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D2MG Christmas Party Sat 20th Dec 2008!

December 11th 2008 12:54

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we bring back the block party and the soul train! D2MG has invited a range of dance schools around Sydney to be a part of our event, including DarrioStreet, Dancekool, Dance Central and Caramell, with DJ Libre on the decks along with many other special guest DJ, MCs and beatboxers to make up one big jam session. Help keep us alive with a $5 donation or more, and feel free to BYO. See you there!

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Sydney Street Stylin' - 7 bboys, a bgirl and 2 trickers

April 14th 2008 14:07

Cibby threw up a nice post yesterday about a short video I sent him that my boyfriend made with 7 bboys, a bgirl and 2 trickers. I want to give this video as much exposure as I can because I really love it and not because i'm biased either - see for yourself. It sends chills down my spine each time I watch it, the music is fitting and adds to a "film noir"-type mood. It highlights the best that Sydney has to offer both in local artistic and physical talent; the classic backdrop is shown in a beautiful, different light to what you'd normally see during the busy city days and the slovenly nightlife.

sydney street stylin bboy breakdancers bgirl trickers flips corkscrew skb sydney australia

For a moment it doesn't feel like Sydney, but an older, distant place in Europe. Far from the usual picturesque postcards of Bondi Beach, koalas or the Sydney Opera House, the dim glow of the view from the street level is reminiscent of the lifestyles of the same street dancers and trickers in the video - our underground community. Some struggle for recognition and respect from the broader community, others becoming nonchalant after trying for so long.

Enjoy, and show some love

On another note, directly after the end scene in this video, a man was hit by a Lexus at the intersection before the traffic lights turned green. He flipped into the air and landed smack on the pavement, blood gushing out of his head. A rush of pedestrians who witnessed the accident ran to his assistance and to the car that hit him, carrying a bunch of guys wanting to show off after seeing all the filming going on. They were screaming at the people in the car, "DON'T MOVE!!! STAY THERE! WE'RE CALLING THE POLICE!!!" I think the guy who got hit survived, although we're not sure. I hope he is ok, and if he finds this post, please email or comment to let us know you're ok.

Sydney Street Stylin'

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RIP Bboy Frosty Freeze (Dec 8, 1963 - Apr 3, 2008)

April 7th 2008 14:32

RIP

It was a sad day for the Hip Hop community last Thursday 3rd April (American time, or Friday, Australia time) when one of the pioneers, Bboy Wayne "Frosty Freeze" Frost died at the age of 44 of an undisclosed illness, diagnosed only during the beginning of this year. Speculations about substance abuse and such were dismissed by relatives and friends after being put on life support just last month.

A member of the Rock Steady Crew since 1981, one of the original bboy crews, he was attributed to inventing a move known as "The Suicide" and featured in films such as "The Freshest Kids", "Flashdance", "Style Wars" and "Wild Style".

Frosty Freeze Tribute

The Rock Steady Crew Anniversary from The Freshest Kids DVD

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Platform 1 Hip Hop Festival, Sydney Australia

March 26th 2008 05:41

This looks sooooooo dope.

PLATFORM 1 HIP HOP FESTIVAL, Sydney Australia
Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of March 2008

Platform 1 Hip Hop Festival is set to explode with two days of high-powered Hip Hop action, representing Breaking, Graffiti, Beatboxing, MCing and DJing. A fresh experience for the hip hop novice and old skooler alike, the festival includes a series of free events, workshops and two huge nights of entertainment.

Flexing skills: Platform 1 presents premium Hip Hop action when some of Australia's best B*Boys, B*Girls, DJ's, Vocalists and MC's unite on one stage and are judged by you!

Competing in four randomly composed crews, the night will be a mashup of raw skill and freestyle as the finest in the culture represent their element.

Accompanied by the Metabass Allstars. Hosted by Morganics. Make sure you arrive early for the performance of Stiltbreak at 7.30pm.

Freak the Technique: B*Boy | B*Girl battle, some of Australia's best breaking crews will battle it out for the Platform 1 title. Featuring Interstate Judges – Arch Rival, King Ippy and Versastyle. Popping and Locking, Krumping, DJ Mathmatics and live Hip Hop acts. Hosted by Nick Power.

Breaking Info:
Friday and Saturday night 7.30 – 8pm – StiltBreak a wicked fusion of Breaking, Stilt Acrobatics and Artistry. Feat: B Girl Flix, Mr Flip, Manifest and Rely. Stalker Theatre Company.

Friday night:
8 – 10pm Flexing skills – Live invitational Jam featuring some of Sydneys Dopest MC’s, DJ’s Vocalists and Breakers – Unique B Girl, Arch, Ippy and Versastyle. Tix $15/$12

Saturday:
4 on 4 Breaking Eliminations 3 – 5pm.
Top 8 to go through to Freak the Technique that night. Run in conjunction with Graff comp and Demo.

Freak the Technique B Boy/B Girl Battle 8 – 11pm.
Feat – Def Wish Cast, Foreign Heights, Morganics and Eminent Family.
Hosted by Rely. Interstate Judges: Arch Rival, Versastyle and Ippy. DJ Mathmatics.
1st prize - $1000. Tix $15/$12

Dance Workshops in Breaking, Popping, Locking and Street Funk.

FREE events include:

* Performances of Stiltbreak, a fusion of Stilt Acrobatics and Breaking by STALKER Performance Projects

* Photographic exhibition of Australian Graffiti by Guillaume Chesneau

* Can Control - graffiti demo and competition. Hosted by Mistery

* Chalk it Up - Create your own chalk graffiti artwork

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KRS ONE & Marley Marl - Hip Hop Lives - CD Review

July 6th 2007 01:09

krs one marley marl hip hop lives review

If you haven't copped this album or heard the track "Hip Hop Lives (I Come Back)" from these two great Hip Hop philosophers, then check it.

