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America's Best Dance Crew (Season 2)
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The second season of America's Best Dance Crew
premiered on June 19, 2008. The live auditions special took place on June 8, 2008. It was hosted by Mario Lopez
and featured Layla Kayleigh
as the backstage correspondent. The judges included rapper Lil Mama
, former *NSYNC
singer JC Chasez, and hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks
. On August 21, 2008, Super Cr3w
was declared the winner of Season 2 and received the $100,000 (USD
) prize.
, and Los Angeles
. A total of fourteen dance crews were chosen and split up into West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, and South based on the audition city.
The JabbaWockeeZ
made an appearance and performed to a master mix of "The Boss
" by Rick Ross
featuring T-Pain
at the end of the episode.
Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing.
Each crew was given a different video with a dance sequence in it, which they had to perform while keeping their own style as a crew.
Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance.
Crews must transition from a slow tempo song to a faster one while still remaining on beat.
Week 5: Janet Jackson
At the beginning of the show, all of the crews danced to Janet Jackson
's "Rhythm Nation
". The crews performed together and each had a small moment in the performance to dance with their group members for a section of the routine.
Then each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves in their dance, similar to the Michael Jackson challenge of Season 1.
All of the crews were assigned a song and a school subject that takes place in a gym which they have to incorporate into their routine.
Week 7: Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
starred as the first guest judge of the show to help the original judges choose who goes home as the remaining four crews danced to her songs. The crews adapted the videos' innovative footwork to showcase their own style. All the crews danced with Missy Elliott to her Shake Your Pom Pom
.
The remaining three crews had to perform a dance move from the 80's. In addition, all of the crews had to complete a physical challenge.
The eliminated crews of season 2 returned and teamed up with the remaining two crews for a regional collaboration each region with a song by an artist that represents the regional performance each crew wearing a different flag jacket. Instead of going head-to-head, Super Cr3w
and SoReal Cru
teamed up for their last performance.
On August 21, 2008, Super Cr3w
was crowned the winner of America's Best Dance Crew Season 2, while SoReal Cru
was declared the runner-up.
and Super Cr3w
performed to a remix of We Are the Champions
choreographed by Shane Sparks
.
Five crews from Seasons One and Two were given music videos nominated for Best Dancing in a Video. Like the Video Star Challenge, crews performed with the video behind them and tried to match up the moves in the video while keeping their own style. In the end, the judges picked the top three performances. America voted and the two crews with the highest votes would perform at the VMA Preshow.
Fanny Pak and Kaba Modern
faced off at the VMAs Preshow and America was asked to vote again.
Fanny Pak danced to Damaged
by Danity Kane
and Kaba Modern
danced to Closer
by Ne-Yo
. Lindsay Lohan
and Ciara
later announced that Fanny Pak was the winner of the face-off and $25,000 (USD
) for charity.
, JabbaWockeeZ
, Breaksk8, Fanny Pak, and A.S.I.I.D. The tour lasted from September 18, 2008 to October 23, 2008.
The show's online area averaged nearly 470,000 visits a week and averaged at 390,000 weekly unique visitors a week, with weekly unique usage that grew +63% from the second season premiere to the finale. Additionally, nearly 23 million page views and more than 6 million streams for content were generated for the second season to date. The show has had 45 million streams since the first season's premiere.
America's Best Dance Crew
America's Best Dance Crew, often abbreviated as ABDC, is an American competitive dance reality television series that features street dance crews from the United States and around the world. It is produced by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and airs on MTV...
premiered on June 19, 2008. The live auditions special took place on June 8, 2008. It was hosted by Mario Lopez
Mario López
Mario Michael Lopez, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is best known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved By The Bell, which he also portrayed as a regular on Saved by the Bell: The College Years...
and featured Layla Kayleigh
Layla Kayleigh
Zara "Layla" Kayleigh is a British-American TV personality who used to host The Feed segment of G4's Attack of the Show! and co-hosts MTV's America's Best Dance Crew where she is the backstage correspondent. She has modeled for Maxim Magazine and King Magazine. Kayleigh currently resides in...
as the backstage correspondent. The judges included rapper Lil Mama
Lil Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.-Early life:...
, former *NSYNC
'N Sync
N Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...
singer JC Chasez, and hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks
Shane Sparks
Shane Sparks is an award-winning hip-hop choreographer best known for his work as a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance and judge on America's Best Dance Crew. He won an American Choreography Award for his work as co-choreographer on 2004 film You Got Served...
. On August 21, 2008, Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.-Early history:Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.-Connection with...
was declared the winner of Season 2 and received the $100,000 (USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
) prize.
Auditions
America's Best Dance Crew features dance crews from all over the United States. During the second season, these dance crews auditioned in four cities: New York City, Chicago, HoustonHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, and Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. A total of fourteen dance crews were chosen and split up into West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, and South based on the audition city.
