Red Bull BC One Finals video

As promised a little while back, here's the video of the final round of the 2009 Red Bull BC One in New York City. Lilou took down Cloud by a final count of 3-2, becoming the first two-time champion in the competition's short history. Some interesting things to note: 1) the LEGENDARY KRS-One was the MC (see link for all the wicked stuff he's done for hip-hop); 2) Lilou's t-shirt reads: "I'm Muslim, Don't Panik"; 3) Either Lilou is ridiculously short or the lady who brings him the belt at the end came straight from the Amazon.

In terms of the battle, I didn't think either B-boy was particularly exceptional. Lilou was too show-y and didn't dance enough whereas at times it seemed that all Cloud could do was dance and his movements on the ground were inconsequential to his routine. That's just my opinion though and your comments are always welcome. Also, skip the first minute of the video unless you want to see two of the world's best B-boys fake argue about which one should go in first

Lilou ftw!

Algerian/French bboy Lilou has won his 2nd Red Bull BC One in 6 years. He took down Cloud from the States to win tonight in NYC. They each went three rounds and Lilou won by a judge count of 3-2. He's actually one of my favourite bboys, ever since I saw him win his first BC One. Ill try to find the finals from this year but until I do, here's the video of when Lilou (the one wearing beige) won the first time.

Speaking of New York...

Wow, it seems like one thing just keeps leading to the other. Today at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, the sixth annual Red Bull BC One competition starts. The Red Bull BC One a one-day competition of the 16 best breakdancers in the world. Last year went to Wing from South Korea after he took down Taisuke of Japan. Watch the final round from last year below (the action starts at 1:20 so I suggest skipping to there):