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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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Australian Bboy Championships 2007 Trailer

September 4th 2007 08:54
2007 australian bboy championships trailer
SKB playing around


This is more along the fun moments of the 2007 Australia Bboy Championships that were held in Melbourne in August. SKB, the winners, dominate this video with their fun and crap. Read my review of the event HERE.

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rhino's Urban Music Awards 2007 - Review

August 15th 2007 02:08
This year's second ever Urban Music Awards held at the Big Top, Luna Park in Sydney, Australia with major sponsor rhino's, has been improved on since last year in all aspects. However, international guests such as Naughty by Nature, Akon, The Game and the rest of the Roc Tha Block 2007 outfit weren't able to make an appearance due to visas being delayed till the end of the month.

Hopefully it brought more attention to the local acts, some of which were of an international standard - my favourites being pioneers of Australian Hip Hop Def Wish Cast, the highly energetic and funky King Farook and the grand finale soul of Doug Williams (who won the Urban Hero Award) featuring Australian R&B divas Paulini, Jade McRae and Neska.

The dancing? Sub-par, except for some of the opening act (what can I say, Darrio, Mel and my boys killed it). You'd expect the dancing at an exclusively industry event to be of the highest quality that you can find in Australia, but you'd have to travel down to Melbourne.

Congratulations to Shantan of Stolen Records, for winning the first award of the night for Best Radio Show, the only person I turn my radio on for on Wednesdays 6-8pm (only if you're in Sydney). You might remember I had posted about being biased towards Shanty- Wanty in one of my older posts.

To the rest of the winners, congratulations, and from the feedback I've had from everyone, they were all pretty much deserving and there weren't any talks of conspiracy or corruption, which is good to see.

Best Hip Hop Single
Cats, Rats & Pigeons - Jackson Jackson
Feel Good - Figgkidd
The Hard Road - Hilltop Hoods
Hold On - Phrase

Best R&B Single
5 Days of Rain - Deni Hines
Like it Like That - Neska
My Girl - Israel
Walk My Way - Chong Nee

Best Hip Hop Album
Exit Strategy - Astronomy Class
Rookie Card - PNC
The Foundation - 4 Corners
The Hard Road - Hilltop Hoods

Best R&B Album
Closer to the Sun - Guy Sebastian
Just Getting By On Love - Chong Nee
Stripes - Kid Confucius
Superwoman - Paulini

Best Male Artist
Figgkidd
Israel
Phrase
Tyree

Best Female Artist
Aaradhna
Jade MacRae
Macromantics
Paulini

Best New Talent
Foreign Heights
Justice & Kaos
PNC
Tyree

Best Hip Hop Group
4 Corners
Bliss n Eso
Def Wish Cast
Hilltop Hoods

Best R&B Group
Adeaze
Breed
Kid Confucius
Nesian Mystik

Best Radio Show
Nesian Vibes - Groove 101.7FM
Stolen Records - Fbi 94.5 FM
Trailblazin' - The Edge 96.1 FM, Groove FM Perth, Raw FM network
Hip Hop Show - Triple J

Best Video Clip
Cats, Rats and Pigeons - Jackson Jackson
Get Yours Remix - Foreign Heights
Hold On - Phrase
Turn it up - DJ Sir-Vere

Best Producer
Juse
P-Money
Styalz Fuego
Jan Skubiszewski

Urban Hero Award
No nominees - winner only
Winner: Doug Williams

Best-Unsigned Artist
Spit Syndicate
Jess Harlen
MC Tuppz
Mikey Rockwell
Sophia

Best Club Night (Australia)
411 Pumphouse, Sydney
Redroom, Sydney
Soulclap, Melbourne
XO, Hunter Bar, Sydney

Best Club Night (New Zealand)
Escapism, Safari Lounge
Fubar
Hennessy on Wyndham
Rnb Superclub @ The Float

Best DJ (Australia)
DJ Eko
DJ Havana Brown
DJ Nino Brown
DJ Peter Gunz

Best DJ (New Zealand)
DJ Manchoo
DJ P-Money
DJ Reminise
DJ Sir-Vere
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Album Review: MF Doom - Mm.. Food? Re-Release

August 9th 2007 13:10
MF Doom has been making some serious moves in the Hip Hop industry lately. The iron masked, metal fingered villain has kept his hands busyin a lot of things, from his Mm.. Food? Album release and re-release, becoming enough of a hip hop icon that Nike decided to create some official MF Doom High Top Dunks (These shoes are crazy!), and performing at the mighty Rock The Bells concert along with such acts as Common and The reunited Wu-Tang Clan.