Crews
| East Coast East Coast of the United States The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S... |
Midwest | South Southern United States The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States... |
West Coast West Coast of the United States West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boogie Bots (Washington, D.C.) |
A.S.I.I.D. (Detroit, MI) |
SoReal Cru (Houston, TX) |
Super Cr3w (Las Vegas, NV) |
| Phresh Select (Philadelphia, PA) |
Xtreme Dance Force (Naperville, IL) |
Distorted X (Houston, TX) |
Fanny Pak (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Sass x7 (Piscataway, NJ) |
Full Effect (Chicago, IL) |
HIStory (Houston, TX) |
Supreme Soul (San Francisco, CA) |
| Shhh! (North Bergen, NJ) |
Team Millennia (Fullerton, CA) |
||
Results
| Live Auditions | Eliminated | Bottom 2 | Runner-up | Winner |
| Week: | 6/7 | 6/19 | 6/26 | 7/3 | 7/10 | 7/17 | 7/24 | 7/31 | 8/7 | 8/14 | 8/21 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Dance Crews | Result | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Super Cr3w | Bottom 2 | Bottom 2 | Bottom 2 | Winner | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | SoReal Cru | Runner-up | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Fanny Pak | Bottom 2 | Bottom 2 | Elim | |||||||||||||||
| 4 | Boogie Bots | Bottom 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Supreme Soul | Bottom 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | A.S.I.I.D. | Elim | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Phresh Select | Bottom 2 | Elim | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Xtreme Dance Force | Elim | |||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Sass x7 | Elim | |||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Distorted X | Elim | |||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Full Effect | Elim | |||||||||||||||||
| HIStory | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shhh! | |||||||||||||||||||
| Team Millennia | |||||||||||||||||||
| : The live auditions special determined the ten spots for the season premiere. | |||||||||||||||||||
| : A non-elimination episode meant to showcase the top two's final performances | |||||||||||||||||||
Performances
- Starting from the Final 6, when a crew gets eliminated, they take a look back at the eliminated crew's journey on the show while playing "Take a BowTake a Bow"Take a Bow" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 1994 studio album Bedtime Stories. It has since also appeared on her compilation albums Something to Remember , GHV2 and Celebration . Released as a single in December 1994, it became her longest-running number-one hit in the...
" by RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
.
Live Auditions Special
- Aired on June 8, 2008
The JabbaWockeeZ
JabbaWockeeZ
Jabbawockeez is a Bay-Area-based Urban dance group formed initially by members Kevin " KB" Brewer, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, & Joe "Punkee" Larot under the name "3 Muskee". They were the winners of season 1 of the show America's Best Dance Crew...
made an appearance and performed to a master mix of "The Boss
The Boss (Rick Ross song)
"The Boss" is the second single from Rick Ross's second studio album Trilla. It samples the song "Paul Revere" by Beastie Boys. It is produced by J. R. Rotem...
" by Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
featuring T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
at the end of the episode.
Week 1: Crew's Choice Challenge
- Aired on June 19, 2008
Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing.
| Crew | Song |
|---|---|
| SoReal Cru | "Entourage Entourage (song) "Entourage" is the first single from Omarion's second album 21. The single was also his lowest peaking in the UK, charting at #76 there. The official remix featuring 50 Cent called Ghetto Superstar on his mixtape "50's Back "... " by Omarion Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities... featuring 50 Cent 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by... |
| Supreme Soul | "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" is a song by American rapper Busta Rhymes from his second studio album When Disaster Strikes. Released as the lead single, the song includes samples from "Sweet Green Fields" by Seals & Crofts... " by Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes... |
| Xtreme Dance Force | "Shawty Get Loose Shawty Get Loose "Shawty Get Loose" is the third single from rap artist Lil Mama's debut album, VYP: Voice of the Young People. "Shawty Get Loose" is Lil Mama's first number one single. The single is the remix version, where it features Chris Brown singing the chorus, and T-Pain rapping on the second verse. In the... " by Lil Mama Lil Mama Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.-Early life:... featuring T-Pain T-Pain Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,... and Chris Brown |
| A.S.I.I.D. | "Whatever U Like Whatever U Like "Whatever U Like" is a song by American recording artist Nicole Scherzinger. The song was written by Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris, Scherzinger, Jamal Jones, and was produced by Polow da Don with co-production by Garrett... " by Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and actress. Scherzinger is perhaps best known for being the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls.... featuring T.I |
| Boogie Bots | "More Bounce To The Ounce Zapp (album) Zapp is the self-titled debut album of Ohio P-Funk band Zapp. Released on July 30, 1980, the album features the popular hit "More Bounce to the Ounce," which was featured in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Soundtrack, and was sampled by EPMD, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G, Twiztid, Brotha Lynch... " by Zapp & Roger Zapp (band) Zapp is a soul and funk band formed in 1978 by brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Terry Troutman, Bobby Glover and Gregory Jackson [Cincinnati Ohio Funk Keyboardist]... |
| Super Cr3w | "Get Up Offa That Thing Get Up Offa That Thing "Get Up Offa That Thing", sometimes subtitled "'", is a song performed by James Brown. It was released as a two-part single in 1976 and also appeared on an album of the same name... " by James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr... |
