My Reflections on Dyzee | Bboy Magazine Interview

Picture a rugged stone cast aside, rough around the edges, looking dull and seemingly unnoticed. Given pressure, time, refining and a bit of polishing, that stone became a gem that stood out amongst the rest. This was how I pictured Dyzee reading through his interview with the Bboy Magazine.

I love reading interviews as moving and honest as this one. In my opinion, to inspire and motivate others through sharing one’s experience is one powerful tool which drives this culture. As most bboys and bgirls know, Dyzee has a huge name in the breaking scene; being a member in successful crews such as Supernaturalz, 7 Commandos and more recently, Rock for Christ. He is known to be a pioneer bboy in terms of re-introducing a higher degree of originality and style.

From his interview I learned that no matter how well versed you are in the culture – with the whole peace, love, unity and having fun thing – fame in the bboy world can also be a Hollywood story. From being a hoodrat nobody to a famous somebody, being a big name can lead to an even worse kind of life compared to the days when one dreamed of success and recognition. At the end of his interview he says, “The purity of gold and silver is tested by fire. The purity of a human soul is tested by fame.”

He got to where he is today by simply believing in what he does and being indifferent when people told him he was doing everything wrong. In the past, Dyzee’s style was the biggest question mark. People thought he lacked foundation but the fact is, his originality was so immense that even his foundation didn’t look like foundation. Recognition came when he won the Rock Steady Anniversary bboy competition and was praised by the OGs, such as his first inspiration, Crazy Legs.

People are afraid to accept anything unconventional but sometimes that’s where we find what’s fresh and innovative.

I share his sentiment when he questions whether bboys these days are battling their opponent or the judges. Bboying is supposed to be freestyle – to interpret the music, to create and to improvise. But lately, it’s become quite structured. Bboys do what they think judges want to see and not exactly how they feel the music. He wants bboys to respond to their opponent’s move and stop battling the judges.

The path that led him to God was also an amazing testimony. Being in a crew called Supernaturalz and experiencing something supernatural was a huge coincidence that was waiting to happen – or was it? The way I see it, God was setting stones for him to walk on so that ultimately he will find God. The gang neighbourhood, the breaking, the fame – all were stepping stones to find God in the way he understood the moment and the reasons for why he was saved.

The breaking scene is a population of apathy. With Dyzee’s testimony and influence on the culture, God definitely prepared him for something greater. This culture has a lot of lost wanderers, and Jesus calls for the unsaved not the saved. This article was inspiring for me because Dyzee fully accepts the purpose that created him. We boast about Peace, Love and Unity – but to an extent we don’t know what they are unless we know God personally. I already see Dyzee’s influence in this area, and it’s looking amazing.

"If someone has a different perspective than you, try to understand his perspective also. Understanding and wisdom is the key, which doesn’t work without an open mind. Get ready to be hated on, because that comes with this culture. But how you deal with hate is what builds your character. Use hate as your best friend that motivates you. Be True to yourself. Dont hate on others, and don’t make excuses" - Dyzee