Description
From the early days of UK breaking to building one of the most iconic events in the scene, Hooch has been part of hip-hop history for decades.
In Episode 7 of CONCRETE TALKS, TRIX sits down with Hooch, DJ, promoter and founder of the UK B-Boy Championships, to look back at the moments, people and music that helped shape breaking culture.
They talk about the beginnings of the UK B-Boy Championships, the influence of Battle of the Year, legendary crews like Second to None and Always Rocking Tough, and the DJs who created the soundtrack to an entire generation.
But this conversation isn't just about the past.
Hooch shares his thoughts on Olympic breaking, originality, the importance of music, and whether breaking can grow commercially without losing its cultural roots. He also reflects on 30 years of organizing events, the challenges behind the scenes, and what the next generation can learn from those who came before them.
00:00 Intro – Meet Hooch
01:33 When TRIX Blew the Speakers (and Lost His Pants)
03:06 The Early UK Breaking Scene
04:18 Hooch's Journey Through Hip-Hop & Music
07:35 Discovering Battle of the Year
10:06 First BOTY Experience & Legendary Bus Trips
12:45 UK Crews & European Connections
16:45 Second to None vs. Battle Squad
19:29 Always Rocking Tough & the UK BOTY Victory
21:08 HOT SEAT – DJs, Vinyl & Breaking Culture
23:29 Did the Olympics Really Help Breaking?
24:12 Originality vs. Execution
25:46 DJ Leacy, DJ Renegade & Breaking Music
32:01 The Birth of the UK B-Boy Championships
36:40 Taking UK B-Boy Championships Worldwide
39:47 Hooch's Greatest Battle of the Year Memories
44:35 A Special Gift from TRIX
49:00 The Evolution & Future of Battle of the Year
52:07 Can Breaking Stay Authentic & Commercial?
53:35 The Reality of Organizing Major Events
57:13 Advice for the Next Generation
1:01:43 KEEP IT OR DROP IT – Breaking Culture
1:08:51 A Message to His Younger Self
1:10:24 Where Should BOTY 2027 Take Place?
1:11:09 Final Shoutouts & Outro
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Credits:
Sixstep: https://sixstep.de/
Production:
Manuela Bolegue: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-bolegue-861305395/
Johanne Glaß: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanne-gla%C3%9F-346988208/
Sven Zielasko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svenzielasko/
Camera & Edit:
Soulex
https://www.instagram.com/soulexpressionist/
Host:
MC Trix
https://www.instagram.com/mceetrix?igsh=MTNrd2o5OXdhZGJt
Music:
Break Dj Woodo
https://www.instagram.com/breakdjwoodo?igsh=eGUwam5yaWhrNjA0
Logo & Animation :
@priska42
https://www.instagram.com/priska42?igsh=N25uemxleGV1ZG5t
BATTLE OF THE YEAR:
http://www.battleoftheyear.net/
http://www.facebook.com/battleoftheyear
http://www.youtube.com/botytv
http://instagram.com/botyofficial