| Phresh Select | "Motownphilly Motownphilly "Motownphilly" is Boyz II Men's 1991 debut single for their debut album Cooleyhighharmony. The single was a success peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael Bivins, who co-wrote the song, provides a guest rap on the song... " by Boyz II Men Boyz II Men Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than albums worldwide. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member Michael McCary... |
| Sass x7 | "Damaged Damaged (Danity Kane song) "Damaged" is a dance-pop song by American R&B group Danity Kane. It was written by Justin Walker, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Micayle McKinney, Ray Romulos, Shannon "Slam" Lawrence, Rose Marie Tan, and James Smith... " by Danity Kane Danity Kane Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea... |
| Fanny Pak | "Speakerphone X (Kylie Minogue album) X is the tenth studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It is her first release since the greatest hits compilation Ultimate Kylie , and her first studio album since Body Language . X was preceded by lead single "2 Hearts" and released worldwide in November 2007... " by Kylie Minogue Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing... |
| Distorted X | "Oops (Oh My) Oops (Oh My) "Oops " is a song by American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Tweet, featuring American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was written by Tweet and Elliott and produced by Timbaland for Tweet's debut album, Southern Hummingbird . Released as the album's lead single in February 2002, the song... " by Tweet Tweet (singer) Tweet is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.-Early years:The youngest child of Tom and Shirley Keys, Tweet was born in Rochester, New York on January 21, 1972, and grew up singing in the church along with her parents and her four older siblings... featuring Missy Elliott Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one... |
- Safe: SoReal Cru, Supreme Soul, Xtreme Dance Force, A.S.I.I.D., Boogie Bots, Super Cr3w, Phresh Select, Sass x7
- Bottom 2: Fanny Pak, Distorted X
- Eliminated: Distorted X
Week 2: Video Star Challenge
- Aired on June 26, 2008
Each crew was given a different video with a dance sequence in it, which they had to perform while keeping their own style as a crew.
| Crew | Song |
|---|---|
| Super Cr3w | "Run It! Run It! "Run It!" is the debut single by American R&B singer Chris Brown, featuring American rapper Juelz Santana. It was written by Santana, Sean Garrett and Scott Storch, and produced by the latter. It was released in 2005 and is Brown's first career single, off his debut album Chris Brown... " by Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James , better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma"... |
| Fanny Pak | "Wind It Up Wind It Up (Gwen Stefani song) "Wind It Up" is a song written by Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams originally for inclusion on Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Tour 2005. Because of favorable reception, the song was later recorded for her second solo album, The Sweet Escape... " by Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over... featuring Pharrell |
| Supreme Soul | "Touch Touch (Omarion song) "Touch" is the second single taken from Omarion's debut solo album O. The song was written by Pharrell Williams and produced by The Neptunes. It was a minor hit in the U.S., peaking at only #94 on the Billboard Hot 100.... " by Omarion Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted at a young age by a manager, Christopher B. Stokes, who took a liking to his vocal abilities... |
| Phresh Select | "Gimme That Gimme That "Gimme That" is a song by American R&B singer Chris Brown from his eponymous album. The official remix, co-written by Wayne, Scott Storch and Sean Garrett, features American rapper Lil Wayne and was released as a single, although the remix doesn't appear on the standard version... " by Chris Brown featuring Lil' Wayne |
| A.S.I.I.D. | "Like a Boy Like a Boy "Like a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Ciara for her second album Ciara: The Evolution . Written by Ciara, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, J. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, and Calvin Kenon, it is the third release in the U.S... " by Ciara Ciara Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha... |
| SoReal Cru | "Love In This Club Love in This Club "Love in This Club" is a song by American R&B singer Usher. Featuring rapper Young Jeezy, it was released on February 22, 2008 as the lead single from Usher's fifth studio album, Here I Stand. The song was written by Usher, Polow da Don, Young Jeezy, Darnell Dalton, Ryon Lovett, Lamar Taylor and... " by Usher Usher (entertainer) Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100... featuring Young Jeezy Young Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF... |
| Xtreme Dance Force | "Let Me Love You Let Me Love You "Let Me Love You" is an R&B song by American recording artist Mario, from his second studio album Turning Point . It was co-written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, and Scott Storch, who also produced it... " by Mario |
| Boogie Bots | "Bump, Bump, Bump Bump, Bump, Bump "Bump, Bump, Bump" is a 2003 hit single by B2K featuring P. Diddy, taken from their album Pandemonium!. It was written by R. Kelly and Varick Smith and produced by R. Kelly. It became B2K's first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and reached number one for one week starting on... " by B2K B2K B2K was an American R&B music group. The group met in 1998, established in 2001, and managed by music producer Chris Stokes with Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Raz-B, and Omarion as members. The group disbanded in 2004 due to internal disagreements.-2001-2002: B2K:... featuring P. Diddy |
| Sass x7 | "I’m A Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
- Safe: Super Cr3w, Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul, Phresh Select, A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Xtreme Dance Force
- Bottom 2: Boogie Bots, Sass x7
- Eliminated: Sass x7
Week 3: Rock the Title Challenge
- Aired on July 3, 2008
Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance.
