Snap(s) of the week - Time Travel

When you see dope shhhh...

Ayo when see some dope shit, you gotta share it around.


Caught this while having a lazy day on the net.

Props my man.



Word.

Stay true to what you know.

The Ice T Double Shot.






O.G



Merry Xmas.

Snap(s) of the week - Xmas Edition!

Photos from the Flesh Maze Xmas Jam:


Jingle Bell Rock!








Was a good night, full of xmas cheer cyphers and dope shit.



You know whats good people.



Flesh to the Maze.

JINGLE BELL ROCK!

Flesh Maze Xmas Jam.





Come on down.

Rawkus Pace.
FMC

SNAP of the week.

Just to get a rep.










This is Hip Hop Fuck Bagz.



Pacerok.
Dirty Daggerz Daily.

Just another day.

Just do some more moves already pace.



Meh, I dance for me.


Pistol Pace.
Always Slammin.

FMC

Take this for example.

Its the code.






Battle Cry here we come.


Pistol Rock.
x

Truth Hurts

Fella's, you know.






Mr Rawkus.

Soul Renewal

Word, its been a second since I wrote a piece. I just wanted to say thank god for those people who continually inspire me to dance, in this world of boring as tricks, imaginary flavor and cats who forget its a dance, there are still those people, who choose to rock right and rebel against the wack shit. 

True character, flava and presence that ill shit that makes me wanna get down and get busy in cyphers or 2 steppin with a hunnie. 

Whether it be close to home or far abroad, these people continually inspire me to dance and always make me realize why I do what I do, the connection between freedom and expression, between arrogance and confidence. 

To all those mad floor murderer's this dirty dagger salutes you! Never stop the rock and always rock fresh. Word to the wise. 

Peace. 

Kid Vicious. 

FMC ALL DAY BABY.

Dont Sweat The Tech.

Revok stays cooler than a polar bears toenail.

***VANDAL VACATION*** from WWW.REVOK1.COM on Vimeo.

Aiiint nothing but a gee thing bay beh.



Rawkus One.

Old School Power

Respecanize!


Moves comes from training, flava comes from the soul

Boom Bap



Rawkus Rock
FMC Damage.

Nearly Summer

On a diff tip

Its nearly summer time in this side of the world and what better way to start it off then a road trip n a few smooth ones with the homies.

This is how we do:




Who needs a drink holder....word.





Enjoy vato's


Pacey Pace.

STOP THE CHOMP

Word Its always a touchy feely subject with cats and the discussion can go on for days but heres my take on the whole situation, kids need to straight up stop jackin moves and trying to put on someones character like a piece of clothing. 

Biting always gets confused as inspiration, but when you jack a move/movement/thread of moves/signature moves etc shit aiint fresh, true inspiration should be being able to get that raw emotion from another dancer, that vibe or influence.

 \If a move or movement was dope enough to impress you, show respect to that dancer and don't just straight chomp there shit, think about it, how you think they got to that movement or position, think of what the dancer was trying to achieve from this, either with the move or its context, was it a switch or something that belongs in a certain pattern, where was the dancer going with it and what was their inspiration? 

Signature moves/movements etc Kids need to understand that jacking these moves aiint helping them in anyway, cause when you throw it out regardless of how hard it is, you have just been seen as a biter and most likely lost all respect that you could have earnt from bboys who know whatsup. 

If you rock overseas and hit up cyphers and competitions how do you expect to throw out other peoples moves and think you're dope? You lose automatically. 

Learning your fundamentals isnt biting they have been layed out there for you to build upon so utilize these movements and ideas to help you shape the dancer you want to be, dont just stop and think once you've learn 1 variation of different fundamentals that this is enough, take time to understand that theres ideas and formulas surrounding each movement and step, powerful movement etc, there are "families" for different movements, take time and school up, this will help your creativity. Knowledge is power simple as that, the more you know the more you can do/utilize. 

Character Character is putting that piece of you into the movements and it helps to complement the style you are rocking. People dance for decades and it takes time to develop your character, think of it as the basic idea of "growing up" becoming who you truly are in life, your personality, thats why when a dancer finds their character its sets them apart from the crowd because thats them, their personality is complementing their dancing. 

