Q: Where you from? How did you get your name? Im from Philly, live in the 215, the second city of Hip Hop, birth place of writing on walls. My crew is Sesion31, I'm the official DJ for Kings Destroy. I've always been known to have some sort of master plan or a better way of doing something so people would always says he scheming. But it just so happens that one of my favorite graff writers because of his diehard attitude about things is Skeme from the Bronx. The second part of my name Richards comes from my favorite comic book character Reed Richards from the Fantastic 4. So there you have it, The Incredible Mr. Fantastic Skeme Richards Q: What got you started in Dj'n? How long have you been a DJ and who are your mentors and inspirations? I started DJ'ing in 1981 and it was just something ...

Rakaa (Dilated Peoples) Release party for debut LP "Crown of Thorns" 2010 A Benefit for Walter "High Chief XL" Saole (RIP).  Flyer by EAST3

EAST3 DROPPIN THIS BLACK LIGHT MURAL FOR THE LARGEST OUTDOOR EVENT ON OAHU HAWAII.  THIS ARTWORK WILL BE FEATURED IN BLACK LIGHT AT THE "LOVE FEST" JULY 24 2010.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES.

Afrika Bambaataa - A prayer for Walter "High Chief XL" Saole 1.  Name your inspirations & mentors that helped guide & mold you to become a Musician/Dj & role model for your community in the 70's. My inspirations & mentors are James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy & Parliament Funkadelic, Every group at Motown Records, John Lennon & The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Gary Numan, John Carpenter, Aretha Fanklin, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross & the Supremes, The Jackson 5, Temptations, Mariam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Mighty Sparrow, Calypso Rose, Yellowman, Bob Marley, Isley Brothers, Curtis Mayfield, Willie Colon, Ray Baretto, & Fania All Stars. All these groups because of their music, showmanship, & respect as serious artists help me on my musical Journey to become an artist in music. On the Knowledge, I give all respect to The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, Minister Malcolm X, ...

Q: Whats your Bgirl name, How long have you been dancing, where are you from? A: I rock with the name Honey Rockwell. I've been dancing bgirl style 16 years but physically involved with gymnastics anddance for 30 years. I'm originally from the Boogie Down Bronx and Inwood Park, Manhattan. I currently reside in westchester, NY. Q: What/who inspired/mentored you to in becoming a Bgirl and about the culture? A: Louie "New Wave" (may he rest in peace) inspired and motivated me to incorporate my gymnastics with some bboy/bgirl moves. He also is responsible for introducing me to my Mentors Ghetoriginal dance company, Rock Steady and it was through this company and crew where i met the rest of my worldwide Bfamilia :) Q: Describe the biggest solo battle you ever been in. Who was it? A: Actually i never really battled in an organized battle before. That came after . lol ...

What is your name, where are you from and what band are you a part of? My name is Janita Haan born in London and i am the lead singer from the band Babe Ruth How did the Band come together and describe the style of music you play? Shacklock were auditioning for a singer. I had just returned from living in the US and I went along to EMI Manchester Square London with about 40 others and got the gig.  The music I would say is Hard Rock Funk with spanish/latin, jazz , classical influences. How did you develop your original singing style? Any influences? I constantly sing and listen to singers.  I find the whole process completely fascinating and I am continually learning and honing. Phrasing , diction, colour, nuances, dynamics, different modes how they can be combined. At first, in the early days, it was just a case of me experimenting by myself ...

FEB. 2010 PRODUCTION CLOSE UP OF INVISIBLE BBOY HEAD AND TORCH HAND EAST3 WORKIN ON PLANET ROCK THIS PRODUCTION TOOK PLACE IN THE BAY AREA.  ALL WRITERS INVOLVED ARE ORIGINALLY FROM OAHU HAWAII.  THANKS KRAZE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY.

THE FIRST TIME I SAW FROSTY FREEZE WAS ON STYLE WARS 83'.  HE MADE ME LAUGH WHEN HE WAS BREAKING DOWN THE HUMP FREEZE!  AS I CONTINUED WATCHING THE DOCUMENTARY I BECAME AMAZED WHEN WATCHING FROSTY DO HIS FOOTWORK.   11 YEARS LATER I GOT TO MEET HIM AT MY FIRST RSC ANNIVERSARY IN NYC AT ROCK STEADY PARK 1994.  HE WELCOMED ME IN THE CREW WITH OPEN ARMS AND I WAS IN DISBELIEF BECAUSE I FINALLY GOT TO MEET ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD HERO/INSPIRATIONS.  IMMEDIATELY I ASKED HIM TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH ME AND HE SAID "WORD".  THAT WAS A CLASSIC MOMENT. THE CENTER PHOTO OF FROSTY, SWEEPY, Q, AND LEGS REMINDS ME OF HILARIOUS MOMENTS THAT TOOK PLACE DURING THE TIME OF THAT PHOTO.  MAN…WHEN YOU PUT SWEEPY AND FROSTY IN THE SAME ROOM THE JOKE WAS ON!!! THEY CRACKED ON EACH OTHER LIKE BROTHERS DO! THROUGH OUT THE YEARS ...

What or who inspired you to Bboy? When did you start? The first inspiration to just dance in general came from the music first and foremost. James Brown was my biggest inspiration and now that I look at him he was a boy. My beginning interest in Breakin' was in 1995 when i first saw Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force video of their hit Planet Rock. In this video there are clips of footage from the battle of Rock Steady Crew vs Dynamic Rockers at the Lincoln Center battle in 1981. What do you like most about the dance and why? The feeling of it. The energy behind it. The meaning of it. It just kind of spoke to me. When I witnessed my first b-boy live I got it. I understood it and I am on a quest to understand it fully. In your opinion, what makes a ...