Super Cr3w
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Super Cr3w is a breakdance crew from Las Vegas, Nevada
who won the 2nd season
of America's Best Dance Crew
.
's season two champions in August 2008.
Super CR3W was introduced to audiences through a series of questions by judges JC Chasez, Shane Sparks
and Lil Mama
. JC Chasez asked to hear more about the "very accomplished B-boys" in the crew, to which Do-Knock replied about having "some nasty cats" on his squad, stating members' individual accomplishments such as Ronnie's 2007 Red Bull BC One
championship, Murda and Ben's two-time Battle of the Year
wins, and his own Star Search
win.
Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing. Super CR3W selected the song "Get Up Offa That Thing
" by James Brown
and performed in Ninja costumes.
Accordingly, their dance moves were Ninja-influenced. Super CR3W was in the bottom 5, but after their performance to "Get Up Offa That Thing", Super CR3W's fanbase quickly grew and Super Cr3w became one of the top contenders. Taboo
from The Black Eyed Peas
was seen during this episode holding up the Super CR3W hand sign right after their performance.
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.
Super CR3W was given the music video for "Run It!" by Chris Brown. They used the element of krumping from the video and mixed it in with B-boy moves such as the deuce deuce. JC Chasez said afterward that he saw more tricks than dancing and would like to see actual dance moves incorporated into their next performance, to which Shane Sparks
countered to by saying break dancing and tricks is dancing. hey!
Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance.
Super CR3W received the song "We Fly High" by Jim Jones
. As part of the challenge, they dressed in Clark Kent
uniforms and performed "flying" moves such as Ben's air flare and the crew's airplane transformation. The judges, especially Shane Sparks
, were ecstatic with Super CR3W's performance, complimenting the crew's ability to complete the challenge they were given. Chris Gatdula, member of The Jabbawockeez
, Super CR3W and Full Force, from season 1 of America’s Best Dance Crew were seen wearing Super CR3W's t-shirts and cheering for them.
Crews must transition from a slow song to a faster one while still remaining on beat.[6]
Super CR3W chose the song “Creator” by Santogold. Jon Cruz dressed as a graffiti artist while the rest of the crew were painted gold to replicate gold statues. For the challenge, the crew used the 6-step B-boy move at an incrementing speed to transition from slow to fast.
Each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves into their dance, similar to the Michael Jackson challenge of Season 1.[7]
Super CR3W received Black Cat by Janet Jackson. For the first time ever, Super CR3W was in the bottom two against A.S.I.I.D. However, Super Cr3w managed to beat A.S.I.I.D and remain in the competition. Shane Sparks
told Super Cr3w that "they're finally back!"
Each crew was given a song and a school subject to use as the theme for this week's prop-oriented dance routines.
Super CR3W was given the song "Don't Touch Me" by Busta Rhymes and the subject of basketball
. For the second time in the show (and in a row), they were in the bottom two, this time against Supreme Soul, but once again they were saved from elimination.
Each crew was given a song by Missy Elliott and had to adapt the videos' innovative footwork to showcase their own style.
Super CR3W was given the song "We Run This" by Missy Elliott
They were not in the bottom 2 this time. All three judges gave them praise and positive feedback, and guest judge Missy Elliott
claimed Super CR3W's choreography was so hot, they made her video "look wack" as a compliment to show how great their performance was.
Using the songs Bust A Move by Young MC
, Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
and Word Up
by Cameo
, Super CR3W had to create a routine using a dance from the 80s. Like the "Dance Craze Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given a physical challenge to complete during their routine. Super CR3W had to perform the Humpty Dance with only 4 feet on the floor.
Crews must create a routine that incorporates elements of an 80s dance movie. Similar to the "Broadway
Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given remixed versions of the songs from their respective movies. Super CR3W were given the movie Footloose. All three judges gave Super CR3W high praises for both of their amazing performances this week.
World Dance Challenge
Both crews had to create a 2 minute routine that had different forms of world dance such as Latin, Reggae
, Punjabi dance, and African Music. The songs included "Mas Que Nada
" by Sérgio Mendes
featuring The Black Eyed Peas
, "We Be Burnin'" by Sean Paul
, "The Anthem" by Pitbull
featuring Lil Jon
, and "Mundian to Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC featuring Twista
. Only Super Cr3w received raving reviews from the judges
Both crews had to create their own dance craze and had to record their own music for it. Super Crew recorded "S to the chest" by Super Cr3w.