The initial release of the Mm.. Food? album was followed by an album tour that also doubled as a food drive for the homeless, garnering enough attention and praise on the album to warrant a re-release. The re-release includes a DVD composed of performances and highlights from the Mm.. Food? Tour.

Mm. Food? carries the theme of edibles in the album's track names, such as the songs Beef Rapp, Hoe Cakes, Fillet-o-rapper & Kookies. Doom produces almost the entire album, and collaborates with artists such as Count Bass D, Angelika, 4ize & Mr. Fantastik. When listening to this album, expect heavy sampling of the Fantastic 4 Cartoon series sound clips, as MF Doom lives up to his name and samples many conversations from episodes concerning the good Dr. Doom.

MF doom's album is a perfect example of what doom represents, and that is experimental hip hop. Doom's voice and production is raw and gritty suiting the flavour of his production on this album. Also, without sacrificing any of the feeling of his shady, menacing, sample heavy beats, his rhymes create a feeling that Doom is a serious character to deal with, but you can be sure he won't take himself too seriously. I mean the guy does live shows in a Dr. Doom/Gladiator fashioned mask. If you haven't heard MF Doom before I'd say you should picture Jadakiss minus the thuggery, throw a bit of Ghostface's wacky sense of humour in there, and a style combining CL Smooth & Chali 2na's presence. However, Doom doesn't sound like any of those guys on their own, and he manages to create a new image for himself. I think the iron mask does wonders for your individuality.

Admittedly, the album didn't grab me at first, and It took multiple listens for it to grow on me. But like most accquired tastes, once you begin liking it you'll defend it viciously. Mm.. Food, for those of you that haven't heard the initial release, is one strange experiment of a hip hop album, but is an admittedly successful experiment. Get your hands on the re-release with the DVD of the promo tour, and watch Doom in his iron-masked persona performing onstage across the States.

4/5 - All hail doom!
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Reggae Gold 2007 - CD Review

August 3rd 2007 03:14
Reggae Gold 2007 album


Reviewed by Sabotage

Dancehall reggae has had a huge following in Europe, Japan, and parts of the USA for years now, but 2004 was the year the style exploded onto the worldwide pop charts, leaving smouldering debris in the furthest reaches of the globe (ie. Australia).
Jamaican tracks like Sean Paul's "Get Busy", on Steely & Clevie's 1996 Diwali riddim, possessed none of the big studio engineering shimmer of their American Hip Hop counterparts, but this has only proved that if the vibes are there, nothing else matters.
Since that time, the money has clearly been rolling in, and ProTools studios in truck backs and abandonned shipping containers have popped up all over Jamaica with quewes of hopeful ghetto youth lining up to record on the hottest new riddims, 24/7, 365 days a year.

The upshot of worldwide interest from labels, artists and producers has been a steadily swelling tide of high quality dancehall since 2004. The consistency and technical quality of the music has rapidly caught up and started to exceed many American pop records.
At the forefront of setting the trends and displaying the best of reggae music to the world is VP Records with their annual Reggae Gold compilation. Last year's breakout hit on the compilation was Matterhorn's "Dutty Wine", a dance song so crazy that it was banned in some Caribbean islands after a girl died doing the dance.

VP records have got the formula downpat - each year they feature a stunning model with nuff body on the record cover. As if the music wasn't enough to entice the punters.
I've been waiting for dancehall to throw shouts to the whole "Pirates of The Caribbean" tip, and sure enough, Reggae Gold 2007 is subtitled "Treasure Of The Caribbean" and the model is decked out in deadly pirate wear.

Pop the CD in the stereo and cop the immediate eardrum assault of Sean Paul's "Watch Them Roll". 17 year old production prodigy Stephen McGregor cut the riddim - "Tremor" - and it's the hottest thing right now. Pure hype - deep pulsating bass and string stabs, laced with crunk style synths and 808 snare rolls. Sean Paul's delivery is hypnotic, chanting "Mek it touch the ground!" and "Break that back!". Nuff bones are sure to shatter when man and girl dance to this tune.

Second up is the MIMS "This Is Why I'm Hot" remix that's had airplay here for almost a year now. No doubt the tune is hot. MIMS' crack cooking lyrics are a bit at odds with a roots reggae artist like Junior Reed appearing on the record. The injection of the old skool Stalag riddim will surely freak out a few youths!

Following up the success of "Gangsta For Life" on the Redbull & Guinness last year, Mavado's gun toting bravado is featured here twice. He's opted for more of the same on similar riddims. These tunes will probably make him double the money but neither are as good as "Gangsta For Life".

From there the flow gets progressively slower and more rootsy. Buju Banton and surprisingly, Elephant man, deliver some nostalgic digital roots. What follows is some of the most elegantly produced and inspiringly performed pop music Earth has to offer. Perfect for the chilled out second half of a blazed out party.

