Radical Retro Dance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bust a Move to the Classic Ninja Rap!
Experience a sensational fusion of TMNT nostalgia and hip-hop as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showcase their iconic Ninja Rap in a stunning 80s cartoon art style Witness the union of two extraordinary TMNT projects, delivering an electrifying dance extravaganza!
Summary
The "Ninja Rap" scene from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze is a memorable moment in the franchise's history that continues to resonate with fans.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a deep association with hip hop culture, featuring rap songs in different versions of the franchise. Renowned hip hop artists like LL Cool J and Kendrick Lamar have incorporated references to the Ninja Turtles in their music, strengthening the connection between the turtles and hip hop.
Check out this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artwork that brings back feelings of nostalgia. The franchise, known for its stories about a group of young turtles, has been successful across various platforms, including film and television. In 1987, the turtles gained popularity with an animated series that ran until 1996. They then made their way to the big screen with the release of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in 1990, followed by a sequel titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze the following year. Even to this day, both the sequel and the animated series remain highly cherished adaptations that have continued to capture the hearts of fans and maintain their place in popular culture.
Recently, an artist named !CHRiS! Jones shared an amazing piece of art on Twitter. The artwork depicts a scene from The Secret of the Ooze, where the turtles are seen dancing in a nightclub after a battle with mutants Tokka and Rahzar, while Vanilla Ice performs his iconic song "Ninja Rap." Take a look at this stunning artwork below:
Jones' art presents a captivating deviation as the artwork is sketched in the manner reminiscent of the 1987 animated series, effectively blending two distinct periods of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
The Ninja Turtles Hip Hop Connection
The Ninja Turtles franchise has a rich history, and one of its most iconic moments is the "Ninja Rap" scene. This beloved scene has left a lasting impression on fans. In the latest animated film adaptation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, the song is cleverly used as an Easter egg, delighting long-time turtle enthusiasts. However, the turtles' love for rap goes beyond just "Ninja Rap." Hip hop culture and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always shared a special connection throughout their extensive media franchise.
The initial 1990 live-action film adaptation featured several rap songs, with the most well-known being "Turtle Power" by Partners In Kryme, which played during the closing credits. In 2012, the animated Turtles series on Nickelodeon revamped the theme song from the 1987 series into an infectious rap tune. Mutant Mayhem also includes an impressive hip hop soundtrack, featuring iconic rap songs such as "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" by ODB and "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest.
The turtles have also been embraced by many artists in the hip hop world. In LL Cool J's famous song "Milky Cereal", he raps about being as happy as a child who just saw the Mutant Ninja Turtles. Boosie proudly mentioned the turtles in his iconic Southern rap track "Wipe Me Down", claiming to be as famous as them. Kendrick Lamar even titled the opening track of his album "good kid, m.A.A.d city" as "Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter's Daughter", referencing the turtles' adoptive father and martial arts trainer. With Mutant Mayhem reigniting interest in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the connection between the turtles and the hip hop world could grow stronger.