THATS WHY YOU CANT/SHOULDNT JACK SOMEONES CHARACTER! Because for the simple fact its not you and real heads can see straight off the bat that its not you, so why even bother? This can include jacking peoples gestures or ways of trying to burn, portraying a diss to other dancers or just a general persona, give respect to this art form and dancers for their hard work and dedication. 

For example: Tryin to act "gangsta" or hard in a battle etc, of course you want to try intimidate the opponent but if you've never got down like that in your life how are you going to know what kind of presence to portray, shit will get you in trouble in some places for real, cats will step you out, outside the jam and really test your character. 

In summary all im saying is this, give yourself time, respect this dance and those who dedicate their lives to rocking the real and stop faking the funk with your chump ass herb biter status. 

Thats wassup.

Pistol Rock 

Flesh Maze Till I Die.

Pop music gets the DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING

No explanation needed, just sit back and enjoy!



Paceski.

BURNER!

Pistol Pace throwing a burner, ill shot captured by my man Frankie Fresh(www.sokudostyle.wordpress.com)




Rawkus.
FMC Daggerin'

Day in the life....

This is how we do...









Ruckus Rock.

Soda Pop Rock!

The Flavour is like BAM!!!!!



Pistol.

Smoother than silk

Word

Back once again its the incredible!

Peep game the ill men at culler rock another cut out, the bald fade.

Megadeath fresh.





Pistol Grip Pump.

Picture Perfect!

Ooooohwee been a intensive couple of weeks, from being back in NZ on a whim holiday to playing melbourne tour guide to my momz and little brother (who I miss like crazy!) and heading into my bubble with the dopest girl in the world my dollface.

So I thought i'd let your eyes see something on that heavenly tip.

Picture perfect indeed....

Ladies & Gentlemen

All you need in your life is......



Time & Pace.

Enough said, even the media know how ill I am.


"If you dont know, now you know nayga"




FMC
Burn Baby Burn.

Its a long shot...

Okay Kids.

Now for some ghetto pistol pace photography with a twist, panoramic views of melbourne city living.


The city at night...



American diner fun...





The chill park life...








More flave to come.



Mr Rawkus.

VIVA LA FAMILIA!

Okay so its finally time I gave credit to those who continue to push me as a dancer and a overall dope human being, the crew, the fam, those ill mutha funkerz! 

FLESH MAZE We are the 10 dirty daggers, 10 shiny diamonds, The 10 solid. Come test us.

INTRODUCING: 

 

LORD SAMU The original death head nazi killer, the spot rocker, child of the cypher! The man who all made this possible, his vision and guidence has helped create what you all know as flesh maze today, one of the rawest cats i've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Cats sleep on this homie, but he's on that fresh shit, always comes with the swag and never half steps, you go 3 rounds, he'll go 10... check the tech. Hide You Daughters, Your mothers and when the times come hide your Grandmothers. 

MAYHEM Thatsmooth brother aka Bobby Black! Samu's partner in crime from day one, cat whos always on that real shit, always down to jam and hit up any comp/cypher/club scene with his full force. He's the guy you always look up to, always that one step further.... when you think you're getting close he puts the burner on and never ceases to rock fresh. Give him a slick break or a smooth r n b track and watch all your moves turn to dust when the flava is on!. 

 

BBOY I  Dirty damage in your ahnooose aka Shawn Jackson This man has got it all - the most naturaly gifted dancers I have ever been graced to be in the presence of, he will literaly out dance you! no question. With the body fat percentage of zero, his ripped n ready to rock right. The life of the party who knows how to have fun and rock a beach like no other, another 90's kid who brings it all to the table. Put on PYT by Michael Jackson and watch mr magic at work!

