The YTC Story - Director's Cut (Plus Narrated Version)

A documentary I produced and directed about the rise and fall of the Yellow Top Crew (YTC) from the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the late 80s early 90s. This documentary features original commentary from Tition and Chango.
Narration: Pabey
All videos on this channel are created by me. I film my footage using a Cannon 4000D DSLR and also buy footage and images from royalty-free stock website Storyblocks for which I pay an annual membership. All the narrations are provided by me and or my guests and are exclusive for this channel. I interview guests and allow them to share their stories. I present these stories in a documentary style format. All the content has original commentary and narrative. My videos contain high quality edits and special effects to create truly unique content. I use Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier and Adobe Photoshop to help create these video. All the music I use is from KZbin's Audio Library.
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[@InfoMinds]

Whats up guys and girls, this version is around 20 mins longer than the original Goons Of New York Episode 1 - The YTC Story, with added audio, images and visuals, as well as narration from Pabey. There is more information in this Episode. Hope you enjoy, please share it with everyone. Also Like, Comment and Subscribe.

[@polorican_Red_I.D.]

yeah this put me right back on the block. Could still smell the dirty streets from back then, could still feel the tension, the electricity ,the danger from those days . Americas ghettos were a danger zone . Did a great job on this #InfoMinds this Documentary and the Documentary called The 75th is my top Crime Docs

[@dreamerlivin2238]

Info Minds the realist to ever do it in the game 😎💰💰💰🍾

[@bratjr60]

I love this format with the narration

[@shosabitchlol5077]

Info Minds thanks for that audio I love y'all you tube channel now I can here audio god bless happy New years my brothers

[@JerseyRican]

Info Minds I wish all your videos were like this with a full narrator

[@RichardTheGreat210]

"Better to be dead wrong, than just dead"- Chango

[@Nina-ds6my]

He’s a snake and a herb he never was bout anything

[@kareamgatewood4716]

💯💪🏾✌🏾

[@Kush333]

With the power and influence these young brothers had, they could've used their power to start a legit company, made billions, and still been alive or free today. Salute info Minds on another great production.

[@aermax-es8oq]

^^^.........well stated my survivor

[@gailjones7044]

REAL TALK

[@americanbeauty171]

Can't win with DRUG MONEY!!!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

they ain't black...

[@come_on_barbie_123]

@@americanbeauty171 NEVER. it never works out for them because they are pawns

[@andrewjones2133]

Hmmmmmmmmm. 52 years young. Born & raised just north of Manhattan Heights in Washington Heights. Never heard of YTC gang. From the looks of this documentary. YTC was right up there with The Wild Cowboys from the heights. Knew & grew with those dudes. This documentary was great. Definitely was engaged the entire time. Great work. As a childhood friend of mine recently told me. It’s all interesting but nothing to be proud of.

[@sestboogie]

This is real i grew up there , shit was lit , they had lines of crackhead from Columbus ave around the corner on manhattan ave , they had niggas on walkies controlling the lines.

[@starks749]

Damn, I love hearing the voices of the guys actually explaining certain aspects of their story. And hearing Lynne speak was awesome and she spoke the truth as well. Great Work Man!!!!!!!!!!

[@Angel-wo6qh]

starks749 Me too!!

[@Babythinkbig]

You need to pitch this series to Netflix the best shit on you tube hands down

[@tyroniussupapookiemcleroy1403]

Real shit

[@crazycreewilliams]

true say, netflix been uppinh there game and putting out street shit for folkz like us. season 2 of DOPE out now

[@taurussun2228]

YOU MANIFESTED IT.

[@TheyJakkJuju]

I agree!!

[@leonvacher6961]

Listen to him bro your shit is 100%

[@Theogrebel]

That theme song tho!! DONT EVER CHANGE IT... You know how many episodes I’ve watched but had no clue it was you, but now that I know who you are, im like dammm I’ve heard this theme before 💯 Keep them coming!

