The History of The Jabbawockeez: Forming the Group

[@fariszq]

JABBAWOCKEEZ DESERVE THEIR OWN MOVIE!

[@mando7323]

I agree

[@blacc_rain8124]

Actually a documentary would be better in my opinion. I feel that a movie won't do them enough justice.

[@93Sapik]

Know each other, form a group, set a goal, commit to it, become a worldwide phenomenon, keep on dancing. JABBA y'all the best!

[@Danny__D]

10 years later still kicking goals!

[@useyournoodle100]

I am a 52 year old middle aged Indian woman and I love these guys. I remember seeing them on America's Best Dance Crew and just new they were exceptional after their first try. I have always loved dance but my parents were very conservative so I was not allowed to take any classes. I used to sneak out and attend teen night at the clubs sometimes but when I was older I sort of fell out dancing when life look over. When I watch Jabbawokeez I can feel soul fly with them. I recently watched your half time show during the 2019 NBA finals, amazing. Thank you for your amazing work.

[@coconice1674]

I danced in grade school, through high school and loved it. That's why these guys resonate with me. I'm in my 40's now and still enjoy them.

[@humbled4200]

They are the bomb...straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I been watching them since the first time I seen them on ABDC. They are so creative and they have exceptional execution and skill. Their synchronization. Love you guys.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Me too

[@Cryme2face]

If you can believe it and conceive it, you can achieve it.

[@stargxzers]

Cryme2face period

[@ullifiaedsa3649]

My fckn god i can hear rainen's voice

[@teckniqqque]

@@ullifiaedsa3649 same 💀 I can't read that with a normal voice

[@hiroprotagonitis]

iconic soundbite

[@imberrysandy]

When I tried to learn how to dance, your crew was my inspiration. I would watch some of your routines before going to a workshop.
Although I haven't picked up dance since 2010, I thought of you all and decided to start again.
When people said representation matters.... I think this really does. I lived a sheltered life with Tiger parents... all I knew was how to memorize stuff from textbooks

[@ajveluz4946]

Best dancers and groups of all times. They’re one of the legends. Good choices of groups.

[@vc7415]

I miss the OG 7.
Now we're down to OG 4.
Chris left
B-Tek left
SB seemed to have left also. :(
*Update:
Chris came back
B-Tek came back
Eddie came back
Wish came back
Saso came back
Tony came back
Everyone came back for a reunion
except SB

[@unicorntrish7839]

Victor XXIX it’s crazy.. I miss the OG 7 too

[@vc7415]

@@unicorntrish7839 I'm relieved that Chris/Stahyl and B-Tek is in good terms with the Jabbas again except SB. Hope those two return soon.

[@unicorntrish7839]

Victor XXIX yeah been doing a little research lately , I think there was really a beef between Btek and SB, i saw a pic on BTek’s IG way back when he was with Jabba and SB liked it but now they don’t follow each other anymore, same thing w/ Cris

[@vc7415]

@@unicorntrish7839 So I checked SB's IG just now, he removed the JBWKZ in his bio.

[@unicorntrish7839]

Victor XXIX oh man! Yeah i saw it. That’s reaally sad

[@COACHMICHAELANGELO]

Thanks for the shouts out to them you guys! Randy was with Gee when they "CREATED" Jabbawockeez. It's so important for people to KNOW that. I don't know what happened or why there's no love being thrown out there for them. AND definitely SASO and ED Styles. I know jbwkz is a humble group though. It's just that I haven't seen any shouts or love for the other Brothers who were originally at the start.

[@shadowbane80]

RIP Gee-One, thank you for inspiring your brothers and the world. Keep rockin it Jabbawockeez!

[@latoyafarrell6232]

SB! I absolutely love every one of the Jabbawockeez, but SB stands out to me😍😍😍👍

[@thisisanamazingname3509]

LaToya Farrell Ikr!! I love Phil so much. Even tho u typed this a year ago...

[@latoyafarrell8135]

This is an amazing name Yes indeed! 2019 and I love that long ponytail SB has now.🙌🏽

[@AldousHIIT]

Dianna Rose Laureto have you watched the reunion vid on ig?

[@ChiasmMarksTheSpot]

I would be so blessed if I found a group to be a part of that had such teamwork, passion, and artistry! For anything!

[@westcoast2372]

Been watching y’all since RUclips since the start. Forever the iconic street group. The OGs

[@tenofspdes]

Besides Michael Jacksons dancing, You, JABAWOCKEEZ ARE AMAZING DANCERS..🔥

[@JeffDjambak]

you guys are awesome..you aren't only inspired us in dancing, but also about your history...

[@dreamsk100]

I love you guys....the first time that i saw JABBAWOCKEEZ dancing it was awesome...you are a inspiration for me and a example of life...the effort have rewards !! CONGRATULATIONS for be the best dancer in the whole world...i'm a big fan from COLOMBIA !!!

[@IAmASonOfABlackMan]

0:46 Phil took classes from my mom Taryn Lewis (now it's Smith) at Step One dance studio in downtown Sacramento.