"Hip means to know
It's a form of intelligence
To be hip is to be up-date and relevant
Hop is a form of movement
You can't just observe a hop
You got to hop up and do it
Hip and Hop is more than music
Hip is the knowledge
Hop is the movement
Hip and Hop is intelligent movement"

I thought I'd add in Cibby's review of the album:

Hip Hop Lives is the album that fans have been eagerly awaiting for 20 years now… it marks the end of one of the earliest hip hop beefs around, between KRS-One and Marley Marl. Critics were sniffing out the potential of this album back in the day, but, now, in 2007, Marl and The Teacha have finally let old habits die and collaborated.

It’s a response, apparently, to Nas’ album, Hip Hop is Dead, and several tracks on the album suggest that KRS-One wants to push it back to the good spot. The G-Thang Spot, if you will.

But I felt that this album is a more paternalistic record from these two… KRS-One lays it down in ‘I Was There’, essentially pointing out to all the young rappers out there, fronting and perpetrating, that him and Marley Marl were getting it all started, back in the day.

And on that note, it feels a little too preachy at times… KRS never fails to shine on mic, with that deep, monstrous voice, and rhymes that feel so established that it’s like they’ve been extracted from some ancient Nubian texts. While he may have the credentials to lecture us to death, is that what you really want to listen to?

Eh, I can forgive a little bit of angry-father from The Teacha to get a head full of those Marley beats… reminds me of that old Juice Crew stuff, with a darker, more ominous tone. It’s all good, though, and, thankfully, the skits are kept down to an absolute minimum, and are easily skipped on the CD.

It took a long time for the feud to be settled, but KRS and Marl have finally put out this album… years too late, several pounds too far, and at a time when them young kids in the club are going ‘KRS-Who?’… nonetheless, it’s an album that deserves praise for its sheer craftsmanship, like watching a old, gnarled carpenter making a beautiful chair out of maple.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Planet Bboy Review

June 20th 2007 07:34

Planet Bboy - inspiring and insightful

Tuesday night, 19th June 2007. George St Cinemas, Sydney.

My b-boyfriend had raved on about this film and watched it a second time with me, spoiling some of the plot and humorous moments. Bastard. He raved about it:

"I was touched... not just by the weirdo sitting behind me, but also the movie. But not as much as the weirdo sitting behind me...

Well the documentary is more so about the Struggle and Glory of a bboy... not so much about the dance moves. "So Moving!!!" was the guy behind me, but also again was the movie... Im so proud to be a bboy."

So it's understandable, when you see a documentary that really speaks out to you, that you can relate to so closely you can claim it's the story of your life (without the subtitles).

This film wasn't made for the bboys, it was targeted at the 'mainstream' audience to give them a better understanding, and hopefully appreciation for this particular element of the Hip Hop culture. The reiteration throughout the movie that Hip Hop is a culture, is a form of expression for anyone who chooses to use this outlet, was refreshening; director Benson Lee's debut documentary explores the bboy way of life, and takes a look at how those close to them react to this unconventional path.

From the ongoing media exploitation of "breakdancing" and the lack of recognition and respect that bboys receive, Lee's honest insight into this generally misconceived world is inspiring, funny at times, and all real.

What makes this Hip Hop documentary unique is its broad, inter-cultural reach, following the journeys of five bboy crews - Knucklehead Zoo (USA), Ichigeki (Japan), Phase T (France), Gamblerz and Last For One (Korea) and their struggle to be the Battle of the Year 2005 Champions. Note: Lee had chosen 4 teams who by chance all made it to the top 4 (there were some obvious choices though).

I absolutely love and appreciate this film, director Benson Lee's intentions, passion and endurance and believe that this film will be one of great significance in the history of Bboying and Hip Hop. Please show your support and sign the petition to bring the film back to Sydney, as currently they don't have distribution rights for the film. If I had money to invest, most of it would go into this film. So come on, sign up to the mailing list/petition HERE.

P.S. To Katsu (Ichigeki), I want to have your baby.

After the first screening at the Sydney Film Festival last Sunday 17th June, the after party - 'Break Out' was held across the road (The Metro) where the local bboys jammed and supporters... well they supported. Here's some footage for those (like myself) who missed out. Oh and mr b-boyfriend is the first and last bboy in this clip. His comments:

There's more footage from the night HERE.

Planet Bboy Trailer

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Need dancers, breakdancers, DJs for your event? (Australia)

January 2nd 2007 12:43

If you're looking for Hip Hop dancers, breakers (breakdancers) or DJs for any event, from corporate gigs to bahmitsvas, smaller community events or birthday parties, etc then email trina@hiphop.org.au for all your performer needs (Australia only, for now).

Trina's Snapshot:

Represents and has many affiliates within the Hip Hop and dance community.

Danced with Caramell, Groovesteps (Looze Control 2006 winners).

Co-choreographer and dancer in all girl dance crew The XY Project.

Co-manages SKB (Street Kulture Breakers), the 2007 Australian Bboy (Breakdance) Champions.

Chairperson of Hip Hop Society D2MG (based in the University of New South Wales).

Manages City Studio (Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney) offering Hip Hop dance classes.

Owner and primary blogger on Hiphop.org.au (this site) and Dancing.net.au.

Loves supporting real artists, groups, events.

Lives and breathes Hip Hop.

Will make friends with your grandma.