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Dat Fye Entertainment Releases New Video, ATL Yeek Legacy Pass Dat Fye
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The Academy Award for Best Short Documentary Film in 2024 goes to Dat Fye Entertainment with its entry, ATL Yeek Legacy - Pass Dat Fye.
2023 - ATL Yeek Legacy - Pass Dat Fye
Genre: Documentary, Dance, Musical
Logline: Nine Native ATL Yeek Dancers converge on-screen in various parts of ATL showcasing the original "Fye" of Yeeking.
Directed by: Dat Fye Entertainment
Written by: Dat Fye Entertainment
Produced by: Dat Fye Entertainment
Cinematography by: All Dancers involved in this production
Edited by: Dat Fye Entertainment
Music Mix by: DJ Jelly and DJ Monte
Distributed by: Released on Youtube
Release Date: March 2 2023 (USA)
Running Time: 6:43
Country: United States
Language: Standard American English (Southern Dialect/Native ATLien Jargon)
Cast Members and Participants:
ADog of the Crowd Pleasers
Lil Danger
G Money of Obsession
Sweet Melodi
Pumkin of Obsession
Mr. Blackmell aka Drew
Poisonman 112 of The Crowd Pleasers and Yeek Kings
Torion of Guess, Just Us, and FastForward (pronounced Tow-ree-on)
Ant Francis of FDC and the Godfather of Yeek
Dedication
This Video Project gives a Huge Shout-Out to our Brother and Yeek Legend Carlos Kemp (aka Nine), a member of Fresh-O-Matics, Guess, and 14K.
ADog - The Crowd Pleasers
Government Name: Anthony Wilkins
Yeek Name: ADog
Occupation: Choreographer, Professional Dancer, and Artist
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era: The Innovators Era (1985-1990)
Yeek Group Affiliation: The Crowd Pleasers
Base of Operations: Atlanta, Georgia
Associated Yeek Moves:
Fist Pump
Skate Skip
The Prep
Fist Jab
Weapons:
Customized Baseball Cap
Customized ATL Letterman's Jacket
Varsity Red Adidas
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1983 - Al- Naafiysh (The Soul) by Hashim
1988 - Get Retarded (Now Go) by K.J. An Da Fellas
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Ladies and Gentlemen (LA Dream Team)
Round 1, Fight (Mortal Kombat)
I wanna rock (2 Hyped Brothers & A Dog)
Once again back is the incredible (Chuck D of Public Enemy)
DJ Please (The Request Line by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three)
Southern Style DJs (Royalty-Free Sample)
Video Placement: 1 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 0:33 to 1:13
Total Running Time: 43 seconds
Backdrop: The Varsity Downtown (Rear View)
Contact
Email: adog.tcp@gmail.com
Phone: 404.423.8170
Lil Danger
Government Name: Desiray Morris
Yeek Name: Lil Danger
Occupation: Choreographer and Professional Dancer
Legal Status: Resides in the Suburbs outside of ATL
Classification: Upcoming Legend
Associated Yeek Era: The CRUNK Era (1997 - 2010)
Yeek Group Affiliation: Bombsquad
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Skate Skip
Fist and Twerk Drop (way down to the floor)
Self-Transformation
Weapons:
Upscale and Chic Dance Outfit
Fresh Adidas Kicks (All-Black)
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1988 - Get Retarded (Now Go) by K.J. An Da Fellas
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Countdown (Female Voice, Stock Royalty Music)
Video Placement: 2 of 9
Finishing Move: Alternative Version of the Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 1:14 to 1:29
Total Running Time: 15 seconds
Backdrop: ATL Mural
Contact
Instagram (IG): @dancin_desi
Email: desiray24@gmail.com
G Money - Obsession
Government Name: Gary Watson
Yeek Name: G Money
Occupation: Choreographer and Professional Dancer
Legal Status: Resides in the Decatur Area (East Side, Decatur where it's greater)
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era: The Innovators Era (1985-1990)
Yeek Group Affiliation: Obsession
Base of Operations: The Dec Shawdy!