[@syhbreethomas5959]

YTC HAS ONE OF THE BEST INFO MINDS VIDEO'S ON HERE

[@abethereal]

Without a doubt

[@bfnelson]

I liked reading the commentary but this narration is everything! Official!

[@mookmanson4814]

Info Minds is a Legend

[@TheAirForceFly]

Mook Kruega heard he was a snitch a lil kid idk it its true but official street cats told me he helpin 12 indirectly... Interesting stories. How a lil middle eastern kid knows about them idk oooops

[@hotcakesjubaby7300]

@@TheAirForceFly 👀👀👀

[@thirsty57]

Do me one favor bro. And don’t ever change your theme music. Bro please lol much love from LA

[@Flossin-Mine]

Yes agreed. Cali iz ACTIVE. Shot out to New York

[@JVAallday]

Factssss

[@shawnfarr3784]

Yeah. The music and narration is top notch

[@therighteousking3996]

Thirsty57 real talk much love from Baltimore shit felt like a movie & the ending song with it 🔥🔥🔥& rip to the lovey lady at the end speaking thank you for understanding & standing front line don’t know you but you real with me🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@brandonkiper6749]

Thirsty57 facts

[@gallodinero]

Yo InfoMinds! This is by the far the best thing on KZbin. As a native New Yorker, these stories are fascinating. I’ve seen or heard of most of these crews and can’t get enough. Please keep it coming Bruh. I’m really waiting on that Paid in Full Posse series. Shout outs to you!

[@chronichigh]

I love the narration, I swear that's all these joints been missing. I listen to alot of docs in the background while driving or wrking.... This shit fire!!!!

[@MWMTEE]

yeh i hate reading the shit

[@cedricdamon6581]

Music too

[@NoLuvNdezeInnaNetStreetz]

MWMTEE it’s almost impossible when you’re working or handling business but you still want to hear the documentary... so this method is perfect 💯

[@shawnfarr3784]

I agree.The classical music is dope.Whoever made the music needs to due movies scores commercials.The music and narration keeps me interested and wanting to hear more.

[@tankell32]

chronichigh me too

[@thirsteekid]

That pic with J.L. On the ‘87 Yamaha YSR. Priceless. Shout out to Titon & Chango for making it out alive. Peace and many blessings to them!

[@TheNumber1Whorelord]

He definitely fucked j lo

[@CEEPMDEE]

At first I didn't like the narrated version.. then after watching it. I watched it again and decided that Pabey did a GREAT job. Made it better than the original version with the added information as well. I salute you iNFOMiNDS.

[@thabagondaway8058]

Between info minds and popalot it feels like da 90s all ova again yaw deserve a bigger platform

[@JustNudgeo]

man i just rewatched the other ytc video last night before going to sleep.thank you for this upload

[@culturelimitedtees]

Best version ever!!!! This needs to be the blueprint for all the rest... Keep up the good work kid. Peace to the God's

[@goozmaahn6420]

I met my wife and lived on 107th and Columbus Ave during this time. That area was a dangerous place for a new face nobody knew. You had to get to were you needed to be and not stand too long in front of any given building because you brought negative attention to yourself. Needless to say we got the fuck oughta there ASAP.

[@DJObiSmalls]

looooool 100!

[@derrickphillips513]

On behalf of those of us who drive or work with our hands for a living, the narration is a big plus! I had already subscribed but now I'm waiting for the remixes!!! Keep up the good work!

[@acarouselofantics]

This is quite a video. I don't know why I like the mob, gangster, and drug dealer stories so much, but I do. "Info Minds" - you tell these stories well. The narrator is excellent as well. I wish I could narrate a story, or even be good enough to do. Ha ha! Keep up the good work!

[@Nina-ds6my]

If only he was saying the truth though

[@ndalby5178]

So glad to see someone put the narrative of those days into content. I remember growing up during those years between 125th and 96th and the early 90s manhattan valley was insane. 109th was the most notorious by far

[@marezwalker6517]

Hella litty wit narration my G! Appreciate you blessing us wit Dis.