| Crew | Song |
|---|---|
| A.S.I.I.D. | "Roll Mail on Sunday (album) -Charts:-External links:*... " by Flo Rida Flo Rida Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from... featuring Sean Kingston Sean Kingston Sean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston.-Early life:... |
| SoReal Cru | "Snake Chocolate Factory Chocolate Factory is the fifth studio album by American R&B and soul musician R. Kelly, released February 18, 2003 on Jive Records. Recording sessions for the album took place mainly at Rockland Studios and Chicago Recording Company in Chicago, Illinois during 2001 to 2003. It was primarily... " by R.Kelly |
| Super Cr3w | "We Fly High We Fly High "We Fly High" is the lead single from Jim Jones' third album, Hustler's P.O.M.E. . The song is Jim Jones' highest-charting single to date charting at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It is the only single by Jim Jones ever to not have any featured guests. It was produced by Zukhan-Bey who... " by Jim Jones Jim Jones (rapper) Joseph Guillermo Jones II , better known by his stage name Jim Jones, is an American rapper and original member of The Diplomats, also known as Dipset. He is Co-CEO of Diplomat Records... |
| Boogie Bots | "Game Over U Gotta Feel Me -Disc 2:- Singles :SunshineGame Over ... " by Lil' Flip Lil' Flip Wesley Eric Weston, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is a American multi-platinum hiphop artist best known for his singles Sunshine, "Game Over" and Rollin on 20's from the 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack.... |
| Fanny Pak | "Toy Soldier" by Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
| Supreme Soul | "Elevator" by Flo Rida Flo Rida Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from... featuring Timbaland Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.... |
| Phresh Select | "Big Things Poppin' (Do It) Big Things Poppin' (Do It) "Big Shit Poppin' " is a song by T.I., and is the first single from his fifth album, T.I. vs. T.I.P.. The song was written by T.I. and produced by Mannie Fresh. The single was released on May 29. The clean version of the song is called "Big Things Poppin' ". The song was listed as no... " by T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... |
| Xtreme Dance Force | "Earthquake Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,... " by Tech N9ne Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,... |
- Safe: A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Super Cr3w, Boogie Bots, Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul
- Bottom 2: Phresh Select, Xtreme Dance Force
- Eliminated: Xtreme Dance Force
Week 4: Speed Up Challenge
- Aired on July 10, 2008
Crews must transition from a slow tempo song to a faster one while still remaining on beat.
| Crew | Song |
|---|---|
| Boogie Bots | "Lollipop Lollipop (Lil Wayne song) "Lollipop" is the first single from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The track features the late R&B artist Static Major and is produced by Deezle and Jim Jonsin. The song was released digitally on March 13, 2008. The song is Lil Wayne's & Static Major's most successful to date,... " by Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included... featuring Static Major Static Major Stephen Ellis Garrett also known as Static Major, was a Grammy Award-Winning American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the R&B trio Playa. Static Major gained posthumous fame for appearing on Lil Wayne's 2008 album Tha Carter III on the... |
| Super Cr3w | “Creator Creator (song) "Creator" is the debut single by American artist Santogold , and along with "L.E.S. Artistes", the first to be taken from her then self-titled debut Santogold... ” by Santigold |
| A.S.I.I.D. | "Dangerous Dangerous (Kardinal Offishall song) "Dangerous" is a hip-hop/R&B song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon. Produced by DJ Kemo and hAZEL, it was the first single from his fourth album Not 4 Sale. It was released to radio in March 2008, and on iTunes on April 1. On the week of May 13, at the American iTunes store, the song was... ” by Kardinal Offishall Kardinal Offishall Jason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in... featuring Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... |
| SoReal Cru | "With You With You (Chris Brown song) "With You" is a pop/R&B song by Chris Brown, nominated for 2008 MTV Video Music Awards and written by Johntá Austin, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and produced by Stargate... " by Chris Brown |
| Fanny Pak | "Touch My Body Touch My Body "Touch My Body" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, E=MC² . It was written and produced by Carey, along with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson and Terius "The Dream" Nash, and was released as the album's lead single on... " by Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993... |
| Phresh Select | “Shawty Is a 10 Shawty Is a 10 "Shawty Is a 10" is the first single from American singer-songwriter The-Dream's debut studio album, Love Hate. The track is produced by Los Da Mystro who also produced J. Holiday's single, "Bed". The album version features Fabolous... ” by The-Dream The-Dream Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs... |
| Supreme Soul | "Party Like a Rockstar Party Like a Rockstar "Party Like a Rockstar" is a rap song recorded by Shop Boyz. It was released as the first single from their debut album Rockstar Mentality . It reached high success during summer 2007 and was successful in the United States, peaking in the top five on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap... " by Shop Boyz Shop Boyz The Shop Boyz are an Atlanta-based hip hop group, originating from the Kings Glen Trail in Decatur.They relocated to Des Plaines, Illinois during the early nineties. They are most known for their single "Party Like a Rockstar" from their debut album Rockstar Mentality... |
- Safe: Boogie Bots, Super Cr3w, A.S.I.I.D., SoReal Cru, Fanny Pak
- Bottom 2: Phresh Select, Supreme Soul
- Eliminated: Phresh Select
Week 5: Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJanet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
Challenge
- Aired on July 17, 2008
At the beginning of the show, all of the crews danced to Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
's "Rhythm Nation
Rhythm Nation
"Rhythm Nation" is the second single from American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 .-Background:...
". The crews performed together and each had a small moment in the performance to dance with their group members for a section of the routine.