Associated Yeek Moves:
Bulldog
Skate Skip
Misdirection Spins with Off-Beat Claps
Drop the Bomb
Double Spin into One Leg Pause
Windmill Floor Slap
Up & Down Whip
Weapons:
Open Parking Lot in the Dec
Decatur Gray Skullie
Cosmic-Level Hand and Arm Movements
Yeek Track Jacket by Cosmic Park
Reebook Classics
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1988 - Get Retarded (Now Go) by K.J. An Da Fellas
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Yeek (Male Vocal Group, Stock Royalty Music)
Chanting Background Vocals (Male, Stock Royalty Music)
Video Placement: 3 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 1:30 to 1:56
Total Running Time: 26 seconds
Backdrop: Shyran’s Showcase (Legendary Yeek Battle Spot from back in the Day)
Contact
Email: watson4279@gmail.com
Phone: 404.441.8227
Sweet Melodi
Government Name: Melodi Patrick
Yeek Name: Sweet Melodi
Occupation: Creative Director and Choreographer
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Eras:
The Prime Era (1990-1995)
The Bounce Era (1995-2000)
The CRUNK Era (1997-2010)
The TURN UP Era (2010 - Present)
Yeek Group Affiliation: Not Applicable (Solo Dancer)
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Strong Elevator Action while Yeeking
Drop the Bomb
State-Wide Arm Movement along with Leg Improv
Hop into Double Skate Skip
Skyward Fist
Holding Hip with Shoulder Movement
Improvised Prep with ATL stare to the side (facing camera)
Slow Motion Elevator Action to the Floor
Cosmic Level Hip Action while scrubbing the Floor
Vintage Legacy Yeek Move
Half-Time Alternative Version of Transforming
Jump and Skate Skip into Legacy Yeek Warm-Up Drill
Weapons:
Vintage High School Cute-Girl Ponytail with Baseball Cap
Customized Baseball Jersey
Black Leather Goddess Riding Boots
Sacred and Heavenly Matching Earrings
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1988 - Get Retarded (Now Go) by K.J. An Da Fellas
1997 - Baby Baby by Kilo Ali (Instrumental Mix)
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
1983 - When Doves Cry by Prince
2017 - Love Galore by SZA
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Get Down - Royalty-Free Music (Various Scratches)
Various Electronic Vocals - Numbers by Kraftwerk (1981)
Video Placement: 4 of 9
Finishing Move: Self-Transform into Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 2:09 to 2:49
Total Running Time: 40 seconds
Backdrop: Unnamed Structure in a Playground
Contact
Instagram (IG): @Melodic_Movements / @Yeekatl / @Sweetmelodi1 / @Melanieoffthehook
Facebook (FB): Melodi Sweetmelodi Patrick / Yeek ATL the Movement / Melanie off the Hook
TikTok: YeekATL / MelodicMovements
Phone: 770.882.6201
Pumkin - Obsession
Government Name: Likesa Byrd
Yeek Name: Pumkin
Occupation: Choreographer, Dancer, and Designer
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era:
The Prime Era (1990 - 1995)
The Bounce Era (1995 - 2000)
The CRUNK Era (1997-2010)
The TURN UP Era (2010 - Present)
Yeek Group Affiliation: Obsession
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Drop the Bomb
Yeek Hip Motion while Spinning
Half-Time Dance Motion while Transforming
Switch into Legacy Yeek Motion (still at Half-Time)
Hop and Spin in Circle and return to Normal Yeek Stance (facing camera)
Prep Motion with Left Shoulder Brush-Off Action (get up off me shawdy)
Eclectic Hand Action
Fist and Twerk Drop with Feline and Elusive Hip Action
Pointing and Circular Bouncing in Place
Regular Skate Skip
Skate Skip in half-time motion with leg in air
Original Usage of Self-Transformation using her Left Hand ONLY into Finishing Move
Weapons:
Vintage Hair Color with Fresh Hair Style
Royal Purple Yeek T-Shirt
So long, matching, Soccer Adidas Socks
All-Black Adidas Sneakers (Classic)
Vintage Cut-Off Camo Pants
Cosmic-Level Smile and Feminine Demeanor while Yeeking
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1982 - Play at your own Risk by Planet Patrol
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
2014 - Anaconda by Nicki Minaj
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Chanting - (Various Male Voices, Royalty-Free Music)
