@SlimTrae - I was a big Afrika Bambaattaa fan back in the day, Brixton Briefcase, square of vinyl for breaking on- the works. I am not the first to suggest it, but a lot of B- Boys moves are predated by the white Northern Soul dancers of England and the cultural exchange between black and white music has I would argue always been pioneered by the British. From the blues rock explosion in the sixties feeding on the inspiring work of black American blues musicians ( themselves influenced by English,Irish and European white folk music and country as well as the more obvious spirituals and field songs) to the extension of many obscure Mowtown and stax soul acts careers in the 70s and 80s and then the huge part that Reggae and Dub have in the UK from the two tone scene, where most bands where 50/50 black and white and of course punk rock with everyone form Donn Letts to John Lydon of the Pistols citing the massive influence of Dub and reggae.

These two Canadians, Dj Shadow and Cut Chemist are amongst the best and most influential turntabilists in the world and are currently touring playing Bambaataa's record collection ( with his blessinsg) in an international tribute to him ( check out 19:30 for the DJ Herc call out)




There is still a huge breakdancing and dj ing skratching scene in the UK with battles and competitions happening every month around the country. UK Hip Hop is a bit different to the US flavour and has plenty of funky white proponents.