In The Not So Fresh Podcast episode 32 we feature guests Neguin (Brazil/Supercrew)and Menno (Holland/Hustle Kidz) both representing Red Bull BC One All Stars with our own Bboy Roxrite (Renegades). In this podcast we cover:
• Neguin talks about his time on the Blaze Tour when he met and toured with Madonna. He spent 1.5 yrs on tour with Madonna.
• Menno speaks about his theater performance experience in Holland and how he was nominated for a "Swan Award".
• Both Menno and Neguin speak about having an open perspective balancing theater and breaking with their dance careers. Hear about how Menno had to perform a 55 minute theater routine while having to take a shit. Look up his theater performance on Youtube "Menno - Rise Up"
• Which of the Red Bull BC One All Stars is the worst to travel with.
• Neguin and Roxrite talk about facing racism while traveling the world.
• The type of battles that have really tested and pushed their limits and how they train for dancing/workouts.
• Neguin speaks about his capoeira background and how it ties in with his breaking and the similarities to hip hop. He was a world champ in Brazil with capoeira.
• Neguin drops a lot of knowledge on the history of race in Brazil.
• What are his feelings on the movie, "Only The Strong". A cult classic 90's film that depicts Mark Dacascos using capoeira to help at risk youth.
• Did Bboys bite capoeistas in NY? Is capoeira where bboys got a lot of their moves/movement from?
• Menno tells us how the breaking scene is in Holland and how his crew Hustle Kidz rose up in the battle scene.
• This edition of Roxrite Googles became Neguin Googles as he took the duty on to google the sexual term, "Milwaukee Blizzard".
• How to get exposure through battling and creating brands beyond just the breaking scene.
• Going from having boring "9-5 jobs" to being able to live comfortably from breaking.
• Speaking of creating brands, Menno talks about his line of track suits he created. Find them at www.mennotracksuits.com
• We discuss the Undisputed Bboy Finals here in San Diego this weekend and what to expect from it. Shout out to Cros One for bringing it to San Diego. As of this podcast posting, our own Roxrite took home win #99 with Neguin and Victor. Roxrite is now 1 win away from reaching 100 wins.
• As usual we go off on random tangents and start talking shit like any other podcast we've done. We close with what we've been listening to lately and thank you all for listening.
Peace - Destijl RSF