Comments on: Interview with Pakelika

By: kenny

kenny — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:05 +0000

Is Pakelika still part of the kottonmouth kings. If he is then why wasnt he at the show in dallas on 8/28

By: jigsaw

jigsaw — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:46:23 +0000

I love what he says about the differences between contests and battles. That’s the truth right thurr.

By: Liquid Toez

Liquid Toez — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:46:08 +0000

Good interview – thanks to both of you for taking the time to do the interview.

The only thing that the interview text was missing was…the ellipses…that Pakelika is known for using in his text messages. I was hoping you would ask him about that.

He’s right about the lack of originality within the new school. As you may recall, I had accumulated a huge collection of videos and video clips at one point in time, then one day I realized that the majority of dancing in those videos all looked about the same with a few exceptions. So, I kept the few exceptions and trashed and/or deleted just about my entire collection. Now, like many OGs did in the past, I get my inspiration from watching the old Soul Train clips from the early 1970s – so much individuality, originality, and creativity back then.

I agree with Pakelika about “character” being an underrated part of the dance. I think a dancer really has to let go, no inhibitions, and really dance outside the box to really develop one’s character, but also to include the whole package, that is, the way you dress, talk, and facial expressions.

Peace /

By: syphon

syphon — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:45:45 +0000

Great article … I didnt know much about you Pakelika, thx for givin such indepth view. You really made me think more about poppin itself. More and more I love poppin culture and how it eveolved.

Props to you Tetris bringin such cool things up. Lookin forward for next one.

Keep it up