Back to the City - Bc one - Jhb Cypher

In 2012, the most prestigious 1-on-1 B-Boy Championship returns to Brazil for the first time since 2006. This year however, the event will be held in the beautiful city of over 7 million inhabitants – Rio de Janeiro. Just like last year, with qualification events across the globe, celebrated and unknown B-Boys have the chance to break their way into the Red Bull BC One World Final.

This year, there will be over 60 Cyphers, local qualification events in countries as far and wide as Algeria, Italy, Bolivia and Taiwan. Winners of those Cyphers will get the chance to compete in one of six continental qualifiers in an attempt to reach the World Final, which will be held in December 2012.

EVERYBODY STANDS A CHANCE!

At the World Final in Rio, 16 B-Boys will battle each other to determine who is “the one” with at least six of those contenders coming from one of six continental Qualifier battles held across the globe.

The Qualifiers will be hosted in Mexico, the USA, the Netherlands, Russia, Egypt and New Zealand. The winners of the Qualifiers will secure their spot in the final competition held in Brazil. But while the excitement will undoubtedly build at these major qualifiers, the real story begins in March, when we kick off a series of over 60 local Cyphers, held in more than 50 countries around the world.  Every corner of the world will be represented, from Medellin to Zagreb, from San Diego to Osaka. Red Bull BC One will turn every corner of the world to ensure that dancers from any neighbourhood can get their feet on the floor.

While the winners of the six qualifiers are guaranteed a spot, the other 10 contestant spots will be hand-picked by an international team of experts. Being chosen is not just about dance skills but also reputation, character and a good standing in the B-Boy scene.

Red Bull BC ONE joburg Cypher @ Back to the City

When: 27th April 2012.

Time: 10am till 11pm

Where: Cnr Bree & Henry Nxumalo, Newtown, Johannesburg

Zubz the Last letta

The Golden Mic Holder Zubz is making reappearance at Back to the city 2012. Zubz is a emcee in a league of his own. Sharp lyrics, mind blowing concepts, and a delivery  as precise as a surgeons handywork.  Come freedom day, you’ll understand when  he hits the stage.

New improved - SubT

Sub T is one emcee that has never compromised when it comes to content  If you know Substance then you must be familiar wit his rap tales of ghetto struggles, successes and  pitfalls. Substance is a hardcore lyricist. And come 27 April, he will prove it

Reason the Mass the A game to the table

Reason is undoubtedly one of the best emcees in the country, if not the continent. Homeboy always manages to bring his A-game to the table. He is no stranger to the Back to city festival. Year after year  he continues to hold it down. Peep his latest video and tell me I’m lying. 

Optical illusion - Reunion

With Optical illusion having broken up and getting back together, I’m sure most of the Heads at Back to the city 2012 are all waiting in anticipation to see the legendary Vaal crew on stage again. Check out this classic Optical ill vid.

Morale Veriatz - Metro Award winning

Morale aka Mr Joburg has been doing his thing for a while. Last year homeboy bagged a metro fm award for his song with Zola.  Tv, print media and Radio has been showing him mad love. He keeps dropping quality videos and singles(oh an d lets not forget his twitter beef with Nonhle) He will be doing his thing at Back to the city 2012. Peep this video and familiarize yourself with Morale.  

L-tido - 1st Time Ever Performing As Solo Artist at Back to the city 2012

If you don’t know L-Tido, then you must be living under a rock. Homeboy has been bringing heat to the game for a minute. High Quality videos, cross continental collaborations, and Hot singles. L-Tido will be doing his thing at Back to the city 2012. Check out this video featuring TEE-PEE

ILL - Skillz - New Breed of Hip Hop

There is no denying the fact that Ill skillz is one of the hardest working crews. Representing Cape town and S.A. internationally at many overseas festivals. Also boasting projects  with collaborations with the likes of John Robinson, Proverb  Zaki  Ibrahim and 5^th floor. These two cats have been holding it down proper for a good minute. Check out this vid featuring Cape town legends 5^th Floor.