HIP HOP BE BOP [Don't StoP] Man Parrish ORIGINAL VIDEO 1984

[@thunderwarrior1759]

This was the single most important piece of music i ever heard back as a teenager in the 80’s. This one track introduced me to what was soon to be hip hop and my music choice for the rest of my days was born.

[@thunderwarrior1759]

@Man Parrish Stories 🙌 i grew up in a tiny English village. We only had radio one for modern music back then. But i remember hearing hip hop on radio one and the mention of this album called Street Sounds Electro. That was a Friday night. Now I’d been saving money and i took it and myself on the bus to Leicester city knowing that there were a couple of shops i could hopefully buy this album. I went straight to the one at the clock tower (Leicester city centre) and they had Street Sounds Electro 1/2/3 Crucial,U.K. and Easy Coast vs West Coast..I’d taken £25 which was a lot for a 13/14 year old back then and i bought the lot. I caught the first bus home. I’d been in Leicester all of 30 minutes. I got home put Crucial on my blaster and walked over to a mate so he could listen to this mind blowing music. I put hip hop be bop on and the part with the dog bark came on and I’m jumping up and down saying hear how cool it is..he look at me and said,I’ll never forget “it’s no wham is it” i could of beat the crap out of him..he said it’s not as good as wham. I played him other tracks and he still didn’t get it..let’s just say we weren’t friends much longer 😂

[@robertcoleman1687]

I'm 56 now and I would have to say this is up there with Africa Bambattas "Planet Rock"!

[@thunderwarrior1759]

@@robertcoleman1687 easily 🙌

[@adonaiyah2196]

@@thunderwarrior1759 which town im from Cambridge

[@manparrishstories]

Thank you kindly!

[@richarddziadulewicz6337]

This Man Parrish track was on a tape I was given by my cousin back in 83. There were other tracks on it, Planet Rock, Space is the Place, In the Bottle, Jam on Revenge. That tape proper turned me onto hip hop / electro music. I was hooked after that.

[@manparrishstories]

Hey Richard… Did you also know that that was me and Raul doing “in the bottle”? It’s a covert cartoon but the group COD was me and Raul. So basically on that tape I had two songs! Enjoy! And thanks for the kind words.

[@chopstixmurphy6134]

@@manparrishstories WTF? WHYYYYYYYYYYYY didn't I know this? Why didn't I do my research! Mr. Parrish! I adore you. This is incredible! I also just learned that you made this awesome soundtrack under the monicker Forbidden Overture. Man! I HAVE to buy your book.

[@MarkSBerry]

Haven’t heard this in a very long time…I Co-Produced, Engineered & Mixed w/Manny & the late great DJ Raul Rodriguez at the legendary Vanguard Recording Studios on 23rd Street, NYC…Still sounds great & was a groundbreaking recording at the time !!!

[@manparrishstories]

Hey Mark… Thank you for getting that incredible sound that still stands up to today’s high-end digital productions. Starting it on my attract tape recorder at home and bring it to you at Vanguard Studios, treated it with a respect it deserves. Anyway, it was great that we didn’t have tons about gear because the sound stay very fresh and clean and pure. Hold up today as it did back then. Thank God for your great equalization,care for audio levels and mixing skills. You of course, are also part of the success of this record and I thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@patrickcagurangan1256]

*It's four in the fuckin' morning!!!* -Pete from Shaun Of The Dead

[@RELEASEMANAGER]

Shaun of the dead brought me here!

[@nep401]

It's not hip hop it's electro prick

[@lateralus614]

it's not hip hop it's electro

[@8691marsee]

I'm today years old when I learned this had a video! This was my high school jam... and will always be a classic! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@ogmunster92]

R.I.P DAD 😔 Thank u for always showing me good music!! ❤

[@fredericovega5087]

Growing up in the 80s, I never saw this video and where are there hip hop video awards👊 Classics never die

[@AndyB718]

Manhattan clubs would play this and the places would be insanity.. His music made ALL RACES,CREEDS AND COLORS DANCE.