Tessane's American-friendly vocals on the track "Hide Away" seem influenced (believe it or not), by acts like Evanescance. The track features pop rock guitars and pianos - the cross pollination of musical styles is no doubt as evident as it ever has been. Likewise "Sacrifice" is a track by another Western-styled singer, Alaine, seemingly inspired by the mainstream crossover success of Rihanna's ballad-filled album last year.

In no way does any of this sound artificial though, on the contrary. It brings me a lot of joy to hear a third world country produce music of such broad appeal and impeccable standards. I have a hunch that the trend of live performances outgrossing record sales will continue, along with artists using the internet as their prime form of promotion. With that will come a need for quality live music. Jamaica as always is leading the way, and Australia will do well if we can learn to maintain our own identity whilst giving the world what they want to hear.

With Central Station's urban label Hardwax now distributing VP's catalog it looks like we'll be hearing some more reggae. VP has followed their usual selection format for "Reggae Gold 2007" but have been able to excel themselves thanks to the high quality of tracks on offer. If reggae music continues to catch on, there may yet be some hope for the future!

4 out of 5 stars

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Slow dancing to Robin Thicke - Lost Without You & Superman. Videos included

July 12th 2007 00:08
Gee I wish I had been sent a copy of this album to review last year. I've only heard two songs off Thicke's current album, The Evolution of Robin Thicke and I'm madly in love with both of them (thanks to Mr George who put me onto 'Superman' and reminded me of 'Lost Without You'). I love his clean, suave look like Pharrell lent him some clothes. A modern day Casanova with a smoother falsetto than Justin Timberlake, Thicke has re-won my heart and libido over. I didn't mind his scraggly look, running around sweaty on his bike in his first clip, his cheeky lyrics and cute smile did it for me.

These tracks are smooth and sweet, great for when you're feeling lovey-dovey or wanting to get in the mood. Put on as make-out background music and start by slow dancing.

robin thicke
Mmm...


robin thicke when i get you alone
Scraggly but still mmm


Lost Without You Music Video:



Listen to Superman:



Lost Without You Lyrics:

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

Tell me how u love me more
And how u think I’m sexy baby
That u don’t want nobody else
U don’t want this guy u don’t want that guy u wanna
Touch yourself when u see me
Tell me how u love my body
And how I make u feel baby

U wanna roll with me u wanna hold with me
U wanna stay warm and get out of the cold with me
I just love 2 hear u say it
It makes a man feel good baby
Tell me u depend on me
I need To hear it

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

Baby you’re the perfect shape
Baby you’re the perfect weight
Treat me like my birthday
I want it this way I want it that way I want it
Tell me u don’t want me To stop
Tell me it would break your heart

That u love me and all my dirty
U wanna roll with me u wanna hold with me
U wanna make fires and get Norwegian wood with me
I just love To hear u say it
It makes a man feel good baby

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

'Cos you may tell me every morning
Ooooooh Alright babe
Aaah yeah
Oh baby
Oh Darling
Ahh yeah

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

I’m lost without u
Can’t help myself
How does it feel
To know that I love u baby

Ooooh Yeah
Oh baby
Oh darling
Ah yeah. Right
Oh baby
Oh darling
Oooh Hoo baby.
All right, right right

Superman Lyrics:

[Verse 1:]
I'm A Superman Thanks To Lois Lane
Kissed Away My Problems When I Went Insane
Fished Me From The Bottom When I Lost My Name
Gave Me Something I Could Live For (Something I Could Live For)
And Everybody Wonders What's The Change
They Don't Recognize Me Cause I Got So Much To Say
And I Never Thought That Anyone Could Love Someone
So Much That They Give Up On Everything

[Chorus:]
I Will Be There To Take Care Of You
I Will Be There When You Cry Babe
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Tell You
That You're Beautiful Baby

I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Run With
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Dance With
I'm Your Lover When The Skies Turn Grey
Everyday Til Its Beautiful Baby

Oh
Til Its Beautiful
Til Its Beau-Ooh Ooh Baby
Til Its Beautiful Baby

[Verse 2:]
I'm A Butterfly When I'm In Your Hands
You Can Turn The Pavement Into White Sand
You Can Make A Moment A Memory In A Glance
And I Cant Believe Anyone Else
And Everybody's Talking
But You Always Keep Shouting
You Never Stop Cursing Yea Babe
And I Never Thought That Anyone Could Love Someone
So Much That They Give Up On Everything

[Chorus:]
I Will Be There To Take Care Of You
I Will Be There When You Cry Babe
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Tell You
That You're Beautiful Baby

I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Run With
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Dance With
I'm Your Lover When The Skies Turn Grey
Everyday Til Its Beautiful Baby

