Taking place in new york city in the nineties during the golden age of rap, this series follows nikki, a recent college graduate who lands a dream job working. Kristen johnston and norm lewis join vh1 tv series november 14, 2016. Vh1 original movie the breaks to become a tv series. Oct 21, 2016 vh1 has 3 secrets for making hit tv, and 90s nostalgia is one another secret. The breaks is a critically acclaimed 1980 hit single by kurtis blow from his selftitled debut album. Nov 20, 2017 bet has scrapped plans for a second season of the breaks the viacomowned cable network announced in april that the hiphop drama would move from bet to vh1 for a second season. Breaks for a second season and cheerleading drama hit the floor for a. The history of the business of hiphop by dan charnas. Public enemys first top 40 hit, this bomb squadproduced song shed light. On april 27, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season that. Lists best vh1 100 greatest one hit wonders artist. Season 1, ep 8 interview behind the breaks episode 8.
Vh1 releases full the breaks original movie online ahead. Watch full episodes of all your favorite vh1 shows virus free. The breaks debuted to strong ratings as an original tv movie in january, and now vh1 has ordered the hiphop drama to series for premiere in late 2016 inspired by dan charnas book the big. Watch the full movie ahead of the vh1 series premiere february 9, 2017. An exciting mix of revisited network favorites and bold new series. Feb 16, 2017 the millions of viewers who previously watched the world premiere of vh1 s tv movie the breaks are in for a treat this february. On the vh1 website they have episodes from many different vh1 shows. Jan 06, 2016 vh1s original movie the breaks delivered 2. The breaks is vh1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hiphop for the masses, vh1 gm chris mccarthy said.
It was the first certified gold rap song for hiphop, and the second certified gold 12 inch single in the history of music. Vh1 to adapt its own original movie the breaks as tv series. Stream live tv from vh1 and other popular cable networks. In jan vh1 premiered the tv movie which served as a pilot based on the book the big payback. Vh1 orders hiphop drama the breaks to series exclusive.
The breaks official super trailer premieres january. New scripted series, premiering feb 20 at 109c on vh1. The cable network has scripted drama hit the floor in its third season and reality tv parody barely famous set for its second. Now, the network is planning to push a tv program based on the movies themes.
Stream vh1s the breaks soundtrack on spotify global grind. The breaks, a vh1 original movie premiering on monday, jan. Bet has scrapped plans for a second season of the breaks the viacomowned cable network announced in april that the hiphop drama would move from bet to vh1 for a second season. The movie starts in the summer of 1990 in new york city where hiphop connects with dance clubs and street corners.
The breaks is a 1980 single by american rapper kurtis blow from his selftitled debut album. Watch the breaks full movie in hd visit three friends united by their love of hiphop work to make their big mark in. Vh1 announces new scripted series premiere date january 17, 2017. Early last year, vh1 aired the breaks, a seith mannhelmed original film entirely inspired by hiphops early years. Stay tuned to complex for new vh1 s the breaks content daily. Kanye west video star teyana taylor boards vh1s the breaks. Browse the entire episode archive of the breaks and watch the lastest episode free online on vh1. Gloria reuben joins new drama series september 16, 2016. Apr 27, 2017 the decision to move scripted dramas the breaks and hit the floor from vh1 to bet leaves the former with only one scripted series the forthcoming daytime divas as viacom continues to shuffle the. A fired ahsha finds comfort with german and new boss lionel makes power moves.
The breaks started as a backdoor pilot on fellow viacom cabler vh1. In fact, the network is about to launch a scripted show the breaks thats about hiphop and set in 1990. Bet scraps plans for the breaks season 2 exclusive hollywood. The breaks, a tv movie on vh1, examines the year hiphop. On february 20th, 2017 a brand new drama music series called the breaks hit our screens on the channel vh1 with eight bouncy episodes. Vulture watchwill nikki, david, and deevee make it in the music biz. Download from thousands of titles to watch offline. Introduced in the 2014 season two premiere episode game changer, zero is a devious new addition to the devils from a rival ohio team, and jude brent antonello is the junior agent assigned to. The breaks starring mack wilds, afton williamson, antoine harris, david call, wood harris, and method man is about the rise of hip hop in early 90s nyc.
