“I believe b-boying is the last real element of hip-hop.” Paul “P” Martin of Ireland’s ‘Bad Taste Cru’ tells me. “It really is the grass roots of the culture; the real jams still exist and continue to grow and develop. The music we play harks back to the early days; the culture of the dance is young but very much maturing. The physical language we speak is the essence of hip-hop itself, even more so than the music nowadays.”
Paul and the rest of the crew are gearing up for their next “International Just Jam” event, which will take place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (where they now reside), over the 23rd and 24th of October weekend. Since 2008 the crew have been organising these jams, which draw people to the city from all over the world, the next jam is set to be a big one; “This time its over two days.” Paul tells me, “During the Saturday daytime we have both beginner and advanced level workshops with Bad Taste Cru and our European guests. Then on the night time we have a showcase event called “Juice and Jam.”” A result of their collaboration with the cities Juice festival; which Paul hopes “Will bring new audiences and participants, and maybe add a little bit more validation to Just Jam for potential sponsors. We really believe in the power of hip-hop as a cultural and social tool, as well as an art-form.” The main event will take the form of a one-on-one b-boy battle competition on the Sunday, for £500 prize money.
The jam will take place in “Dance City” which is a national dance agency located in the city, and is the building where the jam (which has since taken place in a number of locations around Newcastle and the surrounding area) began. “Dance City is Just Jam’s spiritual home.” Explains Paul, “They have supported us with the event since day one, and provide a beautiful set-up for the battles. If you want to see real b-boying, a real display of individual skills and brilliant music then this is the jam. It’s also a real family venue and open to all. No matter where you are from or who you are, Just Jam welcomes all.”
For people in the UK with even the slightest interest in the culture, the jam is definitely an event to attend. Expect to see “Amazing battles, top level b-boying, dope music, friendly vibe and a professionally organised b-boy event which is open for all. There will be some top names from all over the country, as well as European b-boys like Blanka (of Floor Gangz), Monir (of Vagabonds, France), Intact (of Ruff Neck Attack, Ukraine) and a few other guests.”
“For the b-boys, it’s the chance to rep yourself, your crew and test your skills against the best in the UK and Europe. It is also the chance to win a decent prize fund of £500; none of this watered down prize money weakness! For the crowd, an awesome display of real b-boy culture; thrills, spills and dynamic skills!”
Expect to hear more from the event, as I will be there covering the event for HipHopFiend.net, and will update the site with images, video and interviews from the jam.
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