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Street Rap Shit 2015 poster

Street Rap Shit 2015

Street Rap Shit 2015 is taking place this week on Saturday, October 17, in Seoul. JJK has left a message about this year’s program on hiphopplaya’s message board. Read on to find out what kind of special events are prepared for SRS 2015.

Hello. I am JJK.
I planned SRS which is short for Street Rap Shit
and is a street concert project I have started with the goal to enjoy the more basic fun of hiphop.
Luckily, this is the third year in succession that we’re holding SRS.

After ‘Win against Seo Chulgu’ in 2014,
at SRS 2015 we will choose battle MCs to represent each district and on November 21
we will hold an event at V Hall where we choose the nation’s best freestyle rap battle MC.
The jury will be me and Seo Chulgu, as well as YG’s producer KUSH, and the prize money are as many as 3 million won.
It will probably be the biggest battle in the history of Korean hiphop.
It is a good chance for rappers who enjoy freestyle, so I hope that many will participate.

I’m writing this because there will be many special events
at SRS 2015 in Seoul on Saturday, October 17, at the ‘Neuljang’ (늘장) near Gongdeok Station,
comparatively more events than in the other districts,
so I personally wanted to introduce them to you.

Starting at 2pm, we have not only prepared battles, cyphers, and concerts for you at SRS2015,
but also a flea market and a special seminar, a treasure hunt, and more enjoyable things to see and eat.

Deepflow will personally make tteokbokki for you, ‘Deepbokki’,
at Rylu Store, Jerry.k’s wife will sell her personally designed accessories and Jerry.k some of his prized possessions,
at Momoko Records you can buy LPs handpicked by Soriheda and MINDTRIP,
and you can also purchase ADV t-shirts and beanies, as well as albums.

In the seminar zone, editors Bluc and Melo will talk about music criticism
and kick&snap’s EtchForte about photographs of hiphop concerts and their value.
You’re welcome to listen or join the discussion. (The seminar costs 3,500 won, you get one free drink.)

You can find detailed information on the poster above.
Going to the concerts and watching the battles is for free, so stop by to have some fun!

You can find all info about SRS via ADV’s official social network accounts:
Facebook, Instagram

Thank you.

 

 

 

Street Rap Shit 2015
Date: October 17, 2015
Place: ‘Neuljang’ (늘장) near Gongdeok Station, Mapo District, Seoul
Seminar: 2.30-4pm Bluc & Melo | 4-5pm EtchForte for kick&snap
Flea Market: 2-9pm Deepbokki, Momoko Records, Rylu Store, PS, ADV
Live Stage: 5pm SRS 2015 Seoul rap battle preliminaries | 6pm SRS 2015 Seoul rap battle finals and concert
Line-up: JJK, Seo Chulgu, Olltii, Lupi, 8Dro, DJ DREV, Jerry.k, Deepflow

Source: hiphopplaya’s message board

 

Battle of the Year 2015 Korea poster

Battle Of The Year 2015 in Korea and Germany

The Battle Of The Year is the biggest b-boying competition in the world and is also called the inofficial breakdancing worldcup. The Korean national finals are taking place on October 11 and the international finals in Germany on October 24.

There is nothing greater for a b-boy than competing in the BOTY Finals. To do so, the crews have to win the finals of their own country first where they have to perform a six-minute routine which is judged based on synchronicity, stage manners, theme, music, and b-boying moves.
Only the best crews can participate in the finals. For the sake of an incredible prize, the rivaling b-boys battle face to face in crew, one-on-one battles, and more.
BOTY is not only a mere competition. It is a hiphop culture festival with a variety of events for over one week, like one-on-one battles, b-girls battles, performances, workshops, and more.
Since the first event took place in Germany in 1990, the competition has grown immensely. The Battle Of The Year in Germany has 12,000 visitors and over 50,000 online applicants.

Battle Of The Year Korea 2015
Date: October 11 (Sun), 2015
Location: Howon Art Hall, Seongnae-dong
Price: 10,000 won (Interpark), 15,000 won (venue)
Host: MC GO (Ground Scratch)
DJ: DJ Spray (Ground Scratch, BACK N FORTH, Drifterz Crew)
Judges: Shorty Force (One Way Crew, Drifterz Crew), The End (Gamblerz Crew), Snake (Visual Shock)
Guests: Animation Crew & Gamblerz Crew, Ugly Duck (AOMG)
Official website with all the info

The winning crew will represent South Korea at the international finals in Germany (see below).

 

On October 24th 2015, Braunschweig’s world is going to be turned upside down yet again! It’s the day dancers and dance enthusiasts will enter the Volkswagen Halle once more to partake in the unofficial breakdance world championship BOTY.
15 crews from all over the globe will fight for the most important title in breakdancing in front of 8 thousand spectators. After last year’s 25th anniversary event, the interest in BOTY continues and keeps on growing. This year, the finalists chosen from more than twenty worldwide held qualifications are going to perform their amazing showcases. Professional crews from as far as Japan, Brazil, Taiwan, Nigeria, France, Germany and many more countries are traveling all the way to Braunschweig for the event. The audience can look forward to expert crews like the vice-champion from 2012, The Floorriorz (Japan), the versed Dead Prezz (Greece) as well as newcomers like Tribal Dance (Senegal). At the end of the day, the best six groups will enter the battles and compete against each other in the form of a direct knockout system.
Next to the crew competition, the special showcase of the evening is eagerly anticipated. BADNEWZ MP presents EVOLUTION is a German dance formation that brings together popular international dancers including Ben, Flockey, Ukay, Lil Amok and many more. It’s an absolute insider’s tip!
The audience can look forward to a high-quality dance spectacle with international top-acts taking place in a unique atmosphere.

NEW YORKER Battle Of The Year Final
Date: October 24, 2015
Entry: 4:30 PM | Start: 6:30 PM
Location: Braunschweig, Volkswagen Halle, Europaplatz 1
Price: EUR 33 + fee
Hosts: Spax (GER) & D-Stroy (USA)
Judges: Kujo (USA), Katsu 1 (JAP), Mounir (FRA), Menno (NED), Crazy (SUI) DJs: Fleg (USA), Mar Ski (JAP), Smirnoff (RUS)
Showcase: BADNEWZ MP presents EVOLUTION (GER) featuring Aldo, Frankydee, Rayboom, Ben, Flockey, Adnan, Kali, Ukay, Snuedee, Lil Amok, Pdog and Kofie Da Vibe
Already qualified crews: Dead Prezz (Greece), Doble K.O. Team (Spain), The Floorriorz (Japan), Metro Grooverz (Thailand), Total Feeling (France), Tribal Dance (Senegal), U-Taipei Taiwan
Yet to qualify are crews from: Belarus/CIS, Benelux, Brazil, Central Europe, Germany, Israel, Italy, and South Korea
Ticketing
Official Homepage (go here for the complete schedule), Facebook, Twitter