakvalentin2352]

So beautiful to watch this comradery. I love skating though my knees don't enjoy it as much anymore. Lol Seeing how great this young generation skates and embraces the art is just awesome.

[@aaronbugge6431]

Skating is my savior and the saver of other people's lives I am 💯% at peace with the world when I have my skates on it does not matter what skates or what style of skating I am doing at that time I am completely at peace with the world and everyone in it. Skating is my hobby my passion my love and it means the world to me to the point I travel all over the California coast and hit a rink every day of the week

[@ThabiggestLo]

Man ive watched this video so much cause I love it ! 😭 I remember when all these guys used to be at skate depot

[@evadevore5645]

Can't stop watching!! This is awesome!

[@ATSaale]

holy shit, that double heel slide at 1:40 is nuts, I didn't even know that was possible

[@HBBarbie]

This is amazing. I love working there.

[@ido_1]

That's freaking amasing!

[@jimjohnson8329]

Yes skating is the best thing people you will always meet be happy thanks guys

[@louiselewislarsen4149]

This is awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@goodamericanjeansstylist]

Fun 😊

[@tanyallyon]

Great video Drew!

[@Tootsieroller]

I went to today and it was the best place I ever been i wanna thank my friend for taking me 🖤

[@philmaker7959]

FV RInk is hotbed for the HiP HOP culture in our sity we need to Be proud of Zach

[@LifeguardSai]

Wow

[@jolliebearforchrist5468]

THIS IS SO COOL AND NEAT! 👏

[@dakotamedlin48]

Skating is life. It's what makes me what I am.

[@kimreshetar8173]

Awesome!!!!!😊

[@fishmilk0]

This is beautiful, I love it so much, I’m so happy to see so many people coming together, to just v i b e, not bothering anyone else, just having fun with each other. You cant see this now

[@fishmilk0]

and I am part of the younger generation myself, it saddens me that there can’t be more people like this

[@Abigailmiller23]

What was the song played in the background of this video

[@philmaker7959]

Great job Zach!!!! You're a great talent keep doin you bro/

[@danielmarsala849]

SKATE ON THE STREET

[@fleaflicker1451]

STACEY ADAMS SK8'S?!?!? 😲🎩👏👏👏

[@iamactuallygirlbean]

Omg there were no toe stops on those skates

[@dr.karenstewart1970]

Facts

[@michaels5166]

skate for life...

[@nickierasberry6376]

👏👏👏👏👍👍💜💜

[@otisgoree5711]

Till my legs fall off

[@crosstowntraffic727]

Anyone know the name of the first song in the video? It would be much appreciated. Keep it rollin' yall!

[@crosstowntraffic727]

I found it! It is a song called "You" by Lucy Pearl ft. Snoop Dogg & Q-Tip

[@haitianempress8842]

I fucking love it 😍

[@philmaker7959]

Hey did you guys see ZAch>?? hes the best one cuz he can skate but he is so carefree

[@SBecktacular]

If anyone reads this- Can you please tell me what is that very first song they are playing in the rink at the beginning of the video!-0:14 I KNOW this song, it’s Mary j blige Or someone- “I just gotta have you.... I’m crazy‘bout you...” Help! I can’t remember the artist and title!😩 I tried finding it online but I can’t 😢😭🥺

[@damnrightibetitwontbeme9011]

8 music.. Bloodline production

[@nbtsb]

Ive never once seen hip hop night here. When’s this exactly?

[@ertfgghhhh]

I thought it was a couple of nights a week

[@Johnnytotal]

Fiberglas wheels!!! I hope someone makes carbon fiber plates someday soon.

[@MrLethal1986]

DC ain't got ish on UK when it comes fast backwards.

[@dashaunthompson6785]

What's the song at 1:27??

[@adriyankimmons4833]

Da’shaun Thompson lil kim - download

[@SBecktacular]

THATS what I’m talkin about!! No lame ass rinks- but smooth, Cool skaters that can actually SKATE!! And really good soul, R&B music is a MUST HAVE- God please save me from no style roller rinks!! 🙏🥴👌

[@20alphabet]

"Culture"? BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHLOL!

[@slimmama84]

Yeah Bitch... Culture. You saw/ heard Zack give props to OUR skate style. Fuck mean BwAaaahaha? Ain’t shit funny. Look At the world today Bitch.Chill out with that Keyboard Racists shit.

[@20alphabet]

@@slimmama84 = 💩 English please. 😆😆😆😆

[@slimmama84]

20alphabet 😂 You read it clearly Bitch, your right I am the 💩 My entire culture is the 💩 🤣😂FUCK YOU THOUGHT 💭