Archive of Interview
Rawbzilla’s Tips for Inspiration
January 22nd, 2010I talk about Rawbzilla a lot on this site, but it’s hard not to when his moves in a clip like this are still as relevant now as they were a decade ago. In this …
“Copyright Criminals” Features James Brown’s Original Funky Drummer
January 19th, 2010UPDATE: You can watch the entire thing streaming online here (and it has an introduction by Maggie Gyllenhaal). If we choose to believe Kool Herc (which is generally a good idea in my book [oh, …
Sneaker History and Cleaning Tips from Ken Swift
January 17th, 2010What’s the deal with Pro-Keds? What about with Adidas Superstars? How do I keep my [insert material type here] sneakers clean? How do I match my sneakers to my outfit? Is it true that keeping …
Easy Rock (RSC) on Karmaloop TV
January 16th, 2010I like Karmaloop, even though I don’t really have the money to buy from there very often. And I’ve been watching Karmaloop TV ever since I saw this crazy interview with Bigfoot One. So I …
History: New York City Breakers Interview from 1997
January 12th, 2010After long-term media exposure to b-boying, it can become a tendency to polarize b-boying history. There are the super-old interviews and originators from before people were even calling it “b-boying” or “hip-hop,” and then there …
Lady Jules, Emily and Elizabeth Dell talk B-GIRL
December 1st, 2009By now you’ve probably either seen the clips or heard the chatter about the movie B-GIRL, starring Mighty 4 2006 champ Lady Jules. We had the opportunity to sit down with her as well as …
Give Thanks for $10 Pro-Keds and Words of Wisdom
November 26th, 2009We’ve always let you know when to get your hands on cheap Pro-Keds, and thanks to a tip from Harold we’re letting you know that you States-side readers can get your hands on them for …
Wu Tang Gran – Chinese Grandma B-Girl
November 20th, 2009We’ve seen a 73-year-old b-boy and an 83-year-old woman doing freezes, but I have to say that this 70-year-old woman from China seems the most legit of all those. The video, found on the Old …
“I Like Kites” — Full Interview with Kool Herc is Up
November 6th, 2009We had to sit on this one for a while because we weren’t sure we–or anyone else–could handle it. Given the delicate nature of the economy and political tensions in the world right now, we …
James Brown Drops Dancing Knowledge
November 4th, 2009Time and time again, original b-boys have espoused the dancing styles of James Brown as a major pillar of b-boying. Unfortunately, we live in an age where Brown’s influence and character aren’t as prevalent as …
Smurf and Casper’s B-Boy News
October 22nd, 2009If the Strife.tv coverage of Jean Claude Van Jam weren’t crazy enough, now there’s the latest from this web series that’s kind of like a The Daily Show for the b-boy community (and it just …
Massive Update: IBE Edition
October 19th, 2009If you haven’t already noticed, we’ve been rolling out lots of new stuff from this year’s Notorious IBE. Click here for the photo gallery, and click here for our Breakumentary featuring the likes of Poe …
Strife.tv Makes Crazy B-Boys Look Almost Normal
October 19th, 2009There are two ways to cover a jam like Jean Claude Van Jam, where battles like this one take place: 1. Report on all the weirdos dressed up in masks and Speedos while trying not …
Nike Releases Shoe “for B-Girls” – Nike Air Thread
October 15th, 2009Image from Zappos We gave you a peek here, and it looks like the Nike has begun what might become an all-out b-boy/b-girl campaign. Hit the jump for another colorway, a video and other fun …
B-Boy Jesus on So You Think You Can Dance
October 2nd, 2009He has risen! Er, just kidding. Louisiana’s Jesus–(referred to here as “Justin,” for some strange reason)–recently made his explosive debut on So You Think You Can Dance. Abiding by the strictest of journalistic standards, I …
