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9XO and Sony Music’s Zomba bring Crazy Legs to India
Mon 25 June 2012
9XO, the International Music Channel by 9X Media Group, and Sony Music's Zomba, India's first integrated urban culture brand, are bringing hip hop pioneer and b-boying dancer Richard Colón, a.k.a Crazy Legs, to India. During his visit from June 25 to 30, Crazy Legs will promote b-boying and conduct workshops in Mumbai and Delhi. He will also be doing a DJ set on June 28 at F Bar in Mumbai, and on June 29 at F Bar in Delhi.


Crazy Legs is president of Rock Steady Crew, the world's most respected and long lasting hip hop dance organization that continues to perform, compete, and educate young generations. Commenting on his visit to India, Crazy Legs said, "I'm looking forward to building a sincere and solid relationship with the hip-hop scene of India as well as with its people and culture."


Speaking about the initiative, Luke Kenny, Content Head, 9XO said: "We are delighted to partner with Sony Music's Zomba and bring the ultimate b-boying expert, ‘Crazy Legs' to India. B-boying is one of the most popular youth sub-cultures and at 9XO, we are committed to introducing the popular youth sub-cultures and the best of English and international music. We are confident that the b-boying workshops by 'Crazy Legs' will definitely open up many avenues for aspiring artistes in India."


Commenting on Crazy Legs' visit, Bob Omulo, Chief Editor, Zomba.in said: "Crazy Legs is a legend in his field and it's our honour to bring him here to our country where b-boying is witnessing a huge growth with more and more people wanting to learn and excel. We plan to have him meet as many people as possible and conduct workshops and encourage this dance amongst as many people as possible."


Crazy Legs has won accolades for his choreography for Wyclef Jean and multi-Platinum artist Moby. His memorable performances in the films like Flashdance, Beat Street, Wild Style and Style Wars have upped the ante of break-dancing. Crazy Legs has appeared in ads for Coke, Sprite, Verizon Wireless, Sean Jean, Avirex, Nike and Red Bull.



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