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Bruk Up: The Ghost

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Albert, The Ghost, leads the Bruk Up dance culture in Brooklyn with the Bed-Stuy Veterans.

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Channel: The New Yorker

Bruk Up: The Ghost

2015• 2 minPG

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Albert, The Ghost, leads the Bruk Up dance culture in Brooklyn with the Bed-Stuy Veterans.

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Albert, known as The Ghost, is a founding member of the Bed-Stuy Veterans, a Brooklyn-based dance crew. He leads the Bruk Up culture, a dance style that merges Jamaican dancehall with hip hop. This vibrant movement showcases the unique blend of influences that define the dance scene in Brooklyn, highlighting the creativity and energy of its performers. Albert's contributions to the Bruk Up style reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the area and its impact on the broader dance community.

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