[@coopwinters]

Coldest channel on KZbin. I been on a binge...

[@Trav81888]

You guys are so underrated it’s ridiculous man. I’m watching this now for the 3rd or 4th time. Just caught Chango on Soft White Underbelly. Incredible interview mad love to Chango and Mark Laita and the whole Infominds Crew

[@youngfrantz5109]

Damn these NY 80s/90s crews were grimey asf lol

[@cbrigante6244]

Young Frantz Imagine bein a youngn growin up arnd ths shit....evryday wz a book!!...no kap, on GOD!!

[@louiswilkins7461]

It was very interesting. I came up 86-95

[@RobP7602]

Shit was crazy back in the dayz

[@dionneodom2709]

It was every major city across America not just NY

[@kennethlucas-hutchinson7596]

that whole life is torment , torment others and getting tormented. Mpst stories like this all you see is people concerned about a image or personal that they will kill kids, women and their own friends and family to keep. The devil makes you believe that image is important but in the end ( death) you see it ain't. Thus image traps and kills others watching you , like young women and children. There is a expiration on thus kind of life that spoils quick like milk. When you in it you get caught in a bigger lie that it is no way out ! Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of righteousness and all else will be added unto you!

[@supasilversurf7039]

Nyc legends it was a hell of a time n place I'm glad I survive it some of these stories would b amazing movies

[@christopherwhite8186]

Info Minds dropping the voice over now over the videos. Outstanding work, it’s always interesting to hear the tidbits from the people you are doing the episodes about too.

[@smileyg2399]

Don't know if better with narrator or just reading either way brilliant work bro10/10

[@Haitidon]

Smiley G the narrator gives it more a human feel .

[@smileyg2399]

haiti don yep I reckon it might be better with the narrator in my head I was pronouncing the names wrong until I heard the narrator saying it 😳

[@realmontana6838]

Smiley G the narration made it great !

[@9doe212]

Smiley G lol!!!

[@jamesfretwell1511]

Smiley G Better with narrator 100%.

[@sanmarte11]

I grew up on 107&108th and manhattan ave during the ytc era shit was a war zone... matter of fact i had just left the grocery story minutes from playing street fighter before baby face getting shot... crazy era

[@vintage_sole4065]

sanmarte11 how old was you in 93? When it happened

[@sanmarte11]

@jesus abreu- Gil i was 13 years old

[@vintage_sole4065]

sanmarte11 crazy seeing a person Alive then 10 minutes later they dead how old was he?

[@sanmarte11]

Jesus Abreu-Gil he was probably 3 years older me 16 or 17..

[@jonjonmusic5437]

Salute. I see you made it out. I'm from 109th and Columbus , I grew up there and 107th in Amsterdam.

[@Mister-Reno]

awesome documentary !! the absolute best street crews doc i’ve ever seen on KZbin hands down point blank period

[@SunShine-cz4ty]

I love this Documentary… this is my era, back when Latinos had heart and were thoro! Thru the years they turned soft! if you weren’t there back then, then you wouldn’t understand me! Good job InfoMinds! Shout out the the thoro Boriquas from the late 80’s and 90’s era! Salute!

[@latifahhassanshabazzali9321]

I love these nyc docu,. sure do miss coming over that water from newark nj.. to go to 42nd street and broadway..line backed all the way up.. drive up to the picture man.. get out take pictures get back in the whip.. nothing but top of the line whips.. fine men.. swag dope...yassss i miss that grimy shat. it was fun

[@tankell32]

I'd like to personally give a shout out to the narrator. This man was pronouncing those names!

