NYHC

abbreviation for "New York Hardcore", a musical and cultural movement that began in the early 1980s (or late 1970s) and evolved out of the earlier "punk rock" scene. Hardcore music is typically defined by a very fast, driving (4:4:) tempo, loud distorted guitars, and an aggressive vocal style. The first NYHC band was arguably "The Stimulators" with their definitive record "Loud Fast Rules". Other pioneers of the genre include "Bad Brains" (actually a DC-based band that gigged regularly in New York City before eventually relocating there, "Beastie Boys" (before gaining notoriety as a hip-hop group), "Kraut", and many other lesser-known bands.

The original NYHC Scene was largely, though not exclusively, comprised of "punks" and "skinheads". Other styles, including dreadlocks or Rastas, b-boys, long-haired metal-heads, peace-punks, skaters, and others were also well represented. Hardcore music was founded in New York City in the very early 1980s and then quickly spread to other states and cities each of which developed their own scenes, styles, and music. More than 30-years after its inception, hardcore-punk continues to be an evolving movement. The iconic NYHC symbol is written with the letters N, Y, H, and C around a larger letter-X. This type of symbol has been adopted by countless other brands, and entities with 4-letter names or initials, but was originally conceived of, and exclusive used by members of the NYHC scene.

NYHC
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scubba

noun: Any slimy or gritty substance or coating.

examples: Look at all that scubba growing in that dirty fish tank.

I forgot to bush this morning, and now my teeth are coated with scubba.

first know use: "Scubba" was a common term on the New York Hardcore (Punk) scene in the early to mid 1980s.

Look at all that scubba growing in that dirty fish tank. I forgot to bush this morning, and now my teeth are coated with scubba.

first know use: "Scubba" was a common term on the New York Hardcore (Punk) scene in the early to mid 1980s.

noun: Any slimy or gritty substance or coating.

examples: Look at all that scubba growing in that dirty fish tank.

I forgot to bush this morning, and now my teeth are coated with scubba.

first know use: "Scubba" was a common term on the New York Hardcore (Punk) scene in the early to mid 1980s.

noun: Any slimy or gritty substance or coating.

examples: Look at all that scubba growing in that dirty fish tank.

I forgot to bush this morning, and now my teeth are coated with scubba.

first know use: "Scubba" was a common term on the New York Hardcore (Punk) scene in the early to mid 1980s.

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eggbo

noun: a term of endearment used among friends on the early New York Hardcore (punk) scene in the early to mid-1980s, usually preceded by the words "yo, yo".
origin: derived from "Egg Bo" a trademarked breakfast sandwich from "Bojangles of America" Restaurant. The expression likely came into use on road trips to out-of-town punk shows. Hungry band members would spot a roadside Bojangles and shout "YO-YO-EGGBO" indicating a desire to stop for food.

"Yo Yo Eggbo" is also a song by NYHC band "The Psychos" featuring Roger Miret, Billy Psycho, Stu Psycho, et al.

Yo, yo, Eggbo, I'm hungry.
Yo, yo, Eggbo, that was a crucial set the Psychos played last night!