Crews will create a routine that shows why they should be crowned "America’s Best Dance Crew". Super Cr3w performed to Give It Up or Turn It Loose by James Brown
.
Super Cr3w and SoReal Cru
opened the show with a special performance together. SuperCr3w came out in a jacket that was half of the Philippine flag and half of the Puerto Rican flag because half the crew was Filipino
the other half is Puerto Rican. All crews later came together to dance for their respective regions, and Super Cr3w teamed up with Fanny Pak
and Supreme Soul to represent the west coast
. A total of 39 million votes were submitted and Super Cr3w were crowned the title of America’s Best Dance Crew.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
who won the 2nd season
America's Best Dance Crew (Season 2)
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...
of America's Best Dance Crew
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...
.
Early history
Before their popularity on ABDC, Super Cr3w was formed from three different b-boy dance crews (all from the west) and formed a "Super Crew" of their own.| Battle Monkeys |
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| Jon “Do-Knock” Cruz RJ "Rockadile" Puno Angelito “Vex” Casal |
| Full Force Crew |
| Ronnie “Ronnieboy” Abaldonado Faye "Faye Boogie" Lim Chris "Cristyle" Gatdula Angelito “Vex” Casal RJ "Rockadile" Puno |
| Knucklehead Zoo |
| Michael "Mike Murda" Carrasco Abenamar "Ben" Horubia |
Connection with JabbaWockeeZ
"JabbaWockeeZ" and "Super CR3W" have a unique history together. Cristyle is a member of "Full Force Crew" with original "Super CR3W" member Ronnieboy before their ABDC wins. And in recent years, fellow '"JabbaWockeez" member Kid Rainen, had joined "Full Force", later adding "Super CR3W" members Do-Knock, Vex, & Rockadile to the crew. In May 2010, Jabbawockeez had their own show at the MGM Grand in Vegas and asked Ronnie, Do-Knock, Ben, and Rock from Super Cr3w to perform with them. Super Cr3w dressed up in masks and danced with the Jabbawockeez. The connection between the two crews is so strong that they often call themselves the "Super Wockeez" when they are together.America’s Best Dance Crew Season 2
Super Cr3w became America's Best Dance CrewAmerica'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...
's season two champions in August 2008.
Season 2 Performances
| Week | Challenge | Music | Result | |
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| 1: Crew's Choice Challenge | Choose their own songs | 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... |
Safe | |
| 2: Video Star Challenge | Each crew was given a different video with a dance sequence in it | 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 |
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| 3: Rock The Title Challenge | Each crew was given a song whose title was used as inspiration for their dance | 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... |
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| 4: Speed Up Challenge | Turn the slow songs to the fast song | 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 |
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| 5: Janet Jackson Challenge | Give Janet a song with a incorporate moves | 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:... and 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... by 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... |
Bottom 2 | |
| 6: Bring The Beat Challenge | Use the song and school subject as the dance routines | 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... |
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| 7: Missy Elliott Challenge | Give the songs to Missy Elliott | 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:... and 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... by 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 | |
| 8: 80's theme Challenge | Humpty dance | Bust a Move by Young MC Young MC Marvin Young , better known by his stage name Young MC, is an English-born American singer and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move"... |
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... by Digital Underground Digital Underground Digital Underground was an alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. It could have been considered a music "family" rather than a group, as its personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour.... |
Word Up! Word Up! (song) "Word Up!" is a funk/hip hop song written and originally recorded by Cameo in 1986. Due to its heavy play on American dance and R&B radio, as well as music video play on MTV , the single became the band's most well-known hit.From the album of the same name, "Word Up!" was Nick's first US Top 40... by Cameo Cameo (band) Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players, another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several... |
| 9: Championship Showdown | 2 minutes | Give It Up or Turn It Loose by James Brown | Bottom 2 | |
| 10: The Live Finale | Partner: 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... |
Champions | |
| Victory Dance after being announced season's 2 ABDC winners | "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... |
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| Special: Champions for Charity | Partners: 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... Quest Crew Quest Crew Quest Crew is an American hip-hop dance crew from Los Angeles, California who were declared winners of the third season of America's Best Dance Crew... We Are Heroes We Are Heroes We Are Heroes is an all female popping dance crew best known for being the first all-female crew to win America's Best Dance Crew with their title in Season 4. The winning prize amount was $100,000 in cash as well as ABDC's Golden B-Boy Trophy... Poreotix |
"All I Do Is Win All I Do Is Win "All I Do Is Win" is the second official single from DJ Khaled’s fourth studio album Victory. The track features artists T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross. It was released on February 8, 2010, along with "Put Your Hands Up". The single was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. It is the... by DJ Khaled DJ Khaled Khaled bin Abdul Khaled , better known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, and record label executive. He is a radio host for the Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR and the DJ for the hip hop group Terror Squad. In 2006, Khaled released his... with the past ABDC winners |
Helped for Charity | |
| "ABCs ABCs (song) ABCs is the first official single by rapper K'naan on his album Troubadour. It also features rapper Chubb Rock and is produced by Track & Field . The song was also featured on the soundtrack for the video game Madden 09 and in the trailer for The Trotsky. The song can be heard in the 2010 film ... by K'naan K'naan K'naan , born Keinan Abdi Warsame in 1978, is a Somali Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.-Biography:Born in Somalia, K'naan spent his childhood in Mogadishu and lived there during the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. His aunt, Magool, was one of Somalia's most... |
Week 0: Live Audition’s Special
Aired on June 7, 2008Super CR3W was introduced to audiences through a series of questions by judges JC Chasez, 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...