Every song from futures high off life album ranked. This scripted drama looks at fame, money, power and sex in professional basketball through the lives of the l. When cardi b doesnt receive a good enough explanation as to why asia dislikes her, cardi gets physical and throws her heel. Dan charnas on how the breaks moved from page to screen. Watch the breaks full movie now and tune in to the series. Jul 03, 2017 hit the floor season 3 music list instant replay countdown hit the floor season 4 release date hit the floor is jelena still ahsha s. A few shows play with an ad break before and after the video. Has the breaks tv show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on vh1. Tonight, vh1 will premiere its new hiphop series the breaks. On april 27, 2017, the series was renewed for an eightepisode fourth. The breaks is an american drama television series created by dan charnas and seith mann.
Vh1 has 3 secrets for making hit tv, and 90s nostalgia is one. The breaks, a hiphop drama on the rise of rap which vh1 debuted back in january 2016, is now on its way to becoming a television series, according to billboard based on the bestselling book. The ratings are typically the best indication of a shows likelihood of staying on the air. Subscribe to get the highlights, exclusive content, and interviews with your favorite vh1 stars. Plus, its all about one of the most exciting times in musical history. The breaks has been renewed for season two and is moving from vh1 to bet. Watch the new trailer for vh1s the breaks hypebeast.
Jan 04, 2016 vh1 s original film the breaks is coming at the perfect time. Sway shares his thoughts on the season finale and recaps his journey and conversations about hip hop history. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit. Vh1 has 3 secrets for making hit tv, and 90s nostalgia is. The breaks chronicles the journey of nikki, david and deevee, three friends united by their. Vh1 orders hiphop series the breaks after tv movies. To be honest, i never followed or watched hit the floor when it was on vh1. Hit the floor returns for season four after long break on. Feb 20, 2017 tonight is the premiere of vh1 s the breaks, which follows the evolution of hiphop through a trio of friends striving to make their dreams come true.
Hip hop honors hip hop squares hit the floor hollywood exes. Produced by atlantic pictures ii, the series is created by dan charnas and seith mann and executive produced by darren goldberg and john j. They work to make their big mark in the music industry in the summer of 1990 in new york city. Jun 01, 2015 the breaks is the third movie in vh1s recent push into scripted programming following 20s crazysexycool. You may remember him from vh1s hit shows the surreal life 3 and. Vh1 is turning its hiphop movie the breaks into a fullon. The breaks centers around nikki, david and deevee, three friends united by their love for hiphop as they work to make their mark in the music industry. The vh1 viewer apparently their comingofage was around the early 1990s, mr. Watch all the biggest videos from this weeks vh1 playlist. A small few however, know that hip hop is the next big thing. Hit the floor is a scripted drama that explores fame, money, power and sex in professional basketball through the lives of the l. Learn more about the stars of this popular tv series including exclusive news, photos, full episodes, videos, and more at vh1.
Jan 01, 2016 on january 4th at 9 pm eastern, a tv movie called the breaks airs on vh1. It serves as a continuation of the 2016 television film the breaks. The devils gear up for their championship ring ceremony while the devil girls hold auditions. Jan 04, 2016 vh1 had its own incentive to set the breaks in 1990. For vh1, the breaks marks its latest foray into scripted originals.
Jan 04, 2016 once upon a time in the early 90s, the music industry thought hip hop was a fad that would come and go, and this is the period that vh1 s the breaks will explore when it premieres on monday night. The series stars afton williamson, wood harris, tristan wilds, antoine harris, david call, evan handler and melonie diaz. The breaks meet the cast of vh1s the breaks vh1 youtube. Dec, 2019 vh1 classic playlist now also available on spotify. Where to get the breaks soundtrack so you can revisit its. The breaks season 1 official super trailer vh1 youtube. Watch hit the floor season 1 episode 8 fast break online now. Feb 19, 2017 so consider vh1s the breaks, which has its debut on monday, a workplace drama taking place at the dawn of hiphops first largescale identity crisis. I barely noticed when the network abandoned scripted programming a couple of years ago and sister viacom cable.
Bet scraps plans for the breaks season 2 exclusive. Vh1 orders hiphop series the breaks after tv movies successful premiere. The breaks is a 1980 single by kurtis blow from his selftitled debut album. It was the first certified gold rap song, and the second certified gold 12 inch single in the history of music.
Vh1 s newest original movie will chronicle the journey of nikki, david, and deevee. Cheyenne to acknowledge the reality of her situation, bambi breaks exciting news to scrappy in a unique. It follows three friends in new york city in the summer of 1990, as they attempt to break into the burgeoning hiphop industry. Apr 26, 2017 im not going let someone with no value ruin me. Vh1 100 greatest one hit wonders music database dave. The series stars wood harris, mack wilds, afton williamson, and david cal, and will explore the beginning of.
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