   

KID CARDIGAN Kid Flash aka Groovin Nate aka Too Chill To Kill. The future of this flesh flava, i've seen this cat grow and i'm telling you all that you just dont know, i dont even know half the time, kid is on some crazy murda maze shit and its only just begun. Watch him chill and come out mad cool then blast you with the tech all while being the freshest dressed kid in the building on his own tip. Collector of all things dope, reader of ill graphic novels and has some of the nastiest suedes you will ever see. Girls if your interested ive got his number.

 

JAY PERFECT Jerry, Perfect J aka The Uptown Ked Technical is an understatement when it comes to my mans downrock, perfection and a keen eye for effectiveness is only the first step. His music knowledge is beyond normal human abilities, you thought you knew your shit, hit him up he'll blaze you with the year, the sample and throw the album cover at you for shits and giggles. Never one to back down in a cypher, on that till I get kicked out of the venue type siht(beat street in hamilton y'all know wassup) When it comes to music, movies and food this brotha is on point. 

 

MATMATIX Mack Matix aka Meat Matress aka The Matix leave a message peeeeeaaace! The man who's been there and done that, stayed true to himself against all odds and who has got your back no matter what, south side till I die type shit. You want to be like him, this sick dude will dress like he's going to a jam anyday of the week, you'll rock to breakfast and you'll be chillin the matix will rock in prison break orange pants with beanie to match just cause he's reppin that bboy shit 24/7 and thats our goal at the end of the day to be on this tip all day everyday. Only gets down when he's feeling the music, so if its a wack dj you aiint gunna see him pop off, but if that dj gets it right watch the matix bring the house to its knee's. 

  

HUGGA KING Hugga Bear aka The Animal Definately one to watch out for, kid is murderous and beyond ferocious when it comes to getting down, been rockin club cyphers since 16. Has had one of the illest moustache's ive ever seen since I met him, too legit to quit, he's been blessed to be one of those people who learns visually, takes the shit you learn those 2 steps further. My partner when it comes to mobbin dudes and tearing parties down, controls the battle till you give up......life. 

  

COLOUR FRESH Colour Kid aka The Freshest Kid. You havent seen creativity till you've met this slick brother, brings freshness into anything he touches for real, if this was texas hold em this cat is always all in, an inspiriation, can hold it down in any realm... when it comes to training and dedication this man is on point, sharp shooter status. You aiint had a party till you've rocked with the colour kid, personal experience queens birthday will never be the same! Flava period. 

 

PASH Pash La Roc aka Soju Soul. What can I say about our queen Pashy Pash, the real b girl! she's stuck it out when all her little wanna be dancer friends jumped on the band wagon then fell off when they found their baby freeze to hard, the sweet soul sister. Has the smoothest tops in the cypher, its like watching feathers float in the breeze and rainbows materialize after the rain, simply one of lifes great pleasures. The newest member of the fam but shows that shes in the game for life, doing her shit, rocking the real with a 

bottle of soju in hand and a smile on her grill!

   

And then theres me PISTOL PACE Space Rockit, The 9th wonder, Mr Rawkus, Pistol Ruckus aka Pacey Boogie Bear Extrodinnaire! Just the tip of the ice berg when it comes to this family. 

FMC ALL DAY Pistol Ruckus

Cruzin'

The Punisher & Joey Crack lay it down.

Bump this in your car suckaz! Its always about that 90's shit.




And you dont stop...

P.

Always in the shadow.....

Its never fun being in the shadow of a great, what do you do when you've had enough?

Luigi finally gets sick of being the green mario!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va8Sh4Agr58

(watch it at the source, shit is widescreen and ruins the fresh look of the pistol blog)

Super Mario Illness.

Be your own man........or mario.




Pistol Rock
Flowers of fire.

C.R.E.A.M Part 1

Cash Rules Everything Around Me......

Yes indeed cash does rule all and even in this hip hop game we're selling ourselves short, check the pic out, hip hop in a box for bargain prices!

Line em up

So in the search for decent barber in melbourne, which mostly has failed, cause no one ticks all the boxes, can fade, but cant box off or line up, can line up but cant rock a slick fade and you end up looking like the rocky mountains.

I have decided to put that on the back burner and too spread the flave myself and start to learn how to murder a fade and razor line like a king.

Where else to start in 2009 then on the net!