and Lil Mama
Lil Mama
Niatia Jessica Kirkland professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.-Early life:...
. JC Chasez asked to hear more about the "very accomplished B-boys" in the crew, to which Do-Knock replied about having "some nasty cats" on his squad, stating members' individual accomplishments such as Ronnie's 2007 Red Bull BC One
Red Bull BC One
Red Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
championship, Murda and Ben's two-time Battle of the Year
Battle of the Year
Battle of the Year, commonly referred to as BOTY, is an annual international b-boying series that began in 1990. It is a crew competition...
wins, and his own Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
win.
Week 1: Crew's Choice Challenge
- Aired on June 19, 2008
Each crew performed to songs of their own choosing. Super CR3W selected the song "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...
and performed in Ninja costumes.
Accordingly, their dance moves were Ninja-influenced. Super CR3W was in the bottom 5, but after their performance to "Get Up Offa That Thing", Super CR3W's fanbase quickly grew and Super Cr3w became one of the top contenders. Taboo
Taboo (rapper)
Jaime Luis Gómez , better known by his stage name Taboo, is an American singer, actor, and rapper best known as a member of the group The Black Eyed Peas.-Personal life:...
from 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...
was seen during this episode holding up the Super CR3W hand sign right after their performance.
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.
Super CR3W was given the music video for "Run It!" by Chris Brown. They used the element of krumping from the video and mixed it in with B-boy moves such as the deuce deuce. JC Chasez said afterward that he saw more tricks than dancing and would like to see actual dance moves incorporated into their next performance, to which 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...
countered to by saying break dancing and tricks is dancing. hey!
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.
Super CR3W received the song "We Fly High" by Jim Jones
Jim Jones
James Warren "Jim" Jones was the founder and leader of the Peoples Temple, which is best known for the November 18, 1978 mass suicide of 909 Temple members in Jonestown, Guyana along with the killings of five other people at a nearby airstrip.Jones was born in Indiana and started the Temple in...
. As part of the challenge, they dressed in Clark Kent
Clark Kent
Clark Kent is a fictional character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Appearing regularly in stories published by DC Comics, he debuted in Action Comics #1 and serves as the civilian and secret identity of the superhero Superman....
uniforms and performed "flying" moves such as Ben's air flare and the crew's airplane transformation. The judges, especially 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...
, were ecstatic with Super CR3W's performance, complimenting the crew's ability to complete the challenge they were given. Chris Gatdula, member of 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...
, Super CR3W and Full Force, from season 1 of America’s Best Dance Crew were seen wearing Super CR3W's t-shirts and cheering for them.
Week 4: Speed Up Challenge
- Aired on July 10, 2008
Crews must transition from a slow song to a faster one while still remaining on beat.[6]
Super CR3W chose the song “Creator” by Santogold. Jon Cruz dressed as a graffiti artist while the rest of the crew were painted gold to replicate gold statues. For the challenge, the crew used the 6-step B-boy move at an incrementing speed to transition from slow to fast.
