Jerkin'

It gained mainstream popularity outside of California by Inland Empire-based groups New Boyz and Audio Push,[1] and has origins in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

[3] According to Oktane of Audio Push, jerkin' culture came from gang members dancing at parties, stating: "Jerking actually came from gang-banging.

[citation needed] Once Jerkin' went mainstream, new dance crews and artists began competing and performing at events in Southern California as well as in other parts of the world as its popularity spread.

The Ranger$ crew not only competes in dance contests, winning numerous awards, but have recorded several songs and have been signed to a major label.

Many elements of scene and the raver are used in the jerkin' movement, such as bright colored clothing, tight pants, or novelty graphic tees.