[@josephiliffe8856]

I have been extremely lucky today and managed to get this on twelve inch vinyl in perfect condition for the amazing price of 50p from a charity shop . And it hasn't been of my kitchen stereo helping me cook my tea

[@liveandmore]

I love this jam. Getting acquainted with Man Parrish here. His videos on NYC life in the 70's an 80's are PRICELESS!

[@carlparsons8859]

For 40 odd years never new this band was a white band until today 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@candy5742]

me too same same

[@gilbertvega4012]

This is hip hops national anthem

[@SHILLINGTEN]

Couldn’t believe it when I heard this song playing on the radio in a shop I was in today, after all these years it still made me want to vibe out to it, the bass is incredible and I still have this on 12”, tuuuuune!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

Likewise!😊

[@SteveSport_]

One of my favorite songs ever actually has a video!!!!!!! WOW!!!! Life is good 😃

[@Coqui-Cariduro]

Parrish is a hall of fame hip hop legend

[@Truthbtold2no]

This song better be in the Hip Hop Museum

[@manparrishstories]

Hey Kenneth, thanks for asking. I did ask the people that was putting it together and got a rather cold “wheel Sea”. I’m awake, gay guy. I don’t think they want me in a hip-hop museum unfortunately… No one’s called to ask if I could be in it, so I’m assuming it was a very polite NO. Sad to say. but that doesn’t rewrite history for what I’ve done… Right? As long as I do these videos and interviews and people know who I am, they could write me out of the hip-hop museum, but it doesn’t change the facts. Thanks for asking!

[@theoneforgaveme]

I still got this on 12inch. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MarioKraft-nm4kl]

Totally Forgot'n this !!!!"LEGEND"!!!!

[@TSUKNIDA]

HIP HOP BE BOP,RULES FOREVER,THANK YOU MAN PARRISH !!!!

[@markleigh1405]

Without a single doubt the best hip hop song ever created 💖💖💖

[@garymeacham7353]

i agree

[@davejohnson3860]

Agreed!

[@gbun]

This song represents what Iconic is....Outstanding.....

[@Salem-TC]

1984, my Senior year at Von Steuben High School.....Kimball & Foster...

[@mrsh101]

Legend what else can I say, one of the defining moment in electro and Hip Hop! every original B Boy and B Girl knows this tune! glad to hear a good quality version also

[@goldbullet50]

As someone who has listened electro for years, it's kind of mindblowing how you can hear all the building blocks of modern electro in a 40 year old track. And unlike older techno from the early 1990's, this doesn't sound primitive at all. Just a bit slower than usually.

[@mrsh101]

@@goldbullet50 oh yes mate I went to a youngers dnb jungle set yet they are incorporating not only the old school but they listen to it they appreciate good vibes just like me in the early 80's with Motown and James Brown, Clyde Subberfield the list goes on love my soul, my underground... it will live forever as long as we push the education of underground forward; My brother is a producer also and his sons are now doing the same! keep it alive enough respect, peace love and unity!!!!

[@davejohnson3860]

This was my first ever 12in song in my life! True Fact I still play it today.

[@rickyhowell4423]

Same here. True.

[@davejohnson3860]

@@rickyhowell4423 Yes sir!!!

[@moeali7368]

It was Shaun’s first ever aswell

[@markleigh1405]

Ive just terned 60 and this still gives me goosebumps like the first time I heard it way way back , epic tune and probably 20 years ahead of its time ♥️♥️♥️

[@clubunite]

...still luv this tune! Unique vibe - Timeless!

[@manparrishmusic7372]

THANX!!!

[@antfactor]

An innovator, sweet friend, and hilarious jokester... LOL!! xox - always!

[@shaunwallace1264]

I bought the 12” version of this from 1982 still got it

[@TonyTone1]

This is like beginning of Hip Hop era and wow they’re white, great jam. Remember hearing this jam at Gotham West NYC and Broadway 96 NYC in the summer of ’82

[@taosophymusic]

This tune doesn't get it's due. Underrated!

[@robertcoleman1687]

The group that really doesn't get there due is "Kraftwerk"! They are true pioneers!

[@NnekaLocs]

@@robertcoleman1687 absolutely!! Planet Rock was inspired by them.

[@flower-ld5id]

new romantic hip hop

[@JackpotButtonLewis]

Shaun Of The Dead brought me here!

