I began this project in 2013 as a series of self-published comic books, each with a pressed 7-inch record produced by Aidan Leacy. Along with artists Fatnice and Que Rock, we put out a total of three issues/records over the years that followed. All physical copies are now sold out, but there are links below to stream or download all music for free. Fans of the series will be familiar with its main characters the Breyks, giraffe-like humanoids in the distant future who recreate hip hop culture after digging up the records of ancient humans.

Ready To Rock is an original Bronx bboy crew which has now grown into an international family of dope individuals who carry and pass the torch of the original hip hop spirit from which the crew was born. The art and music of the project is an expression of that spirit. Since I made this art, there have been new members added to the crew, so apologies to those in the family whose names are not included. The Infamous Zebra Mob is an original New Jersey bboy crew, and they show up in the art because they had a huge impact on me in the early 2000s. The character Phantom is inspired by Floor Phantom.

Ready To Rock Issue 01: 7 Inch Record & Comic Book (SOLD OUT)

"Ready To Rock" Aidan Leacy

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"The Breyks" Aidan Leacy

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Ready To Rock Issue 02: 7 Inch Record & Comic Book (SOLD OUT)

"In The Stone" Fatnice (Prod. Aidan Leacy)

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"RTR" Que Rock (Prod. Aidan Leacy)

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Ready To Rock Issue 03: 7 Inch Record & Comic Book (SOLD OUT)

"Freedom Rings" Fatnice (Prod. Aidan Leacy)

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"Floor Phantom" Aidan Leacy. Max character by Eric Orr

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Ready To Rock Issue 04: Scrolling Comic & Music Experience

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Scrollable art and mix by Bret Downroc Syfert. Original music produced by Aidan Leacy. All tags by Bom 5. RTR logo by Serval. Painted 7-inch record adaptor and Max The Rappin’ Robot character by Eric Orr. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Blaak Tha 9th Man for playing Midnight Movers, Unltd. one night for me and Zeen as well as sliding me a copy of the Crown Heights Affair vinyl featured in this mix.

01:04 - Midnight Movers - Lost For Words
02:00 - Bob James - Take Me To The Mardi Gras
02:10 - Aidan Leacy - Ready To Rock
02:32 - Dexter Wansel - Theme From The Planets
03:46 - MAZE - We Are One
04:34 - L. T. D. - Love To The World
05:23 - Brand Nubian - Shining Star
06:06 - Dexter Wansel - Rings Of Saturn
06:26 - Fatnice - Freedom Rings (Chorus Version)
09:05 - Herbie Hancock - Chameleon
11:13 - David Matthews - Main Theme From Star Wars
12:02 - Magnum - Squivatch
12:45 - Marcus Belgrave - Space Oddysey
13:00 - J. O. B. Orchestra - Open The Doors Of Your Heart
13:36 - Michał Urbaniak - A Day In The Park
13:57 - Aidan Leacy - Interlude 1 & 2
14:50 - Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto - Love, Love
15:26 - Mandrill - Wind On Horseback
17:05 - Aidan Leacy - Interlude 3
17:30 - Crown Heights Affair - Dancin'
18:33 - Dexter Wansel - Latin Love
19:21 - Aidan Leacy - Interlude 4
19:34 - Earth, Wind & Fire - Brazilian Rhyme
20:20 - Earth, Wind & Fire - In The Stone
20:40 - Earth, Wind & Fire - Power
20:46 - Emmanuel Riggins - Emmanuel's Mood
21:05 - Alero Jazz Band - On A Theme Of Cole Porter
21:22 - Aidan Leacy - Floor Phantom
21:59 - Que Rock - RTR
23:22 - Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars
28:51 - Floor Phantom - Percussion
28:58 - Tribe - Vibes From The Tribe
29:30 - Santana - Aspirations
31:03 - Ahmad Jamal - Death & Resurrection
32:38 - John Coltrane - Acknowledgement

Hyde’s Lovelies is the freelance graphic design, illustration and animation of Bret Syfert

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