Check the tech, the smooth brothers from cullers barber shop take you through a detailed razor line process:

PT.1




PT.2







My turn.



Pistol Rock
Barber Maze.

The between time...

Okay so its been longer than a hot minute since I dropped any gems on y'all, but rest assured my fellow life lovers and party poppers it'll happen mad soon.


The Busy Space Rock.

FMC ALL DAY

Magic & Daggerz

Disney animation at its finest, super fresh short film made over a decade ago.

Had to share this with those who havent seen it and for those who have you know why your watching it again.

Mickey Mouse in Runaway brain:








Pistol Rock
Magic.

B-boyin in my mind...

The Mind of a Madman:

Flava reigns supreme, character is your personal expression through movement to music.

Within this dance there may be various styles, but there are things that define us a bboys/girls - specific mindsets and ways of thinking that separates us from other dance forms, there is no such thing as a style bboy or power bboy and definitely not a footwork bboy, if you categorize what we do into these you are beyond simple and need to expand your ways of thinking to see our dance as a whole, just as in life we have our preferences – this will cross over into the dance we do, the feeling you get from various movements will be how you react to music.

Yes diversity is awesome but at a point diversity becomes ignorance and being naive, we are bboys – we dance to music, we dance in a bboy manner, toprocks, drops, transitions the text in which we put or movements together define our dance, and separate us from other things that are always related to bboying for example gymnastics and capoeira, these often get compared to what we do because some of us give people the idea, this because we portray ourselves like this.

If you rock power but don’t have a way of getting into and out of it like a bboy, you are just doing it like a gymnast, fairy flying and this is why you confuse the public because you did not put it in context of being a bboy thing.

Context is key, please read this carefully because I am not dissing creativity and originality, but I am saying this is b-boyin so don’t get it twisted, if you slide in and put your foot behind your head with no bboy relation then bing bong! How can you claim to be a bboy, it’s about how you do these movements in context of being a bboy.

It’s about the “movement” not the “move” – open your mind and try to understand.

Character is what every bboy should possess as this is how we become individuals in a dance that has travelled the world, putting a bit of yourself into the moves that become our movement, example, Everyone learns a six step – character is doing it your way BUT still doing the six step.


Foundation and fundamentals.

I believe that true foundation is how we use our fundamentals to the music, for example how we correlate our basic movements/fundamentals such as top rocks, footwork, freezes and power, transitions etc and apply them to music, all dance/ art forms have fundamentals which are the most basic of tools, they are there to be utilized and used at your will but you don’t have to stick to just doing that, try other mediums and various styles but always keep in mind that you have these fundamentals for a reason.

Crawl before your walk, walk before you run, run before you sprint – so on and so forth.



Moves and movements.

I believe that everything in bboying has a place, and its a lot like learning English in the most basic of senses, for example every move and movement has its parallel in terms of English language, The alphabet is your fundamentals, your words are your movement, your grammar and punctuation and your transitions and freezes etc.

And the way you create runs/ move combos would be much like how you create a sentence, it also makes sense as you write a sentence to make a point - you dance to express yourself, thus making your movement a point every time you hit the floor.
Also putting certain words in various orders can change the way you read that sentence, it’s the same with bboyin, you can make the same amount of movements in different sequences to highlight various aspects of your run and what you are trying to achieve, for example if you want to go out and burn you would structure your run so that it has a exclamation mark , but if you wanted to keep it subtle but make a point you would remove the exclamation and use another form of punctuation thus creating a transition into various movement or new sentence.

Thus the more you learn becomes how extensive your vocabulary will be and ability to express yourself will increase as various words and ways of structuring a sentence will arise, same goes for your bboying the more movements and more understanding you have of our “language” / “bboyin” the better and more easier it becomes for you to express yourself through this art form.

Let knowledge of moves, movement and history build your vocab in bboying and let this become your arsenal.

Musicality:

“The first b-boys were getting down, they weren’t asking how do I do my moves to the music, they were just getting down, it was music first, then movement” - Fluro Rock – Graffiti Artist

This is it plain and simple, the music came before movement – though we learn to move to music in different ways, the most basic raw connection is reaction and getting down to music.

