Why Not Bboy Ynot?

By Matt Da 5hat

Hello true believers! Thanks for tuning into another blog entry from your friendly neighborhood @Mattda5hat. In the spirit of this month of toprocking thanks to Emeroy Bernardos bboy class I would like to take the time to talk about one of my favorite toprockers Bboy Ynot.

Originally a popper hailing from New Jersey, his bboy influences are (coincidentally) fellow Rock Steady Crew member and leader Crazy Legs and Seven Gems member legendary Bboy Ken Swift. Other dance influences include Rock Steady members Mr. Wiggles and Pop Master Fabel. Bboy Ynot (which is his name Tony backwards) feels that toprocking is "lost in the sauce" among todays bboys, which is true because you need to enter and exit a cypher or dance circle strong. Ynot feels that toprocking gives bboys better insight of the actual dancing portion of bboying. One video interview he mentions how seeing bboying for the first time ever at a jam gave him so much excitement, that he went home and practiced for three hours straight. Talk about carrying energy and being inspired.

Bboy Ynots main affiliations are with the legendary Rock Steady crew and a smaller group called the "Muthafunkers" which are a small collective of dancers from the Supreme Soul dance crew from San Francisco. With that being said its no doubt after you see Ynot dance you will even say he is the epitome of funky. Much respect and big ups to Ynot and the Rock Steady crew for keeping the "rock" steady. Word life and stay rocking and be sure to check out Emeroys bboy class every Thursday afternoon at Jayvee Dance Center!

Posted in: