April treats: latest discoveries, handpicked new releases & mixtapes
We’d like to maintain the habit of doing a little round up at the end of each month just to try and prevent this from happening, so let’s appreciate April together with another ByBase selection of hot new releases, fresh mixtapes and special treats.
Dig of the Month: A Tribe Called Quest – People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
This April 17th marked the 28th birthday of Tribe’s debut album: People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. This particular musical piece indisputably opened a new decade in rap and made a huge influence on the sound of hip hop as we know it today. It all started right here. On this classic album. Time to celebrate.
Don “Campbellock” Campbell – The story behind the man who created Locking
Locking is one of the oldest modern American street dances with a history spanning over 45 years. There is one fact no one can debate. This dance started with ONE man – Don “Campbellock” Campbell.
Videos of the month: March
There really is something special about spring, and you can also see it in our video selection. The colours just scream fresh (or blesh?)!
Freshest on the floor: the best outfits of March (JD Special)
For this month, we have decided to pay a special tribute to all the dancers that were representing on the main Juste Debout stage in Paris.
March treats: latest discoveries, handpicked new releases & mixtapes
The initial kick of spring makes March a very special month. Let’s take a look back at what has been put out there over this period in our music wrap-up.
Dig of the Month: Gang Starr – Hard To Earn
Few hip-hop groups have been able to craft a sound as instantly recognizable as Gang Starr. Guru’s smooth baritone and the beats Premo handcrafted using samples and his signature bounce…
BRKN’ Nest: A growing wave of creativity from South Korea & The U.K.
Interview with an international brotherhood, made up of six dancers that are documenting the Breakin’ culture with a captivating perspective that envelopes excitement, connectivity and humour.
Freshest on the floor: the best outfits of February
A new month. A new set of the best outfits worn by dancers at events in February.
February treats: latest discoveries, handpicked new releases & mixtapes
The regular dose of Treats is back again with some more fresh tunes for your ears. Drift out of February with the latest musical wrap-up of the month!