[@kindii5524]

thats cool wtf

[@everythingisjustabruhmomen8572]

Holy sht that's dope

[@shaikhtabish4481]

But you are a son of a black man

[@JT-bs2lm]

wow what a fun fact!
another one. Phil means Philippines. yes you heard it here first!

[@shaikhtabish4481]

@@JT-bs2lm No, Phil means philosophy

[@catinasmith287]

❤💥I am so in love with this group🥰

[@mpg7048]

I love these guys "Bond", "Brotherhood","Loyalty" "Chemistry" "Spirituality"(to say the least!) Keep standing the test of time...your "Examples" are truly Truly Being Recognized..JABB-ON MY BROTHERS!👍💪🙏

[@ForeignFootwoorks]

Thank you for inspiring me since 2003 with your skeemasks! I appreciate you guys!

[@mohamedsbangura6876]

I'm from West Africa Sierra Leone,I love jabbawockeez so much,they are unique and there move are accurate,is a world domination of dance,for me is the best dance ever and I'm one of the biggest fans of Jabbawockeez in West Africa Sierra Leone.please I need the mask bring the in Africa is a world domination.

[@physic3524]

The beautiful, underrated aspect of the Jabbawockeez is how they are mostly Asian Americans. These boys are some of the best to ever throw it down, and behind the masks I never knew that connection they have.

[@brooklynforever1990]

Legendary! One of the best to ever do it!

[@HUNTER125X]

Thx for the fan service!!!!
We want more vids like this!!!!

[@ArB101]

None of them look like I pictured. Especially from the way they dress while masked lol

[@animalkingdom3341]

What did you think they were lol

[@maaryly9318]

Did you not watch ABDC?

[@jordanhead8388]

Oh so you’re saying none of them look Black? Wow!

[@maaryly9318]

Jordan Head I think she thought they looked like aliens cause their dancing is outta this world.

[@MrSpacelyy12]

Jordan Head haha

[@mariacristinatorepalma6073]

Love jabbawockeez.💟

[@zhehanyguillergan5010]

Still watching at 2022.. great group, team, & family you got here. 💙🔥🔥🔥

[@Mr.Tree85]

Grew up admiring these guys.. come to find out years later id come across one of them and I must say very respectful humble soul and they show us all threw their dance shout out to Kevin 😎 💪 honor N privilege coming across your path

[@verosmule307]

Love Rynan😙

[@vanblessa]

I know this is old but I love them so much. From the minute I saw them on ABDC without even knowing what they looked like at first I was in awe. When they took off the masks I was more in awe cuz look at them! They’re all good looking and talented as hell ! 🥰

[@crissgacuan4352]

Jabbawockeez THE BEST GROUP dancer of all time in my generation
Scence day one at ABDC CHAMPION
unique and show any kind of dance graph

[@mllejabba8745]

R.I.P Gee one :(

[@yasminbroome]

I like this group they make me smile!

[@amadeusbertoline1139]

brazil here, i like that so mutch !!!!

[@valerieheggins257]

Love you guys are the best ever....

[@tracylee4451]

These guys are the best dance crew of all time.

[@masimas77]

Now I remember you Rainan... Culture Shock use to have classes at Mesa College in San Diego. I use to play for there football team. Crazy, small world. Whatever happened to the other three members??

[@IzzazIskandar]

TUTORIALS!!! Even basic ones would do! We all wanna learn from the best!

[@c-oz52468]

I need more Behind The Mask videos!!

[@kittychat8]

They’re my fave group

[@jacksonbrown16]

NBA finals in 2022 keep killing it jabbawockeez

[@AliceBrazilLlamas]

The GOAT!

[@seropbabayan]

So cal legends

[@Brandon-bk5ng]

JABBAWOCKEEZ for ever

[@Brandon-bk5ng]

JABBAWOCKEEZ I bought your merch and original mask

[@davidhernandez846]

Phil is in the back looking like he already knows was about to go down in 2019

[@XPO987]

LMAO

[@danielleforder]

What happened? I've see there was an apparent fallen out with SB, was this 2019?

[@gabydasilva6903]

i love jabbawockeez

[@chrisvicente5019]

best group to

[@dreaminginnoother]

Lol. Even their gesticulations when they talk look like rhythmic dance moves.

[@lyssaScruz]

chris never talks w/o wearing a smile .. how cute ... i hope they will join HHI 2012 in adult competition :D

[@thehimalayanyeti733]

Asian can dance so well. 👍👌

[@Pavelyy1]

Парни очень крутые танцоры.
The guys are very cool dancers.

[@JayStyl3sz]

LEGENDS

[@WOCKURTING]

the people inspired and taught me how to dance! JABBAWOCKEEZ

[@xenahena9817]

hope you could visit us here again in the Philippines----in BAGUIO CITY.the place's cool, you can all wear thick jackets if you dance. LOVE YOU JABBAWOCKEEZ

[@dmsknb1541]

The black guy is an apple certified technician

[@Stewie2002_]

did anyone notice b-teck made the face from the jabbawockeez mask. he nailed it. great video too

[@briancho8656]

jabbawockeez forever.

