B-Boy / B-Girl Summit 2022
BBoy BGirl Summit returned this year after a hiatus due to the Covid Pandemic. Asia1 and her staf f at No Easy Props pulled of a great Jam. This Event had a classic jam vibe that I havent felt in a while. July 16th was at Plummer Park West Hollywood, CA and Day 2 was at Grand Park in Downtown, Los Angeles, CA. The wole event was free. B-Boy Summiy is on eof the longest running B-Boy events.
The Popping Showcase went off with the LA Boppin Crew along with Earthquake, Scorpio, Pop Tart, D-Rock, Mr. Kleen, & Sinsay Bop. Medusa and Asia 1 On the Mic's and DJ's LA Smurf and Silky-D.
It was dope that they had the Kids Battle as its up to us to pass this on to the next generation of B-Boys and B-Girls. Not only does it keep the Elements alive but provides a positive outlet for our youth. Some of these youngsters gave it thier all, The battle was judged by Red Bull All Star B-Boy Victor
The Original Bonnie and Clyde battle by B-Boy Ken Swift and Zulu Gremlin. Which for those of you that dont know is a battle where each duo is compossed of one B-Boy (Clyde) and one B-Girl (Bonnie). The Battle was limited to only 16 teams and the slots filled up quickly.
There was far more going on and unfortunatly we could not catch it all but the event also featured a live performance from The Pharcyde (The Far Syde), DJ KS360, Gaslamp Killer, a Live set from the Drumetrics, OG Battlecat, The"Creatorof the Scratch" Grand Wizard Theodore spinning for the B-Boy / B-Girls Ultimate Circle, Psycho Les of the Beatnuts, Illijah Beats, Skeme Richards, Mark Luv, DJ Battle Cat, Funk Freaks, Kwikstep, Kid Boogie, United Hip-Hop Vanguard, Breaking Olympics Panel, Frankie FlaveStrutting Workshop by the Legendary Poptart, A Healing/Progress Discussion Pannel.
There was a 5 vs 5 Color wars Crew Battle for $2500 in cash,where each crew had to battle in their Crew shirts that they lost if they lost. Hosted by Alien Ness of The Mighty Zulu Kings and the judges were B-Girl Rockafella, B-Boy Flea Rock and B-Boy Lil Cesar of Air Force Crew.
They had a lot of Vendors including Phat Caps, Lastman and more so you could get the latest in B-Boy Clothing and Breakdancing Gear.
Be sure to check out https://www.bboysummit.com/
Sponsored by DCA, United Hip-Hop Vanguard, B-boy.io, ICU Art, WEHO Arts, Grand Park, The Music Center and Fusicology.
