Can you multitask like Ken Swift and Zulu Gremlin?
It’s been long said that the original hip-hoppers rarely restricted themselves to one “element” of hip-hop. It wasn’t uncommon for a b-boy to also dig records and catch a quick tag on the way home.
The funny thing about b-boys MCing or rapping, however, is that b-boys aren’t always the most articulate guys. And oftentimes, fans are surprised by their favorite dancers having voices that don’t seem to match up with their dance styles.
Add on to that the dichotomy that is often placed between stereotypical “rappers” (blinged and thugged out) and “b-boys” (poor and grimy), and watching your favorite b-boy rhyme can sometimes be like watching your favorite MC break.
As these videos show, the results may vary, but they’re always pretty fascinating.
Would it really be a true Alien Ness music video if it didn’t start with smoke being blown in the camera?
Bboy City’s Romeo fills his video with all the hip-hop staples: dancing, graffiti, and, uh, ancient pyramids.
And, of course, you have to reserve a special place in your heart for people who can do both at the same time.
Who are your favorite MCing b-boys?
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