As a massive fan of hip-hop, it was an honor to come across an original b-boy from the era of @officialdjkoolherc and @coke_la_rock. Hip-hop and rap music could be considered among the most influential genres of all time and none of it would exist without guys like this. Some quick context: “b-boy” or “b-girl” refers to someone who danced to the “breaks” of a record during early hip-hop parties in the Bronx in the 1970s. Their dance style evolved into what we now know as breaking or breakdancing. B-boying was one of the four foundational elements of hip-hop (along with DJing, MCing, and graffiti). But being a b-boy wasn’t just about the moves; it was about representing the culture and expressing creativity. . . . . . #portraitphotography #bnwportrait #blackandwhite #leicaphoto #nyc #newyorkcity #manhattan #sohonyc