[@tripsmarketinggroup]

Your work is outstanding

[@danasewell6927]

You got the facts ,I remember when Changing and Tito put the memorial of Makatumba on the wall of 107th street. I don't speak much about those days but I considered YTC to mean YoungTalentedCrew, because of their life creative minds. there were many I met and they were absolutely overwhelming. (In a good way) They handled their Business when necessary as they should. I was there I know I was going through a phase in my life 6pm-6am. To this day I have much love for Tito ,haven't seen Changing since he's been out but same same.How unique is this story, it needs to be told in reels!

[@princefarai4669]

Your videos are well structured with comprehensive information and back story also

[@r.baskin8586]

Your documentaries are superb!! Unlike other documentaries who include people that wasn’t there but giving their perspectives as facts, you use people who were actually there. I appreciate your creativeness. Keep doing what your doing being the lone wolf and thank you to the people within your documentaries who shared their stories… and Chango, your fine a** can tell a story 💯

[@JimmyCrackCorn_]

One of the best channels on KZbin hands down

[@evanisemedomoreira5853]

Kick Inna Yuh Rass with Boxing Legends TV

[@socc6991]

This is way better than the first one. And the first one was great ! I like the detail and the way everything is explained ! Good Job again !!

[@dashdagreat1]

It's better with a narrator.. now i can sneak and listen at work without worrying about holding my phone

[@elliottruff3993]

My brotha... 🙏🏽. Your background music sets the mood for all of your videos. Never change it.... Stay positive in this wicked world! Preciate’ the street knowledge you drop! Salute!

[@kingellis3916]

U really on to something b...this narration is clutch

[@miltontodd2902]

Yo can..crime ,don't.pay...nu gamma fall line. 1973..Johnson c.smith Univ....

[@richardgardner6973]

5t

[@Thoopy76]

Shout out to info minds..I’ve listened to this “chango “ when they first came out and the other one as well both of them are extra dope..ah few years later I’m watching again..lol definitely my favorite on info minds period! Salute my guy!

[@chronichigh]

JUST FINISHED THIS EPISODE.... MANNN THAT SHIT WAS FIRE!!! THE ACTUAL WRDS FROM THE PEOPLE INVOLVED WAS CRAZY, THE IMAGES... EVERYTHING... YOU KILLT THIS ONE INFO!!!

[@JMal-mc6yr]

Thank you for NARATING! I commute 3 to 5 hours a day so I cannot see your videos while I'm driving. I can LISTEN while I drive. Keep up the great work!

[@EvoTheArtist]

Them horns keep the suspense high🎺🎺🎺. just subscribed #ThankYouOG #LoveFromNC

[@uncededterritory]

Salute Tito ! Salute Chango! Salute to the ppl who also have 'good hearts' such as ya'all. I also read the book where YTC are mentioned......those two and many others were really good ppl - SURVIVING! Nothing but Rezpect!

[@sharlenesanabria9751]

I remember all this in my hood. May Maque Tumba and Trimbillin continue to Rest In Peace

[@TheyJakkJuju]

The background music, the narrative, the stories & pics is just so intriguing! Yall gotta put out some more episodes please!!

[@rjc1224]

I love the narration!! Well done! 👏🏾👍🏾

[@pinkjt34]

Im so glad i found your channel. I love the way you do your documentaries. Thank you!!

[@InfoMinds]

Thank you for watching. Hit subscribe and also please hit the bell icon to stay up to date with new uploads

[@louiedangelo3843]

Maque tumba dominican kingpin...san francisco de macoris RD legend.

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

glad you re-uploaded this with the narration!

[@InfoMinds]

It is partly a re-upload but it is also longer with new content

[@frankpeters604]

hands down this is my favorite episode

[@jayceonstewart3087]

Love this my G. Rather watch this than regular TV. One love from the UK.

[@munauganda]

The wire before THE WIRE....

[@vintage_sole4065]

The wire is in every major city or ghetto in the US

[@whayes8084]

Bruh this is literally being done everywhere is the US.