[@chiraragab4943]

The newest dance video is DOPE DOPE... Keep up the good work and keep striving, moving UP in LIFE.

[@micryls4849]

I know Filipinos other than you so you can live because I'm young and I'm working on a group here in jabbawockeez #JBBKWZ

[@doublehockeystix]

Phil's body language during this interview, yeesh.

[@HDHNTRS]

Yeup! Tells a lot about what he thought about certain individuals. He didn’t even acknowledge the question about his studio.

[@tornoofo17]

If he had his way he'd just talk about Sacramento and the 3 Muskee. He never cared about the others.

[@jaiiscrazyyy]

Proud

[@Pragmatist1st]

i.e. follow your passion, become great at it, and live a dream.

[@muhamadazmani6432]

Btw jabba coach for olympic breakdance team in Paris 🔥

[@gilmaramaya7268]

Esses meninos são miut bom nota mil

[@glynesmarshall3758]

I aboursty love jabawockezz they are the best I love them they are so hot they got the dopest dance crew in the world yeah jabawockezz love u lol.

[@danawilliams2450]

I have always wondered what they look like 👍🏾

[@putribungsubatamlestari580]

Rynan paguioooooo❤️

[@You2oob]

PYT was the first Jabba performance I ever saw :)

[@elizabethparaha8457]

I love you guys use r the best

[@burulaitalgarbekova3222]

Kidrainen❤️ the best

[@mrjabbaful]

God Bless my jabba till the end of time

[@CharlottevdVeen]

LOVE YOU!

[@slyouambleside]

Hi guys, I think you should make a video regarding the story behind the mask, I mean who had the idea of the mask? When was that? How? Did you start dancing as a crew without the mask? What about the custom and the question mark upside down? and the hats? etc... Unless you've already done it before, that could be a cool video!!

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

2/23/2020: I love them all and wish them much success in their future endeavors. I wonder who came up with the name “JABBAWOCKEEZ” ?

[@DawgFL]

TUTORIALS! Thumbs up!

[@claudiab0rja23]

Emancipation 2 yesss!! LOVE THIS SONG!!! ♥ Omg Phi looks sooo HOT!! haha :)) JabbaFam representing right here!

[@Not_novi]

One of them went to my highschool. Florin highschool. My math teacher used to teach them

[@Augustozada]

Brazil

[@kingkongthanh8888]

#RESPECT

[@JT-bs2lm]

someday all the ABDC member would be retired. hope they can get some Jabba-hearted kids continue the legacy.

[@Delphmade]

Ain’t gone lie the members in the back looking at the speakers as if they fabricated the stories 😭😭😭

[@monotheist..]

😂😂😂😂

[@kenlimas5212]

🇵🇭🇵🇭!Pilipino Pride!🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@katzwonderland]

nice guyz :) keep it up!

[@mrjabbaful]

very funny a lot of young people say that mos wanted crew is like the dream team. but not for me, for me you guys are a real DREAM TEAM, THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE JABBAWOCKEEZ

[@Funkjunk3250]

Without context I would have thought y’all were a jazz ensemble😂

[@thevizualassassin]

Ah he mentioned Sammy! I miss the homegirl!

[@unique415fly]

Rynan 😍

[@DawgFL]

Or how to make moves like you guys do? OR JUST ANY DANCE TUTORIALS PLEASE!!!!
We all want to learn from the best! JBWKZ

[@aya88ish]

4 Filipinos represent! 🇵🇭

[@umbramagister]

Beware, dear mortals, of those who dance,
Whose faces hide behind a mystic trance.
Their movements swift, their steps so light,
But be warned, they disappear into the night.
Their masks, so strange, and their grins so wide,
May charm and beguile you, deep inside.
But do not be fooled by their guise,
For beneath lies darkness and disguise.
Like phantoms, they appear and vanish,
Leaving only a trace of their stylish flourish.
They may lure you with their fancy art,
But be careful, for they may break your heart.
So heed the warning, do not be swayed,
By their sly tricks and elusive parade.
For though they may seem enchanting and new,
Beware, dear mortals, of this shadowy crew.

[@Yue761]

Why the two member left?

[@yayayak]

phi reminds me of the guy from wong fu productions

[@ItachiChung12345678]

3 people were so happy about this video that they had to dislike to make the video believable and not fake.

[@ricardoalbertorosembergare720]

👌👌jabbawockez👌

[@ElainePunkee]

"We're working for world DOMINATION." -KB
Hahaha. Lol. :)))

[@ciaosign3]

mine too haha, and this very performance inspired me to dance :D

[@elainelat8067]

Rynan was one of those dreams that never came true coz someone else beat me to him... XD

[@yemi439]

[@Kxji]

NICE STORY!

[@justadot6494]

If it wasn't for JBWKZ, SB wouldn't exist.

[@Jon_N_TV]

wdym

[@danielleforder]

@@Jon_N_TV he had a falling out with the group in 2019