Video Placement: 5 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era) walk off with Divine and Sacred Smile
Screen Time: 2:55 to 3:22
Total Running Time: 27 seconds
Backdrop: The Outkast Mural
Contact
Instagram (IG): @Pumkinbyrd
Facebook (FB): Pumkin Harris Byrd
Venmo: @Likesabyrd
Email: feentity@gmail.com
Phone: 404.513.3282
Mr. Blackmell - Dru
Government Name: Jerron Fair
Yeek Name: Blackmell aka Dru
Occupation: Writer, Artist, and Professional Dancer
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Solo Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era:
The Bounce Era (1995 - 2010)
The Crunk Era (1997 - 2010)
The Turn Up Era (2010 - Present)
Yeek Group Affiliation:
112
Fast Forward
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Strong Leg Swivel Motions while peering at Floor (appears to be prompted from the Skating Rink)
Various Body Movements into Half-time Finger Point
Drop the Bomb (left hand only)
Spin into Ground Touch
Yeek Bounce toward Camera
Half-time Movement (close to camera)
Mid-Level Elevator Stance with rapid hand movements
Legacy Yeek Motion into Full Spin
Self-Transformation into Finishing Move
Weapons:
Red and Black Unique Yeek Outfit
Customized Fresh Baseball Cap
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1982 - Planet Rock (Bonus Beats, Instrumental)
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
2017 - Rolex by Ayo & Teo
Music Breakdown (Samples)
Uuyah - (Male Background Vocals)
Video Placement: 6 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 3:23 to 3:50
Total Running Time: 27 seconds
Backdrop: The Outkast Mural
Contact
Website: https://mrblackmell.com/
Email: mr.blackmell@gmail.com
Poisonman
Government Name: Mike Jordan
Yeek Name: Poisonman
Occupation: Choreographer, Performing Artist, and Professional Dancer
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era:
The Founders Era (1980 - 1985)
The Innovators Era (1985-1990)
Yeek Group Affiliations:
I.J.C. (International Jamming Crew)
4U2NV
911
T.C.P. (The Crowd Pleasers) aka YEEK KINGZZ
Guess Who Crew
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Walk into Camera on beat
Legacy Yeek Routine with several spins
Reverse Spin back into Original Position
Step-up into Jumprope and straight to Legacy Yeek improvised over Fist and Twerk
Repeat and Skate Skip while spinning and straight into Self-Transformation
Improvisation of Legacy Yeek Moves
Quick Yeek Bounces
Energy from Ground goes up through body (Improvisation on Famous and Vintage Poplock Move) and release energy and go straight into another Self-Transformation
Face Touch and Minor Yeek Action with Chest Movement and Double Hand Enforcement
Get Mad Face and go straight into Finishing Move
Weapons:
Slow Walk into The Camera Angle for his Dance Routine
Original and Customized Yeek Outfit with his name on the back of Hoodie
Matching Old School Jordans
Matching Baseball Cap
Fresh Yeek Chain
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1982 - Play at your own Risk - Planet Patrol
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
1990 - Poison by Bell Biv DeVoe
Music Breakdown (Samples)
1989 - Roll it up my Nigga by Success-n-Effect (Clean Version)
Video Placement: 7 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era)
Screen Time: 3:51 to 4:26
Total Running Time: 35 seconds
Backdrop: Cascade Skating Rink
Contact
Email: mikejordan2077@gmail.com
Phone: 678.544.3875
Torion Harden
Government Name: Torion Harden
Yeek Name: Torion
Occupation: Choreographer and Dance Teacher
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend
Associated Yeek Era: The Innovators Era (1985-1990)
Yeek Group Affiliations:
Guess
Just Us
FastForward
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Legacy Yeek Warm-Up Routine into quick hop with reverse spin (while in the air)
Smooth Slide to the Left and change of tempo with Skate Skip back to her right ending in Handclap
Another Slide at Half-time into Double Skate Skip
Face Cover with one right hand (Legacy Yeek Move) and push away with left hand
Wide Arm Swivel into Severe Thunderstorm Handclap
Slight left turn into Fist and Twerk Stance
