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Hip-hopper Ben J has already seen some seriously heavy success as one half of the platinum-selling duo New Boyz. Now he’s about to begin production on his first film, The Function.
Let’s hope it doesn’t interfere with the New Boyz performance at Nick Or Treat on October 29th…
Ben J‘s first shot at the silver screen is a comedy about a teenager who is involved in the dance-music scene and decides to throw a party (function) in order to save his parents’ house from going into foreclosure. Aww. Ben J is the principle actor and co-producer.
The movie also features other prominent figures from the “Jerk Movement“, such as Indigo Vanity and Young Ace.
For those who don’t know what The Jerk Movement is…allow me to school you. The Jerk Movement is a Los Angeles born trend centered on inner city youth embracing music, fashion, dance, and enterprise. Young people who embrace the lifestyle, known as “Jerk Crews“, show their devotion to the movement by spreading their positive message of acceptance for everyone over social networking sites such as MySpace and YouTube. (What exactly did people do before social networking? I don’t even remember). Check out the video below to see Legacy of New Boyz and others describing exactly what jerkin’ is all about. (Nah, not like that. Get your mind outta the gutter).
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The stars of The Function are currently filming a performance tour to help promote the film. Tour stops will also serve as casting locations for another upcoming untitled film based on the Jerk Movement. Fans at each tour stop will be able to audition for a role in the untitled project. Get more info here.
Ben J on how it feels to be one of the leaders in the Jerk Movement: “I feel good. My mom always said I was going to be the leader of something big, and she was so right. I’m excited to know kids look up to me. I want to give them more and that’s what I’m gonna do with this movie.”
[photogallerylink id=73318]New Boyz will be performing at the 92.3 NOW Nick or Treat Halloween Concert on October 29, 2010 at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Tickets are on sale NOW!






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