Week 5: Janet Jackson Challenge
- Aired on July 17, 2008
Each crew was given a Janet Jackson song and had to incorporate some of her moves into their dance, similar to the Michael Jackson challenge of Season 1.[7]
Super CR3W received Black Cat by Janet Jackson. For the first time ever, Super CR3W was in the bottom two against A.S.I.I.D. However, Super Cr3w managed to beat A.S.I.I.D and remain in the competition. 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...
told Super Cr3w that "they're finally back!"
Week 6: Bring The Beat Challenge
- Aired on July 24, 2008
Each crew was given a song and a school subject to use as the theme for this week's prop-oriented dance routines.
Super CR3W was given the song "Don't Touch Me" by Busta Rhymes and the subject of 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...
. For the second time in the show (and in a row), they were in the bottom two, this time against Supreme Soul, but once again they were saved from elimination.
Week 7: Missy Elliott Challenge
- Aired on July 31, 2008
Each crew was given a song by Missy Elliott and had to adapt the videos' innovative footwork to showcase their own style.
Super CR3W was given the song "We Run This" by 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...
They were not in the bottom 2 this time. All three judges gave them praise and positive feedback, and guest judge 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...
claimed Super CR3W's choreography was so hot, they made her video "look wack" as a compliment to show how great their performance was.
Week 8: 80's theme Challege
- Aired on August 7, 2008
- Challenge #1: Groove Step Challenge
Using the songs Bust A Move by Young MC
Young MC
Marvin Young , better known by his stage name Young MC, is an English-born American singer and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move"...
, Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
Digital Underground
Digital Underground was an alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California. It could have been considered a music "family" rather than a group, as its personnel changed and rotated with each album and tour....
and Word Up
Word Up! (song)
"Word Up!" is a funk/hip hop song written and originally recorded by Cameo in 1986. Due to its heavy play on American dance and R&B radio, as well as music video play on MTV , the single became the band's most well-known hit.From the album of the same name, "Word Up!" was Nick's first US Top 40...
by Cameo
Cameo (band)
Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players, another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several...
, Super CR3W had to create a routine using a dance from the 80s. Like the "Dance Craze Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given a physical challenge to complete during their routine. Super CR3W had to perform the Humpty Dance with only 4 feet on the floor.
- Challenge #2: Dance Movie Challenge
Crews must create a routine that incorporates elements of an 80s dance movie. Similar to the "Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
Challenge" from Season 1, crews were given remixed versions of the songs from their respective movies. Super CR3W were given the movie Footloose. All three judges gave Super CR3W high praises for both of their amazing performances this week.
Week 9: Championship Showdown
- Aired August 14, 2008
World Dance Challenge
Both crews had to create a 2 minute routine that had different forms of world dance such as Latin, Reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
, Punjabi dance, and African Music. The songs included "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'" 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" 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...
, and "Mundian to Bach Ke" by Panjabi MC 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...
. Only Super Cr3w received raving reviews from the judges
- Dance Craze Challenge
Both crews had to create their own dance craze and had to record their own music for it. Super Crew recorded "S to the chest" by Super Cr3w.
- Final Challenge: Your Last Word Challenge
Crews will create a routine that shows why they should be crowned "America’s Best Dance Crew". Super Cr3w performed to 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...
.
Week 10: Live Finale
- Aired August 21, 2008
Super Cr3w 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...
opened the show with a special performance together. SuperCr3w came out in a jacket that was half of the Philippine flag and half of the Puerto Rican flag because half the crew was Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
the other half is Puerto Rican. All crews later came together to dance for their respective regions, and Super Cr3w teamed up with Fanny Pak
Fanny Pak
Fanny Pak is a seven member contemporary, hip-hop and jazz trained dance crew from Los Angeles, California that gained popularity after appearing on the second season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. Often while performing, the crew wears bright clothes and bold patterns reminiscent of the 1980s...
and Supreme Soul to represent the 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...
. A total of 39 million votes were submitted and Super Cr3w were crowned the title of America’s Best Dance Crew.
Other appearances
TV- 2003: Star SearchStar SearchStar Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
on CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Jon Cruz (by himself), Ronnie Abaldonado and Ben Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo). - 2008: America's Best Dance CrewAmerica's Best Dance Crew (Season 2)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...
