Break dance bboy lilou biography pdf

Lilou likes to move it. Lilou visits his hometown in Algeria. Skip to Content.

Two-time Red Bull BC One World Champion Lilou has built a formidable reputation as one of breaking's most uncompromising and popular characters.

Written by Bella Todd. So who better to tell us about the international politics of B-boying, and the importance of staying true to your roots? Has B-boying become more multicultural since you started in ? Before it was something from the street and only a few countries had breakdancing. South America has recently entered the scene, bringing a Latino vibe.

Coming up now are the Arab countries, which will do good in the scene. Three years ago, none of them were even invited to compete. The game has totally changed. Anyone can be a champ, wherever they are from. How important is your Algerian nationality to your B-boy personality?

Breakdancing, also known as breaking, originated in the South Bronx in the early s among African American and Latin American youth.

I will not lie about myself. When I was young, at a wedding or at a party at home, we put Arab music on the radio and did traditional Algerian dance. In my area of Algeria, the rhythm is very fast and I think this has helped in my B-boy moves.