[@stephenwatler5632]

I immediately began popping and locking as I heard the starting just now I remember my high school days with this now iconic track

[@elizandrobailon6459]

No you weren't..you know you we're just doing the cabbage patch to the roger rabbit and ended with your bboy pose😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂just kidding homes...

[@stephenwatler5632]

@@elizandrobailon6459 oh my gosh Yes, those were the days. Life was fantastic back then 😃

[@RandomFlavor]

Skate Key / Bronx NY. When this track came on it got real -- real fast! Very important track for the evolution of Hip Hop!

[@AShoegazer]

Many thanks for sharing this videoclip. I love this song. I was a child back then in 1984, but really into good music. Cheers from Brazil.

[@jonnyhog90210]

Loved it - at 16 I bought the record new at opus one records, maidenhead, UK in early 80's

[@JackYourBodTee]

This one always comes to mind when I recall songs I wanna play to get me going with chores or creating artwork. It’s quintessential in the many beats you hear on this track alone- never mind the amazing remixes ever since! My best memories are being in between everyone else on the basement floors, movin’ & groovin.” Some other New Yorkers might be automatically moved at the bass in there. You rocked me right Man Parrish and I’ll never forget this track especially! Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

[@Sinisa202]

this song was groundbreaking back in the days. hard not to notice that Man got some inspiration for makeup from Steve Strange

[@manparrishstories]

Actually, if I recall Steve strange may have happened after regardless… Did you know that I was the last person to work with Steve strange and visage? Check out man Parrish and Steve strange “she’s electric” remix.

[@Sinisa202]

@@manparrishstories oh I got reply from the Man himself 🤩 just checked remix , love it

[@uloakuchin955]

Awesome ❤️.. Loved this then and Love it now.., Wonderful Beats.

[@dmenace8411]

This tune is truly 'Timeless'. Defo up there with Kraftwork (bit of a rougher style) with Originality❤🙏

[@ISVVVc628]

Summer of '83!!!!!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@ambientdweller]

Still fresh today.

[@sharonjones3714]

Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, those were the days!!!

[@FHIPrincePeter]

Yes.

[@elianhmarinho7753]

Muito bom Muitos bailes .. Corpos doutos A cabeças giravam... Huhuuuuu Be Bop .. Dont Stop 🇧🇷 BRAZIL 💃💃💃💃

[@PKOENT125]

I remember we got this through VIP Record Pool... We were blown away.... Definitely PKO Approved...

[@HannibalHector714]

80s BBOY4LIFE ✌🏽😎

[@supadjmq]

Tune

[@ricardorodriguez7270]

Q temazo. En los 80 era unos de los temas que se escuchaba en los boliches en cordoba argentina.

[@sergiovalmendea]

This was my record to break to along with Buffalo Gals.

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

This is the first time I've ever heard this song.

[@ajs41]

The original version of this video was from 1982 I think.

[@helenbestman5338]

My jam. Used to skate ⛸️ my azz off

[@mariamuniz3296]

This is still on my monthly playlist. So bad ass

[@gregbaker4571]

Heard this a few times on "Solid Gold" TV Show

[@natashascott-herbert5421]

Wow always loved this song never knew who sang it well now I know

[@ObriMensah]

this is epic in so many ways ❤

[@chrisr5499]

Great tune and video it's like they look like New Romantics but sounds Electro.

[@jarvissatterfield3119]

I picture a Voodoo bouncing with its hydraulics in little Haiti in vice city when I hear this song

[@paul6925]

I wish I'd known about all this stuff when I was a kid. I only heard Herbie Hancock. No way this was getting played on my local AM radio small town Canada station

[@steenkoudahlfrederiksen6417]

Yes, this was one of the most important tracks for me back then, and the whole album, as well as Two Sisters, both albums I got at about the same time. Still love it☺ Got into electronic music then, of many different styles. Greetings from Denmark ☺

[@Trilhasdenovelas]

music awesome the hip hop the years 80

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

How cool was MP?! SOOO NYC. I bought this album in the day, and still so enjoy listening to it. It really is just wonderful when people like MP just produce an entire thing, all by themselves, and it comes out so individual and quirky.