Season 2 champions on MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... - 2009: America's Best Dance CrewAmerica's Best Dance Crew (Season 3)The third season of America's Best Dance Crew premiered on January 15, 2009. 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...
promo commercial for Season 3 on MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... - 2009: PepsiPepsiPepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
Smash Commercial featuring the whole crew - 2009: For the Love of Ray JFor the Love of Ray JFor the Love of Ray J is a dating show on VH1 featuring hip hop singer Ray J. The program has a format similar to Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love. One source notes that it "will be produced by the same geniuses" as those shows, 51 Minds...
season 2 guest performers on VH1VH1VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly... - 2009: DJ HeroDJ HeroDJ Hero is a music video game, developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision as a rhythm game spin-off of the Guitar Hero franchise. It was released on October 27, 2009 in North America and on October 29, 2009 in Europe...
commercial with Mike Murda - 2009: T-mobileT-MobileT-Mobile International AG is a German-based holding company for Deutsche Telekom AG's various mobile communications subsidiaries outside Germany. Based in Bonn, Germany, its subsidiaries operate GSM and UMTS-based cellular networks in Europe, the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
commercial with Do-Knock - 2009: So You Think You Can Dance finale with Do-Knock as a guest performer with the Groovaloos
- 2009: Interviewed by LatiNation
- 2009: Interviewed by Balitang America
- 2010: Guest performance on Lopez Tonight Show on TBSTBS (TV channel)TBS , stylized in the logo as tbs, is an American cable television channel owned by Time Warner that shows a variety of programming, with a focus on comedy. TBS was originally known as WTCG, a UHF terrestrial television station that broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia, during the late 1970s...
- 2010: ABDC Champions for Charity
- 2011: ABDC: ABDC (season six) Finale
Film
- 2004: You Got ServedYou Got ServedYou Got Served is a film written and directed by Chris Stokes, manager of its stars, recording artist Omarion, Marques Houston and the members of boy band B2K. The plot concerns a group of dancers, who take part in a street dancing competition...
Only Jon Cruz. - 2007: Planet B-BoyPlanet B-BoyPlanet B-Boy is a 2007 documentary film that focuses on the 2005 Battle of the Year while also describing B-boy culture and history as a global phenomenon. This documentary was directed by Canadian-American Korean filmmaker Benson Lee, shot by Portuguese-American filmmaker Vasco Nunes, and...
Only Mike Carrasco, Jon Cruz and Abenamar "Ben" Honrubia (with Knucklehead Zoo). - 2008: Meet the SpartansMeet the SpartansMeet the Spartans is a 2008 parody film directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Similar to past movies, such as Scary Movie, Date Movie, and most recently Epic Movie, it directs parodies at various films. Although it references many movies, TV shows, people and pop cultural events, it...
Only Jon Cruz and Rufino Puno. - 2009: Turn it Loose Only Ronnie.
- 2011: Honey 2Honey 2Honey 2 is a dance film which follows the 2003 film Honey. It stars Katerina Graham, Randy Wayne, Melissa Molinaro, Lonette McKee and Audrina Patridge...
as Themselves
Big Competitions
- 2004: Ronnie is runner up in Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2004 in Biel, Switzerland - 2005: Ronnie wins 3rd place in Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2005 in Berlin, Germany - 2006: Ronnie is runner up in Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2006 in São Paulo, Brazil - 2007: Ronnie becomes champion at Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa - 2008: Ronnie is a participant in Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2008 in Paris, France - 2008: Super Cr3w finishes top 16 at Freestyle Session 10.
- 2008: Super Cr3w wins Season 2 of Americas Best Dance Crew
- 2009: Ronnie judges Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2009 and promotes Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2009 through a commercial - 2009: World of Dance Showcase and Winner of 5 on 5 champions
- 2009: Hip Hop International Showcase
- 2009: Battle of the Year 2009 repping USA only Ben and Mike with Knucklehead Zoo. This is the only crew invited that year for a spot to rep their country; other countries battled for their spot
- 2009: Suck My Kiks (in Japan) 3 on 3 champions
- 2009: Ben in an exhibition battle at Claws Out 4 against Wing who is Red Bull BC OneRed Bull BC OneRed Bull BC One is an annual international b-boy competition organized by the energy drink company Red Bull. It is an individual b-boy competition...
2008 Champion - 2009: Ronnie and RJ judge in Athens, Greece
- 2010: Ronnie&Ben as judges for Battle of the Year 2010 for CZ + SK
Other
- 2010–present: Rock, Ben, Do-Knock, and Ronnie dress as JabbawockeezJabbaWockeeZJabbawockeez 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...
for the daily "Mus.I.C" Las Vegas Show at the Monte Carlo.