Then each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves in their dance, similar to the Michael Jackson challenge of Season 1.
| Crew | Song | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny Pak | "All Nite (Don't Stop) All Nite (Don't Stop) "All Nite " is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the third single from her eighth studio album, Damita Jo.-Song information:The song contains a sample of Herbie Hancock's 1975 song "Hang up Your Hang Ups"... " |
Incorporate sharp poses |
| Supreme Soul | "Nasty Nasty (song) "Nasty" is the second single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control . Released in 1986, the single peaked at number three on Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and remains one of Jackson's signature songs. Paula Abdul choreographed the music video and appeared... " |
Incorporate the slide move |
| Boogie Bots | "Control Control (Janet Jackson song) "Control" is the fourth single from Janet Jackson's third album Control. The song was written by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Its arrangement, built upon complex rhythmic tracks, showcased state-of-the-art production. The song is about... " |
Work on the point and head knock |
| SoReal Cru | "I Get Lonely I Get Lonely "I Get Lonely" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope . Released as the album's third single in late February 1998, it became a top five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, as well as Jackson's twelfth U.S. R&B chart-topper... " |
Perform while being less provocative |
| Super Cr3w | "Black Cat Black Cat (song) "Black Cat" is the sixth single from American recording artist Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 . The song was written by Jackson herself... " |
Incorporate Janet's sharp choreography in the routine |
| A.S.I.I.D. | "If If (Janet Jackson song) "If" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet. . Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was released as the album's second single in July 1993, and became Jackson's second top five hit from the janet. album.-Song... " |
Incorporate hand blade movement into the routine |
- Safe: Fanny Pak, Supreme Soul, Boogie Bots, SoReal Cru
- Bottom 2: Super Cr3w, A.S.I.I.D.
- Eliminated: A.S.I.I.D.
Week 6: Bring The Beat Challenge
- Aired on July 24, 2008
All of the crews were assigned a song and a school subject that takes place in a gym which they have to incorporate into their routine.
| Crew | Song | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny Pak | "Spaz" by N.E.R.D | P.E. Physical education Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting.... |
| SoReal Cru | "Tambourine Tambourine (song) "Tambourine" is a hip hop song written by Eve, Swizz Beatz, and Sean Garrett for Eve's fourth studio album Lip Lock. The song samples "Blow Your Whistle" from The Soul Searchers. It was released as the album's lead single in 2007 , becoming Eve's first charting single as a lead performer in over... " by Eve Eve (rapper) Eve Jihan Jeffers , is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress. Her first three albums have reached a total of over 8 million albums sold worldwide. She has also achieved success in fashion as she started a clothing line titled "Fetish." She won a Grammy Award in 2002 for the... featuring Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records... and Sean Garrett Sean Garrett Garrett Hamler, better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has produced fifteen number one singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number... |
Band Practice |
| Boogie Bots | "Universal Mind Control Universal Mind Control -Chart positions:In its first week, Universal Mind Control sold 81,663 in the United States.As of December 31, 2008, the album has sold 211,781.- Release history :-External links:* at Metacritic*... " by Common Common (rapper) Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. , better known by his stage name Common , is an American hip-hop artist and actor.... featuring Pharrell |
Bench Warmers |
| Super Cr3w | "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em) Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em) "Don't Touch Me " is a promo single for rapper Busta Rhymes' album Back on My B.S.. It was produced by Grind Music for The Hitmen. The song samples "I Can Give You Love" by 60s/70s soul band The Diplomats . The official remix features Reek Da Villain, Spliff Star, Lil Wayne, Nas, The Game, and Big... " by Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes... |
Basketball Basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules... |
| Supreme Soul | "Church Church (song) "Church" is a song by rapper T-Pain. It is a fast-paced song led by guitar riffs and is one of the songs in which T-Pain raps. It appears on his album Epiphany and was released as the third single. The song "features" Teddy Verseti, one of T-Pain's aliases, which he uses when rapping vigorously.... " by T-Pain T-Pain Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,... |
Ice Hockey Ice hockey Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take... |
- Safe: Fanny Pak, SoReal Cru, Boogie Bots
- Bottom 2: Super Cr3w, Supreme Soul
- Eliminated: Supreme Soul
Week 7: Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
Challenge
- Aired on July 31, 2008
Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
starred as the first guest judge of the show to help the original judges choose who goes home as the remaining four crews danced to her songs. The crews adapted the videos' innovative footwork to showcase their own style. All the crews danced with Missy Elliott to her Shake Your Pom Pom
Shake Your Pom Pom
"Shake Your Pom Pom" is a song by Missy Elliott, and is a single from the Step Up 2 the Streets soundtrack. It was also supposed to appear on Elliott's forthcoming album Block Party. The song was released in Germany and the U.S.-Music video:...