I'm Your Superman Baby
Yea
Your Superman Baby
Oooh

Til It's Beautiful
Til It's Beautiful
Til Its Beautiful Baby
Your Superman Babe
Til It's Beautiful
Til Its Beau-Ooh Ooh Baby
Til Its Beautiful Baby

[Verse 3:]
There's A Million People Underneath The Sun
That Can Find A Million More And Never Find The One
There's A Girl Who Did This And A Socialite
Was On Magazines And Was The Shy Type Baby
But I'm A Superman Thanks To Lois Lane
Fished Me From The Bottom When I Lost My Name
And I Never Thought Anyone Could Ever Mean So Much So Much

[Chorus:]
I Will Be There To Take Care Of You
I Will Be There When You Cry Babe
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Tell You
That You're Beautiful Baby

I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Run With
I Will Be There When You Need Someone To Dance With
I'm Your Lover When The Skies Turn Grey
Everyday Til Its Beautiful Baby

Til It's Beautiful
Til It's Beautiful
Til Its Beautiful Baby
Your Superman Babe
Til It's Beautiful
Til It's Beautiful
Til Its Beautiful Baby
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Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 The Hip Hop Jazz Messenger - CD Review

July 7th 2007 01:13
guru jazzmatazz volume 4 hip hop jazz messenger


Mmm I like this funky, jazzy and soulful Hip Hop.

Reviewed by Cibby:

Guru’s Jazzmatazz brings volume four out to the block, ready to drop the needle on the hip hop-jazz fusion genre. The full title of the album is actually Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 4: The Hip Hop Jazz Messenger: Back to the Future.

Whew! Long winded, isn’t it? Like his title, Guru’s fourth addition to the Jazzmatazz collection plays out over 16 tracks, featuring guests on nearly every song, leaving your stereo feeling tired and breathless.

I’m weak – I can’t help but like the hip hop jazz thing. It’s easy listening for music reviewers, and the Solar production is soft enough to fly under my easily-irritated radar. The first time through, the CD sounded great, and a glowing review oozed from my fingertips.

I’m listening through it for a fourth time, and it’s beginning to grate on my frazzled nerves a little, especially some of the reggae-flavoured hooks. And while I never get tired of piano tinkles on a loose beat, it sounds reminiscent of something I faintly remembered before. Can I recommend this album? I’m ten seconds away from melting it with my lighter, but, unfortunately, it’s all out of fluid.

Nah, it’s alright…while not as solid as the first or second Jazzmatazz, the fourth album in the series bring more of the same Guru sound, and you’ll definitely appreciate the subtle horn samples coming in overtop. Best played in a convertible on a warm spring morning.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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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 Sydney Film Festival
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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Scribble Jam 12 Review

May 10th 2007 01:48
To followers of hip hop culture, Scribble Jam should not be a new name to your ears.
A yearly festival held with major competitions in Bboying (Breakdance), Turntablism, Emceeing and Grafitti pieces all over the walls, Scribble Jam has worldwide acclaim as one of the best hip hop events of the world, and we got hooked up with a DVD of the latest incarnation, Scribble Jam 12. I'll section this off in all the little "foundations of hip hop", if you will.

Breaking
The bboys showing up at scribble jam 12 were mean. Kept coming vicious and had plenty of team tactics. My only issue is that they cut music over what the guys were originally breaking to, but the music still suits the mood and matches up with the moves quite well. Watching a bunch of dudes telling gravity to F*** off because they feel like dancing is *always* fun.

Grafitti
Man. If people over here could graf like this, the government would think twice about making it illegal. I'm telling you, some high quality street artists got together and made some beautiful music...er... artwork. One look at this and you'll want to take up a spray can and make your own pieces... of course, I don't condone vandalism of public property...

Turntablism
The things these guys can do by mixing together different songs all live in front of the audience. It's nuts how quick these guys are on the wheels of steel. Can't really get into much detail without getting technical, so just take a look at the vinyl fly.

Emceeing
Now, this was a particular highlight of this comp for us here, probably the main reason i was hooked up with this anyway, was that in this years Scribble Jam, for the first time ever, was won by an Australian Emcee, who goes by the name of Justice, from Melbourne.
Watch and figure out how many Australian jokes there are. But he comes away with it and almost every battle will have punchlines to make you laugh or cheer, regardless of who's being made fun of.

If you've been following Scribble jam for a few years it might not be as surprising, but it's still solid material
and entertaining to watch. If This is your first exposure to a scribble Jam show then you'll definitely be entertained
go grab some of the other ones while you're at it.

Chux
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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.

sleazeball dancers
Dancing at Sleazeball with Katie Underwood then later with the drag queen and king - best gig ever!
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