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George: Generation iLL – 10 Questions

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Having recently returned to the bboying scene after taking a year out due to double knee surgery, we caught up with Cambridge local, 16 year old George, part of the crew Generation iLL

Please introduce yourself:
My name’s George, a.k.a Sad George, I represent Generation iLL and Nasty By Nature, I have also recently been associated with Ghetlow Pirates who I have been friends with for a few years now

How long have you been dancing for?
About 6 years, but I had nearly a year off because of my knees

Having started dancing at such a young age, how do you feel your attitude towards bboying has changed now you are older?
When I was younger I thought everything was amazing and wanted to be like everyone but now I’m older I have formed my own opinions a lot more so I have a better idea of what I like, what I don’t

Has your surgery changed or restricted the way you dance and if so, how?
I think it has changed but I think if I didn’t have surgery I would of changed anyway just from personal preference, how I wanted to dance and from my development. Restricted, it has restricted my footwork for abit but I think that will be back to normal in time

Who are your favourite hiphop artists?
I rate Wu Tang, Nas’ older stuff. I like S Club 7 as well

What are your favourite films?
Watchmen has to be on there! That film you lent me, the Prestige, that’s a fresh film and Pineapple express just because it cracks the f#*k out of me

Favourite childhood cartoon?
Without a doubt Spiderman, recently downloaded all 5 series, going in on it!

Most memorable battle you have done?
Probably about 15 minutes ago against Ben Jammin and Zorro lol. I think the main one that stands out is me vs. Kiina from Floor Gangz back when I was 14, at Just Jam under 18′s, I have always really liked Kiina and think he is a good bboy so I was really happy when I beat him

What are your goals in bboying?
Pretty much full world domination, I plan to take over everyone and win everything. Nah I want to make more of a name for myself, get out there a bit more and rep hard

Any shoutouts?
Shout outs to everyone, my crew Generation iLL, Nasty By Nature, my girl Josie, pease and love Josie. My Mummy, she’s always pushed me and supported me, Jammin for teaching me the ways of the warrior and beating me about 15 minutes ago! All the people that have taught me over the years, Ill Boogs, the generation that I came up with, Alex and Jake

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Bboy Changubis (A.K.A Vicious Victor) 10 Questions

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I think it is safe to say that in 2011 Changubis (formerly known as Vicious Victor) made a massive splash in the bboying ocean. I first saw 17 year old Victor on the footage of the ‘Red Bull BC One: USA Qualifier’ where he fought his way to the final battle against El Nino, taking out several well renowned veterans of the US bboying scene in the process. After this Victor started popping up everywhere and doing really well at some of the biggest events in the world including ‘Battle of the Year’ and ‘The Notorious IBE’ Victor is a breath of fresh air to the scene as he seemed to come up relatively unknown and is now known and respected by dancers all over the world.
Victor came to the UK in March to do a few battles and teach workshops, we caught up with Victor at an iLL Sessions workshop in Cambridge and here is what he had to say

Please introduce yourself:
Victor, a.k.a Bboy Changubis, my new name, family name because I don’t wanna call myself Vicious Victor anymore, there’s a lot of Vicious’

Whereabouts are you from?
From Orlando Florida

What first got you into bboying?
My Dad, he has a twin and they used to break back in the days in Mexico so he started getting me to break, he taught me like backspins and stuff

What music do you listen to?
Whatever, whatever makes me jump and shit

Favourite hiphop artists?
A Tribe Called Quest, Talib Kweli, lotta people

Favourite Sandwich?
Ham and cheese, toasted

Favourite childhood cartoon?
Spongebob Squarepants

Have you ever tried or are you interested in graff?
Never tried it but I like it, it looks hard

What’s been your most memorable battle to date?
Me Vs. Gravity at Red Bull BC One Qualifiers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_L3Y4HygJI

What events and countries have you got lined up this year?
I’m going to Belgium for Unbreakables, I think I’m going to Japan this month and then I think IBE and some other battle in Madagascar

What’s the hiphop scene like where you live?
It’s good, lotta dancers, lotta bboys

Any Shoutouts:
Shout outs to my crew MF Kids, Backyard Funk and shout out to y’all, Wordplay Hiphop Magazine

Interview by Joe Downes. Workshop trailer brought to you by Wattsy, www.designsteez.com www.illsessions.co.uk

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