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Buddha Stretch: Hip Hop's Foundation is Culture, Music & Community | Enculturation Podcast #18

A conversation with the legendary Buddha Stretch on the innerworkings of Hip Hop as a culture, dance, how music and community are foundational. We talked about the need to lose the murder mentality, the degradation of the artform without standards in place, the intersection of culture appropriation vs appreciation and who is a guest or resident in this culture. Other topics included his time working with Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Will Smith in the entertainment industry. He also shared insights into the complexities within dance battles. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Buddha Stretch was influenced by his dad Emilio Austin, Sr. His Dad danced as a youth and provided Stretch with discipline, inspiration, support and motivation, and remained by his side to guide him throughout his career. This foundation carries Stretch, a father himself, throughout his personal and professional career today. Stretch heavily impacted the dance world by bridging the gap between what was termed, Ol’ Skool and New Skool. His dance style, known as Freestyle Hip-Hop, draws from all aspects of Hip-Hop culture, music and dance. These moves during the early days of music videos helped to launch the popularity of dance in this medium, as well as live shows. His first video was with Eric B & Rakim, Eric B for President. He met the members of his first dance crew, Mop Top, at a music video audition each one had booked for Diana Ross, Working Overtime. They began to hang out at New York’s night spot, The Tunnel, and later formed their crew. Stretch later formed a crew called Elite Force who appeared in documentaries, music videos, live shows and in countless projects overseas. His first choreography job was for Joeski Love (Pee Wee Dance) and went on to work with the likes of Rosie Perez, Will Smith in the Men In Black and Miami videos; Michael Jackson’s Remember The Time video (his most memorable experience) and more. He was nominated for two MTV Awards for ‘Best Choreography’ for the Will Smith videos Men In Black, Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It, and Miami. Recent credits include choreography for Virgin recording artist Thalia (on Good Morning America), Aida, Tony Award Winner, Heather Headley, Hot ’97 Air Personality, Angie Martinez, and rapper Rah Diggah. Stretch believes “music is the universal language; dance is its interpreter.” Follow Buddha Stretch --------------------------------------- IG:   / buddhastretch   HP: https://www.eliteforcecrew.com/ HP: https://www.36chambazofstylz.org/ Get Enculturated! -------------------------------- FB:   / enculturationpodcast   IG:   / enculturationpodcast   HP: http://www.enculturationpodcast.com TT:   / enculturationpodcast   Time Stamps ---------------------- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:32 - 36 Chambaz of Styles 00:04:27 - Current Social Trends 00:06:20 - Chat GPT - Passed Away 00:07:55 - Don't Kill It, Rock It - Words Are Powerful 00:08:27 - Why Would I want to Murder the music 00:10:14 - Culture Qualities that need to be preserved/forgotten 00:14:21 - Create Your Own Space 00:17:08 - Lose The Murder Mentality 00:17:57 - What's The Point Of The Music? 00:20:59 - James Brown Is Fundamental 00:25:34 - The Roles and Impacts of Battles on Dance Culture 00:27:31 - Dance Culture's Destination - Where We're Headed 00:30:32 - Roles & Contributions Other Countries to Hip Hop 00:31:45 - How Hip Hop Traveled Overseas 00:36:35 - My Experiences in Japan 00:39:26 - Culture Appropriation vs Appreciation 00:45:11 - Being A Guest vs Resident of the Culture 00:52:40 - Business Opportunities & Impacts of America vs Overseas 00:57:19 - What Is Hip Hop Foundation 01:01:57 - What is Electric Boogie and It's Importance to Hip Hop 01:06:54 - Qualifications Of A Teacher - Learn The Right Way 01:10:16 - The Need For Standards in Hip Hop 01:12:11 - The Six Question Standard 01:19:03 - Standards of Judging 01:29:34 - VooDoo Ray 01:34:19 - Experiences Working In The Industry (Mariah Carey) 01:37:51 - Michael Jackson Was Committed - Remember The Time 01:47:28 - Understanding the "Business" Of Your Art 01:51:07- Integrity - Fine Line Of Selling Out 01:54:02 - Working With Will Smith On Men In Black 01:57:26 - How To Show Your Support 01:58:44 - Nerding Out W/ Buddha Stretch 02:06:53 - Shout Outs 02:08:22 - Closing Thoughts - Culture Means Community