This has evolved to getting down in a bboy context – DANCE, we are dancers this is what we do, listen to the music and react accordingly.

Take your time if the song requires hitting different sections and if need be wait for that break, do go off if you aiin’t feeling it, pick and choose your moments and get down.

One gripe is the “ugh” chant over ill songs – what’s the point? You’re ruining the vibe all for a bit of hype, let the music get you hype, provide a soul clap where necessary but not when it’s not. Don’t wait for that one “beat” and hit it, you’ve probably just missed some ill percussion and a horn section that you could have ridden the isht out of.

In a ideal world we wouldn’t need to give props for simply dancing on beat because as dancers this is what should be happening naturally, we should be dancing to music, by all means when someone is a smooth brother and rides that track exceptionally well, give props – give props when and where its due.
But if a cat hits one stab but missed 3 and a dope groove, should we reward them for trying to catch up to the beat......react to the music that you hear, don’t play catch up.




This is just one shot from the barrel.




Mr Rawkus.
The Bad Bad man.

Smooth mutha' funker!

The don bobby holding it down:

Soul Compartment Theory.

Okay time for some Pistol Pace philosophy.

As the title reads, its called the soul compartment theory or glass theory.

The idea is loosely based on old alchemist philosophy, were each human being's soul is comprised of compartments or glasses, for example say you have 8 glasses that represent the differnt aspects which complete ones soul, you as a human being fill these glasses by your actions and in general who you are - because each human being is not the same we do not have a equal amount of filling for each glass/compartment, what happens is that you fill some compartments more than others, sometimes even causing some glasses to over flow (which happens most of the time).

Thus causing a in balance of the soul.

The purpose of this article I will refer to fillng these compartments as feeding ones soul or soul food.

Alchemy suggests that in order to create a balance in ones soul, we should find and draw ourselves towards those who will fill our glasses and thus in turn filling other humans glasses and in compartments they lack.

For example:

These are some of my soul compartments:



As you can see some compartments are full to the brim and some are lacking.

Here is another persons soul compartments:



The idea around this, is that we should surround ourselves with other people who can help us obtain a balance of our compartments thus in turn becoming a better human being.

Once you find this person or people you should start sharing soul food.

Once this is done your comprtments should end up like so:




But in saying this we constantly deplete our soul compartments contents as we live each day, you also keep producing new contents in compartments daily.

This now can be applicable in temrs of human relationships, whether it be with the person you love, your partner or friends that you hang out with, the idea of this theory is that you should be connecting with people who will be feeding your soul where some of your compartments are empty or not full.

It all goes back to the idea that you are a product of your environment and that who you are and who you want to be, is dictated by the people you have in your life and how their actions and ideas shape the person you are or want to become.

For example feeding your soul can come in many shapes and forms, mostly they can come from the things that interest you or things you are passionate about, but its not the interest or passion itself in literal terms, but the things you get from the interest or passion - the feelings of happiness, excitement, elation, completion, freedom.

The ideas around this theory can be taken in various ways and in variation on how its applicable to the person you want to be.

For example why waste your time with surface dwellers(people who only scratch the surface in life and never dig deep for more) when you could be spending the true precious time we have on this earth with those who will help you find the balance in your soul compartments.

There is a old saying and belief that goes like so;

"We as humans are not born with a soul but only with the seed of spirituality"

I have my take on this saying, I believe that we are all born with a soul but just as babies are born into the world it needs to be taken care of, fed and taught in order for it to grow and fulfill its potential, this goes for our souls aswell - in order for our souls to be alive and present in everyday life, we must feed it and take care of it.


Soul is the key, in the words of a good homie - If the soul keeps rockin, the streets keep rockin'


Soul Food.


Peace.

Soul Food

A little bit of heaven for your ears:

Come one, come all and enter the mind of the mad man, the 9th dirty dagger, the soul brother like no other.

Stay as long as you like and enjoy the 9th's dimension.



Regards

Pistol Pace.

FMC