Month of April, 2009
2008 ChiStepper Humanitarian Award
Submitted by T. Pratt on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 13:03.
ChiStepper Humanitarian Award
Total Votes: 1,034
1. Monique Salter (Step & Think Pink) 49.9%
2. Lana Reid (Rebuilding the Village Foundation) 12.6%
3. Taking It Step By Step (Hosea Feed The Hungry) 10.4%
4. Ken Bedford (ABCAP – Cancer Research) 8.4%
5. Iary Isreal (St. Louis) 8.1%
6. MSBU (Milwaukee, WI) 4.8%
7. Gerald Graves (Indianapolis, IN) 3.9%
8. Earnie “Baby” Howell (Earnie “Baby” Steppers) 1.8%
The One Year Anniversary Set: I Love Steppin
Submitted by Imasteppa on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 11:33.
If I could use one word to describe Detroit web based photographer, Jeff Clark’s set at Fire Water II Bar & Grill Saturday night it would be … historical. In all of the years I have been steppin, Detroit has never been able to pull off a weekly steppers set beginning at 5: oopm and lasting until 10:00pm on Saturdays at the crowd capacity that Jeff has done for the last 6 months or so.
Vote Result
Score: 10.0, Votes: 1
Exclusive Interview: Tall Rick Wetherspoon Pt. 2
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:40.
In our second interview with Steppin’ phenom Tall Rick Wetherspoon, he goes a little more in depth about who he is personally. He addresses comparisons to big Al Hartridge and discusses when a Stepper should start exploring other instructors. Check it out!
Vote Result
Score: 0.0, Votes: 0
A Young Tall Rick Featured on "Steppers Guess Who"
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 10:58.
StepNdiva wins this weeks, Steppers Guess Who Contest. It's none other than Stepper extraordinairre, Tall Rick Wetherspoon. He looked a like a little charmer back then didn't he ... offering to bring all the girls a piece of candy to school.
Steppers, I have some good one's coming up, so stay tuned. I have a couple that I'd be shocked if anyone guessed, then again, I'm shocked that you all guessed this one.
Get To Know: Twin Cities Steppers Association
Submitted by T. Pratt on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 18:31.
The Twin Cities Steppers Association of Minnesota is the next group to be featured on our "Get To Know" Series. A number of organizations are hosting major events throughout the nation, and a lot of times, Steppers are reluctant to support those that they are unfamiliar with. So this is ChiStepper's way of saying, "Steppers, I'd like to introduce you to Twin Cities Steppers Association."
Vote Result
Score: 0.0, Votes: 0
On The Set - Episode 2.4
Submitted by T. Pratt on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 13:04.
Eve hangs up and waits for the text. That old sorry hooker better mind her own business. I don’t know why she would think I can’t get with Jabari. It ain’t a nicca out here that I can’t holla at.
The text comes thru and Sparkle dials Jabari’s number.
Is Ty Skippy Entering The Teaching Game!?
Submitted by T. Pratt on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 19:55.
Freestyle Legend Ty Skippy sent word to ChiStepper.com that he is about to start a class. If so, I expect a number of Steppers to get in line to pick up Ty's moves, which represent Steppin' in it's original form. All one has to do is check out the Youtube video that ChiStepper posted of Ty and Celeste, which has garnered over 26,000 views and 34 comments to date.
Best Newsletter / Eblast of 2008
Submitted by T. Pratt on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 12:58.
Best Newsletter / Eblast of 2008
Total Votes: 1,057
1. Cynthia Bean (Steppers 411) 37.8%
2. Jeff Clark (I Love Steppin’) 18.6%
3. Lana Reid 18.3%
4. Markie Bee ( SteppersUSA) 15.8%
5. Tawanna Archia (Carolina Steppers Connection) 5%
6. Sheldon Patrick (Steppin’ Out Indianapolis) 4.4%
* 2008 ChiStepper People's Choice Awards Results
On The Set - Episode 2.3
Submitted by MzNicole on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 14:47.
Sparkle has made it back home from J’s spot, and has begun her morning ritual of deciding how and who she is going to manipulate to pay her bills this month. She knew that she could at least get a hundred dollars from Mike, because she had given him some bomb head in the parking lot outside of his set the other night. She laughs to herself and wonders if he thought that it was free. She also thought of all the young cats on the set who where powerless against her feminine wiles and the demands that she made on their wallets.
A Young Tyk Myn featured on "Steppers Guess Who"
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 12:44.
SteppinginGI is the winner
We still have the celeb guess who contests coming, but this week we wanted to switch it up with a new contest that we'll be having from time to time as well, our "Stepper Guess Who Contests." ChiStepper is going to feature nationally recognized Steppers when they were children, and see if the people can figure them out. If you've already seen the picture, please don't participate. If you've already won before, you're ineligible for the "Guess Who" series.
Get To Know: The Gentlemen of Ballroom
Submitted by T. Pratt on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 17:14.
ChiStepper is making a concerted effort to start profiling more and more of the groups that help make up the National Steppers scene. We figured it would be best to kick of the "Get To Know" series with a group that has been making waves in the National Steppers community with their annual "Steppin' In Linen" Ball. The Gentlemen of Ballroom, a Cleveland, Ohio based organization, chops it up with ChiStepper for the very first time. The members featured in this interview include: Marvin Minifee, Jerry Rhodes, and Ambrose West
Vote Result
Score: 0.0, Votes: 0
Old vs. New Skool: The Whispers vs. Monica
Submitted by T. Pratt on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 13:10.
Erykah Badu held her own last week, but she couldn't hold off Atlantic Starr's version of "Four Leaf Clover." She lost 6 to 3. This week I have another good one for you, as new skool soul banger Monica tries to take out the Legendary Whispers. It's both artists first time at bat, who will take it?
On The Set - Episode 2.2
Submitted by MzNicole on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 12:07.
Exclusive Interview: Legendary DJ Sam Chatman Pt.4
Submitted by T. Pratt on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 13:15.
ChiStepper continues on with the Legendary Sam Chatman interview series. For parts 1 through 3 of the Sam Chatman's interview, go the Community link on the main navigation menu and select interviews.
Sam: It’s just like let’s go to work.
Moderator: Right.
Vote Result
Score: 0.0, Votes: 0
DeJa Vu Set Review: The Return of Greg and Steve
Submitted by T. Pratt on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 12:55.
On Friday, April 10th Déjà vu celebrated at Niko’s, located at 76th and Harlem in Chicago. Not only was it my first time partying at Niko’s, I’d never even heard of the venue before.
Vote Result
Score: 10.0, Votes: 1
Steppers perform for the L. A. Clippers
Submitted by T. Pratt on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 17:28.
Don't sleep on Los Angeles, the Steppers on the West Coast are constantly making moves. From television commericials, to talks of coming movie deals, many always get that "any day now" feeling from L. A. In a similar vein, Steppers were granted the opportunity to perform at Half-Time for the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team.
On The Set - Episode 2.1
Submitted by MzNicole on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 23:58.
Previous Episode Recaps
Mike, and Jabari, talked dollars and cents about the upcoming contest. Jabari expressed some concerns about Mike’s ability to pull in enough ends to make a profit.
Sparkle agrees to give Candi some help with learning her basics, but not before partaking in a sensual and almost erotic dance with Mike, while Candi, Jabari and others looked on.
Old vs. New Skool: Atlantic Starr vs. Erykah Badu
Submitted by T. Pratt on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 14:19.
Last week the Old Skool took the belt back as Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" beat April Hill's New Skool version of the same song. This week, I wanted to make it a little tougher on you, with two sexy versions of "Four Leaf Clover." Can Erykah outshine the Starr's?