[@jonathanjohnson5216]

This is a Global thing!🎱

[@billwalton7496]

Info Minds You Have One Of My Favorite KZbin Pages!! Very Clear,Well Illustrated And Narrated!!! Good Work!! None Of The Cheap Robot Talk And The Pictures Are Easy On The Eyes And Audio Ear Grabbing!!💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@ClintonAveStory]

Narration is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great job King!!!

[@tonyalanderson]

This is what’s ... your documentary are the TRUTH!!!! Keep it comin!!!!

[@natashaspriggs2311]

I came here after the Soft white underbelly interview with Chango

[@daleorth7690]

Me to!

[@0klb0]

Yeah. One helluva life

[@GildedWarrior331]

I didn't even know that mark interviewed chango. Crazy

[@mikeibbetson3714]

Same

[@mikedmacc709]

That means you're late lol 😆

[@howtotv8203]

For me and everyone else that can only listen and not watch cause the only free time we get is at work, THANK YOU INFOMINDS!

[@bsmith161380]

Like the new format,rumble young man rumble,SALUTE..

[@youflaw3285]

Bro no way this came out 5 years ago?!!!!! I swore seeing this when it 1st came out last year. Damn time flys by

[@aynosille5436]

I don’t usually watch videos like these concerning drugs, money or sex but I’ve been binge watching yours .. you should definitely pitch your ideas to Netflix... 👍

[@MissTrinidad]

Great job Infominds.. I'm rocking with your work 👌

[@IronClawNinja]

I remember that mural they had for Maque Tumba and El Cojo in Booker T Washington Junior High-School. This series is nuts. gave me the mean flashback of my old hood.

[@leslydemosthene19]

ShinobiFist I remember seeing that

[@leslydemosthene19]

u not alone I'm on the same page as u are if it wasn't for them we wouldn't be here today facts.

[@preciousmiller2634]

Your awesome been watching you all day & night.

[@handsomesway3764]

Just watched this on amazon prime 💯💪🏾

[@ZYAIRE100]

Innovative, Informative, in-depth. InfoMinds changing the game when it comes to docu-series content. Instant subscriber just off the first video you dropped. Salute

[@starshowers2346]

This is a deep street saga great explanation of how the murder game go down

[@albertogonzalez2055]

Working with Gigi right now painting good man got me back on my feet. I'm inspired how he turned his life around. Shout out all the YTC soilders ..and to his brother I hope he gets that appeal bless up.

[@ms.peaches2834]

Love this if i was a director i would revisit these legendary people like they did paid in full

[@TCthaCrisis]

Thank you for finally adding voice commentary. Because sometimes I want to listen while I work or do things at the same time. Now I don't have to wait until I'm not busy

[@Kingkingking351karter]

We need that monsta episode 1 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sykadelik459]

dude your videos are the best, pure detail & content-wise, of any other channel's videos on KZbin. keep up the great work bro

[@west1381]

Bro you can really make your own series lol like on netflix or something

[@donniewelshimer2743]

west 13 I agree. Try it. U never know.

[@HJules-cw6fb]

@infominds For sure on amazon

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Seriously this is fascinating

[@5280AcoGs]

The difference between my generation and the older Generations is they actually had real big homies that didnt wont want them in the streets but if they were going to be in the streets they made sure they taught them the right way to do things. There OGs lawyer saved them from a lot of prison time

[@rowdypiper1014]

Hope yall revive these type of stories and mini documentaries

[@DeLow-bj3to]

Shit, can't trust no one in the game. When you're on the top,you can't even trust your own. EVERYONE wants what you got. My right hand man tried and hit me with 1 in the dome 2 in the gut.

[@187mrsmith]

Unfortunately there's no fairytale endings no matter how good it is or how much 💰 you make it all ends the same place Death☠️⚰️ or in jail !

[@tazeastboy]

JaeKiDd 1k subs I will restart channel up again it’s drug money bro what u expect

[@jonathanjohnson5216]

A Mini amount survive after shit went Leff.😳

[@InfiniteSolarMass]

Allegedly, these Info Minds joints are Dope!

