Will b-boying survive the age of the Internet intact? We asked three of our favorite additions to the scene who are helping to reconnect generations of b-boys.
BY Calvin SonPOSTED ON April 16th, 2009
When one looks at how much b-boying has evolved as an artform and culture since its inception, it’s easy to forget that the dance–and hip-hop itself–are still relatively young movements.
However, even within the past four or so decades, this hasn’t stopped valuable history from being lost.
Ironically, the Internet has made it easier than ever for information to be sought and shared. But for b-boying, this access has also made it easier than ever to instigate trivial squabbles and encourage rampant fanboy-ism.
Meanwhile, the pioneers and historians of b-boying are only getting older, often without the knowledge–or motivation–to translate their knowledge and history for online audiences.
Fortunately, a number of key figures have stepped up and become active in online communities to help prevent this disparity between older and newer generations.
One has to acknowledge the significant commitment and contributions of obvious key figures like Cros 1, Popmaster Fabel, Ken Swift, Mr. Wiggles, and Alien Ness.
And in recent years, a generation of newer and younger sources have spoken up in order to continue the educating and equipping of newer and younger b-boys.
This series features interviews with three of our personal favorites of these new additions who are bridging the gap.
[...] co-founders and editors–have a high-quality b-boy web zine with informative articles (e.g., Bridging the Gap), regular blogs and [...]