Strong Elevator Action down to the Ground Floor (on her knees)
Elevator Action into Regular stance (without using her hands, all leg and hip strength) into Face-Hide with Hand Shoosh Movement (at half-time)
Quick change of tempo into Skate Skip and straight into Self-Transformation
Change of pace into Half-time Transformation Twerk Body Movements
Full Spin into another Self-Transformation
Full Yeek Power Move with hands covering her face
Quick Tempo shift into Legacy Yeek Warm-Up Routine
Weapons:
Slow walk into Close View of Camera while Mean Mugging Camera Operator
Vintage Gray Yeek T-Shirt
Original and Customized Dance Outfit
Vintage and Fresh All-White Air Force Ones
Sterling Silver Earrings
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1983 - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by The Eurhythmics (Instrumental Version)
Uptempo Bass Track (Can't identify the song)
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
2018 - Walk It Talk It by Migos
Video Placement: 8 of 9
Finishing Move: Not Applicable (Video Fades into Black)
Screen Time: 4:27 to 4:57
Total Running Time: 30 seconds
Backdrop: The Varsity Downtown (Side View facing Georgia Tech)
Contact
Email: info@becreativeartscenter.com
Phone: 404.984.4071
Website: becreativeartscenter.com
Ant Francis - F.D.C.
Government Name: Anthony Francis
Yeek Name: Ant Francis
Occupation: Originator/Godfather of Yeek, Choreographer, and Legacy Yeek Dancer
Legal Status: ATLien
Classification: Dance Legend/Godfather of Yeek
Associated Yeek Era:
The Founders Era (1980-1985)
The Innovators Era (1985-1990)
Yeek Group Affiliation: F.D.C. (Fresh Dancing Crew)
Base of Operations: Metropolitan Atlanta
Associated Yeek Moves:
Dual Hand Windup into Legacy Yeek Warm-Up Routine
Push Energy from the air down through his body (Famous Legacy move from pop-locking) into Micro Yeek and back into Legacy Yeek Warm-Up Routine
Modified Snake Action (with upper body) while maintaining Routine
Dual Hand Swivel while maintaining Routine and goes straight into Double Hand Wind-Up
Minor Hand Wind-Up Routine
Self-Transformation on Face and then down to his chest while maintaining Routine
Skate Skip into Shoe Grab (quick pause) and back to Routine
Half-time Skate Skip forward (pause), then Skate Skip while turning sideways into Minor Chest Fluctuation (Yeek) and still maintaining Routine
Quick Arm Rotations while swiveling around the world
High-Level Fired Up with Angelic shoulder-work while doing off-beat Stomp with Left Foot (in the air and not the ground) with finger-pointing
Handclap into Legacy Arm Power-up (throw them bows) Routine
Maintain Legacy Arm Power-Up from the side (facing camera)
(quick pause) Handclap and another arm power-up
Incredibly Swift and Slick hand movements of a highly complex nature (from Double Dutch Routines and Skating Routines) that can only be described as Ant Francis doing the Skate Skip with the upper part of his body
After he powers up from this upper body skate skip
he sends the energy through his body with a quick handclap and rests his hands on his hips as his head takes over the routine with several head bobbing movements to prepare for his finishing move
An Arm Power-Up and Ant goes into a Self-Transformation with his right hand while his left hand is outstretched
Side Turn into upraised knee slap
Full Spin into Minor Self-Transformation (only on his face) and he slowly walks back to finish off his opponent
He peers off into space on the left side of his body and he pauses again
He quickly steps forward into his finishing move
Weapons:
Original and Customized Black Yeek Baseball Cap
Matching and Customized Black Yeek Outfit
Fresh Adidas Kicks
Music Breakdown (Songs)
1983 - Clear by Cybotron
Music Breakdown (A Capella)
2018 - Rock by Plies
Video Placement: 9 of 9
Finishing Move: Legacy Yeek Move (from the Founders Era) into Black Screen with Fye coming from his Nostrils – YEEK!
Screen Time: 4:57 to 5:49
Total Running Time: 52 seconds
Backdrop: Wall Mural with MLK and Graffiti
Contact
Instagram (IG): @datfyeentertainment
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