[@MarileneGalvao-oq2ch]

The BEAT Boys-Be Bop ROCK.

[@gilbertvega4012]

People will love a new video and remix MLR always

[@edwinrivera7105]

The Shizz..DON'T STOP BE BOP 🔥

[@gilbertvega4012]

I grew up with you make an update video respect to you

[@garymeacham7353]

a masterpiece

[@sergiochavez3236]

Classic...1985

[@stopbegging4likes]

84

[@adonaiyah2196]

I love your stories of nyc

[@initabrown8345]

My Favorite💕💕💕

[@neilcasualsanthony895]

Well fresh and fly WORD 😎

[@bridgecommand]

Urban Psychedelic

[@carlosalberto3525]

Very nice muito bom parabéns congratulaitions i dont speak inghis more or less brazil portuguese muito songs 70 80 90 u.s.a 94

[@nicolerocha6274]

This is go down history books

[@CITYCRUSHER]

Best of the best ❤❤

[@muchi1465]

This song is on par with Break Machine's Street Dance.

[@muchi1465]

Must be!

[@darrylnelson05]

Don’t Stop

[@marinasoto7429]

You absolutely technology don't stop😢😂❤

[@Gary-tw4lj]

Can't believe Manuel Parrish didn't get a penny from the record label for this!! 😡

[@spurv]

Source?

[@louistorres]

@@spurv I personally know Manny and have known him for years. This is 100% correct. He never made any money from it. That being said, he is a self-made millionaire. I used to work for him before he moved to Florida and to this day, I still have him on speed dial and text from time to time. Actually, I'm going to send him a HELL YEAH text now. He's seriously one of the nicest guys.

[@spurv]

Not saying it isnt correct, just asking for a source. If he really didnt make any money, maybe he shouldve checked his deal more carefully.

[@thomasmcshane7615]

Dude is cool as hell. I spoke to him over the phone about 20 years ago cause I wanted his help with some music. Spoke for awhile and he told me how he was involved in so much of the NYC music back in the 1980s. Believe he wound up doing a bunch of freestyle tracks.

[@seanthomas2906]

Tune💖

[@pigknickers2975]

Actually a homage to the Clash's Magnificent Seven

[@RyanBromhead503]

Shaun of the Dead fans 3:28 is the part to play at 4 in the morning

[@thomasbutler4673]

Yessir 🔥🔥

[@johnveravaca9141]

Great times up in the USA dj jhonny 61tn 4ave. Airborne

[@househeadhoward]

Yup…covers ALL genres👊🏿💥👊🏿❗️

[@sergiocunha100]

Do you love the 80's? This song is on my Playlist: 1980 to 1984. More than 300 videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLDJwQFktIEIAhxsm17Ro_A7lbnWuXLA8T

[@Meehowski]

Epic

[@pedrocesarfidelis479]

👍👏👏👏

[@yvonnemurphy7286]

Does anyone remember what programme this was the theme tune to? ….I’m pretty sure it was a bbc2 programme on a weekday early evening? I wrote to the bbc and asked them what it was because I hadn’t heard it on the radio at that point. They wrote back and I went out and bought it. Can’t remember what the programme was, but maybe a quirky magazine type of show for trendy/cool young adults. We were living in catford south London at the time. Probably circa 1984? 🤔 Thanks in advance 🙏🏻

[@stephenadaway8868]

Quliaty 👍

[@louistorres]

Love you, bro! I'll be down south later this Spring. I'll text you before I head there. Giant hugs!

[@spork928]

Dont worry Manny, I certainly will not stop.

[@leftlon3]

this is a standard

[@bearclawgirl6866]

The makeup is very reminiscent of adam ant. Was this before or after he came on the scene?

[@FHIPrincePeter]

After.

[@davidpaulweaver7792]

I love love love this song! Ever since I heard it on Shaun of the Dead I listen to it almost daily. This song would be amazing for an opening credit scene in a movie

[@warminnj]

3:30

[@33bigggman]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@kollusion1]

I take it this video was made 2 years after the track first came out then?

[@crunchykevlar]

Thanks , I split up with Liz tonight

[@candy5742]

Hip Hop should have NEVER came out…..