.
| Crew | Song | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| SoReal Cru | "One Minute Man One Minute Man "One Minute Man" is an R&B single released in 2001 by American rapper Missy Elliott from her third album Miss E… So Addictive. It is noteworthy because instead of her usual rapping, Elliot sings on the record. Ludacris is featured on the album version, with Trina appearing alongside him in the... " |
Incorporate the knee knock move from the video |
| Super Cr3w | "We Run This We Run This "We Run This" is the third U.S. single from rapper Missy Elliott's 2005 album The Cookbook, and the lead single from her 2006 compilation Respect M.E.. It samples elements from the The Sugarhill Gang version of The Shadows' song "Apache" and was released in early 2006 in the U.S., where it peaked... " |
Perform while upside down and do the hat trick |
| Boogie Bots | "Work It" | Incorporate the wiggle walk |
| Fanny Pak | "Get Ur Freak On Get Ur Freak On "Get Ur Freak On" is a hip hop song written by American rapper/singer Missy Elliott and her producer Tim "Timbaland" Mosley for Elliott's third studio album Miss E... So Addictive. Released as the album's first single in 2001, the track reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Missy... " |
Focus on the partner section |
- Safe: SoReal Cru, Super Cr3w
- Bottom 2: Boogie Bots, Fanny Pak
- Eliminated: Boogie Bots
Week 8: Eighties Theme Challenge
- Aired on August 7, 2008
The remaining three crews had to perform a dance move from the 80's. In addition, all of the crews had to complete a physical challenge.
Challenge #1: Groove Step Challenge
| Crew | Dance | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Super Cr3w | The Humpty Dance The Humpty Dance "The Humpty Dance" is a 1990 hip hop song by Digital Underground, which was featured on their debut album Sex Packets. The single climbed all the way to #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart... |
Perform the move with only 4 feet on the floor |
| SoReal Cru | Kid N' Play | Create a chain reaction during the routine |
| Fanny Pak | Vanilla Ice Vanilla Ice Robert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality... |
Perform the move horizontally |
Challenge #2: Dance Movie Challenge
The crews created a routine that incorporated elements of an 80's dance movie. Similar to the "Broadway Challenge" from Season 1, the crews were given remixed versions of the songs from their respective movies.| Crew | Song | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| SoReal Cru | "Tour de France Tour de France (song) "Tour de France" is a song by Kraftwerk. It was first issued in June 1983, peaking at #22 in the UK singles chart. It is notable for the use of sampled voices and mechanical sounds associated with cycling that were used to supplement a simple electro-percussion pattern – an approach Kraftwerk have... " |
Breakin' Breakin' Breakin', released as Breakdance: The Movie in some countries, is a 1984 breakdancing-themed film directed by Joel Silberg. The film setting was inspired by a German documentary entitled Breakin' and Enterin set in the Los Angeles multi-racial hip hop club Radiotron, based out of Macarthur Park in... |
| Super Cr3w | "Footloose Footloose (song) "Footloose" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It was released in January 1984 as the first of two single by Loggins from the 1984 film of the same name. The song spent three weeks at number one, March 31—April 14, 1984 on the U.S. Billboard... " |
Footloose |
| Fanny Pak | "Maniac Maniac (song) "Maniac" is a synthpop song performed by Michael Sembello. The song was used in the 1983 film Flashdance and was inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac.The film Maniac was about a serial killer who stalks his victims in New York City... " |
Flashdance Flashdance Another song used in the film, "Maniac", was also nominated for an Academy Award. It was written by Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky, and was inspired by the 1980 horror film Maniac. The lyrics about a killer on the loose were rewritten so that it could be used in Flashdance... |
- Safe: SoReal Cru
- Bottom 2: Super Cr3w, Fanny Pak
- Eliminated: Fanny Pak
Challenge #1: Around The World Challenge
The final two crews created a 2-minute routine that included different forms of dance from around the world.| Song |
|---|
| "Mas Que Nada Mas Que Nada -Song information:In 2006, Mendes re-recorded the song with The Black Eyed Peas and additional vocals by Mendes' wife, Gracinha Leporace; a version that is included on his album Timeless. In Brazil, the song is well-known for being the theme song for the local television channel Globo's Estrelas.... " by Sérgio Mendes Sergio Mendes Sérgio Santos Mendes is a Brazilian musician. He has released over thirty-five albums, and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk.... featuring The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide... |
| "We Be Burnin' We Be Burnin' "We Be Burnin" is the first single from Sean Paul's third studio album The Trinity. It achieved success worldwide, becoming a top ten hit on almost ten major charts.-Background and release:... " by Sean Paul Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:... |
| "The Anthem The Anthem (Pitbull song) "The Anthem" is the second single released by Pitbull off his 2007 album The Boatlift. It features crunk rapper Lil Jon. The intro line, as well as the song's main hook, is taken from a 80s old Latin hit "El Africano" by Wilfrido Vargas... " by Pitbull Pitbull (rapper) Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records... featuring Lil Jon Lil Jon Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004... |
| "Mundian To Bach Ke Mundian To Bach Ke "Mundian To Bach Ke" , also titled "Beware of the Boys ", is a bhangra song performed by Punjabi artist Labh Janjua and remixed by Panjabi MC in 2002... " by Panjabi MC Panjabi MC Rajinder Singh Rai , better known by his stage name Panjabi MC is a British Indian musician.-Career:... featuring Twista Twista Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds... |
Challenge #2: Original Dance Craze Challenge
Instead of dancing to a dance craze, the crews created their own dance craze, both in the form of the actual music, lyrics, and choreography.| Crew | Performance Title |
|---|---|
| Super Cr3w | 'S' To The Chest |
| SoReal Cru | Smash It Up |
Challenge #3: Last Chance Challenge
The crews created a routine for the Last Chance Challenge to show America why they should be crowned the winner. The remaining two crews then performed their prepared routines before the lines opened for the final voting session of the season.| Crew | Song |
|---|---|
| Super Cr3w | "Give It Up or Turn It Loose" by James Brown James Brown James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr... |
| SoReal Cru | "A Milli A Milli "A Milli", abbreviated occasionally as "Milli", is the second official single, and the official street single from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III.-Background:... " by Lil Wayne Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included... |
Week 10: The Live Finale
- Aired on August 21, 2008
The eliminated crews of season 2 returned and teamed up with the remaining two crews for a regional collaboration each region with a song by an artist that represents the regional performance each crew wearing a different flag jacket. Instead of going head-to-head, Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.-Early history:Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.-Connection with...
