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  Interview with Pakelika

  3 CommentsSaturday, June 6th, 2009

  Pakelika also referred to as “The Visual Assassin” from the group Kottonmouth Kings, has been getting down since 1979. He is most known by his fans for being the dancer/member for the hip-hop group, the Kottonmouth Kings. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Space Capital

  3 CommentsSaturday, June 6th, 2009

  Space Capital has been repping the Chicago popping scene since 1979 and has been one of the key OGs who helped bring the scene back from the early 90’s. Staring the first Popping website to inform and educate the new generation, he has made huge contributions to the scene. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Mr.Wiggles

  5 CommentsSaturday, June 6th, 2009

  Mr.Wiggles has been in the game since the late 70s and has been part of the funk/hiphop culture since. He has been recognized as one of the most respected and versatile dancer/artist in the world. Through the years of paying his dues, Wiggles has helped bring back the “forgotten” Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Midnight

  1 CommentsSaturday, June 6th, 2009

  Midnight has been Popping in the Los Angeles neighborhoods since the 70s. Repping LA’s known Old School crew, the Geomatrix (Poppin Chuck, AK, Phantasm, & Midnight) he has made a comeback since the 80’s spreading his knowledge and skills with the new generation. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Shallow

  3 CommentsSaturday, June 6th, 2009

  Shallow has been representing the Boston/East Coast Popping scene since 1978 and has earned his reputation as being one of the most technical waver’s in the world. Dancing for one of the longest repping Boston Bboy crew “Floor Lords” and now “Worldsoul” – NY, he has been Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Waveomatic

  1 CommentsTuesday, June 2nd, 2009

  Wavomatic has been known as one of the most abstract wavers of this day. Popping since 1979, waveomatic has been innovating and pushing the art of Waving to a new level. Not only is waveomatic making a difference in the way people get down, he is also contributing a huge amount to the dance community. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with Angel

  1 CommentsTuesday, June 2nd, 2009

  Angel’s first debute was in February of 1977 on an International dance contest held in Mexico City. He continued thru out the early 80’s representing with his trade mark/image of the 40′ and 50’s and is recognized as also one of the most versatile dance entertainers of the modern era. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with DJ Rod

  0 CommentsTuesday, June 2nd, 2009

  Starting off as a BBoy in Los Angeles, DJ Rod aka The Doc of Style has been spinning and giving back to the Popping and Locking community for years. DJ Rod is known for spinning his hard G-funk and rare 80’s Funk Jams at most Southern California Popping events and battles. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with DJ Machete

  0 CommentsTuesday, June 2nd, 2009

  DJ MACHETE is a staple in the Los Angeles Jungle/Drum and Bass scene. He began his musical career spinning as DJ Rob G.(not the hardcore DJ) back in 1991, playing hip-hop at infamous after hours spots like No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. Read the rest of this entry »

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  Interview with DJ Josh Billings

  0 CommentsMonday, June 1st, 2009

  DJ Josh Billings has been spinning at his house music club “focus” for the past 4 years. With his love for house music, he has worked his way up and has established Focus as one of the best house music spots in Southern California. Dancers across the Los Angeles and Orange County areas gather every tuesday to listen to him spin house and vibe to his music. Read the rest of this entry »