It’s warming up and as usual NYC nights bring out some unique characters over at Union Square Park these dudes called it a night and threw in the towel.

Slumped 1

Slumped 2

“J.Dilla: Still Shining” from B.Kyle on Vimeo.

Modern Shark

Modern Shark is a record label on the rise with artists who continue to innovate and help push hip hop to a new level http://modernshark.com/junk-science-miraculous-machines-linda-gold-feat-gene-stovall. One of my favorites on the label is Junk Science here is one of their videos.

Junk Science “Miraculous Machines (Linda Gold) (feat. Gene Stovall)” from MODERN SHARK! on Vimeo.

KCDC

KCDC Skate nights will be starting up soon its getting cold out there.

Dan Charnas just recently dropped a billion dollars worth of info in his new book “The Big Pay Back”. In this book he unveils just about all of the untold and very valuable information that pertains to the history and economics of the hip hop industry. He also gets into detail on how hip hop artists, entertainers, executives, and record labels struggled and pushed forward to get hip hop into the fore front of what is considered popular music in this country and all over the world. He starts at the very origins that made hip hop music an art form and then caries you through a time line which leads all the way up unto where hip hop is as a culture and an art form in today’s day and age. He also gets into how hip hop has affected various industries in entrainment and even the products that we use and consume are marketed. Through out all of the stories presented in the book you will see how hip hops influence eventually gained its rightful acceptance in the eye and hearts of the general public. People trust me if you are in anyway affected by hip hop’s influence you need to spend some time with this book there is a wealth of useful information in here and I personally am glad that Dan followed through and was the first to released a book of this caliber. For more info check out his most recent interview with Noah Zark on Coffee Break for Heroes and Villains http://www.wfmu.org/flashplayer.php?version=2&show=38455&archive=65652. In the interview he gets more into the specifics of the book. You can also check out his site here http://www.dancharnas.com/

The Jay Vons

I’m really digging this song. It’s a real soulful track that I think you’ll also enjoy.

Win, Win Combo

There’s nothing better than a beautiful woman on a bike. I came across this site that had a bunch of photos of gorgeous women who took some really good pics with their rides.
http://www.orangecountyfixed.com/2008/06/07/hot-chicks-on-hot-bikes-nsfw/

Showstopperz Auto Club

Its cold now but when it gets warm you could spot some of the finest custom made vehicles at one of their shows
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10312&id=100001117699318#!/profile.php?id=100001117699318 you can also get in contact with them through these emails joey57@yahoo.com or showstopperz4life@yahoo.com

American Hardcore

American Hardcore is an astonishing documentary which gives you a concrete explanation of how Punk Rock came about. It tells it like it is and doesn’t hold anything back. The film also gives you a piece of history on what was happening in politics and subculture at that time. Here’s a link where you can add the video to your own collection plus you can check out photos, music, and much more. http://www.sonyclassics.com/americanhardcore/

Jason Britton

In the world of motor sports Jason Britton has made a tremendous name for himself through his hard work and dedication to the sport. His tricks are very complex which is what makes his style of riding innovative and unique. When ever the sport has reached a limit it’s riders like him that help push it to a new level. http://www.jasonbritton.com/

Throw Back De La Soul Video

This is for the De La Soul listeners. I know this is an old clip but I thought it was pretty dope the way they explain how they break down how the process in which they develop their music.

I stumbled upon this video of Daimen Walters Performing maneuvers which I didn’t think was humanly possible with out strings or special effects. Professionals at parkour like Dainmen are prime examples of how far you can push the body if your dedicated to what you.

Breeze and Rabbi Darkside

Breeze and Rabbi Darkside gave a show a while back and digging though my videos I found this.

Kid Enzo

I was fortunate enough to have Q and A with B-boy Kid Enzo. One thing about Kid Enzo that grabbed my attention was how unique his style is. He’s always instep with the music and he expresses so much character in every move he executes. As a spectator he’ll keep you on your toes as you try to anticipate what his next move may be.

-The Interveiw-

1).When and why did you get into
break dancing?

I got into breaking in my junior year of high school. Around the year 99 or 2000 I got into the dance when my boy b-boy stylez was practicing in his living room one day and he taught me some moves. From then on, I was hooked.

2).How did you get the name Kid Enzoe?

That’s sort of a long story, but I’ll try to cut it short. Basically, I had a crush on this girl in high school and she nicknamed me Enzoe. Around the same time my first crew was forming and we were all picking out b-boy names for ourselves. I liked the name Kid because “Kid” was used as slang in New York City pretty often. So I put it together and came up with “Kid Enzoe” I started introducing myself and entering competitions with the name and it just stuck wit me till today.

3).Where did you grow and learn the most
as a break dancer?

I can definitely say that I learned the most about breaking in Philadelphia. I learned how to dance and straight up feel the music. I also learned about foundation which is the basics of breaking from an old school b-boy called Z no Zeen.

4).What B-boy in the game inspires you to try
new things?

The game involves the whole world so there is a lot of talent out there and I get inspiration from all types of b-boys because it seems like everyone has something to bring to the table with their style. But, if I had to choose I would have to name a couple that I prefer: Kmel, b-boy Casper, b-boy Ivan, and Ronnie Ruen. I can go on and on but I tend to like b-boys that have that “flava” ill b-boy style if you know what I mean, Funky.

5). what’s your take on the break scene now?

I think the breaking scene is dope right now. A lot of b-boys are on top of their game. For awhile a lot of heads were struggling with dancing and the all around basics of the art form, but now there are kids coming out of nowhere with all around skills having both power and style. It’s a beautiful thing.

6).In what areas would you like to see yourself grow as a dancer?

I would like to see myself grow as a dancer in every single way. I’m very hard on myself because I’m never satisfied. Constantly, I am always trying to learn a new skill for competitions. For some breakers, hard moves come easily because of their flexibility or just their overall ability to execute them. For me, I have to work hard to get what I have, whether its dance ability or any of the other skills involved. But as far as growth I’d like to progress in every area of Breaking.

7).What is you doing to get there?

I’m practicing almost everyday and entering mostly 1 on 1 competitions nation wide.

8).Through your traveling what area would say is the most energetic and promotes creativity when it comes to breaking?

I can’t narrow it down to one place. Every where I have gone has their own creativity. That’s the beauty of it. The east coast, west coast, mid-west, and etc; all have a way that they express the dance and that’s what makes it ill.

9). For someone who is just getting into breaking what would you say is the most vital asset to have while you’re learning new things and developing your own style?

That’s an easy one, foundation. What I mean by foundation is the basics of top-rock, footwork, and power moves. What breaking provides is the start. From then on, everything else is up to you. However you want to interpret and express is up to you. I hope that helps.

Strictly Beats and Blue Sky Black Death

For all those mc’s and singers who need something to flow too and to those who just enjoy instrumentals you should go check out http://strictlybeats.blogspot.com/ There are some really good tunes there along with some interesting art work to view while you enjoy the music. I’ve left you a video by Blue Sky Black Death, who happens to be a featured artist on the site. This is a music video to the song “Chloroform”, which is on their album “A Heap of Broken Images”. Another I enjoy from the album is “Skies Open”, but you could also check out the group out on their Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/blueskyblackdeath