Episode 24: Setting the Pace with Basix
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In this episode, Celtic kicks back and has beer and wine with the legendary krump king of swag himself, the infamous Basix. In between drinks they chop it up about the inspiration of Tight Eyes and Mijo, a primer to the history of Krump, how Krumpers groove, controversial dance clips, dance cultures around the world, taking your time and building an atmosphere in the midst of battle, how Krump names work, how to not be Kanye West, touching during battle, the Five Pillars of Krump, speaking the language of Krump internationally, childhood adversity, systemic oppression, Black Lives Matter, performative allyship and social justice trending, the importance of mental healthcare and dealing with pain, the corporate war for human attention, moral panics and sexual predation within the dance world, and remaining peaceful in a turbulent world. Celtic becomes furious about a game of Mortal Kombat that he played in 1996.  To help support Basix during this time of social and economic upheaval, please consider making a donation of any amount to: Cashapp - $LeVarrMcCree; Zelle/Venmo - [email protected]; PayPal- [email protected]
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