About The Crew — Massive Monkees

OUR STORY

Who we Are

Massive Monkees is a world-renowned hip-hop crew consisting of DJs, emcees, and most notably, over 30 b-boys and b-girls. The crew began in the summer of 1999 when four teenage b-boys from two different groups came together in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. Shortly after, a wave of artist friends joined as well, helping to create a unique mixture of energy, creativity, and charisma within the crew. This brilliant chemistry propelled Massive Monkees into a long streak of winning local, national, and multiple world championships, TV appearances, global tours, and they were directly involved with breaking's inclusion in the 2024 Olympics.

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Massive Monkees Day

Massive Monkees has been recognized by the City of Seattle as being a cornerstone of the Seattle artist culture and was awarded an official "Massive Monkees Day" in Seattle in 2004 and 2013 for their extensive work in the community. For the past 15 years, Massive Monkees has been producing an annual event called Massive Monkees Day to honor their day proclaimed by the City of Seattle. Over the years, the event grew from a local event (first edition held at Jefferson Community Center) to one of the most recognized events globally in the hip-hop community, attracting talents from all over the world. Since 2021, the main event has been co-produced by STG (Seattle Theater Group) and held at the Neptune Theater.

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Each One, Teach One

The crew recognizes their value in the ability to teach and lead by example, leaving a significant impact on the community by instructing the next generations of dancers. Additionally, they bring together a diverse range of individuals, encouraging their participation in various shows, programming, and events.