and SoReal Cru
SoReal Cru
SoReal Cru is a hip-hop dance crew from Houston, Texas who gained fame as the runner-up on the second season of America's Best Dance Crew . Before ABDC, they won first place at the World of Dance competition in Pomona in 2008. After the second season of America's Best Dance Crew was over, they...
teamed up for their last performance.
| Crews | Song |
|---|---|
| Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru | "Puttin' on the Ritz Puttin' on the Ritz "Puttin' on the Ritz" is a popular song written and published in 1929 by Irving Berlin and introduced by Harry Richman in the musical film Puttin' on the Ritz . The title derives from the slang expression "putting on the Ritz," meaning to dress very fashionably. The expression was inspired by the... ", "It's Me Snitches" by Swizz Beatz Swizz Beatz Kasseem Dean , better known by his stage name, Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, DJ, rapper and painter. At the age of 17, he gained attention in the hip-hop world through his friendship with rapper DMX. Grady Spivey and rapper Cassidy helped launch his label Full Surface Records... and "In the Ayer In the Ayer "In the Ayer" is the third single from rapper Flo Rida's debut album Mail on Sunday. It was produced by and features will.i.am. Tiffany Villarreal performs the background vocals, but she is uncredited. The song's backdrop and beat are sampled from Pretty Tony's freestyle classic "Jam the Box",... " by Flo Rida Flo Rida Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from... featuring will.i.am Will.i.am William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer... |
| East: Boogie Bots, Phresh Select, and Sass x7 | "Run the Show Run the Show "Run The Show" is a song released from American R&B singer Kat DeLuna's debut studio album 9 Lives. It was released as the second worldwide single off her debut album. While the album version features vocals from Shaka Dee, the single version features a new rap from Busta Rhymes. It was officially... " by Kat DeLuna Kat DeLuna Kathleen Emperatriz "Kat" DeLuna is an American pop singer of Dominican heritage. DeLuna has a soprano vocal range. Her debut single, "Whine Up", reached the top ten in Belgium and France, peaked inside the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Her... featuring Busta Rhymes Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes... |
| South: SoReal Cru and Distorted X | "Get Like Me Get Like Me "Get Like Me" is the second single from David Banner's sixth album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The song features Chris Brown and samples several lines from Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down". The song originally featured Jim Jones but label troubles prevented him being featured on the single... " by David Banner David Banner Lavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000... featuring Chris Brown |
| Midwest: A.S.I.I.D and Xtreme Dance Force | "Touch the Sky Touch the Sky "Touch the Sky" is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. It was released in early 2006 as the fourth single from his second album, Late Registration. The song features Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco on his radio debut and was produced by Just Blaze, standing as the only song on the entire album... " by Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... featuring Lupe Fiasco Lupe Fiasco Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food... |
| West: Super Cr3w, Fanny Pak and Supreme Soul | "Go Hard or Go Home My Ghetto Report Card -Album chart positions:... " by E-40 E-40 Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut... |
| Super Cr3w | "Dope Boys Dope Boys "Dope Boys" is the second single off The Game's third studio album, LAX. The song features Travis Barker playing the drums. The song samples "Eleanor Rigby" By The Beatles.-Music video:... " by The Game The Game (rapper) Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations... featuring Travis Barker Travis Barker Travis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with... |
On August 21, 2008, Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.-Early history:Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.-Connection with...
was crowned the winner of America's Best Dance Crew Season 2, while SoReal Cru
SoReal Cru
SoReal Cru is a hip-hop dance crew from Houston, Texas who gained fame as the runner-up on the second season of America's Best Dance Crew . Before ABDC, they won first place at the World of Dance competition in Pomona in 2008. After the second season of America's Best Dance Crew was over, they...
was declared the runner-up.
- Winner: Super Cr3w
- Runner-up: SoReal Cru
Special Episode: Battle for the VMAs
At the beginning of the show, champions JabbaWockeeZJabbaWockeeZ
Jabbawockeez is a Bay-Area-based Urban dance group formed initially by members Kevin " KB" Brewer, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, & Joe "Punkee" Larot under the name "3 Muskee". They were the winners of season 1 of the show America's Best Dance Crew...
and Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w
Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.-Early history:Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.-Connection with...
performed to a remix of We Are the Champions
We Are the Champions
"We Are the Champions" is a power ballad written by Freddie Mercury, recorded and performed by British rock band Queen for their 1977 album News of the World. One of their most famous and popular songs, it remains among rock's most recognisable anthems...
choreographed by Shane Sparks
Shane Sparks
Shane Sparks is an award-winning hip-hop choreographer best known for his work as a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance and judge on America's Best Dance Crew. He won an American Choreography Award for his work as co-choreographer on 2004 film You Got Served...
