Jabbawockeez Collaborate With Bay Area DJ Crew For Release of Debut Album

By: Feb. 16, 2011
Enter Your Email to Unlock This Article

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe.




Existing user? Just click login.

In collaboration with the award-winning, Bay Area DJ crew The Bangerz, Jabbawockeez has announced the release of its debut, full-length album "Jabbawockeez MÜS.I.C." on Tuesday, March 1. Building off the success of their first single, "Robot Remains," which climbed to the number seven electronic song on iTunes after its release in October 2010, "Jabbawockeez MÜS.I.C." will feature 14 original songs, including several tracks from their critically acclaimed show "MÜS.I.C." at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino.

"Jabbawockeez MÜS.I.C." will be available for purchase on iTunes, beginning Tuesday, March 1. The album, which emulates the unique style of the world-famous dance crew, with a progressive mix of electronic and hip-hop music, will also be available at the Monte Carlo Theater, beginning Tuesday, March 15.

"Listen to what the Jabbawockee sees and witness the sound of The Bangerz," said Phil Tayag of Jabbawockeez. "We are proud to present something more than an album. This is the sound of MÜS.I.C."

A six-man unit with more than 15 years of DJ and production experience, The Bangerz have had their original music featured during MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew" and several national television commercials, including McDonald's and Pepsi. Veterans of the stage, The Bangerz have performed live alongside artists including, Afrika Bambaataa, The Clipse, ?uestlove (of The Roots), Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Kid Koala and The Rapture, as well as toured internationally with Jabbawockeez, Carlos Mencia and DJ Z-Trip. Their official album, Vi.R.Us, debuted in 2003.

"We're thrilled to have the ‘Jabbawockeez MÜS.I.C.' album finished," said Nick Ngo, The Bangerz and Jabbawockeez Music Producer and DJ. "Jabbawockeez has been dancing to The Bangerz music since 2003, so the world will finally get a chance to see the hard work we put into what we call ‘The sight and sound of movement.'"

Jabbawockeez has developed a one-of-a-kind style that has been incredibly influential in the dance community, effectively changing the way people view dance around the globe. Dressed in expressionless white masks and gloves, they guide the audience's attention away from individual identities and toward a unified group to create a canvas for the audience to visualize the music by painting artistic imagery through their intricate moves. After being crowned the original champions of MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew," the group's unmatched talent and captivating style quickly became a fan favorite throughout the world. They have appeared on numerous television shows including "Dancing With The Stars," "So You Think You Can Dance," "The Ellen Degeneres Show," "Regis & Kelly," "The TODAY Show," "E! News" and "America's Next Top Model."

Described as an audio-visual story of inspiration brought to life through the harmonization of sound and movement, "MÜS.I.C." is hailed by critics as "AMAZING!" and "One of the hottest acts in the nation." Jabbawockeez performs "MÜS.I.C" Thursday - Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday-Monday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets beginning at $49, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are on-sale and are available at any Monte Carlo box office outlet. An exclusive Jabbawockeez VIP Meet & Greet package, which takes place following the show and provides fans an opportunity to meet the world-famous dance crew, is also available for $165 plus tax and fees. To charge by phone, call (877) 386-8224 or (702) 730-7160. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.montecarlo.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Locals who present a valid Nevada ID will receive 35% off tickets. Offer is subject to availability and certain restrictions may apply.

 



Comments

To post a comment, you must register and login.

Vote Sponsor


Videos