[@PharoahsKingdom]

Props to the narrator. Please have him narrate all of the episodes from here on out.

[@lee2676]

Great work man..... Keep up the good work

[@barneywop]

Thank you for this man. So much better and informative than the first. Man you outdid yourself. Loved it 💪🏽🔥🔥

[@JosephWax]

Damn she must be good lawyer.

[@Bleek17Six]

Great lawyer you hear me!!!! RIP to her

[@TRUYORK718]

Gave up the head and all that

[@richardjefferson2445]

I loved it (tho’ tragic). You cover a lot of little-known crews and seem to have a LOT of info.

[@angelabest3682]

My Neighborhood...blast from the past. IT was serious back then, Columbus Ave was crazy. I grew up with some of them.... R.I.P TITO

[@curtisfaulk9299]

Is Chango still around

[@jonjonmusic5437]

@@curtisfaulk9299 yea he just did an interview with sa neter

[@jonjonmusic5437]

What street u was from? I lived on 109 and Columbus

[@columbusohio72]

I had to piss real bad around chaper 4. Shyt was so good i had to hold it. Masterpiece

[@blackmudd5783]

Back then u had better organization and thats because the elders would take the young ones under their wing teach them the art of hustling. That's nonexistent nowadays because everyone is out for self. After the 90's that was pretty much the end of the black organized crime era.At least to the level of that magnitude.

[@R.WARREN]

facts!

[@banginpadr]

dominicans******

[@abnegative1876]

That’s definitely not true. There are still organized black mobs that easily gross over $5mil still til this day. Maybe not in NY but elsewhere, yes.

[@zuesadams5074]

@@abnegative1876 early to mid 2000s is last of organized blocks. Still some blocks org. But nothing crazy or big at all.

[@smreyes30]

KZbin will only let me like this one time. Boooooo! This is great work guys. Keep it up!!!!

[@ebonywhite1388]

Enjoy the narration, good shit info minds

[@Tyweezy84]

Binge watching your vids, as I’m a new subscriber, BRO! This belongs on tv on sum’n, between the 🔥 ass background music and the narration, shit is dope! Content like this is appreciated 💯

[@SemiSlim]

You cant tell me these dudes couldn't have ran a fortune 500 company

[@BSMISRP619]

With all the shooting I think not

[@theguyyamamabefuckinsometi1198]

Did they? (Rhetoric)

[@juombe]

@@BSMISRP619 Actually those CEO's of those fortune 500 companies are more ruthless.

[@yankees29]

No they got lucky. Right time ,right place , right product and good connections. They we’re definitely more organized than some but they were basically getting into shootouts once a week with rivals which is bad for business and was their ultimate down fall. The cops press much harder when there is murder involved.

[@bornwithclass2365]

I just found your channel Sunday and been binge watching every since. You cold with it..

[@tiablake10]

Im at work lawd. I can't wait to get home.

[@ul6375]

Tia Blake ur soo hot...were u from

[@drew31dm]

Tia Blake At work fiending. I feel ya

[@tiablake10]

Thank you and from NY made me And Va raised me!!

[@ul6375]

Tia Blake oh I thought u was from Douglass

[@thomasdr08]

Tia Blake go head and turn this one on at work.

[@ericahenderson7093]

Great video and the narration really compliments the doc.....keep it. Do the Chamber Brothers....that's a good one.

[@clouds5927]

A lot of lives lost alot of neighborhoods destroyed 🙁🙁 smh

[@mdmma85]

phenominal job! lots of work put inn on this! much respect. u got the best docs out on youtube.

[@mrcdvs]

Best street documentaries EVER!! 💯💯

[@InfoMinds]

Thank you brother. Please subscribe and HIT THE BELL ICON so you can stay up to date with all the new uploads on this channel

[@mrcdvs]

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