.
Five crews from Seasons One and Two were given music videos nominated for Best Dancing in a Video. Like the Video Star Challenge, crews performed with the video behind them and tried to match up the moves in the video while keeping their own style. In the end, the judges picked the top three performances. America voted and the two crews with the highest votes would perform at the VMA Preshow.
| Crew | Video |
|---|---|
| Kaba Modern (Season 1) | "4 Minutes 4 Minutes (Madonna song) "4 Minutes" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy. It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. The song's development was motivated by a sense of urgency to save the planet from destruction, and... " by Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... featuring Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez... |
| BreakSk8 (Season 1) | "Closer Closer (Ne-Yo song) "Closer" is a 2008 Single by American pop/R&B singer Ne-Yo. The song was produced by Stargate.The song was released as the first single from his third album Year of the Gentleman. It reached #1 in the UK, scoring Ne-Yo his second UK No.1 following 2006's So Sick... " by Ne-Yo Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario... |
| SoReal Cru (Season 2) | "Forever Forever (Chris Brown song) "Forever" is a song by American R&B singer Chris Brown. It is produced by Polow da Don. It is the first single from the repackaged Exclusive: Forever Edition, and is the fifth overall single by Brown from his second studio album, Exclusive with uncredited backing vocals from Keri Hilson... " by Chris Brown |
| Fanny Pak (Season 2) | "When I Grow Up When I Grow Up (Pussycat Dolls song) "When I Grow Up" is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls, from their second studio album, Doll Domination . It was released on May 27, 2008 as the lead single from the album, and the first following the departure of the group's longest-standing member Carmit Bachar... " by the Pussycat Dolls Pussycat Dolls The Pussycat Dolls are an American pop girl group and dance ensemble based in Los Angeles; currently consisting of Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Kristal "Lyndriette" Smith, Tiffany "Taz" Zavala, Kia Hampton and Paula Van Oppen. The Pussycat Dolls were founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995... |
| Status Quo (Season 1) | "Damaged Damaged (Danity Kane song) "Damaged" is a dance-pop song by American R&B group Danity Kane. It was written by Justin Walker, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Micayle McKinney, Ray Romulos, Shannon "Slam" Lawrence, Rose Marie Tan, and James Smith... " by Danity Kane Danity Kane Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea... |
Fanny Pak and Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
faced off at the VMAs Preshow and America was asked to vote again.
Fanny Pak danced to Damaged
Damaged (Danity Kane song)
"Damaged" is a dance-pop song by American R&B group Danity Kane. It was written by Justin Walker, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Jonathan Yip, Jeremy Reeves, Micayle McKinney, Ray Romulos, Shannon "Slam" Lawrence, Rose Marie Tan, and James Smith...
by Danity Kane
Danity Kane
Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
and Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern
Kaba Modern is a dance group originating from Irvine, California. Kaba Modern is a spin-off of the University of California, Irvine Filipino cultural club, Kababayan, which means "countrymen" in Tagalog. Created by Arnel Calvario in 1992, Kaba Modern began as dancers that performed the hip-hop...
danced to Closer
Closer (Ne-Yo song)
"Closer" is a 2008 Single by American pop/R&B singer Ne-Yo. The song was produced by Stargate.The song was released as the first single from his third album Year of the Gentleman. It reached #1 in the UK, scoring Ne-Yo his second UK No.1 following 2006's So Sick...
by Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
and Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
later announced that Fanny Pak was the winner of the face-off and $25,000 (USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
) for charity.
America's Best Dance Crew Live
America's Best Dance Crew Live, the first ABDC tour, featured crews from the first two seasons of the show: Super Cr3wSuper Cr3w
Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada who won the 2nd season of America's Best Dance Crew.-Early history:Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.-Connection with...
, JabbaWockeeZ
JabbaWockeeZ
Jabbawockeez is a Bay-Area-based Urban dance group formed initially by members Kevin " KB" Brewer, Phil "Swagger Boy" Tayag, & Joe "Punkee" Larot under the name "3 Muskee". They were the winners of season 1 of the show America's Best Dance Crew...
, Breaksk8, Fanny Pak, and A.S.I.I.D. The tour lasted from September 18, 2008 to October 23, 2008.
Ratings
The season 2 finale of America's Best Dance Crew ranked #1 across all of cable programming among the 12-34 demographic (1.8 rating). For the season, the competition series delivered a 1.8 rating among 12-34 and averaged 1.9 million total viewers (1.4 million viewers age 12-34). The full season of America's Best Dance Crew reached more than 76.7 million total viewers (35.5 million in the 12-34 demographic).The show's online area averaged nearly 470,000 visits a week and averaged at 390,000 weekly unique visitors a week, with weekly unique usage that grew +63% from the second season premiere to the finale. Additionally, nearly 23 million page views and more than 6 million streams for content were generated for the second season to date. The show has had 45 million streams since the first season's premiere.